I think we’ve all been there. Maybe you’ve justmoved to the big city, or you grew up theyoungest of many and drew the short straw when it came to sleeping assignments, but at some point in your life you’ve probably lived in a tiny bedroom.Which is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, given the choice, I’d rather sleepina cozy small room than spend my nights in acavernous space.
The problem arises when small starts to feelclaustrophobic. When we have too many things, or those things are too large, they can quickly overwhelm a space, displacing the feeling of the bedroom as a place ofrejuvenation and retreat. Restoring a sense of order and calm in the bedroom involves using minimal elements to maximize the sense ofspace.
1. Choose a low-slungbed.
One of the quickestways to achieve the illusion of a more spacious boudoiris to lower yourbed by investing in a low-slung frame. A low-profile bed quite literally leaves more room to breath above it, making the room look and feel bigger than it is.
2. Paintthe walls, floor, and ceiling all the same color (preferably white).
The movement of light and air is another important factor inmaking a small bedroom look bigger. If you feel hemmed in by thefour wallsof your bedrooms, make them “disappear” by painting the entire roomthe same color,floor and ceiling included. Similar to the effect of being outside whereby the horizon and sky are indistinguishable, painting all sides the same color makes them pull away from each other, creating a more open feel.
3. Choosea lithe bed frame.
If you are trying to make a small room look bigger, put away the Restoration Hardware catalog, because big, chunky beds will overwhelm the space. Instead, opt for a bed with a more lithe silhouette. Think Shaker designs with sleek tapered legs or a delicatewroughtiron bed. These styles will create a sense of air flow around the bed. So long as you removed the drapery, you could even go with a skeletal canopy bed, which emphasizes the height of the room.
4. Streamline your bedding.
Asmall bedroom is not the place for voluminous quilts and layers of blankets. Simple bedding with clean lines and breezy fabrics like linen and cotton will keep your bedroom feeling fresh and open. For textured warmth without the bulk, try a vintage wool army or camp blanket.
