16 Clever Space-Saving Solutions for Small Bedrooms
Here are 16 clever space-saving solutions for small bathrooms, from Apartment Therapy:
(Image credit: Reagen Taylor )
Mirrors
Mirrors are one of the best ways to make any room appear larger. In the pretty bedroom above, a large wall mirror adds light and the illusion of more space in a narrow bedroom.
Mounted Nightstand
A nightstand that mounts on the wall is perfect for a small bedroom.
The open space underneath the nightstand visually enlarges the space, and you can also stash things like shoes and books underneath. Mounting a lamp on the wall frees up space on top of the nightstand.
Wall Shelves
No room for a nightstand beside the bed? Hang shelves on the wall instead. In the room above, wall shelves provide a catch-all for books and other sundries in a super-narrow sleeping space.
High Shelves
For even more storage, consider hanging shelves up high that run the length of the room. You won’t loose any floor real estate at all, and you’ll gain a lot of storage space.
A Window Sill (if you have one)
A deep window sill can do nightstand duty in a narrow room.
Mounted Mini Shelf
Here’s an idea for a nightstand that takes up even less space — a simple shelf beside the bed. This one above is a simple crate turned on its side; mounting it on the wall leaves room underneath where you could put…more plants, if you want.
Sconces
Overhead lighting is typically harsh and unattractive so adding task and ambient lighting to any room is a good idea. Wall sconces in a small bedroom don’t take up the valuable floor space a floor lamp would.
A Shelf-Desk
A deep wall-mounted shelf can double as a desk, if you’re okay with perching on the bed while working.
Double Duty Nightstand
Kill two birds with one stone and make a nightstand do double duty as a desk.
Shelf Above the Bed
Why not re-claim the unused space above your headboard? Here, a shelf mounted above the bed adds extra storage, and lights underneath free up nightstand real estate. A word to the wise, though: if you’re a fan of reading in bed, make sure that the shelf is mounted above the height of your head when you’re sitting up.
Wall-Mounted Cabinets
These homeowners did one better and added cabinets above the bed. I especially like the idea of the IKEA Trones as nightstand — shoe storage and bedside catchall all in one.
Wardrobes
If your apartment is lacking in closet space, wardrobes flanking the bed can go a long way towards making up for it. They also provide a nice, built-in look. (And if your bedroom is even smaller than the one pictured above, skipping the nightstands and just placing the wardrobes on either side of the bed, like the folks from Young House Love did, is especially cozy.)
Light Window Treatments
For window treatments, try layering shades and light, gauzy curtains for a window treatment that’s cozy but not bulky.
Simple Color Palette
Keeping the color palette simple ensures that your small bedroom will remain restful and calming.
(Image credit: David Telford)
Storage Boxes
Keep clutter out of sight with cute lidded boxes that still match your overall color palette and aesthetic.
(Image credit: My Scandinavian Home)
Makeshift Closet
If your room comes sans closet, just hang a bar above your dresser to create extra clothing storage.
Re-edited from a post originally published 4.18.14-NT