50 small bedroom ideas for every design style

Blue and red are the most contrasting colors on the color wheel, but when paired in a graphic pattern, they can inject boldness into a small space. The trick is to incorporate tones of the color into other elements in the room (like the Novogratzes did with their rocker-style nightstands) so it doesn't feel out of place.

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Mirroring design elements on either side of a room can visually reduce clutter and make the room appear larger. Designer Liz Bonesio did this perfectly in the guest bedroom of this Nashville home, where a space-saving shared nightstand from Made Goods separates the two beds.

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Lucite is perfect for small spaces. This bedroom in designer Christine Fine's Connecticut farmhouse is a great example of simple yet modern style. To keep the room from feeling cramped, Fine used a Lucite side table to create a modern feel.

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If you don't have a closet but you do have a clothing collection, keep things organized and clutter-free with custom wall-mounted built-ins that store everything behind a door. In this bedroom designed by Corinne Mathern, the built-ins offer plenty of storage and accommodate an irregular ceiling structure. They're also shallower than a typical dresser or cupboard, making them ideal for a small bedroom.

Small bedrooms lack wall space, so don't be afraid to place your bed under a window. Vern Vip opted for bold curtains for style and sleep time. Cambria quartz desktops fit the sophisticated vibe, but “never need to be resealed, realigned, or polished,” says Yip. Plus, you can use your bedroom as a home office.

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Check out this bedroom designed by Heidi Caillier, where long curtains hang all the way to the top to make the most of the large windows and high ceilings. In a small bedroom, play with colors, shapes and prints, paying careful attention to scale.

If you're looking for some fresh ideas for creating a small guest room from scratch, check out this bedroom design by Leanne Ford Interiors. Contemporary striped linen matches the beige-painted walls, and paper pendants add a touch of charm to this tiny bedroom nook in what appears to have once been a sunroom.

It couldn't get any cooler when it comes to creating an impactful decor idea for a small bedroom: Ashe Leandro used the same print on the wallpaper (which stretches all the way to the ceiling), curtains, bedding, and even lampshades.

To center the headboard on the wall, designer Shawn Henderson installed a decorative fireplace in this tiny but perfect New York bedroom. A coat of white paint helps it blend in with the exposed brick wall and make it feel less oppressive.

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Let the colors and patterns fly. This striking red nailhead-trimmed bed frame can be paired with classic neutrals for a subdued look or dressed up with fun accessories and contrasting paint colors, as designer Ariene Bethea proves here.

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One of the biggest challenges in a small bedroom is finding a place for everything, as the bed takes up most of the room. Get creative: even if you don't have the space to add a table, you can add space on a windowsill to store decorations, lighting, and other essentials.

This tiny bedroom designed by JP Houghton incorporates a few small-space design tips: first, the wall-mounted lighting doesn't take up any wall space, and second, the side chair can be pulled out to become a bedside table when needed.