I’m an interior designer – 6 genius ways to maximise storage in a tiny bedroom & why floating shelves are a must
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WE can't always choose the size of our bedroom, but we can certainly decide how best to use it.
Interior design experts have a few handy tips that will instantly make your tiny bedroom feel more spacious, and it means never running out of storage either.
When it comes to opening up the space, designers at Instrument Furniture in London said it's the little things that count, like positioning your bed against the window or installing mirrors to create the illusion of a larger space.
But creating extra storage in a tiny area is where the issue lies. Luckily, there are some easy ways to get the job done.
Utilise your bed
"The bed tends to be the largest item in a bedroom and in a particularly small space it's important to consider how you can be savvy with storage," Jonathan Warren, director and bed specialist at told Fabulous.
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He reckons the ideal solution is an ottoman bed which provides loads of hidden space to store anything from luggage to bed linen and even out of season clothes.
"Choose a bed with built-in trundle drawers underneath, or pick up some under-bed storage boxes (Ikea do a popular one) that can slot underneath," she said.
"Then just cover the bed in a valance sheet to prevent the room from looking too busy."
Floating shelves
In small bedrooms, it's important to utilise as much of the space as possible and that means thinking about the wall space too.
"Make sure you find some that fit with your bedroom’s decoration theme as open shelving will keep your treasures on display," she told Fabulous.
These can both store your shoes and keep them away from dust and sunlight.
Plus, if you are still using your laundry hamper in a desperately small room you may find it wiser to replace it with something else.
"A flatter laundry bag you can hang on your room or wardrobe door [is a great way to] keep it out of sight," the experts said.
"You may wish to hang it on the inside of the door, should your wardrobe allow it," they added.
Consider the furniture you have
In a small space, it's important to think about your furniture. Cramming too much in there will ultimately make it feel even smaller.
Perhaps consider a fold-down desk which is great when you need it and even better when you don't.
If you want a more permanent desk situation, try positioning one next to your bed, the experts said.
This way it can double as a nightstand for your reading light or bedtime essentials, rather than having a bulky bedside table as well.
Similarly, if you have a relatively low chest of drawers, it too can double as a bedside table.
If you like having a bedside table though, Kate said to choose a style with extra storage.
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"Every inch of space needs to be maximised in small and very small bedrooms," she said.
Choose a style that has a cupboard or drawers to conceal the things you need easy access to but don’t have room to store on top.