It’s difficult to save space in a small bedroom while keeping it organized. Clutter can occur in any home of any size, but sorting in a small space is excruciatingly time-consuming. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to be inventive and make the most of available space. You can repurpose furniture, fill empty spaces, and add new items to make the most of your space. Here are some tips for making your small bedrooms appear larger and enhancing the beauty of your home’s décor.
Increase Closet Space With Crates
Crates can help you make more space in your closet. A crate closet is another name for it. You can stack more items vertically with this hack. It is a relatively low-cost method of updating your bedroom.
If you want, you can make your own wooden crates with a few simple tools if you so desire. You can also make these crates detachable so that you can personalize it in your own way if you want.
Make Use of “Bed-Shelves”
This is a smart solution for a small bedroom. You can construct bed frames on the side and store your belongings there. We call them “bed-shelves,” because they’re a built-in shelf beneath the bed.
This way, you can make the most of your available space. Blankets, pillows, and even clothes can be stored here. If you prefer a slightly elevated bed from the floor, this idea works well because it allows you to carve out shelves.
Valance Holder or Scarf Hanger?
Scarves are nearly impossible to store in a small bedroom closet. They get tangled and are difficult to keep folded inside a closet drawer. Make the most of a valance holder in this situation.
These are simple knobs that can be used to hang any cloth item, such as scarves. They can be glued to the closet or bedroom door. Scarf hangers can also be used as a decorative item in your bedroom, adding to its appeal.
Flip-Up Beds With Storage Underneath
Because beds take up a lot of room in a bedroom, many hacks focus on how to make the most of the available space. One of the clever ways to reclaim some negative space is to use flip-up beds. Consider them to be large-scale storage cupboards.
They can be flipped up and down. You can store anything in the storage spaces just beneath the top flip-cover. Flip-up beds, on the other hand, differ from Murphy beds in that the latter do not have storage boxes underneath.
Ladder Bookshelf
Why not decorate a nicely painted ladder with your favorite books, vases, pots, and other decorative items? This method of decorating bookshelves can make them look more attractive while also saving space. This, in our opinion, is a fantastic way to decorate your home and make it more appealing to the eye.
We would definitely enjoy spending several hours in that comfortable chair, reading a book or two in front of that beautiful ladder bookshelf, and chatting with our friends.
Laundry Bag
This is a laundry bag, for those of you who are unfamiliar with the term. This laundry bag can hold all of your wet clothes straight from the washer, allowing you to store them until they are dry. Unlike other types of laundry bags, the bag is ultra-portable, so you save space as well.
Because the bag prevents water from dripping from wet clothes, you won’t have to worry about wet floors as a result of doing laundry. Creating one for yourself is simple and easy!
Table Foot Electric Socket
Some people find this one a little strange, while others find it to be extremely innovative. The electric socket is attached to the table and is aligned with the table’s foot.
While you sit in front of the table and work, you can use these sockets to charge your phone, power your laptop, and other items. Unlike most sockets that are attached to the wall, this one is attached to a desk, making it very convenient.
Simple Clothing Racks
It can be a pain to take out your regular clothes every day if you don’t have open-door closets and a small bedroom. The majority of the clutter occurs when rushing to get clothes out of a closet. To stay organized, invest in a clothing rack.
These racks would be a great way to add a bohemian touch to your bedroom if you are a fan of the style. Underneath these racks is a space where you can store storage baskets or office bags.
Cable Organizing Chamber
This hack will greatly improve the organization of your cables. Inside your desk, you could create a chamber with slits for the cables to exit. The cables would be connected to a socket behind your desk, which would keep everything hidden.
Say goodbye to tangled wires and cables that are strewn throughout your home or office. This hack will conceal all of the tangled cables and leave only the parts that are absolutely necessary outside for use.
Include Drawer Spaces Under Bed
Try this drawer under the bed hack if open shelves under the bed aren’t your thing. Save space by storing your clothes in the drawers under the bed instead of a closet. Install the drawers after measuring the height and width of your bed.
Plastic or wood can be used to make them. You can store the most obnoxious item, luggage, in addition to clothes. If you can retrofit luggage into these drawer spaces and store winter clothes, that’s even better.
