Make the most of your bedroom with these pretty and practical tips.
That should accommodate a king bed and night tables.
These small bedroom design ideas from Southern interior designers will help you make the most oflimited square footage.
There were no original wood floors here, so Williams covered the concrete slab with wall-to-wall sisal.Credit:BRIE WILLIAMS
We love storage beds, ideally with drawers at the sides or a long drawer across the end.
Doors can pull double duty if you inset a full-length mirror on the back, says Hodges.
“Everything should have a purpose in a small bedroom, says Emily Wyatt ofWyatt Designsin Atlanta, GA.
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Carve out storage areas anywhere possible.
For example, even the bedside tables should have a drawer.
For a small bedroom, we recommend drawing a furniture plan to optimize layout, says Atlanta designerVirginia Cheek.
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If your bedroom is smaller than 12 by 12 consider a built-in bed against a wall, suggests Howard.
That is why we see bunk rooms typically being the smallest room in the house.
11) Dont Overload on Furniture
Sometimes less is more.
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Instead, try using one or two larger pieces that do double duty.
Try Battery-Powered Sconces
Dont let a lack of electrical wiring dismay you.
There are other affordable options that dont require a heavy lift.
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Consider the Bedding
Quilts, duvets, blankets, coverletsoh my!
The options are endless, but lighter-weight bedding can often visually help open up the room.
A coverlet versus a large duvet can help create interest without overwhelming the overall scheme, says Cheek.
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Embrace the Coziness
Play into the intimate feel of pint-sized spaces.
says Palm Beach interior designerEllen Kavanaugh.
Brie Williams
Add a Canopy
“Don’t be afraid to be bold and dramatic!
There were no original wood floors here, so Williams covered the concrete slab with wall-to-wall sisal.Credit:Brie Williams
This gives such a feeling of comfort and respite.
Most of the time we find that the smallest spaces in our home are the most loved.
“Make your built-ins do twice the work by adding bookshelves above or drawers for storage underneath.”
The primary bedroom, where a canopied bed is the focal point.Credit:Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller
A lack of space shouldnt mean sacrificing style.
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Credit: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Lizzie Cullen Cox
