All kinds of bedrooms are important, all kinds of bedrooms are needed. Even if they are small and seem completely uncomfortable.
In order for your small bedroom to bring you joy, it is very important to correctly build its interior design.
Read about all the nuances, features and secrets of decorating a small bedroom in our article. 100 photo ideas are already waiting for you!
What color to choose for a small bedroom?
Many people think that if the bedroom is small, it should be exclusively white.
This is not true!
- First, the wrong (cold) shade of white will transform your bedroom from an intimate space into a hospital room.
- Secondly, in the visual perception of a room, it is often not the color that is decisive, but the light (lighting).
In the interior of a small bedroom, you can and should (if you want to) use bright, rich or dark shades, but without cluttering the space with unnecessary pieces of furniture, prints or voluminous textures.
We wrote about the combination of colors in the interior.
In what style to decorate a small bedroom?
Any style can be adapted to suit a small room.
Just take out the excess and leave the necessary!
Good for its practicality and modernity, - unobtrusiveness and comfort, - insolence and masculinity.
However, if you like exotic or traditional interiors, do not limit your flight of imagination! Perhaps it is you who will set a new trend among your girlfriends.
How to wall the walls?
The trend in interiors is floral wallpaper.
Painted walls will become a laconic and pleasant background.
Textured materials like brickwork, wood, concrete will look good in the bedroom only if the amount of furniture is kept to a minimum.
What kind of flooring to choose for a small bedroom?
Not focusing attention on yourself!
It is also warm and pleasant to the touch, such as wood or laminate.
You can experiment with visual effects to expand the space of a small bedroom, for example - lay out diagonally lamellas or “herringbone” parquet boards. But if they are hidden under the carpet, what's the point?
How to make a ceiling?
If your ceilings are low (as, for example, in Khrushchev), make them as simple and free as possible.
But in the design of living spaces, there is a shift in emphasis from the walls to the ceiling. This is especially true for attic bedrooms where atypical ceilings are encountered.
How to choose a bed in a small bedroom?
One so as to bump into it as little as possible.
The appearance of the bed is determined by the general style of space design, but do not forget about its functionality.
The footboard often becomes a "stumbling block" (in every sense) in a small bedroom, so it would be better to do without it.
If the bedroom is very small and it is inconvenient to clean under the bed, give preference to models on the plinth.
From the point of view of ergonomics of the interior, the best solution would be beds with an additional storage system or transformable beds.
What should be the bedside tables?
Nice and comfortable.
They can stand on the floor or be attached to the head of the bed, thus freeing up some of the space.
What kind of wardrobe to put in a small bedroom?
The best closet for a small bedroom is a separate walk-in closet.
But this is not always possible.
Use a narrow but tall cabinet so that it does not interfere with your movement around the room and remains roomy.
A practical solution would be a double wardrobe at the head of the bed, when the head is in a niche, as it were.
Many people like it, as it does not require additional space to open them.
Are there alternative storage systems for small bedrooms?
The closet can always be replaced with other ways of storing things: hanging shelves or cabinets, open hangers, niches, built-in boxes in beds or special podiums.
Why is there a dressing table in a small bedroom?
Because every woman wants to feel like a beauty queen.
Of course, this is not a basic necessity in the bedroom, but it is pleasant and convenient to have it.
If there is very little space, place a table instead of one of the bedside tables.
Do you need a chest of drawers?
A dresser is the perfect way to store all sorts of little things: T-shirts, tights and underwear.
Do you have a separate dressing room? Perfectly!
But if you can't get into it directly from the bedroom, it's better to put a chest of drawers: won't you go every morning for underwear across the apartment?
Do you need a chair in a small bedroom?
Yes, if you require a separate seating area (for example, for reading or doing handicrafts).
In all other cases, you can limit yourself to a small pouf.
What if you need a desk?
Put. As compact as possible, without sacrificing comfort and convenience.
Modern models of computer tables (namely, they are replacing the traditional Sovdep tables-giants) are miniature and lightweight. They fit perfectly even in the design of a small bedroom.
What accessories should I use?
There shouldn't be a lot of accessories in a small bedroom. So that they do not interfere with walking, choose a wall decor: paintings, maps, photographs, panels, clocks.
Living plants are in fashion, which at the same time make the interior of the room more interesting and help maintain the microclimate.
What curtains will fit into the design of a small bedroom?
Simple cut, no heavy decorative details.
Designers love to use light translucent fabrics in the interior of small bedrooms. But the main function of curtains is protective and we recommend using curtains for the bedroom of at least medium density.
The second most popular solution, after floor-to-ceiling curtains, are roman blinds.
How to arrange lighting correctly?
It's good to have multiple lighting scenarios in the bedroom: they will help you quickly switch from work mode to relaxation mode.
There should be at least two types of lighting in the bedroom: general and local (near the bed itself).
In many styles, additional decorative lighting is considered an important attribute, but you need it or not - decide for yourself.
Life hack: by making switches near the bed and near the door, lighting will be easier to use.
Should you use photo wallpaper in a small bedroom?
Yes, if you want to visually expand the space and add perspective to it.
What if the bedroom is combined with the living room?
If you do not use a folding sofa or a transforming bed instead of a regular bed, which are hidden during the daytime, then try to separate the sleeping zone from the waking zone as much as possible. This can be done with curtains, shelving, decorative partitions.
Here are some examples of reorganizing the living room-bedroom space:
Style: Provence
Style: Classic
In some cases, it is quite difficult to decorate the interior of a small room, since it is necessary not only to take into account all the necessary functional details, but also to preserve free space as much as possible. Thinking over the design of a small bedroom is even more difficult, since many issues have to be solved in a small room - for example, regarding sleeping places and storage. It is worth figuring out how to most successfully think over the details of the interior, while leaving the room as spacious as possible.
photos
Peculiarities
The bedroom should be multifunctional, so it is impossible to place only one bed in the room, being content exclusively with a sleeping place. It is best if the room has a number of functional features.