Stay Organized With Bedside Station
Have you ever become entangled in a tangle of charging cables or broken your phone due to a lack of space? If that’s the case, bedside stations are a must-have hack. It’s not always easy to fit bedside tables or headboards into small bedrooms.
These stations resemble small shelves, with space for only your phone and cables. If you enjoy journaling before going to bed, invest in a station that allows you to stack a small notebook and pen.
Designed Makeup Palette
Makeup is an art form in and of itself. What if we told you that you, too, could create a work of art out of your makeup accessories? You’ll need a steel board and some paint to make it look like a framed painting.
For your cosmetic kits, just attach magnets onto them, similar to fridge magnets. You could also put magnets on the sides of your brush container, then attach it to the side of the frame. It will appear as though all the pieces had been painted in 3D.
Wall Desk
If you believe you do not require a large amount of desk space, rather than purchasing a large desk that will take up too much space in your room, consider purchasing a wall-mounted desk.
Are you stumped as to what to do with those extra blankets and pillows? Blanket storage is difficult to come by, especially in a small space. In this case, a rolling wire basket can come in handy. These are usually rectangular and wide enough.
Rolling Wire Basket
Do you have extra blankets and pillows and don’t know what to do with them? In a small room, there isn’t much room for blanket storage. In this situation, a rolling wire basket can be useful. Typically, these are rectangular and wide enough.
They can easily be stored under the bed or in a room corner. Because of the rollers, you can store them almost anywhere and store more than just cushions and blankets.
Stack in Wooden Crate Baskets
To store loose items strewn about, use wooden crate baskets. This is a fantastic way to save some space on the floor. Crate boxes are available in a variety of sizes and styles. They can be great décor items if chosen carefully.
Toys, shoes, and books can be stacked inside these crate boxes and placed anywhere in the room, preferably in the corners. Some crate boxes have lids and can be used as small side tables.
Curate Wooden Book Ledges
If you are a bookworm, a small space can be a pain. There is never enough room to store all of your books. There are, however, ways to get around this restriction. Set up a book ledge instead of the bulky and space-consuming bookcases.
Book ledges are typically made of wood and can be mounted on any wall. Multiple ledges can be stacked vertically to store books. Book ledges are often curated in the corner to save space and look even better than a bookcase.
Get Creative With Pretty Pegboards
Pegboards are an excellent way to creatively rearrange small spaces. These are usually perforated to accommodate hooks or hangers and can be made of metal or wood. You can save space by hanging all of your necessities here. The best part about these pegboards is that you can make them exactly how you want them.
They can be attached to the back door of the closet and used to store small items like socks and scarves. Alternatively, you can add decor items to your room to make it more appealing.
Hanging Wooden Slab Side Table
Why spend so much money on well-made furniture when you can take a piece of wood, sand it down, and smooth it out to use as a hanging side table? This takes a lot less time and money than making a proper table.
All you need is a large piece of wood, which you should cut into a circular shape, sand and smooth, and then hang from the ceiling with steel wire ropes. Vases, books, and decorative items can be placed on top of it.
Rolling Clothes in a Basket
Clothes that are rolled are always more convenient than those that are folded. Furthermore, when you roll your clothes rather than folding them, you actually save a lot more space.
So, roll up all of your tees, tops, pants, and whatever else you have and put them in these adorable baskets to keep them organized. You’ll save more space than you realize, and you might even like how they look.
Plastic Crates for Cleaning Clutter
Do you have a lot of toys and LEGOs were strewn about your house? This is the most difficult thing to sort in a small space if you have children at home. To create more space and declutter your home, consider installing plastic crates. You can place them high up the walls and stack toys on top of them.
This is a clever storage solution for small items in a small bedroom. Plastic crates come in a variety of shapes and colors, so play around with them to find something that matches your bedroom’s decor.
Cabinet Inside a Bench
This is a fantastic hack for reducing clutter in your home’s files and folders. You can keep your folders organized in a bench’s hidden cabinet. The bench’s seat doubles as the cabinet’s door.
There are necessary compartments and partitions on the inside to help you organize your belongings! This hack is ideal for those who struggle to keep their files and folders organized. You can keep them organized while conserving space in your home.
