How to Create a Spacious Bedroom

It’s a hard truth to face, but few of us have the luxury of endless closet space and a walk-in pantry. When it comes to our bedrooms, most of us have an average-sized room with an average sized bed. If your room doesn’t already have a good layout for storage, chances are you need some help creating the bedroom of your dreams.

The good news is that it is possible to create a spacious bedroom, even if your room is small. With the right design elements, you can make the most of a small space and come out with a functional and stylish bedroom.

Bedroom Design Tips

In order to utilize every inch of your space, it’s important to have an idea of what you need from your bedroom before planning out its layout. 

How many occupants will your bedroom need to hold? What activities will you be using the room for? Will the room be primarily used for sleeping, or will it need to accommodate other activities like reading, working on the computer, or just lounging around with friends? 

Use this information to determine how much space you’ll need.

Using Space

Utilizing wall space is important when designing a bedroom. Consider adding shelves for items like books, decorative items, or even clothes. A wall-mounted shelf is an excellent idea if you don’t have a lot of floor space.

Using the floor is another excellent way to make a small bedroom feel larger. Using furniture such as bed risers that elevate your bed off the floor can give you extra space for storage underneath. It will also create more space around your bed to walk and move around without tripping over the footboard.

It’s also important to consider your options for lighting in a small space. If you’re going to be spending a lot of time in your bedroom, consider investing in some LED under-cabinet lights. These lights are designed to provide bright illumination without taking up significant room.

TIP: When it comes to buying ceiling and wall fans, always think about the decorating style of your bedroom.

Bedroom Storage

Bedrooms need to be functional, but they also need to look sleek and stylish. Managing clutter is key when designing your bedroom. Furniture like bed risers can help you create more storage space in your bedroom by both raising the height of your bed and by creating extra space above for storing more items. It’s also possible to create some storage in decorative containers, such as baskets , bins , or shelves. These decorative containers can be used for holding items like clothes, blankets, linens, or even shoes.

Shelving, either on the wall or freestanding, is another excellent storage solution. Be sure to choose a bold decorative container that will match your decor.

Using Your Window

Your bedroom window can be a great place to add both decoration and storage. If you have an attractive view, you can use your window to create the illusion of an extra large window by adding a headboard with shelving . This will not only make your bedroom feel more spacious but it will also give you more space for decorative items on the shelves.

If you don’t have a view, a headboard with shelves is still a great way to add some extra space to your window. Tall shelves are excellent for holding items like books, small decorative items, or other knick-knacks.

Window treatments are an important part of every bedroom. You can also use these as decorative elements to increase the sense of space in your room. Be sure to choose drapes or curtains that will complement the rest of your decor and give you the look you want.

For more tips on designing your bedroom, visit our website to download a free copy of our eBook “How To Design Your Home.”