Thanks to this, it will become as comfortable as possible for living:
- Such a room is intended for sleeping and resting, but it is very good if it is bright and fresh enough in it. When arranging furniture, you should not clutter up window spaces and place bulky products next to them that prevent natural light from entering the room.
- Considering the space of a small room, it is not recommended to choose bulky large-sized furniture. She will visually "eat up" all the free space, and the bedroom will lose the atmosphere of comfort.
- If a controversial issue arises regarding the purchase of more massive wardrobes and saving on a sleeping place, buying a folding sofa - or choosing a full bed and small storage systems, you should not skimp on sleep quality. Pay attention to a quality bed with an orthopedic mattress.
- For a small bedroom, a very smart decision would be to purchase a bed with a lifting mechanism. The lower part of such a piece of furniture is a spacious drawer that will serve as an additional (and rather spacious) storage space.
- A small bedroom will always need a visual correction of the space. Mirror surfaces will be the best in this matter. This can be, for example, wall decorative panels, glossy cabinet doors and shelf surfaces, suspended or stretch ceilings with a glossy effect.
- The peculiarity of a small bedroom lies in the fact that you can fill the interior with unusual products. An excellent solution would be a loft bed with a work area, a hidden bed that, when folded, turns into the surface of a modular wardrobe, as well as a model with built-in drawers.
- A small bedroom will look much cozier if you add a variety of stylish accessories to it. Pillows with knitted pillowcases and matching blankets included, light curtains with not very pretentious night curtains and small vases of dried Provencal herbs are great decor for such a room.
We take into account the shape of the room
Of course, when planning the design of a small bedroom, it is imperative to take into account the shape of the room. Sometimes it depends on her how functional the room will be, how harmonious the placement of furniture will turn out, how cozy the atmosphere will reign in the interior.
A rectangular room may not always be functional, since a small size reduces the possibility of placing a high-quality double bed and spacious storage space in it.
Let's take a closer look at the options for planning a small rectangular room:
- A good option would be to place a modular set of furniture in the room with a built-in hidden bed, which unfolds when its frame is raised and lowered. The bed is equipped with an ordinary orthopedic mattress, so it will be quite comfortable to sleep on it. The advantage of such a kit is that it takes up very little space, while being very functional.
- For a small rectangular room, a bed with built-in drawers is suitable. Such a product solves some questions regarding the storage of things, so only a small cabinet and a neat coffee table can be placed in the room.
- The loft bed, located in the side near the window, would be an ideal sleeping place in such a room. If there is no need for a work area, then in the lower part of such furniture it will be possible to place a small armchair and a low bookshelf. Such a cozy corner will be a great option for evening entertainment, and the location near the window gives you the advantage of observing the lights of the evening city.
A square room has its own characteristics, so the process of arranging it will be easier, and in some cases even more pleasant.
Let's take a closer look at some of the design and placement options for furniture in a small square bedroom:
- A square bedroom has the advantage that the bed in such a room can be positioned by the window by placing the headboard against the wall where the window is located. Small but tall wardrobes will look good on the sides of the bed. Usually, such models are capacious, so the issue related to storing various things will be resolved. A small dressing table or a small cozy armchair can be placed against the wall opposite the bed.
- If there is a need to place the bed against a wall, it is worth using one of the side walls for this. So the bed will be turned sideways to the window, but sunlight will still fall on it at certain hours - depending on the time of day.
- If you need to change the bed for a sofa, if the room should be not only a bedroom, but also a room for personal leisure at home. In this case, you should not choose a too bulky model of the product, since it will only ruin the interior. It is better to pay attention to small sofas, which are perfectly located in front of the cabinet and desk, TV.
Popular styles
Of course, a lot depends on the style in which the room is decorated. Sometimes some features of a particular style are quite strongly reflected in the visual perception of the room and radically change it.
photos
Let's consider the most popular styles and their main features:
High tech
This style is characterized by the predominance of a large amount of free space, but not everyone knows how this can be organized in a very small sleeping room. The task seems insurmountable, but it is not, since it is quite simple to bring the idea to life.
The main tool for visual adjustment of space in this case will be playing on contrasts, as well as the selection of suitable lighting. This style is characterized by the use of predominantly light shades in the design, which are only slightly diluted with dark details. All these tricks will help make the room more spacious.
Oriental
It will be very difficult to equip a bedroom in an oriental style in a small room, since its concept involves the use of albeit "airy", but at the same time rather massive decorative elements. They will not decorate the room, but only "eat up" the free space, making it uncomfortable.
You can get out of the situation quite simply by using only a small part of the decorative elements. Wallpaper with an ornament in an oriental style can be placed on one of the walls, forming them into a kind of decorative panel. Also suitable are textile details - blankets and pillows, as well as appropriate lamp decorations.
Country
This style is something special, unusual - and at the same time cozy. Among the characteristic features of this style, one of the most striking features can be noted - classic wallpapers are very rarely used for wall decoration, usually the surface is covered with thin wood or decorated with small wooden details.
As for furniture, the country accepts the most comfortable models. Sleeping products made of solid wood, as well as various decorative wicker elements, will ideally fit into the interior.
Arab
A bedroom in an Arabian style (even the smallest one) can become a real fabulous place to relax for royalty. Even when using inexpensive materials (in minimal quantities), the room still looks mesmerizingly luxurious.
If you decide to design a small bedroom in this style, you should adhere to some recommendations. If possible, it is worth using arched elements, Persian floor carpets, graceful canopies, decorative pillows in large quantities, as well as various decorative elements - stained glass windows, geometric and floral prints.
Color solutions
Colors also play an important role in the design of a small bedroom.
It's no secret that a room seems more spacious if, in its design, they were mainly used light shades... However, not everyone will be happy with this decision.
Let's take a closer look at how to choose the right color combinations so that the design does not adversely affect the interior space, and also get acquainted with the most popular design ideas for decorating bedrooms.
photos
It's amazing how quickly fashion trends change. Until recently, gloomy tones did not seem so attractive, but this season, the design of the bedroom in shades of gray is at the peak of popularity. The design in the “gradient” style looks especially elegant and sophisticated, in which the walls are decorated in the form of a smooth transition from light shades to darker ones.
