Do you feel helpless
and have just about given up on your small bedroom?
Don’t lose hope.
There are hundreds of crafty solutions
out there that you can try
so that it won’t seem so cramped.
You only need to find the right ones.
Simphome understands your dilemma
and wants to help you get out
of that tight spot you’re in – literally.
That’s why it has gathered 12 terrific ideas
to make your bedroom feel more spacious
and even add some storage space.
12. Make a DIY Wall-Mounted
Fabric Headboard to Maximize Space
This simple DIY tufted headboard
doesn’t require any carpentry skills
and take up space.
All you’ll need are two 20x24”
wooden canvas frames.
Join them together in the middle
with a staple gun and some duct tape
to form the headboard frame.
It’s best if you hem the edges of your tufted fabric
to cover the front of the frame.
Make sure to level the fabric pattern horizontally
so it won’t look crooked.
When installing the bed frame over the bed,
add two separate wires
as if you’ll be hanging the two canvas frames
separately side-by-side.
11. Consider a DIY Loft Bed
as Seen On HGTV Saving Alaska
for Really Tight Spaces
Cut 2x4” cleats to the width of the bed.
Next, drive these cleats securely
into the opposite wall studs with 4” screws.
Make sure there’s ample clearance
from the ceiling and mattress.
Then use joist hangers to screw the four
2x4” bed studs into both cleats at both ends.
Cut 1x6” decking to the bed’s width
and use finishing nails to cover the whole deck.
Leave a 1-inch gap between each plank.
Use another 1x6” to trim the front end of the deck.
Also, build a ladder using more 2x4” wood
and attach it at a slight incline on the left side.
I recommend adding a guard rail
from the right of the ladder
up to the end of the bed.
10. Build a DIY Upholstered Storage Bench
What’s great about this upholstered bench
is that it serves as seating
and has ample storage to hide clutter.
To build it, you need two rectangular top
and bottom frames made of 1x3” boards.
The four vertical posts are two 1x3” boards
joined at the corners.
The top cover cushion is of high-density foam
upholstered over a 1/2” plywood base
with a light-colored liner using staples.
There’s a black upholstered 1/4” plywood
nailed to the bottom.
Three 2-1/2” hinges
secure the cushion to the bench.
The same bright fabric is glue sprayed
on the plywood sides.
The bench stands on 4-1/2” inch round feet.
9. For your Daughter,
Try this Teen Platform Bed with Side Storage
Adding open shelves
on the platform bed’s right side
will serve as a divider between it and a lounge area
in your girl’s bedroom.
First, build a bottom frame with 2x4” boards
to the mattress’s size
but extend the width by one foot
for the shelves.
Insert a 2x4” board to divide the bed
from the shelves section.
Next, add two 2x4” lengthwise
and spaced evenly inside the bed part of the frame.
Do the same for the shelves area
but along the width.
Use a 1x6” board for the face around the bottom,
and use 1x12” boards for the shelving’s outer frame.
Insert a 2x4” spacer under the shelf frame
for additional support.
For the shelves and vertical dividers,
use 1x10” boards.
You’re going to need 1/2” plywood
or 3/4” slats for the bed platform
and 1x5” boards for the shelf backing.
The bed stands on four 4-inch high round feet
or casters.
8. Opt for Light-Colored Geometric Bedding
to Brighten Your Bedroom
and Make it Feel Larger
The most uncomplicated technique
to make a small room seem larger
is by using a lighter color scheme.
Allowing natural light
to bounce off light-colored walls and furniture
will give a feeling of more space.
The same is true when you use white blankets
or comforters with only minimalistic
geometric patterns to liven it up.
For the bedsheets,
use a bright gray color for a slight contrast.
I recommend having the pillow covers
in the same color and fabric design
as the sheets.
The area will seem roomier than it is
with the combination of these light colors.
7. Choose Furniture with Legs
If you choose furniture with legs,
it will reveal more of the bedroom floor,
giving it a roomier feel.
For example, you can build this DIY nightstand
with a simple open shelf made of pine plywood.
