8 tricks to save space in a small bedroom

April Kennedy April Kennedy
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A small bedroom can be a wonderfully cosy and convenient room. Even if you don't have room for a side table, closet or storage, there are plenty of ways to work around the problem of space. Successful small living isn't about squeezing furniture into a small area, it's about taking a less conventional approach to standard furnishings. Perhaps you could ditch the bedside tables altogether and explore the possibilities of a wall-mounted unit. Maybe there is space for a sleeping platform or full-sized loft bed? Come with us to check out a few ideas – there are plenty of bedroom interiors here to get you inspired!

1. Build up with a loft or platform bed

Why not build a loft bed above your storage cabinets? This will help free up space and help keep the bedroom organised and clutter free.

2. Move the furniture off the floor and above the headboard

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Free up the precious floor space and mount storage cabinets above the headboard. This area is often underused and it's a great place to keep linen dust free and clean.

3. Eliminate furniture and put the windowsill to work

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Get rid of excess furniture and make the most of your windowsill. It could be extended to create a bench-style seat or even become a great little nightstand. 

4. Eliminate table lights and install pendants

Ditch the floor and side-table lights. Mount the lights on the walls or ceiling instead. You might even add a couple of side mirrors like this to make the room look even larger as well.

5. Make furniture do double duty

If you have a one-room apartment, perhaps you could make the bedside table do double duty. Here we get see how effectively it's done with a generously proportioned table. It also serves to act as a sort of boundary between the living room and the sleeping area here.

6. Build a sleeping platform

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Install a sleeping platform with sliding drawers like this one by Singaporean interior designers and decorators EightyTwo. This eliminates the need for cumbersome bedside tables and the streamlined look makes the small bedroom feel surprisingly spacious too.

7. Turn your side table space into closets

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If there is room for a bedside table, get a unit that extends all the way to the ceiling and make it into a closet. Just check out this lovely bedroom for inspiration.

8. Customise the furniture

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Customised furniture is really the best option for those who want to use every cranny of a small bedroom. A professional cabinet maker can really lift your small bedroom to a luxurious level. This bedroom is sure to be a source of inspiration. 

For more small living ideas, check out Flexible living room solutions for the small home.

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