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Space-Saving Ideas For Small Bedrooms

Posted on December 18, 2011 | Bedroom.

A lot of modern three-bed houses tend to follow the pattern of a master bedroom, another room that’s a similar size to the master bedroom and then a dinky room for the third bedroom. If you do plan on using the smaller room as a bedroom there are ways you can save space and turn a small room into a stylish, efficient and modern-looking bedroom.

The key to maximising space in a small bedroom is to make clever use of storage space so you avoid clutter – a disorderly room can create an unrelaxing atmosphere, and you want your room to be as peaceful and serene as possible. How you distribute your space is what matters most in a small bedroom so make sure you take the time to plan all of your space-saving ideas properly. A good way to find out the best ways to maximise space is to use interior design software such as bedroom design software to plan out all aspects of your room and decipher which pieces of furniture look best where and how they save the most space. Computer aided design (CAD) software will create your room to its exact dimensions and will allow you to play around with and rearrange furniture until you are happy with the amount of space you have. The best thing about this software is that it’s easy and quick to use and instead of hauling furniture about a room until it looks right, you can do all of it with a simple click of the house, and view your plan in all sorts of different angles until you get it just right.

So how can you maximise space in your bedroom?

Innovative storage

Put your thinking cap on and think of ways you can create clever storage spaces to help keep clutter at bay. For example, make sure you find a bed with ample storage space for the amount of possessions you have. Bed storage doesn’t have to be for all of the things you rarely use, if you find a bed with some drawers attached to the bottom, you could use these drawers for useful storage space. Another example of choosing your furniture wisely would be to attach bookcase shelves to your wall instead of using a floor-standing bookcase – shelves up in the air will save lots of space and leave the floor space open instead of shutting it out with a full, free-standing bookcase.

Light and mirror trickery

Light creates the visual illusion of extra space so if you have a large window in your small bedroom make sure you are emphasising it, and not covering it up in any way. Use Venetian, Roman or roller blinds as they help let the light in and ensure you don’t use dark curtains that block out all of the light. Choose relaxing and light colours to compliment to the natural light that gleams through your window – people like to choose white but this can look quite stand-offish in a smaller room, opt for for paler neutral colours like beige or cream and brighten the room up with bold accessories if you like colour. Another tip to create the illusion of space in your room is to use mirrored doors, on your wardrobe for example, mirrored doors can completely open up a room and can make it look twice the size.

Smart Bed Ideas for Small Spaces

Posted on October 26, 2011 | Bedroom, Decorating.

Contrary to what many might believe, there can be a great looking bedroom even if only a very small space is available for it. The secret is on how you are able to design the bedroom to make it look appealing and less crowded.

Start with the bed itself. The bed should not be over sized. Actually, it should be small. But, the bed should not be too small that you can’t lie down comfortably on it. If you do not have a bed yet, it can be wise for you to take the measurements of your bedroom first. After you have your measurements, you can now search for a bed that will fit perfectly and proportionately in your room.

Keep the bed simple. There should be no elaborate designs which will only take up more space. If possible, only opt to have mattresses. A good enough mattress can suffice as a bed for most people. This will be an ideal set up if you are pressed for space. You can stack up mattresses and make it as sturdy as possible to mimic having a structure or a bed underneath it.

If you are not sure that a mattress will be good enough to have, a platform bed can be a good alternative as the space occupied is minimized. The bed will only occupy the same area as the mattress. Avoid having four-poster beds. The posts will only take up space. Also avoid having headboards on your beds. You won’t really need them. These are the types of things that you can do without if you are trying to conserve space.

You can also have bunk beds as you are utilizing the vertical space that is present. If there are two persons who need to occupy the room, you can opt to have a bunk bed to accommodate them. Instead of a wide platform bed, a bunk bed can save a lot of area around the room. And as you are not using the space on top of the bed, putting a sleeping quarter there will be your best option.

Also, if you already have a platform for your bed, choose to have a thinner mattress as much as possible. This is, of course, without sacrificing your comfort level. A thinner mattress will occupy less space. Also, it can help make it look like there is still a lot of space available in your room despite already having a bed there.

The material that you will use will likewise matter. Wood can be good to have. Just choose those that are cut in small sizes and are kept thin. Steel is also wise to have as they can be durable and sturdy even if they are very thin.

Another alternative that you have is to opt to have beds that can be converted into another type of furniture. There are sofa beds that can be your sofa during the day. When you are about to sleep, you can just turn it into a bed. There are also those that can be tidied up into the wall. Most designs allow you to fold the bed next to the wall to open up the area for the work that you need to do at your waking time.