Dark blue bedroom will not look very attractive, since the abundance of this color in the interior can cause discomfort. Designers advise combining it with lighter, warmer shades: white, light yellow, soft lilac, pale blue.
Monochromatic turquoise bedroom rarely to anyone's taste. This shade is able to visually make the room even smaller, so experts in the field of interior design advise diluting it with white or light blue.
Room decoration in white, of course, will have a beneficial effect on space, but it can get boring. If the walls and ceiling of your bedroom are decorated with white, it is worth choosing furniture and flooring in darker shades that work together.
Black and white bedroom will look pretty good - especially if the predominant shade is white. Black is ideal for highlighting details and highlighting the dignity of a room.
Small sleeping rooms also look beautiful, in the interior of which green, red, lilac, beige and purple shades are used. However, you should be careful not to overdo it with bright colors. It is recommended to combine them with paler tones to create a harmonious picture.
Interior decoration and decor
It is sometimes quite difficult to decorate the interior on your own, since in the process many nuances and questions arise that only specialists can solve. To make it easier to independently resolve the issue regarding the design of a small bedroom, it is worth studying the list of the most popular finishing materials used to create a stylish interior.
Walls
Classic wall decoration with wallpaper can be a little boring, but it is not always easy to find a replacement that is equally attractive in price, but much more spectacular and unusual. This problem can be solved faster than it seems by choosing wallpaper or textured canvases for painting. This way you can give the walls the desired color and apply any print.
In some cases, ceiling moldings are great for the design of the bedroom walls. A round decor with a recess will visually smooth out the sharp corners of the room and make it more spacious. In addition, this decor on the walls looks very unusual and stylish.
Eco-style wall decoration has become an incredibly popular new trend. It is noteworthy that for the design of such a bedroom, cork panels are used, which not only look beautiful, but are also very functional, protecting the surface of the walls from high humidity and mechanical damage.
A very unusual design solution is to decorate the bedroom with ordinary newspapers. Since they are very thin, and when wet they become translucent, you should first paint the wall white, and after gluing the newspapers, you need to cover the surface with several layers of protective varnish.
Very often, wooden panels are used for wall decoration, the surface of which is an imitation of a bar. This decor looks very interesting, it is ideal for decorating a bedroom in rustic and country styles.
In some interiors, walls are decorated with large and small stones. This design solution looks incredibly stylish, but it will not be appropriate in every room. Decorating with stones is not suitable for a small bedroom, as the space is somewhat "eaten up".
To visually enlarge the space, mirror and glass elements are used for wall decoration. Walls, various interior elements are reflected in the glossy surface, which creates the impression of a much larger space than it actually is.
Plasterboard structures, various volumetric panels and numerous frames for pictures and photos can be called very beautiful and interesting. However, be careful, because the abundance of such a voluminous decor can negatively affect the space of an already small bedroom.
Floor and ceiling
Of course, wall decor in the interior of a bedroom is important, but it is nothing without the appropriate finishing of the floor and ceiling. Consider the most popular, profitable and practical options for finishing ceilings and floors, as well as the most interesting design solutions.
Many materials are created for finishing the surface of the ceiling., each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages. Suspended ceilings look quite impressive, but they negatively affect the space of a small room, but a small plasterboard ceiling niche will be just right.
Stretch glossy canvases would be an excellent option, but their features should be taken into account. One of these features is that a dark glossy ceiling has an overly strong glossy effect, so the environment will be reflected in it especially well.
It is better to opt for white products - rather restrained and sophisticated.
Ceilings are often painted, whitewashed, many use finishing plaster for their decor. Since these materials may not be durable enough, you should adhere to certain rules during work, using special solutions, primer, tools and observing a certain sequence of actions.
Floor finishing should be given special attention, since it is not only a decorative component of the entire interior, but also a part of the room that is most exposed to stress. It is on the floor that people move every day. All pieces of furniture are also placed on it, while being not the lightest.
A strong and reliable floor covering can be safely called a parquet board that fits perfectly into any design. Parquet is a natural material, hypoallergenic and completely safe for health. The varnished surface of the parquet board will serve for many years.
Coatings such as linoleum and laminate flooring have many advantages. Among the advantages, one can note the favorable cost and ease of installation, but a rather serious disadvantage may be that these coatings are not so durable, since traces often appear from heavy furniture.
In addition, for the bedroom, it is quite advisable to use ceramic tiles or porcelain stoneware. The advantage of the material is that it is incredibly strong, wear-resistant and durable. The disadvantages include the fact that the surface is cold and does not heat up well from warm room air, so it may be necessary to lay heating mats under the coating itself.
Light
Bedroom lighting is a very important detail, since it should be not only as functional as possible, but also well thought out - from the point of view of visual expansion of the space. Let's take a closer look at how best to place light sources in a small dormitory.
photos
It is best for a small bedroom to be equipped with several light sources, each of which has a specific function. Ceiling lighting alone is not enough for even the smallest room, as it can cause some inconvenience.
For example, if there are two people in the bedroom, one of whom wants to fall asleep and the other wants to read, ceiling lighting may not be possible. In this case, bedside lamps will help solve the problem, which can be placed on both sides on the wall or on two bedside tables.
Bedside lamps should be kept small. The light is not very bright, but it should be enough for some space near the head of the bed to be illuminated, as well as for the pages of the book to be well lit - in case of reading before bed.
Bedside lamps will be very convenient if the switch for the ceiling fixture is located at the door. To turn off the light, you don't have to get out of a warm bed - you just have to press the lamp button.
This item may be minor if the ceiling light is equipped with a remote control. In this case, it will be very easy to turn it on and off when necessary, while remaining in its place.
