Decorating a small bedroom can seem like a challenge especially because one usually doesn’t know where to begin in terms of furniture placements, the type of decor to use, and how to effectively maximize space and avoid clutter.
With the economy becoming more and more unbearable and as more and more people downsize and move to smaller spaces, you inevitably need to find other ways of elevating your small space.
Most of these bedroom ideas in this post focus on tranquil, cluttered and creatively thought out spaces while insisting on the use of natural light, different colors, different storage solutions, multi-functional furniture pieces, and more.
Small cozy bedroom ideas
To create a cozy and clutter-free bedroom you need to focus on several things;
1. Focus on a base color for your walls or wallpapers, according to the mood and style you are going for. It could be a boring minimal white, grey, light blue, or beige or it could be a bold color like burnt orange, burgundy, black, and more.
2. Focus on Floating furniture such as a desk or beauty area and shelves as they help create a clean looking space without taking up too much surface area in the room.
3. Avoid chunky, dark and bulky furniture sets. Go for minimal clean looking furniture sets that will create an airy and cozy feeling without taking up too much space.
4.Try use high quality sheers, preferably milky white or beige as it will help bring in more light into the room and create an airy and fresh feeling around the room. Use black out curtains at night if necessary.
5. Do not use too many artwork pieces around the room as it can give a feeling of clutter. Focus on one or two giant pieces that will elevate the feel and look of the room.
6. Use of mirrors. we all know that mirrors create the illusion of a bigger space right? Not only that but they also help bounce back light around the room which makes it brighter.
7.Use Furniture on low heights such as a low bed or nightstands, this will create the illusion of a wider and longer ceiling.
8. The way the furniture is arranged in the room will determine the structure and feel of the room, so avoid arranging multiple furniture pieces too close together as it will make the room look cluttered and busy.
9. Choose lighting pieces that are low hanging such as a rattan chandelier and small wall scones as this will give you a cozy warm look, plus use warm lighting as compared to cool to get the warm and cozy room feel.
10. Use small portable lamps in place of humongous bedside lamps to create a cohesive look and feel.
11. Try to avoid clutter as much as possible by getting rid of pieces and furniture that are no longer in use.
12. Avoid using too many patterns in the same area as this will create an untidy and cluttered look and feel. Choose a maximum of 3 patterns and play around with those in the form of throw pillows, throw blankets, area rugs etc.
13. Avoid having a bulky headboard if you can and focus on adding shelves around the headboard space for storage. You can store mini plants, books and other nitty gritty in them.
14. Use high quality bedding and make your style your bed to make your space look elevated. You could use regular bedding if you are on a tight budget.
15. Get nightstands with extra drawers for extra storage space.
16. Use Under the bed storage space if your bed has one.
17. Use room dividers when necessary as they make your room look bigger and they provide an extra little “room” in the space.
18. Use plants, either hanging green plants, small succulents, or snake plants as they help to filter and purify the air and give the space a clean and airy feel.
19. Use of a simple wallpaper, either 3D or regular, or murals will always elevate your space if you are on a tight budget.
20. Use contrasting throw pillows that will bring a cozy effect on the room. Stick to a maximum of 3 colors when it comes to throw pillows.
21. Choose a relatively large rug as this will make your bedroom look more elegant and polished.
22. Take advantage of hooks behind the door for extra storage space for robes, towels, etc.
30 Small and cozy bedroom decor ideas
1. Minimalist Blue
How stunning is this dark blue bedroom, the use of wood in the headboard and shelves creates such a chic looking room.
The addition of the bright white sheers brings airiness and brightness into the room and the palm plant brings in a pop of color.
The use of the rattan bedside storage unit helps make the space clutter-free.
2. Eclectic Blue and brown
The use of dark wood on the headboard and the floating shelves creates a cohesive look with the brown-draped curtains.
The Floating pendant lightings bring character and drama into the room and the plants bring in freshness and a pop of color.
3. Earthy tones boho
The use of the rattan chandeliers brings character into the room, while the lime washed brown walls bring in a earthy and warm feel to the space.
4. Jungle green and yellow boho
The use of the low bed with no headboard makes the room look less cluttered and gives the illusion of high and wide ceilings.
The use of the multiple-size rattan chandeliers creates cohesiveness and brings drama together with the rattan ceiling.
