A small bedroom doesn’t have to feel cramped or confined! With the right decor choices and strategic design, you can make any small space feel open, airy, and inviting. And it’s not even that hard or expensive as you’d think!

Ceiling-to-Floor Curtains Will Change Everything

Add Mirrors

Mirrors are one of the most effective tools for making a small bedroom look bigger.  They are also one of the most affordable ones.  Mirrors reflect light and create illusion of depth, making the room feel more spacious.  They also energize it and brighten it up.

Place a large floor mirror opposite a window to maximize natural light, or use mirrored furniture such as a mirrored nightstand and accessories such as a mirrored jewellery holder to reflect even more ligh.

Hang a wall mirror above a dresser or if you have open shelving, prop one against the wall for best results.

Choose a Low-Profile Bed

Low-profile beds are a must for small bedrooms.  Since they sit closer to the ground than traditional beds, they can create such a streamlined, minimalist look.  This can make the room feel less crowded and more open, contributing to a larger overall feel.

When choosing a low-profile bed, consider the scale and proportion of the room.  A bed that is too large or too high can make the room feel cramped, while a bed that’s too small or too low can make a room feel unbalanced.

Minimize Furniture With the Help of Multi-Functional Pieces

When it comes to how to make a small bedroom look bigger, you need to minimize your furniture.  Declutter or use multi-functional pieces.  Multi-functional or multi-purpose pieces will save you so much space and reduce clutter, therefore making your room feel more expansive.

When choosing multi-functioning furniture, consider your needs and lifestyle.

Furniture with exposed legs can make a small bedroom feel more spacious by creating a sense of lightness and openness, while furniture with no legs or super small legs will make it feel cramped.

Another very important thing abou furniture with exposed legs is that they allow for visual continuity, letting you see the floor underneath, creating an illusion of more space.

Beds with exposed legs are highly recommended.  However, if your main problem is the lack of storage space in your bedroom, opt for a platform bed instead.

One of the most important ideas on how to make a small bedroom look bigger is to create a focal point.

Creating a focal point in a small bedroom can draw the eye and make the room feel larger.  It also adds visual interest and character to the room, making you focus less on how tiny the room feels.

Add Proper Ambient, Task and Accent Lighting

Proper lighting can make a small bedroom feel larger by creating depth and highlighting the room’s best features.  When we speak of ambient lighting, we generally mean string lights, fairy lights and candles.  Candles are most important.  Place them on your shelves in statement candle holders.

For both proper task and accent lighting, install wall sconces above the nightstands or above the dresser.  Illuminate architectural accents or artwork with sconces too.

Vertical stripes can make a small bedroom appear so much bigger.  They draw the eyes upward, creating a sense of height and elongation.

You can incorporate vertical stripes through wallpaper, paint, or a striped rug or curtaings.  Use striped pillows and duvet covers.  Keep the rest of the decor simple to prevent the room from feeling too busy or cluttered.

Choose a Statement Area Rug in Just the Right Size

An area rug can help define your space and make a small bedroom feel larger.  It can also add warmth, texture and colour to your room.  They also give structure to the room.  Use an area rug to anchor your bed and provide some comfort underneath.

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