To make the room seem more spacious, you should not use the center point for ceiling lighting, as this may cause some corners to be left out - they will remain dark. It is better to place spotlights around the perimeter of the entire ceiling. The light will diffuse, illuminating both the corners and the center of the room.
How to arrange furniture?
To create a complete picture of the interior, it is not enough just to decorate the walls, floor and ceiling. It is also necessary to choose the right furniture and arrange it correctly. This is especially difficult to do in a small space, since there is a rather serious risk of cluttering it.
For example, for a small bedroom, it will be inappropriate to purchase a wardrobe that is too large, since the space of the room does not allow this. A small compact rectangular model or a larger product with an angular placement, which is the most practical, will do.
Modular furniture will look very harmonious, including a bed, candle cabinets or bedside tables located on the sides. This option is the most suitable, since it allows you to place all the necessary items, but the space is not cluttered.
The podium bed, located on a certain elevation, looks very stylish and modern. But such a solution for a sleeping place in a small room will not be very practical, unless the podium is a functional part and is not equipped with built-in drawers. In this case, the podium bed also becomes an additional storage space.
Bedside tables in the bedroom do not have to be located near the bed, as it is accepted only in the classic interior. If there is a chair in the room, a bedside table can be quite successfully placed next to it.
If space permits, you can place a computer desk near the window in the bedroom. However, it is not recommended to leave it undivided; it is better to divide the room into zones using small racks for this. This will separate the sleeping area from the working area.
Accessories
Of course, no interior will look cozy without complementing the appropriate accessories. It is the small details that bring the final decorative touches to the setting, helping the design of the room to look more holistic and complete.
Let's take a closer look at which accessories will be most relevant for a small bedroom, and which ones are better to refuse.
photos
The most obvious and common decor for any room (not just a bedroom) is curtains, but not every variety is suitable for a small room. Designers advise to give up too heavy night curtains made of expensive canvases. Classic sets of light tulle and dense products that muffle street light, but do not overload the interior are suitable.
Accessories for windows include an element such as a lambrequin, which is often part of a curtain set. Often, this element is part of a classic interior, but due to massive folds and flounces it can overload a small bedroom quite strongly.
A very interesting decorative element for a bedroom can be a fireplace. It should be noted right away that the classic model with brickwork will not be very appropriate, since it takes up a lot of space and is not suitable for an apartment. However, it is quite possible to choose a decorative electric mini fireplace.
The functional component of the room can also act as a decor - for example, lamps, chandeliers. Decorative lighting points selected in the same style will not only attract attention, but also help to revive even the most boring interior.
It is worth experimenting, playing with mixing details, different styles.
People spend almost a third of their lives in a dream, so it is very important that the place intended for rest is as comfortable as possible. A pleasant interior will help you relax and forget about all the business outside the bed. You will find ideas and tips on how to create a piece of paradise out of a small bedroom in this article.
Choosing an interior style
If, when planning the interior of a living room, kitchen or office, you have to think first of all about their functionality, then in the relaxation area it is permissible to give free rein to imagination and listen to the desires of the soul. Styles such as Scandinavian, modern, classic, minimalism, loft or Provence can become the basis for design experiments in a small bedroom.
Small bedroom in modern style
A small bedroom of the 21st century has clear graphic lines, calm tones and no unnecessary items.
Modern style assumes neat but reliable furniture without additional decor. The walls and ceiling are monochromatic, in gray, white or beige. Black, chocolate and navy blue finishes are best reserved for larger rooms. The floor can be covered with parquet, laminate or restrained carpet. Metallic shine, chrome handles, polished wood, mirrors - all this reflects light and visually enlarges the space.
Accents in the form of paintings, exquisite floor lamps, ceramic figures, indoor plants are allowed. Bed linen should be silk or cotton, without noticeable prints. LED spotlights around the perimeter and bedside sconces with matte milky white shades will help create a calm atmosphere and tune in to a peaceful sleep.
Small bedroom in classic style
This style will be appreciated by lovers of luxury. Marshmallow shades of white, pink, peach, light lilac are ideally combined with aristocratic golden-silver patterns, plaster moldings, columns and crystal chandeliers.
Carved furniture, painted with ivory enamel, creates a stately ambience of the palace. The headboard can be upholstered in soft leather. Windows should be closed with brocade, velvet, satin curtains to match the overall design. The same fabrics are also suitable for the canopy. The bedspread can be jacquard, with shimmering patterns. An abundance of light in a "precious" frame will turn an ordinary small room into a truly royal bedchamber.
Small Provence style bedroom
For romantic natures who love the atmosphere of the south of France, the Provence style is the best fit. All interior details should be in pastel colors - white and blue, pink, light purple, pale green and beige. From textiles, it is preferable to choose a seemingly burnt-out, faded chintz with small floral patterns, tiny polka dots, a cage, and rhombuses.
It is advisable to choose furniture for a small bedroom in the Provence style, simple and without pretentiousness. It can be made of light wood without varnish, or it can be painted white (with a slight shade).
Small loft style bedroom
Initially, the term "loft" was used to refer to former factories, industrial warehouses and offices, which were converted into housing. They are characterized by the lack of decoration on the walls, a lot of free space, high ceilings and large windows. However, some ideas from this style may well be useful to freshen up the interior of a small bedroom.
For example, instead of boring wallpaper or plaster, only bare brickwork, concrete panels or their imitation are left. The simple bed, without legs, sits directly on the plank floor. Everything should look as if this is a temporary haven for a free artist: no decorative delights, except for a couple of black and white prints, a mirror in a thin frame and technological lamps for lighting.
For the sake of visually enlarging the room, you can expand the window, turning it into a panoramic one, and order a wardrobe with glossy metal doors. The role of curtains in a loft should be played by blinds or simple curtains with vertical folds.
Small bedroom in the style of minimalism
This is the best option for a small bedroom. There are absolutely no excesses in it - no curls, patterns, decor or ornaments. One or two close in spectrum or contrasting colors in the design, perfectly flat, smooth surfaces, clear furniture, lamps of simple geometric shapes - all this saves space very much. Such a simple and modern solution will appeal to business people with a rational approach to life.