Staircase Closets Saves Space
Consider how much space you could save if you could use the space taken up by stairwells. Cupboards beneath the stairs are a popular space-saving solution in many homes. Installing a chest of drawers instead can take it up a notch.
Clothing can be stored in these drawers, which frees up space in the bedroom that would otherwise be taken up by large closets. If you have a stairwell closet, you won’t need to install an extra shelf.
Hanging Shoe Shelf
What do you think about putting your shoes on a hanging shoe shelf? As bizarre as it may sound, this is actually a pretty useful hack that can help you save some valuable storage space.
Attach plastic hanging shelves to the wall if the space on your wall isn’t big enough for a whole cupboard. Then you can use that hanger rod to hang all of your shoes. Not only does this save space and money, but it also looks nice!
Stacking Towels
It’s a no-brainer on this one. Why not stack towels on top of one another instead of hanging them separately? Stack the other small towels on top of the largest towel and hang it directly on the towel hanger.
This allows you to save space while maintaining a high level of organization, and it even looks nice. Not only will neatly stacked towels on the hanger keep your towel hanger clutter-free, but they will also make you feel better about how nice it looks.
Bedroom Cart
Why not keep your belongings in a bedroom on a cart? You can use these carts as side tables next to your bed or as a dressing table next to your mirror to store your combs, brushes, skincare products, makeup, and other items.
Most importantly, you can customize how you use this cart to suit your needs and preferences. Because it has wheels on the bottom, you can easily move it around if necessary.
Turn Trunks Into Coffee Table
Do you have any old trunks that you want to sell? You should think about repurposing them as coffee tables. Modern home décor styles, whether minimalist or Boho, are all about this hack. Trunks are no longer a curse; you can store your belongings while also snagging a vintage coffee table.
You can personalize these trunks by painting them or refinishing the texture to give them an antique look. They aren’t just for coffee tables; they can also be used as a nightstand or dressing table in a corner.
Organize Jewelry With Thread Racks
Even in small homes, jewelry can be misplaced. They may find their way into the nooks and crannies of your closet without your knowledge. A thread rack is a great solution for this. These racks are typically made of wood and can be placed almost anywhere.
You can attach them to a wall or to the inside of a closet rack if you want. A thread rack placed right next to the mirror or dressing table creates a stunning appearance in your bedroom space.
Make Belt Racks Stylish
Every small bedroom has a nightmare scene of strewn belts strewn haphazardly over the bed. With a stylish belt organizer, you can keep your belts in order. This hack does not necessitate the use of a fancy shelf or crate.
To hang your belts, all you need is a hanger with garment hooks. Place the hanger in your closet or at the back door. Make sure the color of your hanger complements the rest of your decor.
Vertically Arranging Clothes by Folding
Clothes folding and arranging can be time-consuming at times. This hack is especially useful for those who are prone to stacking their belongings on top of one chair.
Your clothes are still kept in the drawer, but they are arranged vertically rather than horizontally. Rather than folding them on top of each other, this saves a lot of space. Using this hack, you can fit more clothes into your drawer!
Convertible Bed
Don’t you just adore things that can be transformed? We are always amused by the concept of being able to use one object in multiple ways. This cupboard contains a table and bed that can be taken out and folded back into the cupboard when not in use.
This is extremely convenient when it is at its best! If you want this level of convenience while also saving this much space, you should invest in a cabinet like this.
Door Bag/Hat Hanger
You can use a hat/bag hanger behind your door in the same way that you can use a coat hanger. This makes it much easier to organize your bags and hats. You can simply grab your belongings from the hanger behind the door and walk out without any hassle.
These door mount hat hangers are also quite attractive, so they will improve the appearance of your room. Make it easier to organize your bags and hats with this hack.
Put a Boot Hanger
If you store your boots under a pile of clothes, they will become scrunched up and ruined. If you don’t want your prized possessions to be ruined in this way, consider putting your boots in storage. It may appear that using wall-mounted hangers takes up more space, but it actually improves your décor while saving space.
All you have to do is attach the boots to small hangers and hang them in open-shelved closets, and you’ll have saved the boots from a potentially disastrous circumstance.
Boho-Style Wicker Baskets
Wicker baskets are popular in Boho home decor and make excellent storage solutions for small spaces. These baskets can be used to store pillowcases and blankets, as well as newspapers and books, freeing up table space.
