25 Clever Small Bedroom Decor Tricks to Maximize Every Inch

Neutral Bedroom Color Scheme

A simple way to treat a small bedroom is using light, bright colors. White paint on the walls and ceiling keeps light bouncing around and makes the space feel endless. Minimal decor enhances the spacious, open feeling, leaving room for the eyes to rest.

Go Big With Curtains

Curtains can trick the eye into thinking there is more space than there is. Here, these stunning bedroom curtains extend from floor to ceiling and well beyond the width of the window. This gives the illusion of ceiling height as well as space behind the curtains.

Small Bedroom Maximalism

If you have maximalist or eclectic style, don't let a small bedroom stop you. More is more, and a fully developed maximalist look can extend the space by keeping the eye moving. This room combines different patterns in a similar color palette for an engaging look with lots of depth.

Floating Furniture for a Small Bedroom

Floating furniture is furniture that's attached to the wall rather than sitting on the floor. It is very functional in a small space. Floating furniture gives you more floor space to work with, and it enhances a feeling of spaciousness. Seeing empty floor tricks the brain into thinking there is more space than there is.

Bonus small space tip: Look for lightweight, collapsible furniture, such as this stool, which is multipurpose and can fold flat when not in use.

This room is filled with small space hacks, from the hanging sconce, which frees up space on the nightstand, to the peg rail that prevents items from piling up on the floor. The planked ceiling offers a den-like vibe, making this a cozy oasis for sleep.

Small Bedroom Decor Nook

In a world of spacious primary suites, it's easy to forget that a small sleeping area is sometimes all you need. Tucking the bed into this U-shaped nook opens up the rest of the room for multipurpose use. Built-ins on either side of the bed act as nightstands, and a fun mix of patterned bedding makes the space inviting.

Small Kids Bedroom

A wall mural is a helpful trick when you're trying to make a space feel bigger. Even on just one wall, a large landscape mural creates the illusion of depth in a small room. While this tip works in any room, it can be a great way to encourage imaginative play in a kid's room.

Custom Headboard for a Small Bedroom

You may be limited on where to place your bed in a small bedroom. Make non-traditional spots, such as under the windows, work for you by getting creative with your furniture. A typical headboard in front of the windows would block light and divide the already small space. This custom, low headboard fits under the windows and visually extends the wall from side to side.

Small Bedroom Lighting Ideas

In a small space, use shallow or flush-mount overhead lighting to maximize the ceiling height. This doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style. The fluted shade and small plaster medallion on this overhead light complement the cottage style of the room.

Small Bedroom with Low Furniture

Choosing a low bed frame or eliminating a box spring can be ideal in a small bedroom, as it creates more space above the bed. If you go this route, be sure your nightstand is the appropriate height for the height of a lower bed.

Vertical Small Bedroom Decor Ideas

Use the vertical space in a small bedroom to get more storage and make the room feel larger. Hang large bedroom decor, such as a tapestry to accent the height of the room. Tall bookshelves flank the bed, enclosing it in a cozy way and providing lots of storage—no nightstand needed.

Color-Drenched Small Bedroom Decor Ideas

Opt for a dark color if you want to lean into the cozy feeling of a small bedroom. This color drenched room gives an all-over-color feeling with the tweak of a brighter color on the ceiling. Matching curtains make beautiful and functional bedroom decor without taking up any useful space.

Small Bedroom Paint Ideas

A clever painting technique can make a small bedroom feel taller. Rather than dividing the wall at chair-rail height, paint the lower two-thirds of the room, which will draw the eye up. A bright white on the top third of the wall and the ceiling lifts the room even further.

Small Bedroom Gallery Wall

This room uses almost the full width of the wall to hang photos and art. This sprawling arrangement expands the space and makes it feel wider. This is a great reminder to consider the height and length of the walls in your small bedroom.

Small Bedroom with Ceiling Mural

Paint or a wall treatment can go a long way as decor in a small bedroom without adding clutter. A swirling mural and sparkling chandelier draw the eye up, lifting the ceiling of this small space.

Creative Small Bedroom Decor Ideas

Use your decor to make a small bedroom feel bigger. The decorative flag and curtains are hung near the ceiling, working with the wainscoting to maximize the height of the space. A twin bed is an economical use of space, especially in a kid's room or guest room.

Small Bedroom Color Palette

This room incorporates many decor items, which add depth and keep the eye moving around the small bedroom. This can actually make the room feel bigger. Sticking to a color palette, such as the neutrals and blues used here, keeps the room from looking cluttered.

Symmetrical Small Bedroom Decor Ideas

Create harmony in a small bedroom by leaning into symmetry. Matching lamps, nightstands, and decor on either side of the bed feel orderly and peaceful.

Small Bedroom Layout

Even small rooms need to serve multiple purposes. Placing the beds under the eaves in this room leaves the tallest part of the room open for play and getting dressed. A lofted bed is another way to gain more space in a small bedroom.

Small Bedroom with Built-In Furniture

Built-ins provide needed bedroom storage without taking up extra floor space. A ceiling height built-in shelf or cabinet can be used for books, clothing, or decor.

Space-Saving Bedroom Door

A classic space-saving hack is using a barn door or a pocket door instead of a swing door. This allows you to use all of your floor space without needing to save room for the door to open and close. Install a sliding door on your closet or for the room's entrance.

Small Bedroom Furniture Ideas

A low, four-poster bed offers all of the grandeur of a taller version, without taking up as much space. This traditional style bed complements the details of this room without blocking any of the views or light.

Arranging Furniture in a Small Bedroom

This tiny bedroom needs to function as both a sleeping and a study space. The bed is placed under the low ceiling of the eave, while the desk sits in the tallest part of the room, where there is space to sit up and walk around. An accent wall of wallpaper adds depth to the room.

Add a Focal Point

Build a natural pause into the room, like this accent wall behind the bed. The white space around it becomes almost like negative space, making the room feel bigger. The accent wall also highlights the height of the room, extending the space vertically.

Monochromatic Small Bedroom Color Scheme

A low-contrast color scheme can also make a space feel bigger by creating a sense of flow. If you like neutrals or a color-drenched look, lean into that approach choosing decor items within a few shades of each other. Add layers of decor within your color scheme to develop the depth of the room and add style.