Is Your Bedroom Too Small? 2 Ways To Make It Feel BIG!
Lighting, Storage, and Simple Swaps to create a bathroom that works for everyone, Featuring: West Slope Modern
Do you have a small room in your home, or, specifically, a compact primary bedroom that doesn't quite allow for the furniture and inspiration you see in magazines?
At the West Slope Modern project, we faced this exact challenge!
To avoid adding square footage, we had to work with a smaller bedroom space. Our focus was on making the primary room feel bigger, while also achieving additional goals such as creating an ensuite bathroom and walk-in closet.
In this case, we focused on two areas guaranteed to make a small bedroom feel more spacious and to elevate the overall look of the space.
So, how did we do it?
We made sure all furniture fit in the space perfectly allowing for appropriate space between doors and walls.
With a small space, we opted for creative lighting solutions.
Keep reading for the full story! As always, we also will have shoppable items so you can get the look of this beautiful bedroom below. (Or check out our shop page for more recommendations)
Does Everything Fit?
Ensuring good spatial flow is essential to making a small bedroom feel larger and more functional. Overcrowding the room with oversized furniture can disrupt the flow and make the space feel cramped. If your bed is too big for the room or your side tables do not allow for your closet doors to open, that furniture selection is not only not functional, but it feels cramped (and we are all about the feels — in a good way).
Creative Lighting Solutions
Lighting plays a significant role in how spacious and inviting a room feels. When space is limited, consider alternatives to traditional table lamps, such as wall-mounted sconces, which free up surface area on your bedside tables. At West Slope Modern, we opted for lichen-green sconces from Schoolhouse to maximize surface space and maintain an uncluttered look. If hardwiring isn’t an option, plug-in sconces are a great alternative that can still help open up your space.
BONUS: Use Mirrors To Your Advantage!
Mirrors are a well-known trick for making a room feel larger, but their placement is crucial, especially in a small bedroom. When wall space is limited due to doors, windows, or other elements, get creative with where you put your mirrors.
In the primary closet at West Slope Modern, we added a mirror to a closet door, which not only offers a cute spot for outfit checks but also reflects light from a nearby window, making the room feel bigger and brighter! The placement of this mirror achieved three fabulous things:
The client can now do an outfit check before she pops out the front door, duh!Â
As you approach the closet from the bedroom, the mirror at the end creates the illusion of a larger, cleaner space.
Mirrors reflect light, and with a window in the closet, this mirror helps to distribute natural light throughout the space.
Now, let’s dive into the decor! You can shop the West Slope Modern bedroom by browsing the items showcased in the images below.
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Comment below and let us know if you have any questions!
Teal & Scott
HELPFUL LINKS
For more on spatial planning, check out our blog on Mastering Space Utilization!
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