Wicker baskets have a woven texture and can be used for a long period of time. These are also excellent as pet baskets, allowing you to put them to use for a variety of purposes.
Make the Most of Your Door Organizers
Are your books or keys taking up too much space? Door organizers can save the day. You can purchase a door organizer or make your own. These organizers, which are usually made of woven cotton, bamboo, or wicker, have pockets where you can keep your notebooks, keys, specs, and anything else you need frequently.
Because they are versatile and fashionable, you can hang them beside your bed or anywhere else on the wall. They are available in a variety of vibrant colors and patterns, which is a plus for bedroom décor.
Clothing Hanger That Is Also a Mirror
Why don’t we make getting ready much faster and more convenient for you? This bedroom hack is sure to pique your interest. You can hang your favorite shirts and try them on in the mirror while on the go with this mirror that also doubles as a clothes hanger.
It is very simple and saves not only time but also money because it is hassle-free. This mirror is significantly less expensive than a full-sized cupboard. This is one of the reasons why we enjoy this hack so much.
Upgrade With This Jewellery Hanger
You can use a jewelry hanger instead of a thread rack, or you can combine the two. There are many rustic jewelry hangers available on Amazon and Etsy, but you can always carve your own. You can use a plastic hanger or a wooden farmhouse hanger.
Place your necklaces, earrings, and bracelets in these hangers and hang them on the walls to maximize the use of wall space instead of stacking them in a tiny jewelry box.
No Storage Space? Try Crate-Shelf!
Here’s another crate hack. As you may have guessed, crates are the best hack item for small spaces. If you don’t have enough room for a closet, they can be used solely for clothing storage. Install crate shelves on the walls to accommodate as many cloth items as possible.
Cloth items can be separated and categorized using square-shaped box crates. Crate shelves are usually detachable and portable, allowing you to adjust them as needed.
Bed Table
Breakfast served to you in bed! Isn’t that what everyone desires in life? We do, too, and this hack comes to the rescue to make this dream a reality. This bedside table is compact and lightweight, making it easy to move.
As a result, you can bring it closer to you while resting on the headboard and eat food, or you can use it to work on your laptop. Every household should have one of these because of its portability!
Corner Wall Shelves
You can save a lot of space by arranging or designing your shelves to match the corner of your room. You can make it look nice by designing it to match the aesthetic of your room.
Placing furniture in the corners of your room can free up more space in the center of the room for other activities. So, while putting your furniture together in your home, give this hack a shot.
Tools on the Wall
Makeover your garage and tool shed to resemble this. Having tools strewn about the toolshed can be a pain, and even if you try to organize them by putting them in compartments or shelves, you may end up losing space.
Rather, consider using wall hangers to hold your tools. Attach smallholders to the wall so that you can hang your wrenches, hammers, screwdrivers, shovels, and other miscellaneous tools from them.
Reuse Empty Cereal Boxes
This is the perfect hack for you if you’re looking for a DIY project that also serves as a way to organize random items. Why not put those empty cereal boxes to good use instead of throwing them away?
These boxes can be transformed into the ideal storage space for magazines and other office supplies. You can use washi tape — a decorative adhesive tape — to reinforce the cardboard and add some flair.
Hang Your Cleaning Supplies
Unless you enjoy living in your own filth, cleaning is an unavoidable chore that everyone must undertake. However, if you’re reading this, chances are you clean your home on a regular basis.
Try this hack if you’re having trouble keeping track of all your disinfectant and cleaning sprays. Add an adjustable tension pole to make the most of your under-sink space. This is a low-cost addition, and you can now get these sprays and bottles in a matter of seconds!
Hang Your Mugs
You don’t have enough counter space in your kitchen to accommodate everything you need? Finding a place for all those mugs may seem impossible, but fear not! We’re here to let you know that you do have choices!
By screwing unobtrusive hooks to the underside of wall-mounted shelves, you can easily double your kitchen storage space. These hooks can be used for more than just hanging mugs. Large utensils and other kitchen supplies can also be hung.
Shower Curtain With Pockets
It can be difficult to find enough space in your bathroom for all of your toiletries. It can be difficult to declutter all those products, whether you don’t have enough drawers or the cabinet is far too small — until now.
