Small bedroom ideas

Your bedroom is more than just a place to sleep. It’s where you hang up your clothes and then take them back out to get ready in the morning. It might be where you put on your make-up and style your hair, or maybe it’s where you find time to do some yoga, watch a film or even do some work. With our small bedroom ideas, we’re making sure you can do everything you need to in yours – and still leave room for plenty of sleep.

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37 Clever Small Primary Bedroom Ideas (Photos)

37 clever small primary bedroom design ideas (images). This is your ultimate guide to space-saving ideas for a primary bedroom and how to create a beautiful space with not much space.

Thanks for visiting our small primary bedrooms photo gallery where you can search a lot of small primary bedrooms design ideas.

Below you’ll find data on bedroom sizing, an extensive gallery featuring all types of small primary bedrooms followed by a great collection of design tips.

Small Primary Statistics Chart

Out of 148,473 bedrooms, 9.85% of them were small enough to be considered compact. If yours falls into that category, don’t feel bad. Only 2.99% have expansive bedrooms, with the majority landing in the medium category at 53.71%.

Great photo collection of small primary bedrooms

Here’s our massive gallery. To view more photos, just click the numbered link at the end of the pictures on this page (see above). We’ve also included some charts and graphs with useful data at the bottom of the page.

With Sitting Bench

Green wall and dark furniture

Patio and area rug

Built-in reading window bench

Small primary with built-in nightstands and closets

Small Modern Primary Bedroom with Dark Accent Wall

Contemporary Narrow Primary Bedroom with Wall Art

Colorful and Delightful Small Primary Bedroom Decor

Contemporary primary bedroom with full wall mirror

Contemporary White Primary Bedroom in a Small Space

Dark and White Combo Primary Bedroom

Fun Tiny Primary Bedroom Decor

Dark Primary Bedroom with Textured Walls

Cool Blue and White Compact Primary Bedroom

Similar patterns, colors and accent wall

Here’s a terrific example of incorporating one color/pattern throughout the room to create the illusion of a larger space. The textured accent wall helps too. Shop this look at Wayfair.

Bedroom Nook = More Space

Above is a terrific example of how a nook can create the illusion of a much larger space.

Throw pillows

Throw pillows help make the bed a focal point and take one’s mind off size of the room. Of course the downside is you must make it up each day.

Small bedroom with large canopy bed

Notice how the gargantuan canopy bed makes the bedroom look larger than it is. Granted the above is not a terribly tiny bedroom, it’s not huge and certainly looks bigger with the canopy bed.

Ottoman at foot of bed

The ottoman (or small loveseat) is a fabulous way to create more usable space and make a primary bedroom seem larger (assuming the room does have enough space for an ottoman or small loveseat at the foot of the bed).

Large windows

Notice how the large window makes the bedroom look so much larger. This bedroom was designed by Denise Macedo Architects. See the rest of the home here.

Built-in Wardrobe wherever possible

The design in this smaller primary bedroom is very smart using space to create a terrific matching built-in wardrobe/closet area. Designed by Roselind Wilson. See the rest of the home here.

Full Wall Floor-to-Ceiling Storage

Adding full wall, floor-to-ceiling storage units is a very good use of bedroom space, especially smaller primary bedrooms.

White

All white primary bedrooms can give the illusion of looking larger than they are. Shop this look.

Low Bed

The lower bed creates more space giving the impression of a larger primary bedroom. Shop this look here.

Primary bedroom with chairs and mirrors

One would think adding more furniture would be bad, but I really like how this smallish primary bedroom placed chairs on each side of the bed next to the small round nightstands. Moreover, this bedroom is made to appear larger with the use of massive mirrors flanking the bed. Finally, check out the ottoman at the foot of the bed. There is a lot going on here, but all of it put together results in creating a terrific primary bedroom design in a small space. Shop this look at Wayfair.

Storage nightstands

The nightstands above flanking the bed are ideal for small bedrooms because they provide drawer storage, a surface for nightstand elements such as an alarm clock, books, magazines, tablet, mobile phone, etc. and then there is shelving above. Source: Zillow Digs TM .

Storage Above Bed

Here’s smart use of wall space above the bed which allows for more storage. Source: Zillow Digs TM .

Sloped Ceiling Bedroom

When you have a sloped ceiling in your bedroom, it’s a good idea to place the head of the bed under the lowest part of the ceiling.

Low Bed in Loft Space

Here’s another example where a low bed creates a larger looking space. This is also a great example of how white makes a space look larger. Finally, look at the pillow arrangement – it attracts the eye so you don’t notice how small the room is.

Efficient built-in storage solution

This is a terrific example of how to maximize the wall space surrounding and above a bed in a small bedroom. Source: Freshome.

Horizontal wall pattern surrounding the room)

I love the horizontal soft striped effect in this primary bedroom. Source: Zillow Digs TM .

Minimalist Bedroom Design (Scandinavian)

The above bedroom is a small space but appears larger with the vaulted ceiling, light color scheme, low bed and minimalist decor. By NORM Architects. See the entire home here.

Fabrics and Textures

In the small space pictured above it’s made richer with the use of textures and fabrics such as the ottoman style bench and fabric headboard. Designed by Roselind Wilson. See entire home here.

