Small Bedroom Designs

 Choosing Furniture for a Small Bedroom

Scale is the most important thing to consider when selecting furniture for a small bedroom.  "Open" furniture, such as an iron bed frame or a sleek nightstand that's open below the tabletop, will help the room feel light and airy.

Take advantage of vertical space with tall pieces of furniture. Consider using two tall, slender cabinets and placing a bench or dressing table between the two. You can get the same amount of storage without the visual bulk of a large armoire. Plus, you'll be able to squeeze in extra function.

It would be nice to have a large master bedroom with plenty of space to spare, but the fact is that many of us don't. In fact, many homes and condos have very small bedrooms that can barely fit a bed and a chest of drawers. But just because a room is small it doesn't mean that there aren't plenty of great decorating opportunities.

Take a look at these photos of small bedrooms. Some are bigger than others, but none would be considered particularly large. It just goes to show that size doesn't matter. A small bedroom can be remarkably stylish and efficient.

 Double Duty for Small Bedrooms

Eliminate the need for extras in a small bedroom by selecting items that can do double duty. Consider using a short chest of drawers as both a nightstand and dresser. A bench with a lift-top can stow away extra linens and provide bedroom seating. The nightstand in this bedroom is a DIY nesting table: a smaller cube slips under the taller table and can be pulled out for an extra tabletop surface as needed.

Whether you decide on a monochromatic color scheme or a multicolor palette, repeating colors is key in a small bedroom. Doing so will create visual rhythm and draw the eye around the room.

If you're going to use a piece that is out of step with the bedroom's color scheme, use the color elsewhere in a small dose. Here, the rich wood finish of the headboard pops against the neutral color scheme and ties in with lighter wood tones throughout the bedroom.

In this bedroom, a monochromatic palette of naturals comes alive, thanks to variations in tones and intensities. The ocher pattern on the pillows reads as a color but is simply a more saturated version of the creamy linens on the bed and the wood tones used elsewhere in the room. A serene shade of lavender on the pillows and throw add color without disrupting the bedroom's relaxing vibe.