How to Add Style to a Small Bedroom

When I shared my master bedroom makeover with you, I received several comments about the size of the room.  I'll admit that it is a large room, as master bedrooms go, but to me it's just a lot of wasted space.  More to decorate, I guess, but still a lot of space that we don't really use.  I'd much rather have a smaller, cozier, more intimate space to serve as my master bedroom.

Well...that got me to thinking.  When a very limited amount of space is available, what can be done to make a small bedroom stylish?

1. Stylish Walls

Many people will say that the walls in a small space should always be light in color.   I believe it's purely a matter of personal preference.

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If you decide that lightly colored walls aren't for you, repeating shades of the wall color throughout the room will result in a more unified look.

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Painting one wall a darker color than the surrounding walls will add a sense of depth.

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2. Stylish Bedding

The bed is likely to be the largest single element in your bedroom.  How you dress it will make all the difference in the world.  Keeping it simple and crisp will create an open feel while still looking inviting and luxurious.  Bedding with a lot of pattern, no matter how beautiful, has the potential to create a cluttered look.

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3. Stylish Furniture

An upholstered headboard can add a real feeling of luxury to your bedroom and will create a wonderful focal point.  This is a great place to add a pop of color and/or pattern without overwhelming the room.

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If the space in your bedroom is so tight that you can't spare the inches for a headboard, adding a faux headboard is a great money saving option and takes up zero floorspace.  Directions for this technique can be found here.

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Another space saving, inexpensive option for a headboard is to simply paint one.

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If a knee wall is the only place for your bed to go, don't despair.  Swagging a piece of fabric is a stylish headboard solution.

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Leaving off the footboard is like giving yourself a gift of glorious floor space.  It may even allow enough room for a storage ottoman, bench or desk at the foot of the bed.

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Furniture that serves multiple duties is a real plus in a small bedroom.  A table beside the bed can serve as both a nightstand and a desk.

Don't have room for a full size end table?  How about cutting a table in half (or even smaller) and attaching it to the wall with small angle irons.

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Another option for a nightstand is a bracket or small shelf hung on the wall.  Less visual space is used since no furniture is resting on the floor.

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In a child's room or guest room, a daybed saves valuable floor space.

We all know that bunkbeds are another great space saving option.  But why not dress them up?

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Ghost chairs provide seating and take up little visual space.

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4. Stylish Storage

A shadow box turns jewelry storage into art.

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Replacing closet doors with fabric can be a good solution for dealing with doors that get in the way.  Using fabric that is similar to the wall color will give a more cohesive look.

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Pretty boxes, stacked together, are a great way to store smaller items in a stylish way.

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Don't let a knee wall be get you down (pun intended!).  Add a bench for display space.  The empty space below becomes a great place for pretty storage baskets.

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Don't waste valuable wall space!  Slat storage panels can be cut to any shape.  Add attractive hanging containers and you're in business.

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Containers of any type hanging on the wall not only look great, but provide a useful spot for storing books and magazines.

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Beds with drawers below have come a long way in the last few years.  There are many, many styles and price ranges to choose from.

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Turn your closet into a feature.  Opening your closet up can give the illusion of a larger room.

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5. Stylish Accessories and Lighting

Plenty of light is key to giving the feel of more space in a small room.  Dark corners will make a room feel small.  Wall mounted light fixtures are a great alternative if there isn't room to place a lamp on a table beside the bed.

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An attractive hanging light fixture or the sparkle of a chandelier can bring a small space to life.  Just be careful of the size.  A too large light fixture can visually fill up a room.

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A striped rug can visually lengthen or widen a room.

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Be careful with accessories.  Too many will create the appearance of a lot of clutter.  Too few will create a not so stylish sparse or unfinished look.

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Besides the obvious utilitarian use of a mirror, they also bring additional light into the room.  More light equals a more spacious feel.

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I could go on, but I think this post has turned out to be long enough!

Do you have any tips for creating style in a small bedroom?  Do share - I'm sure there are many of us who would like to know!

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