If
you're stuck with a small bedroom, it may seem like there's just not enough
space for all of your furniture. Since a bed is a must-have item and is
usually on the large side, it takes up the bulk of the space in room and you're
left scrambling to find a spot for the other pieces in your bedroom set. There
are ways to arrange your bedroom furniture so you can comfortably move around
the space and fit all the necessary pieces , it just requires some careful
planning.
Place a Double Bed in Center of Wall
In a bedroom, the bed should always take center stage, and
there are usually several ways to place a bed so it becomes the focal point of
the room. However, in a small master bedroom, your options are usually limited
because you have to leave enough room on either side of the bed to get in and
out of it comfortably. Placing your bed in the center of the room's most
visible wall is usually the best arrangement. The most visible wall is usually
opposite the door, but the wall that runs perpendicular to the door on the left
side may be a better option depending on the size of your bedroom. If the room
is large enough, you can place small nightstands on either side of the bed and
a dresser on the wall opposite the foot of the bed.
When you're arranging furniture in a bedroom for a child or
teen, you may be dealing with a twin bed instead of a double. Since the bed is
slimmer, you have more options when placing it in the room. Centering it on the
most visible wall as you would with a larger bed is an effective option, but it
may not be the best use of space in a small room. Instead, try placing your
twin bed in a corner of the room so the head of the bed and its side are up
against perpendicular walls. This type of arrangement frees up the center of
the room to make the space feel larger and leaves two entire walls -- and most
of a third -- free for other furniture like a dresser, desk or bookcase.
Place Storage Furniture in Closet
When your bedroom is small, large storage pieces can take up
valuable floor space that could be used for other items or left open to give
the room a more spacious feel. Instead of keeping a large armoire, tall chest
of drawers or wide dresser in your actual bedroom, place it in your closet
where it is out of the way. You may need to rearrange your closet to
accommodate the large furniture item, but this type of layout can actually make
it easier to get ready in the morning since all of your clothing is in one
spot.
Use Multipurpose Pieces
When you're dealing with an extremely small bedroom, you may
only have one arrangement option that fits in the space, and there still may
not be enough room for your bed and other furniture items that you need. If
that's the case, look for furniture that can do double-duty so you can maximize
the space that is available. A headboard that features storage like bookshelves
or cubbyholes may make bedside tables unnecessary. A bench for the foot of your
bed can include storage under the seat so you may not need a larger dresser or
armoire. You may even want to consider a futon or sofa bed instead of a
traditional bed in a studio or one-bedroom apartment, so your bedroom can
double as a living room.
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