45 Space-Saving Ideas For Small Bedrooms That Will Also Save Your Sanity
Cramped quarters are no one’s ideal situation, but sometimes we have no say in the size of our bedroom. We do, however, have a say in how we decorate it! The good news is that a little strategic styling and creative organization will make your small space feel comfortable, cool—and as close to palatial as you can get without a king-sized bed. Regardless of size, the best designers know how to decorate a small bedroom to make it feel like a much roomier oasis at the end of a long day (and be stylish enough to show off!). Just apply these designers' tricks ahead, and you'll know size doesn't matter. Keep reading to see 45 examples and jot down all your favorite small bedroom decorating ideas.
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Pile Up Book on the floor

Stack up some coffee table books to use as a skinny side table. All you need to fit is a stylish nightlight and mood-setting candle, as shown in this small bedroom designed by Nicholas Obeid.
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Opt for a Trundle

Designer David Kaihoi transformed this one-bedroom apartment into a family home. This little trundle bed tucks right back under the bed when it isn't in use, "first thing in the morning," says Kaihoi. And they use that windowsill as a bedside table.
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Duck Into Corners

A corner seating nook for lounging, reading, and chatting is a bonus in any bedroom, especially in a tiny one! Here, designer Andrew Flesher recovered a pair of vintage Ward Bennett Scissor chairs in a Marimekko print for a fun pop of color. The low silhouette makes them perfect for a sloped ceiling corner.
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Practice Restraint

Sometimes all it takes is a modern light fixture and offbeat paint color to perfect a small bedroom. An old bedside table, jute rug, and color-block linen bedding turn this bedroom into a moody, earthy sanctuary by Fiona Lynch. Read More...