Small Scandinavian bedroom
The first association with Scandinavia is transparency and coolness. Design in airy white tones with light brown or gray-blue accents should be chosen for rooms facing south, as well as located in warm climates. Such a finish will help to endure the heat more easily, create a feeling of freshness and lightness. A Scandinavian-style bedroom should be reminiscent of snow-capped mountain peaks and icy rivers.
Color solutions
Since we are talking about bedrooms with a small area, the main focus should be on the light palette. Colors closer to white reflect more light and visually expand the room.
Small bedroom in white
It is not for nothing that nature itself chose this color to shelter the fallen asleep earth in winter: it lulls, relaxes, creates an atmosphere of purity and peace. In a completely snow-white room, sleep will come in a matter of minutes, and if you want to add romance, you just need to use colored lighting.
Small bedroom in blue tones
Decorating in heavenly shades relieves nervous tension and cools the body. It will be appropriate if the apartment is often hot. For active, active people, this color will help dissipate a little energy and enjoy dreams.
Small green bedroom
Herbal, light green, emerald, sea - they all create a feeling of freshness, provide the desired rest for the eyes and nervous system. It is the easiest color to perceive as it sits right in the middle of the rainbow spectrum.
Green is the color of life, and it is worth combining it in the bedroom with calm natural shades: gray, brown, sandy yellow, turquoise or lavender.
Small purple bedroom
A soft purple tone appears in the sky in the evening, after sunset. It envelops the horizon in a light haze and as if invites you to a fairy-tale kingdom of dreams. In the bedroom, it can be a great addition to green, yellow or pink elements. Also, purple looks harmoniously with white, beige and cream colors.
Small yellow bedroom
This sunny color is perfect for a bedroom that lacks warmth (for example, there is no window or it faces north). Sand, lemon, saffron, golden will make the room light and warm. Shades of yellow lift your spirits and fill your life with joy, and they are best combined with white, green, blue, purple or brown.
Small gray bedroom
Gray is the calmest and most neutral color. It is much softer than black, so it won't look bulky. This is a wonderful backdrop for any bright accents, and in itself it has laconism and restraint. Light or silver gray options are suitable for all interior styles.
Finishes and materials
The choice of materials for decorating a bedroom is not limited to almost anything. The humidity in this room is normal, the effect of ultraviolet radiation and other factors is minimal. The only important condition that should not be neglected is the safety of materials: they should not contain harmful impurities and emit toxic fumes.
Floor
It is better to make the floor in the bedroom from warm material. It can be wooden parquet, laminate, carpet. To make the space seem more voluminous, it is worth abandoning dark and heterogeneous colors, and laying boards or other vertical patterns perpendicular to the window. The carpet must blend in with the main shade, or completely cover the room, otherwise it will "cut" and shrink it.
Walls
The optimal choice for a small bedroom is light walls, one-color or with a small, almost invisible pattern. This can be whitewashing, painting, decorative plaster (with reflective glitter), wallpaper, wood panels and cork.
For the loft style, it is better to choose white or grayish masonry (under silicate brick or sandstone stone).
Ceiling
To visually make the bedroom taller, the ceiling must be glossy. It is good that the light from the side sconces is reflected in it. The volumetric effect can be achieved by placing a mirror stretch film in a plasterboard "frame".
For a romantic design, a ceiling in the form of a blue or starry sky, with a cosmic 3D pattern and elements flickering in the dark, is suitable. It is better to avoid images of planets, large figures, saturated colors in the design of a small bedroom.
Textile
The choice of fabrics must be consistent with the overall style. But in any case, they should not be dark and contain large prints. It is better to buy curtains light, airy, made of synthetic fabrics.
Bed linen in a small bedroom will look better one-color, diluted white shades or gray. To sleep comfortably, it is better to give preference to high-quality natural fabrics made of cotton, silk or linen.
Placement of furniture, appliances and accessories
When everything is in order with the decoration and the bedroom looks more spacious, it is time to think about how to use its real area with maximum benefit. Each type of room has its own recommendations and features.
Small square bedroom
If all sides are of equal length, there is no particular problem. So, the bed can be installed in the center, with the headboard to a blank or furniture wall, on the sides - high chests of drawers or pencil cases, and on the other wall - a wardrobe. A podium elevation with pull-out shelves, inside of which it is easy to hide clothes, bedding and various things necessary for the household, will help to save space well.
Narrow (rectangular) small bedroom
In order to visually balance the room, on a long wall it is worth sticking a photo wallpaper with a volumetric perspective, and on the opposite one, for example, install a cabinet with a glossy surface. Narrow walls can be extended with horizontal stripes, which can be not only painted, but also functional, in the form of wide shelving shelves.
Small bedroom with a non-standard layout
Attic rooms, corners left after zoning or redevelopment, as well as lofts converted from non-residential premises have an unusual layout. You can use interesting furniture in them - round, oval, triangular beds, chests of drawers with beveled edges, wardrobes of non-standard configuration, hammocks, hanging shelves. This approach will provide not only comfort and convenience, but also give the bedroom interior a unique uniqueness.
Lighting
In the sleeping area, it is better to do without a bright overhead light and overhanging large chandeliers. To create a soft atmosphere, a few spotlights on the ceiling, wall sconces and one or two comfortable floor lamps on the bedside tables will be enough.
Reflective particles or golden patterns in wall décor can add extra shimmer.
Design of a small bedroom in Khrushchev
In Soviet apartments, the usual bedroom area is 8-9 square meters. Of course, there is not much space, but it is quite possible to place the furniture and accessories necessary for sleeping.
This is easy to achieve: you need to install a podium, raise the height of the cabinets to the ceiling, equip a storage space under the bed, and also expand the window sill, turning it into an additional work area or ladies' corner.
In children's bedrooms, it makes sense to use bunk and folding structures.
Integration with other premises
In the conditions of cramped apartments, expansion of a small bedroom with adjacent rooms can be a good solution.
