If you live in a flat or an apartment, then the size of your bedroom is probably quite small, and storage space will almost certainly be at a premium. At Furl, we are always coming up with ideas to save space in small bedrooms for our customers.
In this blog, we’ll look at eight practical small bedroom space-saver ideas that won’t cost you a fortune.
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We couldn’t begin a post on space-saving storage ideas for bedrooms and not mention our custom-made storage beds that come with an enormous amount of space underneath. As they are made to order, there is something to fit everyone’s budget too.
As their name suggests, these beds have built-in storage, but you might be surprised to learn that they also have a small footprint, making them ideal for small rooms.
The frames are only 2cms larger than the mattress on either side, so 4cms larger in total. Unlike other storage beds where the frames are larger and space underneath is less accessible. We’ve designed ours to open all the way, so the space at the back (closest to the headboard) is just as accessible as the storage space throughout. They’re easy to lift and you can even have an electronic opening mechanism, too.
Here are the dimensions that are ideal for smaller bedrooms (we also offer single and Mini Max storage beds):
1) Double: 139cm wide by 194cm long (mattress – 135cm x 190cm)
2) King-size: 154cm wide by 204cm long (mattress – 150cm x 200cm)
You can also add a headboard without increasing the length of the bed overall. Our headboards can either be mounted to the wall or directly to the bed. They can also be added at any time too, so if your budget doesn’t allow for one now, you can add it later.
Storage beds, like the Illusion, appear as though they have no storage at all but actually contain a massive amount of storage. The Low storage bed is great for tiny bedrooms – it sits low to the ground, so it can provide ample storage without looking like it fills the space in the room.
Most of us need some form of dressing table area, where we can sit to put on our makeup or dry our hair. Or you might have a desk instead of a dressing table, because let’s face it, more of us are working from home these days.
If you’ve got a small bedroom, then why not double-up your furniture, and make your dressing table, or desk, your bedside table.
There’s actually a lot of synergy between these different pieces of furniture – more than you might imagine. Your desk and bedside tables probably have a lamp so by combining them you only need space for one lamp.
Likewise, your dressing table is probably near a socket so you can plug in your hairdryer or hair straighteners – and a desk, of course, needs power for a laptop or phone charger.
There are so many things that you would usually put on a bedside table, that you could put on a dressing table or desk, so it makes sense to double them up, and save space elsewhere in the room.
Adopt a minimalist approach to bedding stored in your ottoman bed. A one-in-one-out policy prevents accumulation of excess linens that rarely see use. Keep only what you genuinely need – perhaps two or three complete sheet sets that rotate between your bed, laundry, and storage.
This practical rotation system ensures your linens remain fresh and accessible when needed without becoming overwhelming. For guest bedding used only occasionally, store in breathable cotton bags with lavender sachets to maintain freshness between uses.
These are picture shelves from Ikea. Although they are displaying books and pictures here, you could also put your glass of water on here or store your phone on them overnight.
Under bed storage will make a huge difference! If you’re considering a Furl storage bed (the one pictured below is Hotel), then think about what you want to storage and how you want to organise it. A lot of people put full suitcases underneath, either open or closed depending on what else you’re storing under the bed. You can also use any number of under bed storage boxes to organise this valuable and much-needed boost to your small bed room storage challenges.
When it comes to bedroom space-saving ideas, you don’t always have to remove anything physically. If you’ve done all you can to streamline your furniture, then it’s time to start thinking about how you can create the illusion of space.
Use these top tips to make your bedroom feel bigger.
1) Declutter your bedroom of all the mess to create a feeling of space instantly.
2) Use wall mirrors to bounce natural light around the room – this will make a big difference if your bedroom only has one window.
3) Make the use of your vertical space, and display your plants, artwork, and books using wall shelves.
4) Dark colours can make a room feel smaller. Keeping your decor light will give the illusion of space without having to remove any furniture.
There is a lot of space behind your bedroom door, and on the bedroom door itself, so try to make the most of it.
If you don’t want to drill into the door, then there are coat hooks and storage solutions that actually hang over the door itself. Perhaps you could store your shoes behind the door, or even all of your bulky coats so that they don’t have to take up space in your wardrobe.
Designing a small bedroom can be a challenge but when done correctly, small spaces can still be luxurious too.
For more tips on making the most of small spaces, read our blog on how to arrange a bedroom layout.
1. Invest in a Furl storage bed
2. Use your bedside cabinet as a dressing table or desk (doubling the use of that space instantly)
3. Buy under bed and bedside wall storage, such as under bed boxes and shelves to maxamise storage in a small bedroom
4. Declutter as much as you can, and we’ll be posting a lot more about this soon!
5. Use wall mirrors to increase and amplify natural light (on walls you’ve not used for shelving)
6. Make as much use of your walls as possible. The odd plant also makes a bedroom feel lighter and more natural.
7. Buy light coloured furniture, use white or cream paint to increase the sense of space. Dark colours make small bedrooms feel even smaller.
8. Use the space behind your door, including hanging clothes (like dressing gowns) on the back of the door.
