Ideas for furnishing a small bedroom in a modern style

The bedroom is the room in the house dedicated to relaxation, so it is important that it is furnished carefully. This is because the entire context must be able to stimulate relaxation of the body and serenity of the mind, for optimal rest.

Designing a domestic space such as a bedroom, even more so if it is small, is no mean feat, but at the same time neither is it impossible. With the right furniture and the most suitable colours, choosing the most appropriate style, it is possible to furnish a small bedroom.

Furnishing the sleeping area: what is the most suitable style?

Trends and furnishing styles in the world of interior design follow one another and alternate to disappear or return to the fore over and over again.

In the case of a small bedroom, one of the most popular and suitable furniture styles is modern. Thanks to its clean and essential forms, it succeeds in enhancing a small room without encroaching too much on the space.

Functionality and aesthetics blend perfectly in the modern style, qualities that are important in a bedroom, a room in which it is necessary to combine visual appeal with practicality.

Furnishing a bedroom: optimising space and making it visually larger

To furnish a not particularly large bedroom in the best possible way, it is necessary to make the most of the available space by optimising every inch, creating the illusion of a larger room.

Made-to-measure and proportioned furniture, walls in the most appropriate colour (i.e. light and bright tones), the placement of a mirror that can reflect light, not only natural but also artificial, and therefore also adequate lighting, are the essential elements from which to start to enhance a small bedroom.

Ideal furniture for a small bedroom

In order to furnish a bedroom optimally, it is a good idea to consider alternative solutions for furniture. Full-height wardrobes, minimal bedside tables and beds that are not bulky are the right furnishings to obtain a trendy and functional space.

The bed, the protagonist of the sleeping area in a small room, is the element that can make the difference. Beds with drawers or solutions with storage are perfect for optimising space. The position should also be taken into consideration: better if placed in a central area with the headboard against the wall.

The most functional wardrobe, preferably a full-height one, in a small bedroom is the one with sliding doors, which require minimum space. A corner or bridge wardrobe is also good.

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Use mirrors to create the illusion of a larger room

Placing a mirror inside a rather small room is an ideal ploy to give the idea of a larger space and make a room brighter. The light, in fact, reflecting on the mirrored surface can invade the room making it appear not only brighter but also visually more spacious. It is clear that the style of the mirror frame, material and shape must be in line with the overall look of the room, or in stark contrast for a more eye-catching and impressive solution.

Choosing the right colours for a rather small bedroom

Colour is an essential element in any interior design. The success of a décor depends on the choice of colour. The colours of walls, upholstery, fabrics, furniture and decorative accessories must be chosen in relation to the style of the room, but also according to the size of the space and the brightness within it.

Colours such as white, beige and shades of cream are able to confer great brightness and a sense of greater airiness. A few touches of colour such as grey or blue are also good, but not very intense and not on all the walls or furnishings: only declined on some particular design accessory or for example on the wall behind the headboard of the bed.

For a trendy bedroom it is then possible to dare with a modern wallpaper, with fantasy and bright and relaxing colours at the same time.

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Essential and functional lighting for the sleeping area

Like colour, lighting plays a fundamental role in a home environment, especially if it is a small space that needs to be enhanced. The presence of windows or French windows is essential to ensure that the room is flooded with natural light during daylight hours. The inclusion of the most suitable lighting points is essential during the evening hours and if the room does not have large openings to the outside.

Artificial lighting must be well thought out: it must be essential and functional at the same time, for a small but comfortable bedroom to be lived in at all times.