Decorating a Small Bedroom: 5 Tips from Projects

Small bedrooms usually don't look very cozy — almost all the space is taken up by a bed and wardrobe, with little free room left. To avoid a feeling of crowding, always refer to design projects — they can provide any solutions you need.

Choose Light Tones

This simple trick helps bring lightness to tight spaces. You can paint the walls and ceiling white to visually blur the boundaries of the room.

However, it's not necessary — for example, in Anastasia Vishnevskaya's project the ceiling features barn beams and a pendant light. It might seem like a poor choice for a small bedroom, but thanks to light matte walls and a contrasting ceiling, the space visually stretches upward. Soft powder blue accents helped complete the look.

Design: Anastasia Vishnevskaya
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Suspended Chandelier

Table Lamp Lucretia

Poster 'Expression of Gentleness'

Set of Two Pillowcases

Basket Julia Grup SAMY

Percale Sheet

More Mirrors

Due to optical illusion, mirrors can visually expand the space and make it brighter. If placed correctly, mirrors reflect natural light from windows — an important factor in setting up small rooms.

Designers also often use mirrored furniture and decor in their projects — they do a great job at this function too.

Design: Anna and Ilya Dobrovolskys
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Wall Mirror 'Ursula'

Bedding Set 'Braid'

Spotlight Arte Lamp Pinoccio

Set of Four Cushion Covers

Cotton Pile Blanket Essential

Copy of Antique Lithograph

Focus on Minimalism

When choosing furniture, consider how it will look in the space and how much room it takes up. It’s better to draw a floor plan so you understand clearly. If space is very limited, storage systems should be hidden — you can dedicate an entire wall to this purpose.

The bed shouldn’t occupy all the space, and it should have a small headboard (or no headboard at all) — visually this will lighten the interior. Models with thin legs and minimal details also look great.

With decoration, it’s better not to overdo it — an abundance of small details on a small area can turn into chaos.

Design: Nina Ivanenko
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Scandi Grey Bed

Two-Door Wardrobe

Town Wall Sconce

Ethnic Carpet

Kyler Coffee Table

Essential Cushion

Plan the Lighting

If you rely only on one ceiling light fixture, shadows will gather in the corners of the room — making the space appear even smaller. Soft light from sconces or pendant lights adds warmth to the space and distracts attention from the cramped area.

Pro tip: Using long pendant lights can visually raise a low ceiling. Place them next to a low bed, and the effect will be amplified.

Design: Svetlana Khabeeva
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Lumion Kit Pendant Light

Oswalda Table

Pineapple Statue

Marzotto Sara Pile Blanket

Reproduction of the Painting 'Fleeting Beauty'

Cushion Cover 'Leaves'

Create an Accent Wall

This is another trick that diverts attention from the tiny area and adds depth to the space. Note how abstract prints work, as shown in Olga Voynova’s project bedroom. The effect creates the feeling that the space continues behind the wall, making the small room appear larger.

Design: Olga Voynova
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Pendant Light

Console with Marble Top

Splice Desk Lamp

Jacar Vase

Cozy Home Pile Blanket

Ember Bed