How to Make Your Small Bedroom Look Bigger Than It Really Is

Transform your bedroom from claustrophobic to perfectly cosy.

Whether you live in a city apartment or a share house, some of us are dealt the small bedroom card. If you're all about the cosy vibes, a small bedroom can actually be a good thing, but if you're feeling a little more on the claustrophobic side, it's less than ideal.

Making sure your bedroom is comfortable is crucial to getting a good night's sleep and being in a space you love to come home to each evening can make the world of a difference.

Below are some tips to help you maximise the visual space in a small bedroom so you feel more comfortable.

Opt for floating bedside tables

Freeing up floor space is an easy way to make a room look bigger. When we use furniture with zero blank space under it, it tends to make rooms look smaller. For this reason, floating bedside tables are perfect for tiny bedrooms.

If installing floating shelves isn't possible, consider just one bedside table, or two bedside tables that have free space underneath, like a stool.

Utilise mirrors

Mirrors do a great job of creating the illusion that a room is larger than it is. Prop a long mirror against one of your walls, hang a mirror at the back of your door, or sit a mirror on any shelving that allows it. You'll not only make your room look more spacious but it will also bounce more natural light throughout.

Take advantage of vertical space

When styling rooms, we often put all our attention on what's happening at ground level. But by taking advantage of vertical space, we draw the eyes up and it helps to give the room more scale. Some ways to take advantage of vertical space include:

Hanging artwork at eye level or slightly above to create the appearance of taller ceilings and walls.
Hanging curtains higher than the edge of your mirror to help create the illusion of a grander room.
Installing sconces instead of using bedside table lamps.
Using tall shelves for storage.
Hanging plants from the ceiling.

Choose a low bed

Having a low-slung bed in your space will help create the illusion of a spacious, free-flowing bedroom. The same can be applied to any other furniture you may have in your room. Furniture that sits lower to the ground will accentuate the height of the ceiling.

Pick an appropriate-sized bed

As tempting as it may be to squeeze a King (or even Queen) bed into your bedroom, having a bed that's too large for your space will make it look even smaller than it is. If you are starting from scratch in a small bedroom and buying new pieces, make sure to keep your furniture in scale, especially with the bed.

Keep it simple

Minimalist furniture and decor can make a room feel less crowded. Avoid overly ornate or bulky furniture that can make the room feel cramped, and stick to a cohesive colour palette.

Transform your bedroom from claustrophobic to perfectly cosy.