Not everyone can afford a roomy apartment in 2021, which is why the latest furniture trends are all about minimalism and using space efficiently.
A smaller than usual bedroom can be your cozy little haven when you’re smart about your storage space, but it can start feeling cramped and suffocating if you’re careless.
You can find a range of information online about the best kinds of beds for small bedrooms and various hacks to save space, keep reading for some genius hacks you’ve probably never heard about before.
Make Use of The Space Under Your Bed
This is one thing you’re probably already doing, but you can take it up a notch by investing in a bed frame with drawers in it or elevating the bed a little to create some extra room under it.
Don’t just throw all your stuff under the bed either, store it in neat boxes and organize the items in different sections for easy access. One of the most important things about living in a small bedroom is knowing what to keep and what to throw away. Instead of random knick-knacks, store clothes, shoes, and even books under your bed instead.
Folding Furniture Can Be Your Best Friend
Keeping in view this new need for space-saving furniture, many companies have started making folding beds and tables. When your bed is not in use, just fold it up so it becomes part of your wall for some extra room in your bedroom.
You can do the same with your shelves and the desk, and even have a cupboard that folds in on itself and vanishes inside the bedroom walls.
Another great option would be to buy a console table that can double both as a desk and a shelf for important things when it’s not in use.
Use All Available Space
If you look around, you’ll notice that there’s lots of space all over the room that you’re not utilizing. Some of the biggest examples are your room’s corners, the twelve inches of unused shelf space right under your ceiling, and the space behind your door. Here are some ways you can utilize it.
You can put up hooks, hangers, and shelves in the corners of your room for your clothes and even some cute plants or picture frames. When decorating your room, you need to keep the limited space in mind and not use ornaments or picture frames that are too bright or complicated.
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Putting up high shelves right under your ceiling is a great idea too! That’s some extra space for your books and belongings that you didn’t already have.
Instead of throwing dirty laundry all over the floor or letting a basket take up space in your room, hang a hamper at the back of your door and store all items in there.
Use Sliding Mirrors as Closet Doors
Mirrors are one of the best tricks interior designers use to make a room look bigger than it is. If you can, opt for a closet with sliding doors made out of mirrors.
The mirrors will instantly give your room a spacious and airy feel, all the while hiding the contents of your closet from view.
Let go of Furniture You Don’t Need
Making a small room feel cozy but not too cozy means giving up on a few luxuries. If you’re willing to, consider a bed frame without a headboard. Having a bed like that will save you a few inches of floor space.
Additionally, don’t use a bedside table. Instead, hang your lamp from the ceiling and maybe even hang a shelf from there to act as your bedside table.
If you feel like you’ll need a chest of drawers or a bedside table, consider turning it into a stool or a small sofa and placing it next to the window. Who says your furniture only has to be one thing at a time?
In the end, organizing your small bedroom is all about using space efficiently and minimizing all visible clutter. You can do it by using folding furniture, creative shelving, and hidden storage.