Combining a small bedroom with a living room
This option is usually used to divide a studio into a living room and a bedroom. At the same time, the area for the bed can simply be closed from prying eyes with a canopy, a screen, a tall cabinet, and it can also be behind a plasterboard or plywood partition.
Making mistakes in the design of a small bedroom is much easier than in a large one. Do not choose more than 1 accent color and make more than 1 accent wall. The point is in bed linen and curtains, which draw a lot of attention to themselves, which means that if you overreact with the walls and ceiling, we get porridge and not a design. But first things first.
Determining the style and finish
First, let's put forward a few important points. We'll reveal some later, we'll have to believe in some.
- Choose white as the main background color. Not gray, not beige, not coffee. White.
- Maximum 1 additional accent color in decoration. Better 0. Bed linen, curtains, clothes - everything has its own color and these colors are enough. There is no point in adding color to the finish.
- Bed linen is the first most important in a small bedroom. Whichever cool design you make, choose regular floral bedding and nothing will be left of the design. Only one color. Look at the pictures.
- Don't be smart with the ceiling. The best ceiling for a small bedroom is a flat matte white with no complications.
- Lighting color temperature 3000K. This question from a biological point of view will be disclosed further.
Choosing a design style
The main thing is to decide whether we are making a bedroom in a modern style or a classic one. Our deep conviction is that you always need to choose modern styles. If for large apartments this is just an opinion, then for small apartments it is the rule.
In a small area, you should always choose modern design styles.
This is also true because of the money. Let's be honest, the vast majority of people don't have an unlimited budget. Actually, if that were the case, why would we have small bedrooms? And since money does matter, modern styles should be chosen. in addition to their main advantages, they are also cheaper.
Here is a photo of the perfect design for a small bedroom:
Contemporary interior design styles blend well and there are no clear boundaries between them. TOP of the most relevant small bedroom design styles in 2019:
- Minimalism
- Scandinavian style
Apart from the classic loft, minimalism is the basic template for most modern styles. Other styles are obtained by adding details to it. We advise you to start your acquaintance with the modern design of the bedroom with, and then consider others.
Choosing the color of the walls
Typically, the accent wall is behind the bed. But the selection criterion is workload. The less the wall is loaded, the better it suits the accent role. Because there is always a door on one wall, and on the other a window, either the wall behind the TV or behind the bed is chosen as an accent. Attention to her is riveted either by some cool wallpaper, or just by a bright color. But be careful with, although this material has been used longer than others, it is with it that the most nuances are.
In addition to the walls, the bedroom has bedding, curtains, possibly a carpet and other items. All of these items have their own colors. If we also make the walls bright, we get porridge.
Decorative plaster has been around for a long time, but it was used only in classical styles. By 2019, this material has experienced a rebirth and burst into modern styles. This is the most practical material, it is not afraid of anything, it is easy to clean. Can be of any texture and color. The only drawback is the high cost. But we do not need to decorate all the walls in the bedroom with them, it is enough to apply it on the wall behind the bed. This is the most modern way of decorating the wall behind the bed, without any implementation restrictions. The price of a meter of turnkey decorative plastering is $ 10-30, given that our bedroom is small, the wall area behind the bed is about 3 × 2.7 = 8.1 square meters. Not cheap for one wall, but worth it.
The base color of the walls, when there are no special preferences, is white. It is always relevant, will never go out of style. The perfect neutral color to go with anything. Because in the bedroom there is a minimal danger of smearing the walls, it is here that the white color is in maximum safety.
Floor and ceiling in a small bedroom
The biggest mistake in a small bedroom is to be smart with floors and ceilings. The floors are almost invisible, because most of the area is occupied by a bed. Ceilings, if made too complex, draw back an unreasonable amount of attention. A good place for tiered plasterboard ceilings is the living room, but not the bedroom.
Ceiling in a small bedroom
Since we make the ceiling simple, any material will do. The shape of the bedroom, even in non-standard apartments, is usually rectangular or square. The combination of a small area and a regular shape is ideal for a stretch ceiling. In this version, there will be no seams or ugly corner cuts on it (since all angles are 90 degrees). So there is no point in overpaying for plasterboard ceilings.
In a small bedroom, we make a simple, minimalistic ceiling.
Here is a good example when they thought the design was too simple and decided to complicate it with a ceiling. It might not be so bad in a vacuum, but in a specific example, such a ceiling design is completely out of topic.
Many recommend choosing glossy ceilings for a small bedroom, supposedly this increases the space. We are the other way around we strongly advise against making glossy ceilings in a small bedroom... In addition to reflecting light, gloss reflects everything else. As a result, we will get x2 of all objects concentrated in a small area. This is chaos, not design. Interior design is about balance, not complexity. And in general, the glossy ceilings look like a collective farm. In terms of price / appearance ratio, the absolute first place is occupied by stretch matte white ceilings.
Small bedroom floor
The most insignificant point is that the floor in the small bedroom is practically invisible. Choose any parquet or beveled laminate you like - you won't be mistaken. The only recommendation you can give is to look at the dark colors. Ideally, if you can make the illusion of a gradient from a dark floor to a light ceiling - it looks very stylish. Otherwise, there are no rules.
How to start renovating a small bedroom
There are things that can always be changed or redone. And there are those that need to be laid at the very beginning of interior design even before the start of repairs, because they cannot be redone. And no matter how cool interior design you make for your small bedroom, if you make a mistake in them and it is impractical, no appearance will bother you anymore. Let's start with them.
Redevelopment
The bedroom is one of the most undemanding rooms in terms of area. Unlike other rooms, here our activity is minimal - to fall asleep and wake up. In fact, the minimum sufficient area is 9 sq.m. For a square room, this is 3 × 3 meters along the walls. Standard mattress size 160-180 × 200. This means that any place where it can be shoved can already be turned into a bedroom.
The minimum sufficient bedroom area is 9 sq.m.
