5 Interior Design Tips for Small Bedrooms

Hamza Asif
3 min readSep 15, 2017

Interior designers in Pakistan are now familiar with the importance of creating the right ambiance for a small bedroom to make it a cozy space. Finding the right kind of decor for your small bedroom can be challenging. The scarcity of space and the limited options of decoration that you can use make the task all the more difficult. Here are a few tips to make the most out of it!

Use Mirrors

Mirrors can be your strongest tool when it comes to styling small spaces. They can be used to add depth to the room or create an illusion of more space if used appropriately. There is a lot that you can experiment with a mirror. You can have a tall mirror placed behind a piece of furniture which will make the furniture look purposeful. Similarly, a mirror placed in-front of a window will create the illusion of a more spacious room.

Hidden Storage Space

The main concern when it comes to decorating small spaces is the limited amount of space. But with a little creativity and out of the box thinking you can make great use of that space while retaining the openness of the room. You can have hidden storage in your room to make up for the lack of that organic space. Architects in Lahore are now using these techniques and creating hidden storage underneath the bed for instance. You can also have decorations such as wicker baskets etc. which will not only fix your storage needs but are also aesthetically appealing. These hidden storage spaces can also act as safe spots for your valuables.

Use Light Colours

When it comes to rooms and small spaces, it’s more about what the eye perceives than what actually is. Paint develops the overall outlook and vibe of the room, especially in small bedrooms the importance of well thought out colors is imperative. Soft colors such as off white, light pink, blue and green give the room a more inviting and bigger look. Dark colors absorb most of the light and make the room look smaller.

Use the Right Lighting

You can spend thousands on interior designing and décor, but if it’s not supported by complementary lighting, it will all go down the drain. The way your room is lit should be according to the overall theme of the room and the paint that you’ve applied. If you want to give your small bedroom a warm and cozy feel, focus on lighting small areas of the room rather than the whole room itself. You can go for traditional lamps besides the bed setting.

Get Creative with Curtains

Curtains are the most ignored part of a well decorated room. Most people don’t realize the impact that curtains can have on the overall vibe of the room. You can make your small bedroom look bigger by using larger curtains with a part of the window showing in the middle. This will give the illusion of larger windows.

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