Just cut the top and bottom squares
and the two sides to the dimensions you want
and assemble them with strong wood glue.
These 10cm hairpin legs
are available on Amazon as a set of four.
They come with free screws
so you can attach them
at the bottom of the furniture.
Furniture with legs, especially the bed,
nightstand, and dresser,
will make the room look less cramped.
6. A Headboard with Storage
and Made with Walnut (and Love)
With this headboard designed
by Objets Mecaniques from Montreal,
you get a hefty looking one
but has adequate storage space.
The thick walnut boards
with a dark natural finish
will give any bed an elegant and classy look.
It has a slight incline
making it more comfortable resting your back
while sitting on your bed.
The top surface has space
if you want to display smaller items.
You’ll also find some shelves at the sides
for additional storage.
If you need more shelf space,
you can add one above the headboard
to give the wall more character.
It’s a great way to have some shelving
inside a bedroom
without taking up much space.
5. Ensure there’s Plenty of Light in Your Bedroom
One way to ensure more light in your bedroom
is to install a pair of DIY hanging lights
near your bedside.
The Hue product line of Philips has lightbulbs
with WiFi connectivity
and easily plug into nearby sockets.
You control the brightness
and turn the bulbs on and off with your smartphone.
Using Google Home Mini or Amazon Echo Dot,
you can also use voice commands
to control these lightbulbs.
You can hang them by screwing two DIY
1x2” pine L-shaped brackets
with a diagonal bracing on the wall.
4. Opt for a DIY Rug
Light-colored area rugs
will make your bedroom seem larger.
All you need for this round DIY rug
is enough 8mm thick sash cord
and a glue gun.
First, bend a small bit of the cord at one end
and stick it with the glue gun.
Wait a few seconds for the melted glue stick to dry.
Keep wrapping it around
until you have at least 12 rows from the center.
Then start forming 2-inch high, wavy loops
around the first circle
before adding another 12 rows.
Repeat the process until you have a third
and last band of cords.
For more size, add enough circles
with six rows from the center
to fill the outer edge of your rug.
3. A Slim Multifunctional Wardrobe Makeover Idea
by Assortmentblog
This nifty wardrobe makeover
functions both as a nightstand and wardrobe.
Sharing a single footprint saves a lot of space
in the room while adding more storage.
Smart!
There’s a single door at the front
to access the floor-to-ceiling wardrobe.
The top part has a rod
for storing clothes with hangers.
What makes it unique is a middle level
with an open shelf facing the bed
that serves as a nightstand.
You can place any item
such as an alarm clock and small décor
just as you would on any nightstand top.
The lower level provides additional space
for other stuff.
2. For Studio Spaces,
Replace Walls and Doors with Glass
Using transparent glass
instead of traditional walls and doors
for your bedroom
would make a studio apartment seem bigger.
When you’re in the other living areas,
it would seem that the bedroom is a part of the space,
although the glass walls separate it.
The same goes when you’re inside the bedroom,
and you see the rest of the apartment.
It will feel like it’s part of the bigger space outside.
If you’re worried about privacy,
you can install curtains or blinds
and draw them back anytime you want.
1. Minimalist Look is The Key
The more items you fill a bedroom,
the smaller and more confined it seems.
That’s why many designers and homeowners
go for a minimalist look
not only to declutter a bedroom
but make it look and feel more spacious.
Most of the colors have bright tones
in the photo above,
and only the far wall behind the bed
received a stark black treatment.
It serves as an accent wall
that gives the room more character.
On the other hand, the light walls, ceilings,
curtains, bedding, and large area rug
are predominantly white
and lend the room a more airy ambiance.
Conclusion
So there you have it.
You can start with a lighter color scheme
for your bedroom.
It’s an uncomplicated initial solution
that only calls for changing fabrics
and straightforward paint jobs.
Besides some creative storage,
another way free up some space is to go minimalist.
Fewer items mean less visual
and physical clutter
that will make any room seem larger.
These solutions aren’t drastic or hard to follow,
and best of all, they’re light on the budget.
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for more terrific home-improvement tips
and DIY ideas.