But you always want more. If your apartment has opportunities for redevelopment and enlargement of a small bedroom by moving walls or, for example, joining a balcony, then why not. We are constantly we recommend considering redevelopment options for small apartments... Many have an irrational fear of redevelopment, and in vain. It is not so expensive and difficult, but the advantages are significant, both in terms of design and practicality.
The most common design option for expanding the space of a small bedroom is joining a balcony. For this, the balcony is insulated, and the wall between it and the bedroom is either completely demolished, or the window frame and door are simply removed. The advantage of the second option is that there is no need to carry the battery and an additional table (in place of the former window). But keep in mind that it is almost impossible to legalize the joining of the balcony to the bedroom.
We sorted out the redevelopment of the bedroom. What else is important to do at the initial stage of the repair.
By the way, we are in:
Electrical wiring in the bedroom
Switches in a small bedroom
What you definitely won't be able to redo is the electrical wiring. Wrong here, and even a small bedroom can cause big problems.
By 2019, for professional builders and designers, some things in bedroom design have already become the standard. One of them - walk-through switches in the bedroom... Pass-through are called groups of switches that independently of each other can turn on and off the same light circuit. This is especially true for corridors and bedrooms, even small ones. Agree, it is convenient to be able to turn on and off the light without getting out of bed and without going to the door.
Wiring for pass-through switches must be done immediately, then it is impossible to add them.
Sockets in a small bedroom
In 2019, it is already impossible to imagine yourself without gadgets. Phone, e-book, tablet - things that are constantly used in the bedroom. Things that tend to discharge at the most inopportune moment. Accordingly, on each side of the bed, in addition to the pass-through switches, there should be at least 2 sockets.
Don't forget the TV sockets too. Moreover, it is advisable to know in advance whether it will stand on a pedestal or suspended on a bracket, because the height depends on it. We advise you to make a group of at least 3 outlets - you never know what else you want to connect.
Place another 1-2 sockets at the bottom at a height of 15-30 cm from the floor. They can be useful for a vacuum cleaner or climatic technology, which is by the way relevant. The humidity in the bedroom is an important parameter, but you don't think about it while it is in order. If, for some reason, the air is too dry, you should be able to and sockets for connecting a humidifier.
Much has changed in the design of sockets and switches. Now the choice of sockets and in appearance and wallet is simply huge. Any colors, any styles. If at some point you run into the need to support an additional accent color in the bedroom with some accessories, remember about sockets and switches. It is quite possible that they exist in the color you need.
Lighting in a small bedroom
One of the most important moments in which even designers do not understand. Light affects the quality of sleep. Every person has an internal biological clock (circadian rhythms). 2-3 hours before sleep, the body begins to produce the hormone melatonin, which plays an important role in sleep quality. And there is an important nuance - light suppresses the production of this hormone. And what could be more important in bedroom design than its effect on sleep?
In order to normally go to sleep, bedroom lighting must meet two requirements:
- Minor dim light sources.
- Color temperature is not more than 3000K.
This is necessary because the suppression of melatonin production depends on the intensity and wavelength of the light wave. Therefore, you should be able to use additional light sources that will not dazzle. Complete darkness is also not an option - when watching TV, being in the dark is harmful to the eyes.
Warm or cold lighting in the bedroom also matters. The colder the light appears to us, the shorter its wavelength. And it is the short wavelength light that makes sleep worse than anything else. That's why in the design of the bedroom, it is important to use lamps with a color temperature of 2800-3000K those. warm yellow lighting .
Furniture in a small bedroom
How to place the bed
The size of the mattress is 160-180 × 200, respectively, the size of the bed is slightly larger, depending on its design. Standard placement where space allows - in the middle of the room, back to the wall. The advantages of this placement of the bed in the bedroom are the ability to make bedside tables, sockets and switches on both sides.
When the area of the room is small and there is no place for such "chic", we put the bed against the wall or window. Some inconvenience arises from the inability to climb on it from both sides, but the small bedroom does not start to look worse from this. This is quite a standard option, many have already used it and the interior of the bedroom does not really suffer. You can rate in the photos:
If the sides of the bed are narrow, then you will have constant contact with the wall against which the bed is pressed. It is advisable that this wall is not too light, or at least made of a material that can be washed well, for example, decorative plaster.
Because our bedroom is small, we can hardly fit a bunch of wardrobes in it. Therefore, you may need to consider options where there is storage space in the bed. This will slightly worsen the design of a small bedroom by overloading it, but practicality is more important.
Wardrobe and cabinets
Small or large room, but things need to be stored somewhere. Of course, I would like to have small light bedside tables at the edges of the bed, but in practice it would be a good idea to make them up to the ceiling. Unusual, but practical. Fortunately, they can now do anything to order. And because of the high competition in the market for services for the manufacture of custom-made furniture, prices can be found quite humane, the main thing is to look.
Go around as many bedroom furniture shops as you can - prices vary a lot.
Many deliberately reduce the area of the bedroom to 10-12 square meters in favor of the wardrobe. This is a redevelopment in which we move the entrance deep into the bedroom, and use the vacated space as a wardrobe. At the same time, the area is not used rationally, but from the point of view of design, such a bedroom interior looks better.
If the meters are still limited and there is no desire to exchange them for the appearance, then choose either a wardrobe or a regular wardrobe with hinged doors. In the trends in bedroom design in 2019, the second option is even preferable - wardrobes are no longer in vogue.
This proposal sounds a little wild, but it's better than the constant mess from the inability to put things in their places. And everyone has a lot of things and their number does not correlate in any way with the small size of the room. In this version, it is imperative to choose light colors for such furniture, preferably without texture. Pure white or beige furniture is standard. This is also important because dust is not visible on light, and it is unlikely that you will have the opportunity to constantly climb under the bedroom ceiling to wipe it.
Dust is not visible on light.
Our task is to adapt everything we can for storage. The bed, the exposed sections of the walls, everything.
Now you have all the information on the design of small bedrooms, drag ideas from the photos and good luck with the renovation!
