Finding a spacious home with large bedrooms is a goal for many people, but this is not always feasible. There are some things that must be included in bedrooms regardless of the size, such as bedding and storage features for clothing and other items. In very small spaces, even these features may seem to create a claustrophobic feel and impede flow throughout the room. Decorating small bedrooms can be challenging, but these effective tips from Furniture in Fashion experts can help you to tackle those issues head-on and to create a beautiful, functional space that you enjoy spending time in.

Select Lighter Colors

Color selection throughout the room will not impact how much space is actually available, but it will affect the overall feel of the room. Lighter colors reflect light and can make a space feel larger and more inviting. This includes colors on the floor and ceiling as well as your bed linens. The use of a monochromatic color scheme rather than the use of various accent colors may also be helpful. This is because multiple colors in the room can break visual flow.

Maximize Natural Light

Even when you choose lighter, brighter colors for your bedroom’s décor, you must incorporate ample and bright lighting into the space. Windows should not be covered by thick draperies. Many people install drapes so that they hang at least several inches over each side of the window, and this can dramatically reduce the amount of light that filters into the room. Consider a valance, or install drapes so that they are flush with the sides of the window. In addition, place a wall mirror across from the window when possible to reflect and magnify the effect of natural light.

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Choose Storage Features Carefully

You understandably need to store many items in your bedroom, but you do not have to use traditional storage methods. Most clothes and other items are stored in a full suite of bedroom furniture, including a large dresser, a tall armoire and one or two side tables. When space is limited in a bedroom, it makes sense to forego at least one or two of these furnishings. These are some of the alternative storage solutions that you can consider:

• Install closet organizational features so that your closet can accommodate more clothing
• Use special storage containers designed to slide under the bed
• Place some items in a storage bench placed at the food of the bed

Avoid Bulky Furnishings

Rather than remove all of the larger furnishings from your room, you may be able to select alternative pieces that take up less floor space. For example, a tall armoire takes up less space than a long dresser. A circular bedside table requires less space than a bulky nightstand with drawers, and its open design may create the illusion of having more space in the room as well. You may even downsize from a king-sized bed to a queen or full bed.

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Use Vertical and Overhead Space

If you need additional space in a small bedroom, look toward the walls and ceiling. For example, you can eliminate the need for a bedside lamp by installing wall-mounted sconces. You can do away with a floor-standing bookshelf by placing a wall-mounted shelf in the room. There are many creative storage options and decorative solutions available that use the full potential of walls and ceilings. After you have identified the challenges in your space, you can explore these and other solutions that may be a good fit for your room.

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Decorating a smaller bedroom requires a careful approach and a well-designed plan. It may help to identify all of the items that you need or want in this space as a first step. Then, create a sketch or layout using precise measurements. Research decorative features and storage solutions as well as furnishings that may work well given the limited amount of space available. Consider planning the entire space before buying any items so that you can tackle all of the challenges effectively.