How to Decorate a Small, Long & Narrow Bedroom
If you’re facing the dilemma of decorating a small, narrow bedroom, don’t fret because there are ways to decorate effectively. The trick to working with odd-sized, small rooms is making the most of the space you have. When you take your time and consider everything, you’ll realize you don’t have to give up on style one bit. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Paint
- Streamlined furniture
- Bed
- Nightstand
- Dresser
- Trunk
- Decorative boxes
- Shelving unit
- Mirror
Instructions
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Paint your bedroom a color that creates a sense of spaciousness. This doesn’t mean you have to go with white, but you do need a color that is light by nature, such as yellow, pale blue, turquoise, sea green or off-white. Paint the ceiling the same color as your bedroom walls to open up the room. Pick a color that matches the other items in your decor.
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Keep furniture and accessories to scale with your bedroom. This allows you to utilize the most space. Look for sleek, streamlined furniture and avoid overstuffed items and elaborate oversized furniture. Find a bed with a slender frame, such as a wrought iron bed, and a bed that sits low to the floor makes a small room feel larger. Nightstands and armoires should be simple in structure so they don’t take up too much valuable space.
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Place your bed at one narrow end of the room opposite the door. If the door is in the middle of a long wall, put the bed at one narrow end. Make sure you have enough room for a nightstand and room to walk around the bed comfortably.
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Place your dresser or armoire along a long wall. If you have two pieces of large furniture, space them evenly in the room, preferably across from each other to create a sense of balance. Make sure you have enough room to move around and open doors.
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Buy double-duty items to conserve space. A trunk with a decorative cushion gives you storage space and a convenient bench. A stack of decorative boxes can hide away clutter and serves as a nightstand.
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Install shelving units on the walls for extra space in your bedroom. Place the shelving in areas where you won’t bump them and hang them high enough so they’re out of the way.
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Hang a mirror to create openness in your bedroom small, narrow bedroom.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid putting too many things in your bedroom. Use only what you need to keep things uncluttered.
References
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