Save and Share - Comes in Handy!
Each home has a room where you can relax and unwind as much as possible. This place of relaxation is the bedroom. You can see the design of a bedroom with options for a photo of its design in this article. We have collected for you the most interesting interiors and fashion trends!
Bedroom design rules and elements
The bedroom can have any style solution that suits your tastes and preferences. It is often decorated in a classic, Scandinavian, or country style. But this room, regardless of style, should fulfill its main purpose - to have a rest and give the opportunity to relax as much as possible.
This is achieved with the help of monochromatic dull colors or non-irritating ornaments and patterns of textiles, walls and ceilings, soft lighting, a minimum amount of furniture, the main subject of which is the bed.
Let's consider how to combine the style of this room with its functional purpose, using the example of decorating walls, furniture, floors and ceilings, as well as a textile solution.
Color solution
The choice of the color background of the bedroom, which is created by painting the walls, is associated with its style. From the whole variety of existing color shades for the walls of this room, it is advisable to choose white, coffee, beige, gray, turquoise and black.
With care, you can use a combination of several contrasting colors, while not forgetting about the inadmissibility of using too bright tones together.
Designers consider the most successful choice of white walls for a large bedroom, since this opens up unlimited possibilities for interior solutions. It will suit any style you choose.
You can beat the white color with bright paintings, panels, curtains and other interior items that are suitable in style. The white color of the walls fits well with modern styles, for example, it is organic in minimalism.
White walls are appropriate for rooms with large window openings. For small windows, contrasting colors are suitable.
In a small bedroom, when choosing a color background, light shades should prevail.
Painting the walls
For small bedrooms, designers advise using light, cold colors to paint the walls, they visually increase the size of the room. For example, blue and gray walls make a good backdrop for furniture and don't clutter up the space. These shades are best used for a northern room.
It is not necessary to paint all walls in the same color. You can revive and enlarge the space by decorating only one wall next to the bed in a bright color.
The wall behind the bed is painted in a muted lilac shade, which is supported by textile elements: curtains, bedspreads, pillows. This design is suitable for a room facing west.
Walls and ceilings, if not white, should match in tone. In this case, the ceiling is covered in a lighter shade, then it will not visually press and reduce the height of the room.
Furniture in design
Correctly selected furniture is the key to success
The main subject in the bedroom is, of course, the bed. The whole view of the bedroom depends on its location in this room. There are general rules for placing a bed that must be followed for any style in this room.
What is important to know when registering
- the bed does not need to be placed opposite the entrance to the bedroom;
- when it is located, provide a place from which the front door can be overlooked while lying;
- it is not advisable to equip a sleeping place in front of a mirror, the bed should not be reflected in it;
- in a large bedroom, it is better to put the bed in the center of the room;
- its location in the corner is allowed if there are no window openings;
- a sufficient passage must be provided to the sleeping place, not cluttered by adjacent furniture;
- the height of the bed can be any, but it should not be near the floor itself; a minimum clearance must be provided between their surfaces;
- near the bed, you need to provide a place for a bedside table, in the case of a double bed located in the center of the room, it is better to install bedside tables on both sides.
The rest of the furniture, regardless of style, is placed along the free walls. This room, as a rule, is also a place where wearable items are stored. Therefore, in addition to the bed, built-in or side cabinets should be provided in it, if the room allows, you can put a chest of drawers.
It is better to choose it low with sufficient width, or high if the chest of drawers is narrow. A dressing table with a figured mirror illuminated by the dim light of a table lamp looks cozy.
If you wish, you can place other necessary items in the room, for example, hang a TV on the wall, put a coffee table and other items.
If the bedroom is very small, then next to the bed you can hang shelves to place the necessary items on them. The head of the bed is by the window. In this case, this is permissible, since the window is located quite high and it is small.
Furniture designs for different styles may differ in shape, style and material. For example, for an interior in the Greek style, solid wood furniture of carved shape and dark color is suitable. It can be supplemented with various shelves along the walls.
Lighting
When planning an interior, designers offer many options for the lighting solution of this room. It is preferable to arrange two types of lighting in it: overhead and local, which must be present near the bed.
Overhead lighting is usually used when entering a bedroom at night. A sconce or some other night light is often used as a local near the bed.
Hanging bright lamps directly above the head of the bed, especially a chandelier, is impossible not only from the point of view of aesthetics, but also for safety reasons. With this arrangement of bright light sources, they will hit your eyes, making it difficult to relax before bed.
It is better to hang lamps that will diffuse light and provide soft lighting. Instead of a chandelier in the room, it is wiser to use built-in lamps.
Curtains
The bedroom serves primarily for relaxation and recreation. Therefore, you need to create an environment to isolate this room from external stimuli: bright sunlight penetrating the room and street noise that interferes with falling asleep.
This can be done with curtains. For them to play a protective role, the fabric of the curtains must be dense, such as brocade or velvet.
In addition to creating an intimate, isolated environment, curtains play a huge aesthetic role in the interior of the bedroom. Well-chosen curtains, combined with the overall style of this room, evoke positive emotions and create a major mood for the whole day. When thinking over the design of curtains in the bedroom, it is important to consider not only their functionality.
It is important for yourself to decide what is more important for you: the protective function of the curtains or their decorative component. Do you need curtains that are too dense, blocking sunlight, protecting from noise and outside view, if the room is on the ground floor, or are they necessary for an aesthetic impression and decor?
It all depends on the chosen style of the room and the location of your home and bedroom windows. In order not to be mistaken when choosing curtains, you need to clearly represent their appearance on your windows, along with other elements of the chosen interior style.
In modern style solutions, roller blinds are often used. Roman shades are also popular. The bedroom in which the Japanese style is chosen looks original.
For lovers of country style, you should give preference to natural fabrics. It can be linen or cotton with drapery elements.
For a classic-style room, heavy curtains are combined with a light sheer veil. A characteristic element is a lambrequin.
TOP 5 Fashionable curtains for the bedroom in 2019