You can save floor and wall space by using this shower curtain bathroom hack. If you don’t want to spend the money on a new shower curtain, you can make your own by hanging a water-resistant shoe organizer alongside the curtain or shower door.
Shoe Organizer for Toys
Why not try this shoe organizer hack while we’re on the subject of shoe organizers? If you have a small child — or children — running around the house, there’s a good chance your house is overflowing with toys and stuffed animals.
Finding ways to organize these items can be stressful and time-consuming. Fortunately, this space-saving hack will transform your life. If you have an empty shoe organizer lying around, you can always put it to good use by storing all of your toys in it!
Store Sheets in Pillowcases
We’re not sure how we didn’t think of this hack before, but it’s quite useful. If you have a limited amount of shelf space and are looking for ways to expand it, this could be the perfect solution for you! Bedsheets take up far more space than we realize.
Why not store those bedsheets in their respective pillowcases instead of stacking them on top of each other? While it’s a very simple trick, it’ll get the job done when it comes to creating more space in your home. You won’t have to mix and match different sets of bedsheets anymore!
Make Use of Your Balcony
Does your home happen to have a balcony, which you don’t seem to be taking advantage of very much? Regardless of whether you believe it or not, it can be a great space saver in a hurry!
It doesn’t matter if you need to air out your stinky sneakers or hang out your wet laundry — this extension rack can handle it all! Hang it from the balcony railing and you’re done! It also folds flat so you can tuck it away when not in use!
Ceiling Storage
We can all agree at this point in the article that finding space in your home to store all of your belongings can be difficult — unless you think outside the box. Simply looking up could lead to the discovery of a whole new world of storage space.
We’re here to change that! Ceiling space is vastly underutilized, and we’re here to help! All of your garage’s storage boxes of miscellaneous items can be hung from the ceiling, freeing up a lot of floor space.
Vertical Shelves
Vertical shelving may appear to be a simple hack, but sometimes simplicity is the key. Turn cupboard storage on its head to make the most of your limited kitchen space.
You can fit a lot more into your cupboard by switching it up and creating vertical shelving for all those utensils you have lying around. You’d be surprised at how much you can cram into this tiny space! It can be used to stack platters, chopping boards, and even frying pans!
Attach Lids Inside Cupboard Doors
Do you find that your pan lids take up a lot of unnecessary space? Why not try this simple and inexpensive — yet functional — hack instead of setting aside an entire cabinet or drawer just for lids?
It is possible to free up a tremendous amount of space for next to nothing by simply attaching a few stick-on hooks to the inside of those kitchen cupboard doors and hanging the pan lids on them.
Magnetic Knife Holder
This trick is absolutely brilliant! Knives can lose their sharpness if they are kept in a pot or container. Knives are also difficult to arrange. You can save a lot of space on your kitchen cabinets and counter by attaching a magnet to your wall and then sticking the knives to the magnet.
With the exception of that, picking up knives from the wall is far more convenient than searching through various containers or shelves for the right knife…and it might be safer too!
Door Coat Hanger
Attach a coat hanger to your room door in addition to your cupboard. It’s extremely simple and convenient. After hanging the coats and jackets, double-check that there is still enough room to open the door properly.
This is useful because you can now return home, remove your coats, close the door, and hang it right on the door. It’s as straightforward as it gets. You don’t even need to open your closet door.
Shoe Canned Compartments
This shoe rack hack will make it a lot easier to organize your shoes and sandals. These compartments are large enough to easily fit a pair of shoes. These cans can be attached to your shoe shelves and used to store your shoes.
You will be able to store twice as many shoes on that shelf as you would have been able to in the previous situation. What a brilliant hack, to be sure. This trick will help you organize your shoes in a more orderly fashion.
Storage Bench
A shoe shelf cum bench is similar to the folder cabinet cum bench. One of the best furniture combinations you will come across is a comfortable bench where you can sit while also storing your favorite shoes.
This makes putting on and taking off shoes much easier, and it also looks stunning. Why not put this furniture hack to good use in your home? Trust us when we say you’ll be blown away by how seamless this is.
