Make your small bedroom feel as open and uncluttered as possible.
A bedroom is not just a place to sleep; it is also a place to relax and unwind from the troubles and stresses of the day. If a feels cluttered or claustrophobic, it can be difficult to relax in. Make small bedrooms more comfortable by planning, organizing and decorating them for ease of use and an open, uncluttered feeling.
Instructions
1. Paint the walls and ceiling white or off-white. Dark colors will make your room seem even smaller, while lighter colors will open up the space somewhat.
2. Install track lighting, wall sconces and other built-in lighting. Floor and table lamps use up valuable floor space.
3. Place books, your desk, your record collection, coats and other bulky clothing and anything else you can remove in a den, hall closet or other space in your house. Keep toiletries and medications in the bathroom. Set aside the minimum amount of possessions possible to put in your room.
4. Install the smallest bed you are comfortable with and place storage cabinets under it. In a small room, even a double bed will fill up a large portion of the space. A large bed may make the room feel claustrophobic.
5. Install wall shelves and a wall-hung nightstand to save space. Place your chest of drawers into your clothes closet. If you do use a desk in your room, use a rectangular, low-profile desk and other compact furniture. Rectangular furniture uses space more efficiently than curved furniture does.
6. Put up mirrors around the room. Small mirrors opposite a window will give spacious glimpses of the sky, while large, full wall mirrors will double the apparent size of the room. Use mirrors in different shapes and sizes to add visual interest.
7. Put all your possessions away and keep everything in its place. If you tend to procrastinate on cleaning up your room, keep a chest in the corner that you can put things in until you can sort them. This will keep the floor clear, preventing you from tripping and making the room less crowded.
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