Make a Small Bedroom Look Larger – 5 Tips

by

Small Bedroom ideas

Most bedrooms are smaller in size. Easily learn how to make a small bedroom look larger-5 tips show you how.

Bedrooms are typically not the largest rooms in the home, and sometimes they’re quite small. In today’s high-priced real estate market every square inch counts. It only makes sense that you would want to utilize all the space you have in the best way possible.

A cozy bedroom is actually a nice feeling, but a cramped bedroom is not. Here are five simple ideas to take advantage of your bedroom’s space, while fully enjoying the room where you get the most rest.

1. Paint the Walls, Molding & Doors the Same Color

Often you’ll hear that you should put light colors on a wall if you want to make the room feel larger. This is true, however you can still get a voluminous feeling in a smaller room when using darker colors on the walls.

In Mary’s small bedroom we covered all four walls in a dark terra cotta color. We didn’t stop at just the four walls though we took this beautiful strong color to the doors and moldings as well. We did this because we didn’t want the two white doors to stand out against the wall color and break up the space. Painting them helped it all flow together.

By painting the crown molding and floor molding the same color as the walls there is no white line to interrupt the flow.  The color of the walls, doors and molding all blend together making a continuous backdrop for the pieces within the room.

Your eye sees the space as larger and more open because it’s all one color.

 2. Paint Furniture the Same Color As the Walls

Keeping with the same color continuity idea in mind, we also painted the large white armoire in her bedroom the same color as the walls. We wanted it to disappear against the terracotta walls instead of standing out.

The armoire takes up a good amount of the wall space. It was important for it to almost become part of the wall in order for it not feel crowded. Painting it to match the terracotta paint allowed the eye to see it as so.

Small Bedroom design

More Ways to Make Small Bedrooms Look Bigger

 3. Center the Headboard On the Wall

Instead of putting a bed in the corner of a small room, center it with the headboard on a wall.

When we switched out Mary’s twin bed for a larger full size bed we were concerned this might make the room feel smaller. We decided to center the bed on the longest wall. Doing this allowed more wall space for the other pieces of furniture to be added in her room.

For such a small space this beautiful bedroom holds a good amount of furniture, and yet nothing feels crowded.

Small Bedroom tips

4. Place a mirror Opposite a Window

Mirrors are game changers. They not only reflect light which will make your room feel bigger, they reflect space and add dimension. Placing mirrors opposite windows is basically like adding another window to your bedroom, but without the need for any window treatment.

If you shop thrift stores or buy a used mirrored you can very inexpensively change the whole look of your bedroom. Making your small bedroom look larger and expanding your square footage doesn’t get any cheaper.

Small Bedroom furniture

Small Bedroom paint

5. Use Multifunctional Furniture for Storage

Clutter can make any space seem smaller. The large armoire that I mentioned earlier is essential for holding much of Mary’s belongings and storage needs. We use the top of the armoire for storage as well. A beautiful basket is perched there holding seasonal accessories.

Her desk, not full of storage, serves several purposes. Mary sews here, paints, writes and works on her laptop here.

The night stands we found are large with a deep drawer and we also use baskets for storage underneath them. We went with sconces for lighting above the bed instead of lamps so the nightstand’s surfaces could be used for books, jewelry stand and other items she wanted near her bed.

You don’t have to choose a pale color for your walls or push your bed to the corner if you have a small space. These steps help make a small room look and feel larger.

What do you find helps make a small room appear more spacious?

I’d love to hear!

xo maria

 

MORE ON THE PARISIAN BOHO BEDROOM

 

**Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. If you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you.

Pin It & Save It

 

 

 

7 Comments

  1. Rachel - Tea and Forget-me-nots

    Mary’s room is larger than all of my bedrooms lol. You’ve made the space just perfect.

    Reply
    • Maria Kamara

      Thanks Rachel! We’re grateful for the space we have.

      Reply
  2. Donna Allen

    These are such great tips Maria! I would not have thought to paint a large piece of furniture the same color as the walls but that makes so much sense, plus it looks amazing! I bet your daughter is thrilled with this space!

    Reply
  3. Linda

    Sending to y daughter who is moving to NYC in 2 weeks. Small bedroom. She is so creative and and an artist. You have some good ideas for her. Pple lamps and a long mirror is. a good idea. Is the wardrobe a thrifted piece. She would love to have something like that!

    Reply
    • Maria Kamara

      How exciting for your daughter Linda! I’m sure she’ll make her apartment an artistic cozy place.

      Reply
  4. Cindy

    Great post Maria. Mirrors make rooms look much brighter and larger.

    Reply

Submit a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Welcome to Pure Happy Home! A home design and DIY blog encouraging and helping you to design spaces you love. Here you’ll find budget makeovers, design tips and creative ideas you can apply to your home. Follow along as our family of 7 works to make our home more beautiful and our relationships closer.

CATEGORIES

TAGS

RECENT POSTS

5 Steps to Quickly Tidy Any Room

5 Steps to Quickly Tidy Any Room

We've all been there. Life gets busy and our spaces get a mess, but I have a strategy to share. Here are 5 steps to quickly tidy any room. And they're quick, oh so quick! I use them to keep our home from getting too out of control. It's my go to way of getting things...

Decorating a Kitchen Wall with Cutting Boards

Decorating a Kitchen Wall with Cutting Boards

If you're looking to add some character to your kitchen, try decorating a kitchen wall with cutting boards. The art on the wall between our two kitchen windows was fine, but I really wanted something kitchen related there. Decorating a Kitchen Wall with Cutting Boards...

 Four Smart Ways to Declutter When You’re Overwhelmed 

 Four Smart Ways to Declutter When You’re Overwhelmed 

 Don't know where to start when decluttering your home? Here are Four Smart Ways to Declutter When You're Overwhelmed.  Feeling swamped by the clutter in your home? You're not alone. Many of us find ourselves hindered by the sheer volume of things we accumulate, often...

GET YOUR FREE GUIDE

5 Easy Home Tips for Hosting Guests

Recent Posts

Decorating a Kitchen Wall with Cutting Boards

Decorating a Kitchen Wall with Cutting Boards

If you're looking to add some character to your kitchen, try decorating a kitchen wall with cutting boards. The art on the wall between our two kitchen windows was fine, but I really wanted something kitchen related there. Decorating a Kitchen Wall with Cutting Boards...

 Four Smart Ways to Declutter When You’re Overwhelmed 

 Four Smart Ways to Declutter When You’re Overwhelmed 

 Don't know where to start when decluttering your home? Here are Four Smart Ways to Declutter When You're Overwhelmed.  Feeling swamped by the clutter in your home? You're not alone. Many of us find ourselves hindered by the sheer volume of things we accumulate, often...

Six Ways to Wear a Long Scarf with a Jacket

Six Ways to Wear a Long Scarf with a Jacket

Looking for a quicky, chic look when you're headed out? Here are six ways to wear a long scarf with a jacket. The other day I had to get ready really fast and so I threw on some jeans, a tank top and a suit jacket. I looked fine, but I wanted to great. That's when I...