Hidden Headboard Storages
Love reading before going to bed but don’t have enough room? You might like the idea of hidden headboard cum shelves. Attached to the bed are shelved headboards. Books can be stored in small spaces for easy access while lying in bed.
It’s a great way to free up space that would otherwise have been occupied by a full bookshelf of titles. Dark wood is typically used for these headboards, which give them a sophisticated appearance.
Light and bright decorating ideas
For small bedroom ideas for a DIY makeover, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some small bedroom decorating ideas. White is a great color for a small bedroom. It avoids a crowded look. White paint will enlarge your bedroom. Small walls and no windows are compensated by white or lighter colors.
Are you worried about the starkness of white paint? Layer whites with different textures and white-on-white patterns for the drama to keep your small bedroom from feeling cold and void of personality. A patterned throw and chrome bedside lamps transform the sterile bedroom above into a stylish space.
Cozy corner bed
Most bedroom decorating ideas place the bed in the center of the room, against a wall. In contrast, narrow floor plans and limited space frequently necessitate a more creative approach to decorating.
Tuck your bed against a wall or corner to make the most of your floor space. As a result, you’ll have a snug and cozy sleeping area. Add a two headboard corner system to create a finished, designer look to a bedroom if it feels too much like a college dorm.
Minimalist style
Reduce the number of items in your small master bedroom to just the essentials. Because the bed is undeniably the focal point of this room, keep furniture and accessories to a minimum.
Even better, add more storage with sleek, contemporary built-ins. Built-ins provide extra storage while appearing to be invisible. A well-designed built-in around your bed transforms it into a cozy sleeping nook with plenty of storage.
Mirrors can make a bedroom look bigger
Mirrors help to make a small bedroom appear larger by giving the impression of a larger space. Positioning a mirror to reflect the light coming in through a window is also the only way to increase the amount of natural light coming into your room.
What’s the simplest way to work a large mirror into your design? Make use of this simple method. Lean up against the wall a full-length mirror. It is not necessary to drill any holes. However, for added security, you should secure it with wall tacky.
Bold wallpaper
Your bedroom doesn’t have to be drab just because it’s small. Make a focal wall, such as your headboard wall, with a bold wallpaper pattern. Wallpaper has a bad reputation for making rooms appear small and cluttered, but the right style and technique can have the opposite effect. Make a focal wall, such as your headboard wall, with a bold wallpaper pattern.
Choose a large-scale pattern over a small, busy one when choosing wallpaper. Don’t forget to match your bedding to your gorgeous new wallpaper to create a cohesive look. You, too, can experiment with wallpaper as a renter.
Wall niche
A wall niche provides storage without taking up valuable floor space. In newer buildings, drywall is usually hollow and supported by 16-inch-apart vertical 2 x 4 wood beams (studs). Use a stud finder to mark where your wood wall beams are to cut out an alcove if your bed is set up on a non-exterior wall.
Although your new alcove may not be particularly large, it may be sufficient for small items such as an alarm clock or personal items. Getting the most out of your small bedroom with the least amount of effort
Floating desk
You’re working from home, but it’s in your teeny-tiny room. A floating desk, which is essentially an extra-large floating shelf, can help you make the most of your available floor space.
A piece of plywood can be placed on top of a couple of shelf brackets to create a floating desk that is inexpensive to make. After that, simply slide a comfortable chair underneath and you’re done!
Sleek sconces
Is there no available space next to your bed for a lamp to be placed? If you have a small bedroom, wall sconces are a great option for providing additional reading light.
You have the option of choosing between a modern and a traditional look. Otherwise, let your imagination run wild and mix and match your sconces to create an eclectic look.
Gorgeous greenery
Plants need to have a place to grow! Having greenery in your bedroom doesn’t have to be sacrificed just because your room is small. Incorporating houseplants into your space will make it feel more alive, and plants will actually help to purify the air.
Wall planters can assist you in making the most of the available space in your home. They have the ability to transform your plants into works of art, which is something they possess.
Sparkling string lights
String lights are not just for decorating for the holidays! You can use them to add interesting lighting or art features to a small bedroom, which is a great idea.
You can hang them on the wall, the ceiling, the headboard, or anywhere else you can think of. Additionally, tiny lights are available in a variety of colors to make your small bedroom appear even more magical.