If you feel like you are running out of space in your bedroom and you are frustrated in for storage solutions then this article is for you. Small bedrooms don’t need to be a problem, with these simple ideas you can transform the space into your dream bedroom and fit in a lot of stuff that you didn’t think you could fit in.

Maximize The Use of Furniture

One of the biggest objects taking space in the bedroom is naturally the bed. In many cases the bed is the wrong size for the space. When people are buying a new bed they tend to think more about the comfort of the bed and not even think about the size of the bed. We all dream about big beds but unfortunately sometimes a smaller bed might be better idea. This Fresh home article, for example, recommends a Murphy bed or a futon to a really small bedroom.

If you have sofas or armchairs in your bedroom you should really consider if you are using them, or are they just taking space from storage options, for instance. Don’t cram furniture into the bedroom just for the sake of it being there.

Make Use Of The Walls

Bedrooms often have a lot of wall space that can be used for storage space. You should especially try to make sure you use the space on the upper parts of your bedroom. A great and funky way is to add some shelves at the top of the walls and place storage boxes there. You can place all items that you rarely use on these upper areas if they are harder to reach.

Another trick, although one that doesn’t provide you more space per se, is to use mirrors to create the illusion of bigger space. This can make the bedroom seem a lot bigger and is thus a great decoration tip. The colour scheme of the bedroom can change the feel of the space as well. For instance darker colours tend to make a room seem smaller in size than lighter colours.

Use Smart Storage Solutions

If you require more storage space in your bedroom you can try adding smart solutions, like getting a bed with storage space underneath. The Nest recommends opting for these sorts of platform solutions. As already mentioned you should get rid of all unnecessary furniture, you can replace an armchair for instance by getting a soft hollow box that can fit in your things and be a temporary place to sit.

Get vertically long storage space so that you fill in all necessary spots in the room. Make sure that you pack in as much stuff as you can so that you don’t have empty space inside your storage.

Get Rid Of Doors

One way to provide more space is to consider getting rid of bedroom doors in your storage areas. Superglide sliding wardrobes can help save you a lot of space since you don’t need to worry about the opening ankle of the doors. This means that you have more space to place other necessary items or even opt for a bigger bed in the bedroom.

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Terance Nichols is a designer that writes blog posts about home improvement and renovation.