Opt for aluxurious daybedwith a trundle for extra room in a small bedroom.

Measure your bedroom to get the perfect fit when mattress shopping.

Cut the Clutter

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Clear outthe clutterso yourbedroom doesn’t feel cramped.

Angled view of a beautifully decorated bedroom

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“Lastly, get as much up off the floor as possible,” adds Cox.

“I prefer wall hooks, large storage solutions like armoires, and high-functioning bedside tables.

Skip the basket on the floor and get yourself a proper drawer for your extra throw blankets, et.

Bedroom Green

Erin Williamson Design

Keep Colors Subdued

Limit fluorescent colors in a bedroom to keep the space harmonious and restful.

Introduce whites, creams, soft blues, and other soothing shades to keep it calming.

“It adds to a calming feel by keeping things balanced,” she says.

Bedroom

KG Designs

For Lehman, symmetry means matching nightstands with a pair of lamps or sconces.

Consider how you plan to utilize the space (besides sleeping) and buy furnishings accordingly.

Decorate the Walls

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Treat blank bedroom walls as a fresh canvas.

Bedroom

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Infuse personality withwall decorsuch as mirrors, framed artwork, photography, DIY paintings, or decorative baskets.

What should you do withslanted walls?

Add custom floating shelving for displaying in the gap between the slanted walls and the adjacent walls.

Closeup of throw pillows on a bed in subdued colors

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Or keep slanted walls uncluttered by turning them into a focal point with a stenciled design or removable decals.

Or try wallpapering two joining walls, or even theceiling, for a dramatic accent.

“Layering patterns make a room more inviting and interesting,” says Ann Jackson of Ann Jackson Art.

A symmetrical bedroom layout

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“Using wallpaper in a bedroom can add to this and elevate the space.”

Decorating a small bedroom with wallpaper becomes easier and saves precious inches.

Keep Extra Sheets on Hand

Stash away at least one extraquality sheet setfor each bedroom.

Adding a bench at the foot of the bed and an armchair in the corner

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Choose Seasonal Bedding

JLA Designs

Grab seasonal bedding to keep you comfortable when temperatures change.

Wrap up with the right jot down of seasonal blankets, too.

For colder months, you’ll want wool, fleece, heavier down comforters, or weighted blankets.

Woven basket decor hanging above bed in bedroom

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Do not rely solely on your bedroom’s overhead light or it will cast unwelcoming shadows.

ensure you installsoft white bulbsin your light fixtures.

Start by choosing the right-sized bed and mattress based on your room dimensions.

Bedroom

Kendall Wilkinson Design

confirm you have enough floor space to walk around and include additional furniture.

it’s possible for you to also opt for more affordable bedding from Costco or Target vs. luxury sets.

Incorporate plenty of throw blankets, high-pile rugs, and woven decor for soft textures.

Different types of bedding stored on linen closet shelves

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Warm tones like creams and browns also infuse coziness.

Minimalist Bedroom

JLA Designs

A lamp on a side table next to the bed

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hamper in bedroom

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Neutral Bedroom

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