Rest, relaxation, sensuality: A bedroom should offer space for the most diverse needs – in the truest sense of the word. But what if it is a rather small chamber? No problem, if a few tricks are applied to the furnishing and design!
A straight line for the best impression
In general, a wide variety of styles harmonize with a small bedroom. Thus, it is not of primary importance whether a minimalist-purist or a romantic country-house style is chosen. Similar to erotica and Beate Uhse, it is true for bedroom furnishing that almost anything goes if you like it. And that there is almost always a suitable design solution. At the same time, it should be noted that a room with limited floor space benefits from two things: avoiding excessive furniture and a clear line in terms of style. Therefore, it is essential to use the available space as cleverly as possible.
Cleverly divided furniture proves to be a space miracle
Especially in small rooms, one is quickly inclined to install as many and as large cabinets as possible. However, a massive wall unit can quickly turn into an overwhelming monster that creates a cramped rather than a relaxed atmosphere.
To avoid this, it is advisable to pay close attention to what really needs to be in the bedroom before choosing the bedroom furniture and what might be better accommodated in other rooms. Think, for example, of the game collection for the living room and the files for the office, the basement, or the attic. In combination with proper ventilation, much is already gained: you can breathe much more freely. What remains is well accommodated in light, fine cabinets equipped with small legs. The lighter they are, the airier they appear – an impression that benefits the entire room because it visually opens it up. More on the effect of colors later.
In addition, it is important to use the corners and heights as cleverly as possible. This can be achieved with the help of special, individually customizable corner shelves. Likewise, the effect of clever organizational systems in the cabinets or under-bed storage should not be underestimated. After all, they offer plenty of space for bed linen and the like. So remember: the focus should be on both creating space and the multifunctional use of bedroom furniture. "Form follows function" is an interesting and helpful approach here.
With sloping ceilings, this can naturally be a bit more difficult. But even for this, there are solutions – including aligning the bed according to the knee wall principle or setting up low dressers to create the necessary storage space.
The extra plus in sleep quality: pleasant colors and lighting
Dark tones are always in trend and undoubtedly give floors and walls a certain something. Especially when they are combined with solid wood furniture, one of the
living trends of the future par excellence, and great lighting. Homeliness and sensuality say hello at the same time.But beware: in a small bedroom, this can lead to the room appearing somewhat more cramped. If this is intended or at least not perceived as disturbing, there is of course nothing against it. However, if the exact opposite is desired and the room should appear larger? In this case, white is the color of choice – at least for the majority of the walls. For a certain contrast, the highest wall in the room can still be kept in a different color.
Moreover, the following aspects can provide an additional "aha" effect:
A monochrome color scheme, for example with green, pink, or brown tones: different light or dark nuances, different materials – and it becomes interesting without overwhelming the eye.
- Mirrors additionally enlarge a room and provide more perceived light – without being identical to a lamp.
- Lamps that offer warm, diffuse light, which are evenly distributed in the room and can illuminate individual areas more specifically and strongly if required.
- Conclusion? A small bedroom can certainly look big. The basis for this, however, is that it is not too cluttered. The clever use of the available space is also important. And last but not least, the use of generally lighter colors and warm lighting contribute to it appearing a little larger.
Posted on: 06/26/2023
