5 Top Tips for Creating Space in Small Bedrooms

5 Top Tips for Creating Space in Small Bedrooms

Connie Farmer Ray

SAVANNAH, GA, Aug 05, 2014—Whether your home is short on space or you just converted that small office into a guest room, when dealing with a small bedroom, it's important to know how to make the best of the hand you're dealt. 

Below, Connie Ray, President/Owner of Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners tells us some top tips for creating space in small bedrooms.

1. Keep it well-lit. “Large windows lend natural light to open up your bedroom and make it feel more abundant,” says Ray. Keep your window treatments simple and fuss-free.
2. Maximize your storage. “From built-ins to hide-away drawers, being smart about your storage is key to opening up your small bedroom,” says Ray. Floor-to-ceiling built-ins not only look great, but also add an abundance of easy storage options. If you can't afford to add built-ins, look for furniture with stow-away options, like beds with drawers underneath, or a headboard with built-in shelving.
3. Keep it simple. When decorating your small bedroom, keep things simple. Clean lines and light colors (like whites and grays) can help open up your room. Choose a few statement decorative pieces, opt-out of knickknacks and make sure to keep surfaces clutter-free.
4. Add optical illusions. Adding a mirrored wall will help reflect light and make your space appear larger. Can't swing a wall of glass? Hanging clusters of mirrors will do the trick as well, Ray notes.

5. Customize. “Custom-built furniture can help optimize every nook and cranny, like a desk built to fit in a corner or a bed built to nestle under an eave,” suggests Ray.

For more home staging, please contact Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners at Connie.F.Ray@mycbpp.com, 912-352-1222, or Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners.