Small Bedrooms to Inspire Your Modest Urban Lifestyle

Small scale living is a reality a lot of us face everyday. With the fast paced urban growth the country has been experiencing, it is a lot easier to find smaller homes than to commute everyday to work.

While many of us prefer having ample living space to be comfortable, it doesn’t mean that smaller homes are any less cushy. They’re even more intimate, making cuddling and snuggling easier. If properly executed, the efficient way of organizing and decorating is also very impressive, so there’s really a lot of things to pique your interest when it comes to living small.

If you’re thinking of downsizing your living space in exchange of better accessibility, these tiny bedrooms may just also convince you that despite the modest size, small bedrooms can be as snug as a bug in a rug.

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Day Beds and Their Potential for Small Spaces

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Day beds are usually small sized beds that can also serve as couches or sofas when not in use. They are commonly used in children’s and small bedrooms to get more out of the space without having to sacrifice the comfort.

Almost any kind of bed can be turned into a day bed if you are up to it. The trick here is to always make it upon waking up, so it can easily look like a couch when not used for sleep. You don’t really have to fill it up with throw pillows to look like a couch, but it should be at least made so you don’t have to waddle through a heap of bed clothes just to sit comfortably.

To give you a better understanding of how day beds can be used for small bedrooms, here are some great examples we have for you.

Eclectic Bedroom by Calgary Home Builders Brookfield Residential Alberta

Sitting right next to a window, this day bed appears as if it’s just an extended window sill with a cushion and throw pillows. We especially love the drawers, as it offer extra storage spaces.

Eclectic Bedroom by Los Angeles Interior Designers & Decorators Tommy Chambers Interiors, Inc.

How awesome is it to have headboards on two sides of your bed?

Traditional Kids by Beverly Hills Furniture & Accessories AFK Furniture

This traditional bedroom is all chic, classic, and elegant. Perfect for those aiming for a classic look despite the small size their home offers.

Eclectic Kids by Hoboken Real Estate Agents Hudson Place Realty

Day beds also add a touch of uniqueness in eclectic bedrooms, as they can look like a regular sofa, except that they also function as regular beds, like in this bedroom’s case.

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DIY day beds are also all the rage today! They’re inexpensive and versatile, perfect for renters and those who want to pinch pennies.

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If you’re worried that a day bed will make your apartment feel too dorm room-y, take a cue from top interior designer Vicente Wolf and make use of a canopy day bed instead. Get the most out of your space without sacrificing the luxe look and feel of a canopy bed.

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Have enough space but still want a day bed in your bedroom? Why not go all out and opt for a full sized day bed like this one specially made for designer Nanette Lepore’s daughter?

Whether you’re trying to get more out of your small studio apartment or want to experiment on the design of your child’s bedroom or home office, a day bed will surely be a nice fit for your home. Just don’t forget to top it with a Salem bed, and you’ll surely get the rest and comfort you desire.

Space-Saving Design for Modern Compact Living

 

There are several benefits to living small. Not only will it allow you to be near your work place, but it can also help you cut costs and save time on transportation and even live a little greener. However, a compact life seems to be daunting for a lot of people, as the thought of being crammed into a tiny space doesn’t really appeal to those who are used to having wide open spaces to lounge around in and enjoy. With a little bit of creativity, though, you shouldn’t worry too much about small spaces anymore. All you need is some inspiration, a commitment to making your tiny space work, as well as an excellent construction team, and you’re sure to transform a tiny condominium into a great modern living space.

To help you get inspired, here are some of the best intelligent, space saving, transforming compact homes that we’ve found all over the web:

Created by the Normal Projects/Michael K. Chen Architecture, the Unfolding Apartment is primarily a regular apartment with an addition of an oversized cabinet, which also doubles as a closet/changing room, bedroom, and study.

At 24 square meters, this Barcelona apartment would seem more like a walk in closet more than a modern dwelling. However, with the genius of architect Barbara Appolloni, it became a fully functional and modern home in the heart of this hip city. Dubbed as the Lego apartment, discover how a full kitchen (with dishwasher and refrigerator), bedroom, living room, dining room, toilet and study has been squeezed into such a tiny space with ample storage.

Home to TreeHugger.com’s founder, Graham Hill, this 420 square-foot apartment offers a functionality of a 1120 square-foot apartment in a jiffy. Created as a part of Hill’s LifeEdited company, it is the main project in its goal to promote living in small spaces. The apartment is designed by Catalin Sandu and Guerin Glass.

Now, this is one of the smallest apartments that we’ve encountered. But since it’s in Paris, we understand that people will still want to live in it, no matter how tiny the space is. This is why we find this genius transformation is really impressive, as it makes an 8 square meter studio capable of being a fully equipped living space.

Designed by the Kitoko Studio, the space is originally a maid’s room. As the space is so tiny, everything is designed to be pulled out and squeezed into, without sacrificing the comfort and chic aesthetics that the city of lights is well known for.

If you’re not too keen on having to pull stuff out or push doors down, the MIT CityHome project may just be the right fit for you. Designed by the Changing Places Group Lead by Kent Larson, the CityHome is basically a compact cube that is composed of several parts for various purposes. It contains the bed, kitchen, dining table, seating surfaces, and storage. Designed for rooms with 200 square feet, which is basically the common size of dorm rooms, it aims to triple the original floor area for more living space.

What makes the CityHome project stand out, though, is that it is gesture responsive, keeping up with the latest trends in technology today. So instead of pushing and pulling, simple gestures will do and your intended results automatically take place.

Designed by Feng Shui expert, Liu Ming, the Cube is a prefabricated modular loft furniture perfect for small living spaces. It measures eight square feet and can be perfect for sleep, study, and meditation. It’s steel frame makes it easy to relocate.

These are just some of the top examples you can find when planning on transforming the teeniest urban space into a livable compact home. Functional and intelligently designed, you can really enjoy a great modern life with these innovations.

Traditional Bed Set Up Techniques in a Small Bedroom

Living in high-rises means that there’s a premium on every square foot you get. This is why maximizing each and every inch a small home has is highly necessary to learn nowadays, so you can easily live large even in a tiny space.

Using the vertical space within bedrooms is one of the most modern techniques many experts attest to. This idea gave birth to loft, bunk, and pull out beds among many others. But if you prefer sticking to the traditional home set up, with an actual king size bed for all the world to see, you shouldn’t really worry much. There are still a number of ways how you can squeeze a bit more space out of your petite bedroom.

Fit to Perfection

Customizing has always been one of the best ways to get more space than what is readily available to you. By having fixtures, surfaces, furniture, and storage areas that fit perfectly to your dwelling’s cavity, alcove, pockets, and crannies can be of great help as it allows you to get more out of your space.

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A bed that runs from wall to wall is always a great way to get more space lengthwise. However, if there is still a bit space left, you can always use it for a shelf or foot board.

Nook beds are also some of the best ways to maximize a small bedroom. It can easily tuck you away to sleep and add a bit of whimsy to your home.

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Every corner counts, so make use of even those trickiest pockets of your home with special corner shelves that are easy to DIY.

Keep it Clutter Free

Mess can make a small space look even more cramped. Keep the room neatly organized, so you can easily maximize the limited amount of space you’re given.

White and Bright

Light shades can easily enhance the size of your room, making them perfect for closed quarters. However, adding a contrasting hue on an opposite or neighboring wall can add more as it adds depth, which can make the room appear even bigger.

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Use Everything More than Once

Since you can’t afford to waste space on anything, using every element of your bedroom for more than just one purpose can be of great help. This way, you can cut in half the things you need to put inside and still get as much out of the room.

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Use your bedside table as your work desk as well. It saves you space and puts everything within reach at the same time.

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Windows as headboards can easily save you a few inches of floorspace.

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Window sills as side tables can also work wonders in saving space for your little bedroom.

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Movable shelves like this can also double as tables.

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Storage units that double as chairs or ottomans are also attractive options for a small bedroom. You can use it with a couch or as a stool for your vanity without missing out on additional room for stashing away your stuff.

Up and Off the Floor

With a teeny floor plan, you have to really think hard whether something is worth putting down the floor. If they can be hung, mounted, or attached to the walls or ceiling, you should seriously go for it. This will give you more room and help you avoid banging on everything while you try to go around your apartment.

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Drawers under your bed will not only create additional storage, but can also keep the monsters away.

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Hang or mount your lamp instead of putting it on a bed side table or getting a floor lamp to get more out of your limited floorspace.

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Floating shelves and drawers open up the floor space underneath them without sacrificing the storage and surface you can definitely use in a small bedroom. It also creates an illusion of extra room, allowing your area to avoid looking cramped and crowded.

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Wall to wall shelves on the side of the bed creates an excellent décor, as well as additional space for your books.

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Built in cabinets can help you maximize your vertical space and create more storage.

Know the Size of Bed You Want and Need

Since it is the bedroom you’re asking about, you’ll need to prioritize the bed. Get the size you need and make sure to work around it in consideration of your small bedroom. If the bedroom is too small, do not add a lot of other furnishings inside. You can surely find other places to store your belongings within your home if you look for it.

Salem beds come in a wide range of sizes that will surely fit easily into your space. We also offer customizations, so if you think your space has an odd measurement or you want to make the most out of your limited space, we can still be of great help to you. Just don’t forget to choose a Salem bed mattress that best suits your needs and preferences, so you can be sure to take home utter comfort.

There are tons of other ways how you can get more out of your bedroom while still being fully furnished and nicely designed. We hope you find these tips useful, though, as we’re thrilled to help you out on your modern living queries.