Small room design examples (20 ideas)

We think over the layout

No renovation is complete without a project. Pre-planted furniture layouts, finishes and color palette can help you save time and budget. Calculations made on paper or in a computer program allow you to plan the furnishings of the room to the smallest detail and use the functionality of the room to the maximum.

We use zoning

A small room should be comfortable, so it makes sense to divide it into two functional areas. Part of the room should be set aside for a sleeping place, part for a small office or recreation area. You can divide a room visually (with different wall finishes or using lighting), or functionally (with a rack, sofa or table). You should not use blank walls - they take up space and hide the space. Low or transparent partitions will do.

We select the color scheme

When making repairs in a small room, you can use paint or wallpaper. Light colors (white, cream, gray) add air to the room, it seems more spacious. If you paint both the walls and the ceiling in snow-white, then the boundaries between the vertical and horizontal lines will become blurred, which means the room will seem larger. There is also an interesting design trick: to visually deepen the room, you can use dark paint on one of the walls.

In the photo there is a small bedroom, the design of which is designed in warm cream colors.

We look at space in a new way

When creating the interior of a small room, it is worth using areas that usually remain empty: space under the ceiling, areas around a door or window sill. Built-in wardrobes, as well as shelves and mezzanines, look stylish and make the most of the usable space.

Distracting attention

Many people believe that bright colors and large prints are not for small spaces, but this is not the case. If your soul asks for a holiday, you can paste over one wall with colorful wallpaper or buy curtains in rich colors and bright pillows. This technique will work if the accents take up very little space (about 10%), and the rest of the background remains neutral.

See also what photomurals expand the space.

We hide things under the bed

Not enough space for clothes, books or toys? A podium bed or a product with internal drawers will help out. See others ideas for storing things in a small apartment.

We take into account the features of finishing

Designers recommend using textured wallpaper on the walls - the relief looks interesting and does not require additional decorations. see also other tips for choosing wallpaper for a small room... Glossy backlit stretch ceilings make the room look taller.Material in the form of linear stripes can be used to benefit a narrow room: laminate, boards and linoleum are laid in the direction that you want to visually expand or lengthen.

Getting used to minimalism

In the modern world, the desire for irrepressible consumption is gradually decreasing. It is believed that the abundance of things not only clutters up the space, but also reflects our inner state: the fewer things a person needs in everyday life, the easier it is for him to focus on the main thing. Minimalistic interiors look noticeably more spacious than counterparts designed in classics or other styles. And cleaning such a room is much easier.

The photo shows a good example of the design of a small room: built-in wardrobes to the ceiling, a bright interior with one accent wall and striped wallpaper that visually stretches the space.

We fold furniture

Modular sofas, folding chairs and book tables are a real salvation for a small room. Convertible furniture saves space and brings variety to the design of a small room. Folding beds are especially functional, turning the living room into a bedroom in a couple of moments.

We think over the lighting

Recessed spotlights and LED strips can dramatically transform a small room's interior. To add depth and volume, you need to highlight specific areas, rather than highlighting just the ceiling. Also, we do not recommend using voluminous chandeliers and pendant lamps in a room with low ceilings.

We furnish the room ergonomically

When arranging a small room, you should choose small-sized furniture: huge corner sofas and massive armchairs can look out of place and too cumbersome. But floor-to-ceiling cabinets are the right solution. Having merged with the wall, they do not put pressure on the space, especially if the doors are glossy or made to match the walls.

The photo shows a small square room in white with built-in wardrobes.

We hang mirrors

The possibilities of mirror canvases are endless: they increase the amount of light and complicate the space. At the same time, it is important not to overdo it and not turn the room into a mirror maze. One large mirror in the living room is enough, two vertical ones in the bedroom.

We decorate a small room

The abundance of wall decor will not benefit a small room - it will look even smaller this way. Paintings and photographs with perspective, a composition of empty frames, botanical images and macrame, which are fashionable today, will fit perfectly. The main thing is that the decor complements the style of the interior, and does not overload it.

Add plants

House flowers with lush foliage are a way to add depth to a small space. Thanks to them, the room looks larger than it actually is. Greens soften corners and visually add space. Empty corners and shelves work well for plants, but flowers in hanging pots look especially stylish.

We use invisible doors

Contrasting details are known to attract the eye that stops at them. To make the room look less busy, you can paint the door in the same color as the walls, or paste over the canvas with the same wallpaper.

Choosing curtains

Large windows with natural light are a salvation from the cramped space of a small room. If the view from the apartment pleases, but you do not need to close yourself from the neighbors, the windows can be left without curtains. In modern interiors, tulle has long lost its relevance: blinds and roller blinds are used for comfort and protection from prying eyes.

The photo shows a small bedroom with light curtains that merge with the walls. The headboard is adorned with light-reflecting plexiglass frames.

We put a bunk bed

If the ceilings are high, owners should consider a loft bed as a sleeping place. This original option is appropriate in both the nursery and the adult bedroom, as it allows you to create a cozy corner for everyone.The space under the bed can be used at your discretion: put a sofa there for guests or equip a workplace.

We deceive the eyes

Hanging furniture does not visually reduce the area of ​​the room, since the floor remains empty. If it is not possible to screw objects to the walls, you can furnish the room with tables and sofas on thin legs.

In the photo there is a living room with "airy" furniture, which takes up little space due to its laconic design.

We use sliding doors

Another idea for a small room is a sliding structure that does not require additional space and, when open, either merges with the wall or acts as a separate element of decor.

We transform without repair

We recommend that you look at the interior of a cramped room with new eyes. Is bulky furniture really necessary? It may be worth replacing it or repainting the large brown cabinet to match the walls, thereby making the small room brighter. If too many things are laid out in plain sight, it is worth sorting them out and putting them in beautiful boxes, thereby relieving the situation from unnecessary "noise".

Even the smallest room will seem more spacious if you approach its design wisely: take advantage of light colors, arrange furniture successfully and regularly keep the room in order.