There are primarily two types of homeowners - one who likes to spend most of her time in the kitchen and whip up lovely meals, and one who likes to spend her time in the bedroom watching her favourite series or reading a good book. If you belong to the latter type, it is just right to put on some extra effort in order to make your personal space – in this case, your bedroom – a warm, pretty, and comfortable one. If you're working on a limited floor area for your bedroom, don't fret. A lot of home buyers now are not daunted with the idea of purchasing a small flat as there are tons of available tools online and in the neighborhood shops to help you decorate your limited living space.
Here are the top five small bedroom hacks that will help you big time in decorating without having to worry about your limited floor space.
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Big windows = Massive Natural Lighting Effect
If you don't have massive windows, discuss your available options with your contractor and ask if you can change the size of your existing windows. Having huge and tall windows allows natural light to come in, therefore making your room look bigger and giving you a well-lit space Once you're done reconstructing your windows, install two curtain rods – one for the light curtain and another one for the heavy variety. Line the inner rod with white floor-to-ceiling curtains in the lightest fabric you'll ever find. Think of light airy fabrics such as linen and faux silk as these materials are easy on the eyes and don't deteriorate easily. Pick another curtain in a heavier fabric; this will help you cover the natural light in the morning to help you sleep. Choosing which colours to purchase is also important. To keep it simple and easy, stick to your room colour theme; if you're working on a Scandinavian black, white, and grey theme, stick to white light curtain and dark grey heavy curtain. Make sure to take it easy though in picking dark hues for your curtains as these tend to look old easily since sunlight makes the colour of your curtains fade faster.
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Keep the Bed Elevated
The bed is the center of attention in the bedroom; therefore, picking which bed for your small bedroom is pretty tricky. It doesn't matter which design you go for – as long as you don't succumb to thick and short designs, and to follow this one tip that you shouldn't forego and that is to keep it elevated. Pick a bed that stands on feet that is not below six inches. Major score if you find something with thin frames as it makes the room look higher, therefore adding visual space in the room.
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Keep it Clutter-free
Bedrooms are supposed to be your relaxing haven; therefore, it should be clutter-free. Install additional shelving to organize and display your beautiful collection of books, magazines, and travel knick-knacks. It is also scientifically proven that it's healthy to keep away all things that interferes with sleeping such as laptops, smart phones, and anything that's related to work. Keep all these digital gadgets inside a cabinet and notice a more sound sleep in the coming evenings.
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One Nightstand is Enough
Do not fall into the traditional designing practice of having two bedside tables. This runs true even if you live with your significant other. One nightstand saves on space and it keeps everything in the room looks streamlined and structured. If you're the maximalist type, purchase a nightstand in a kitschy or plush design to feed your maximalist taste.
For those who are working on a tight budget, collect all your favourite old magazines and stack them on top of each other until they reach a certain height that you're comfortable at – voila, instant nightstand that costs nothing at all, plus you found a whole new purpose for these old beautiful magazines.
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Explore Suspended Storage
Although the fourth tip is undeniably chic, you may also forego the nightstand totally by installing a headlight on the wall. There are a number of available plug-in scones and headlights which don't require hardwiring. Another stylish take on the bedside table is to install it from the ceiling or mount them on the wall for an instant small bookshelf. Suspended tables are definitely elegant for the home especially when placed strategically.
Working on a limited area requires a lot of curating, editing, and adjusting to the size of your space. The key to perfecting a stylish look for a small home is to shop smartly and be strategic in arranging your purchases around the house.
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