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Furnishing and decorating a small bedroom

How do you best organise a small bedroom? And which handy furniture and accessories help you save space? Maximise your space with our smart solutions. We will help you in 4 simple steps.

A Vissle beige LINANÄS 2-seater sofa under a white STORÅ loft bed
A wooden NEIDEN bed under which STUK storage units are slid
A white HAUGA bedroom wardrobe with hangers in it and storage on top
A white STORÅ bed with a white DVALA fitted sheet
A white RIGGA clothes rack with clothes against a sloping wall

1. It starts with your bed

Do you have a small, narrow bedroom that barely fits a bed? If possible, opt for a queen-size bed or a bed that is 140 centimetres wide.

Choose a bunk bed, a bed on legs or one with drawers, which is also useful for extra storage space.

Super handy: a stackable bed. Ideal in a flexible space.

A white MULIG clothes rail in the bedroom

2. The right clothes storage

Do you have room for a wardrobe? Great! Choose a wardrobe in the same colour as your walls, so it blends into your space. Optimise the space inside your wardrobe with inserts and hangers, and save space on the outside by choosing sliding doors, possibly with a mirrored door. Win-win-win!

No room for a bedroom closet?

Try to use your walls by putting up shelves with a hanging section beneath. If that is not an option, a clothes rack is a great option. Do not hang it too full and use the space under the bed for the rest of your wardrobe.

Tip: Train yourself not to put things on the floor. This way you keep a more spacious feeling.

3. A small bedside table

Go for a small bedside table. It visually takes up less space. Make sure there is enough space for your books, glass of water and a plant or photograph.

A bamboo/handmade KNIXHULT pendant lamp in the bedroom above a small hanging EKET bedside table next to a bed
A white/anchor/unlock-function VIHALS chest of 4 drawers in the bedroom

4. Styling

In your bedroom you can be completely yourself. Show your style, but keep your small bedroom calm. Freshen up the decorations in your room every so often, for example every season. By not displaying everything, the space remains calmer.

Learn more about colors, lighting and decor in our complete guide to decorating your bedroom.