The bedroom is a truly vital space in our homes, and arguably more important than any other room with respect to getting things ‘right’. Sleep is essential, and good sleep is often the main difference between a good week and a challenging one; as such, every effort should be made to make our bedroom the restful sanctuary it deserves to be.
However, smaller or otherwise cluttered master bedrooms present a unique challenge. If we lack the storage space for our bedroom necessities, or the room otherwise starts to feel enclosed, our sleep and general wellbeing can be impacted heavily. Luckily, there are some smart ways to combat this – that don’t require you to spend a large sum of money, either.
Use wall space
The biggest bane of any bedroom is its furniture. Some items are, of course, necessary, but others can present unnecessary space-related issues. For instance, freestanding furniture takes up a lot of room – as well as making it hard to clean the room properly.
Big vintage wardrobes have their time and place, but if you’re feeling the cramp in your bedroom you’d be much better served by a fitted solution. You could get sliding wardrobes fitted that exactly match the shape and size of the room; they could even account for any awkward corners or alcoves you have, allowing you to utilize previously unusable space as well as free up valuable space elsewhere.
Under-bed storage
Since you can’t really remove your bed from the bedroom (unless you’re in a studio flat and amenable to the oft-maligned Murphy bed solution), it’s better to work with it in your space-saving mission. Getting a bed with enough height means you can store belongings beneath it – and all the better if you use handy pull-out drawers to do so. These can be compartmentalized, so you can keep bedding and seasonal clothes under-bed without losing track of where everything is.
Include a small side table
While we’ve so far advised the reduction in bedroom furnishings, there are some inclusions which could make your life a little easier space-wise – namely, a small side table. This would allow you to add a lamp within easy reach and also store other necessities while not taking up significant room. This is especially useful for removing items from the floor, such as devices you’re charging or pyjamas you usually kick into a pile by your pillows.
Add shelving and hooks
Finally, shelving is a phenomenal way of adding storage solutions without taking up any floor space and being easy to install yourself. You could even use a reinforced shelf to mount a clothes rail, minimizing additional space taken up by a dresser and allowing you to hang up daily-use items.