Floating Bed(s)

Okay, you don’t have to go the bunk bed route for your primary bedroom, but the floating bed is ideal for small spaces. It looks awesome too. Designed by Bates Masi Architects. See more of this home here (it’s awesome).

Built-in wardrobe and shelving around the bed

Built-ins beside and above a bed add depth and storage, both of which are perfect for small primary bedroom spaces. Designed by Hacin + Associates. See the rest of this home here.

Accent Corner

This is a very interesting idea for creating the illusion of more space in a small primary bedroom. You create an accent section or corner so it appears as a room within a room. Designed by ARS-IDEA.

Small Bedroom Makeover

The problem with small spaces is that people often feel that they are too cramped to do anything with. While they may contain less furniture, the pictures in this gallery prove that they do not have to contain any less style. The first step in redesigning a small bedroom is to pick out a design.

Design Data

There are a wide variety of styles in the modern design industry to choose from. Each has their benefits and unique charm, leaving the decision entirely up to personal preference.

Contemporary and Traditional designs remain the most popular options appearing in 27.01% and 22.03% of bedrooms, respectively. This information was gathered from an analysis of 582,301 rooms.

Choosing the design first allows you to keep any other changes within its color palette. That way, everything goes together when the redecorating is all said and done.

Wall Color Data

A fresh coat of paint is like an extreme makeover for any room. Neutral colors are the most popular by percentage, but don’t let that stop you from painting the walls any color you like. Blue appears in 9.87% of homes, while green is used in 4.07% of rooms. These are based on an analysis of 173,576 bedrooms.

Floor Material Data

Redoing the floors is another excellent way to bring new life into any room. Hardwood and carpet remain the most popular options, appearing in 91.41% of all bedrooms. Surprisingly, concrete is the next most popular with 1.70%. These percentages are based on an analysis of 165,175 bedrooms.

Interestingly enough, laminate flooring was only featured in 0.62% of the rooms. While hardwood flooring does have significant benefits, the laminate is still a great cost-effective option.

15 Tips for Decorating a Small Primary Bedroom Space

1. Bed decor: You can do wonders with the look of a small primary bedroom space by sprucing up your made bed with throw pillows, duvet selection, quilt and of course style of bed.

Additionally, you can make the bed, which is the largest piece of furniture in the room, the focal point with decor items and or eye-catching nightstands that flank the bed.

2. Clothing storage: It helps tremendously if you have adequate closet space in your primary bedroom to keep the small bedroom space clutter (clothing) free. If you lack closet space, invest in dresser drawers and/or a wardrobe.

3. Beds with storage: Night stands are great, but if you can find a bed with a headboard that includes shelving space to serve as a night stand, you can free up much-needed bedroom space. You also want a bed with storage underneath.

This bed is a perfect example that offers both a headboard with shelving and drawers underneath.

4. Adequate ceiling lighting: Since you’ll have limited space for lamps, ensure you have adequate ceiling lighting with a dimmer. Ideally you’ll have ceiling lights that offer overhead illumination for reading in bed.

5. White or light colors: White walls makes spaces look larger. By all means add an accent wall, wall art and other colorful additions, but make the dominant color white or off-white.

6. Ottoman or loveseat at the foot of the bed: One way to create the impression of a larger space and offering a place to sit in a cramped primary bedroom space is to place a sitting ottoman (preferably a storage ottoman for more storage) or loveseat at the foot of the bed. Of course, only do this if you still have sufficient space to walk past the foot of the bed.

7. Dresser/bookshelf combo for night stand: If you decide and have space for a nightstand, consider getting something with maximum storage – drawers, table top space and then shelving to the ceiling.

8. Built-in storage beside and above the bed: If your budget allows, you can set up massive storage systems that wrap around your bed that includes shelving, a wardrobe, dresser drawers, etc.

9. Sleeping Loft: If space is very tight, consider building a loft for sleeping quarters which frees up storage/sitting space below.

10. Large mirrors: While I’m not a fan of large mirrors in living rooms, they’re highly functional in bedrooms and create the perception of a larger space. Go for large, mirrors on closet/wardrobe drawers.

11. Huge canopy bed: One approach is to have a large canopy bed in your small bedroom space. This can give the illusion of a larger space because the bed appears so large.

12. Nesting tables for nightstand: If you don’t like the idea of a massive shelving or headboards for nightstands, use nesting tables.

13. Round furniture: If you have a nightstand, consider a round nightstand table. Round furniture takes up less floor space and is easier to walk around.

14. Color consistency: You can choose a color that you incorporate throughout the room with pillows, quilt/bedspread, wall, flooring, etc.

15. Nooks: Nooks create more space – they can be anywhere including above the bed. See image #3 below.

16. Large windows: If you have the choice or luxury to add large windows to your primary bedroom, this will make it appear larger.

17. Low bed: A lower bed such as a low platform bed creates more space which can make the bedroom look larger.

18. Minimalist decor: Go with the pure basics and leave as much space as possible. See #19 below).

19. Accent section: Create the illusion of more space by creating an accent section or corner so it looks like a room within a room. See #23 below.

My favorite small bedroom design tip: Built-in storage that wraps around the bed and includes shelving to serve as a nightstand. I think this is the best way to create sufficient storage and it can look great too.