How to Maximize Bedroom Space for Small Apartments

A small bedroom or apartment can feel restrictive, especially if you own many items. It could be challenging to organize your new space or bedroom. However, rest assured you can still keep your treasured items and make your bedroom cozy. Here are expert tips on how to maximize bedroom space!

1. Use Storage Boxes or Containers

The best way to maximize bedroom space is by buying storage boxes and containers. You can stack them and put all your books, bags, and other personal items in one place. Additionally, you can slide under bed storage boxes or cases, too! This is ideal if there’s no room at all for bulky storage boxes. Ikea, West Elm, and The Container Store are the top choices to buy these for your home.

2. Install Shelves

Go vertical with your personal items by installing shelves. You can place vases, plants, books, and picture frames. This way, you can store other items on your desk and other storage boxes or containers. Don’t settle for your regular rectangular shelf types. Go for blocks or a metal circle style for an aesthetically pleasing look! Home Depot, Wayfair, and Urban Outfitters are the best places to buy your shelves.

3. Use Multifunctional Furniture

If you haven’t moved in to your smaller space yet and bought furniture, multifunctional furniture is practical! 

For example, some beds have small drawers in which could put your stuff. And if allowed, a Murphy bed would be a better choice for your small bedroom or space. This way, you could move around things once it’s daytime, allowing for more breathing room in your bedroom. Or, if you’re sharing a room with someone, a double-deck bed is ideal!

Additionally, you can use ottomans! These are great for storing your bags and other smaller items when you don’t need them.

Aside from Wayfair, West Elm, and Ikea, you can find furniture on Amazon, Walmart, and Pottery Barn.

4. Utilize Walls and Corners

Since small bedrooms don’t offer much space, placing furniture and items against the walls or on the corners is the trick to make your room look adequately spacious. Your bed should be the first piece of furniture to add to your small bedroom. Ideally, you can place it by the window or wall. After that, you can add a small desk on one side of the wall, with a chair placed underneath. Moreover, you can consider stacking the storage boxes on empty corners and the drawers on another wall, too! This way, you still have room to move around your small bedroom.

5. Choose Smaller and Fewer Furniture Pieces

One practical way to maximize your small bedroom space is to choose smaller pieces so you can fit more with less. Identify which furniture pieces you might need, like a bedside drawer or desk. From there, you can decide which furniture pieces can stay in your bedroom while you can put some in other areas in your space. 

6. Divide Bedroom Space by Function

This is ideal, especially if you live with others or in a small studio. If your bedroom is small, dedicate areas where you’ll dress up and work or study. You can organize furniture pieces, storage pieces, or decor based on function. This way, you have little nooks for every purpose. Plus, this will leave room for other activities in possible empty spaces.

7. Consider Headboard Storage

Another storage idea is the headboard version. With this option, you don’t need cabinets or small drawers to keep your items organized in one place. Some beds come with this option, while some you have to purchase. You can find headboard storage options on Amazon, Ikea, or Wayfair.

8. Hang Some Items

An alternative to shelves and storage containers is hanging some items from your ceiling or on your walls. If you want to add a piece of nature to your bedroom, you can hang plants. In addition, instead of using a picture frame or letting artwork lean on a shelf, hang it to save more space on the shelf! 

In the same vein, you could also mount lights. This way, you don’t need lamps for every area in your bedroom.

Other Small Bedroom Ideas:

• If your bedroom has windows, use natural lighting to avoid buying lamps that would add more clutter to your small room.
• Add carpets and mount a mirror to make the room larger.
• Don’t have room for your desk? Use a hanging and foldable desk instead.

Final Thoughts

Having a small bedroom space doesn’t mean you should sacrifice your personal items to make it a cozy place. All it takes is selecting and buying the right decor and furniture to make your room as homey as possible despite its size. 

If you need more tips and tricks to spruce up your home or office, read more here on Spencil!