5. Burgundy and white
Burgundy was named the color of the season for a reason.
How chic is this burgundy and white room? The use of the headboard as a storage unit is a clever use of space.
The dainty single nightstand helps avoid clutter in the room, and the use of the giant throw blanket brings cozy vibes in the space.
6. Grey and green
The matching of the wall paint color with the curtains is such a genius idea and it brings cohesiveness into the space.
The brown bed, brown decorative pillows, and brown storage ottomans bring a pop of color without too much clutter.
The hanging pendant lights are minimal and the artwork piece screams elegance and brings structure into the space.
7. Chic minimalistic with shades of brown
Can you see the clever use of the floating side tables and the small portable lamps?
The minimalistic artwork and the use of pampas grass make the room feel chic and elegant.
8. Burgundy and grey tones
So chic with the triple hanging pendant lights.
And the carpet? It brings in a mix of patterns without overwhelming and decluttering the room.
9. Cool minimalistic grey tones
This all grey room with wooden textures is so chic, clean and clutter free. The crisp white light sheers bring airiness and light into the room.
10. Red cozy boho-inspired room
There’s nothing more bold and beautiful than a red room ? It gives off grown, sexy and carefree vibes.
The use of the fairy lights around the bed brings in warmth and playfulness. A beautiful choice for a free-spirited person.
11. Minimalistic elegant white room
Don’t we all love the use of the floating shelves above the bed area, and the strip lights add a cozy and warm feeling to the room.
The minimal bedside tables and wall lights bring cohesiveness into the space.
12. Black minimalistic elegance
Another great use of the space above the missing headboard is to install wooden shelves for storage.
The minimal black and white artwork screams elegance and sophistication.
The textured rug breaks monotony but doesn’t make the space feel too cluttered and busy.
13. Brown and black boho chic
How chic is this room? The all-black walls and the light wood headboard go so well together and give the room structure.
The use of the different sizes woven baskets as plant holders is a work of art if you ask me, and the giant rattan chandelier is to die for.
14. Black and red elegance
The all black walls, the black and red artwork pieces, the red and black patterned rug, the beddings, the fur red throw? All i can say about this decor idea is that you need to copy it today.
15. Enchanting simple green
This is the perfect design inspo for someone who loves nature.
The use of the fairy lights around the artworks is genius.
The green and white rug brings cohesiveness to the space.
16. Colorful Elegance
This room is just calling out my name, I might accept the calling and transform my room to look like this masterpiece.
The burnt orange and purple in the throw pillows, artwork, and rug? Absolutely divine.
The wall scones bring such classy, elegant minimal feel to the room and the ottoman used as extra storage space to avoid clutter.
17.Blush pink and sage green
These two are such perfect combination and it gives the room a very earthy and relaxed feel.
The use of the very simple nightstands and the super simple wooden light fixture bring in this natural elegance to the room.
The space is so well curated that there is no need for a rug.
18.Black and wooden elegance.
Classic black and wooden will never go out of style.
The use of the hanging plants is so genius and it makes the room feel so serene and enchanting.
The minimal matching side tables for extra storage is perfect, and the double rounded woven ottomans for more extra storage helps to minimize clutter.
19.Minimalistic mauve elegance
The draped structured curtains brings so much elegance and brightness into the space.
The minimal artwork piece and wall scones are a perfect match.
The placement of the rug works for the space and makes it look bigger.
20. Dark green and rust
Everything in this room go so well together.
21.Minimalistic earthy and Zen
The use of the shelves above the bed and the single bedside table as storage space to minimize clutter is so genius.
22.Green and white Minimalistic Zen
I really don’t enjoy plain white walls but they work perfectly for this space.
The low bed and the minimal wooden frame artwork and the pop of greenery work so beautifully together.
23. Brown earthy tones
There’s nothing that screams earth tones more than chocolate brown and cream.
The chocolate brown headboard and the cotton chocolate beddings just scream elegance and sophistication.
24.Black and grey minimalistic elegance
How stunning is this room with the pops of greenery.
25.Rustic boho chic
I’m absolutely in love with this rust/ burnt orange color lately. It just screams earthy and sophistication.
26.Modern minimalistic Elegance
27.Minimalistic shades of brown
