For a small space, use light colors.
When you are faced with a small space for an office or a bedroom, it can be difficult to create a design that meets your storage and functionality needs. As you plan, consider ways that you can maximize the while maintaining your design scheme and keeping a comfortable feeling in the room.
Multi-Purpose Furniture
The easiest way to make the most of limited space in an office or a bedroom is by using furniture that serves multiple functions. Instead of a bulky desk, for example, you can attach a wooden panel to the wall with hinges and a chain. On the bottom side, put a piece of artwork and on the top, make a desk space. When not in use, flip the board up to turn into an art display. Look for hollow ottomans that can double as seating and storage or find an antique trunk that can be used as a bench and placed at the end of a bed with your extra pillows and blankets inside.
Wall Storage
In a small space, you can maximize storage by making use of the walls. Use canvas shoe organizers as lightweight, hanging shelves for small office items, clothing or accessories. Run a single row of shelves around the top of the room to create extra storage; in addition to increasing shelf space, this draws the eye upward, creating the impression of a higher ceiling. Use a peg board painted in a bright color to act as the basis for custom storage: hang small containers on it to hold office supplies or cosmetics or use nails to hold scissors or hanging jewelry.
Artistic Shelving
For storage that doubles as art, look for unusual shelving units that contribute to the design of the room. You might choose a shelf made out of repurposed books, a wooden model that spells out a word, or a set of shelves that forms a geometric pattern. If you want to make your own shelves with a story, look for items that would otherwise be thrown out, like a card catalog or antique wooden crates, and nail them to the wall.
Open Space
In a small bedroom or office, you can avoid a cluttered feeling by making the room appear more open. Use mirrors to create the illusion of additional room space and use a pale paint to reflect light and make the room feel larger. Keep furniture and decorations simple and use low-contrast colors so the line of sight is not disrupted. If you must use standing shelf units, choose tall, narrow versions to emphasize the height of the room.
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