Many of us dream of a large apartment. But what if the area of the bedroom leaves only 11 square meters? No panic: modern manufacturers of furniture and building materials have facilitated the time-consuming process of visual expansion of space. A competent design decisions will help not only to make the room comfortable and functional, but also the most beautiful in an individual design.
Layout Features
The large bedroom allows you to fulfill all hidden desires (in terms of design). If the bedroom is only 11 square meters. m, then the correct organization of space, the selection of the appropriate color scheme, furniture and decorative elements will help. A preplanned plan will help. A small bedroom is recommended to equip a functional, comfortable and stylish.
A square bedroom with a balcony is an ideal solution, since when they are combined, an additional number of square meters appears (and this allows you to implement a bedroom project with a dressing room). But non-standard rooms (rectangular, narrow, diamond-shaped) can be made cozy by moving closer to the square.
Styles
The main problem of a small room is the lack of space. Light shades in the interior perfectly help expand the space. The following styles are suitable for the modern design of a small bedroom:
- classical;
- loft;
- Provence
- Scandinavian;
- minimalism;
- eco;
- Oriental.
The girl will like romantic Provence and to a young man - loft. Minimalism Great for small rooms due to the combination of clear, regular lines and a minimal amount of decorative elements. It’s easy to make classics out of minimalism. Just add the appropriate decor and set the furniture differently. Exotic lovers will like it East style - luxurious themed decor, heavy low furniture, flowing lines.
Scandinavian style helps to achieve additional space.
Color spectrum
Color is a great option to transform the room. There are the following rules for arranging a small bedroom:
- do not use only light shades, the room will look boring and unattractive;
- cold gamut is suitable for sunny rooms, the lack of light is compensated by warm shades;
- accent wall, decorated in bright color, visually increase the space;
- Stick on one wall a wallpaper with a large pattern, and on the rest - a small pattern that will expand the area;
- plain wallpaper is the best choice;
- the ceiling and walls of the same color will make the room look taller;
- glossy coatings (due to the property of reflecting objects) create the effect of a larger space;
- dark floor, light ceiling, average saturation of the walls - classic bedroom design;
- use different shades of the same color; the main thing is to remember that bright objects always seem larger than dark ones;
- thanks to the plain floor material, the room will look larger;
- paint the batteries in the same color as the walls behind them, thanks to this trick, even a small room will look more spacious.
Finish options
Finishing materials can both improve and ruin the interior. Properly selected finishes can literally play a key role in the interior design of a small bedroom. Painting and wallpaper is a great option for small rooms.
Painting is a practical and great option for a kids bedroom. But large relief decorative plaster is not suitable.
When finishing the floor, you should adhere to the following recommendations:
- the color of the floor is preferable to light, but darker than the walls;
- tones of furniture and floor should not merge, choose the color of the floor 2 tones darker or lighter;
- diagonal laying of a laminate, carpet tile, parquet board expands the space;
- short or smooth pile carpet is the best option;
- choose the color in accordance with the chosen style;
- flooring should be monophonic.
When decorating the ceiling, the following tips should be taken into account:
- shades of sand and yellow visually expand the space;
- glossy stretch ceiling - the perfect solution; combining glossy and matte materials can be an interesting idea;
- ceiling beams will make the room wider;
- use the lamps directed upwards or LED illumination for visual extension of walls;
- allows a small number of mirror parts located on the ceiling;
- The blue or starry sky with drawings glowing in the dark will create a romantic atmosphere in the bedroom.
When decorating the walls, the following tips should be considered:
- for greater functionality, place shelves, plasterboard niches or racks on the wall;
- for sunny rooms, choose non-woven or fiberglass wallpaper (glass wallpaper);
- murals, laminate, tapestry, textile upholstery, 3D panels, art painting are used to design accent walls;
- choosing a wallpaper, remember that a horizontal picture will expand the room, and a vertical one will visually make the walls higher; the fine pattern will make the room seem even smaller;
- plain pastel or unobtrusive pattern - a good choice for the modest size of the bedroom;
- a gray or white brick wall made of sandstone or silicate brick, as well as their imitation, is suitable for decorating a bedroom in the loft style. ?
Furniture selection and placement
Before you furnish a small bedroom, it is advisable to draw up a plan that will reflect how to arrange the furniture.
- Bed. The best choice is a bed with a width of 1.6 m, a podium (on which a thick mattress is placed), a folding sofa or a bed built into the wardrobe. ? Additional benefit will bring drawers located at the bottom of bedroom furniture.
- Closet (best to the ceiling). A good option is a corner model. It can be supplemented with mirror inserts on the doors. If there is absolutely no room in the room, then use a chest of drawers, which will also serve as a dressing table.
- Bedside tables. Choose a compact option.
- It is worth abandoning chairs, bookshelves, tables, a canopy, a large number of decorative pillows.
- For visual expansion, the furniture is arranged so that there is free space between the opposite wall and the door.
- In a small square bedroom, the centerpiece is headboard bed, on the sides, place nightstands, and a sliding wardrobe will occupy the opposite wall.
- Rectangular (narrow) bedroom help to visually harmonize wall murals, which will become an emphasis on a large wall. On the opposite wall is a glossy-coated cabinet. Horizontal stripes (drawn or made thanks to, for example, wide racks) remarkably expand narrow walls.
- In non-standard bedrooms (attics, lofts, corners) unusual furniture looks great - original-shaped beds (oval, triangular, round), non-standard cabinets, hammocks, shelves on the wall, radius chests of drawers with rounded edges. Thanks to this, the bedroom will be not only comfortable and cozy, but also original.
It’s enough to use a picture above the bed as a decor.
Lighting organization
When organizing lighting, the following tips should be considered:
- soft and comfortable lighting is provided by recessed ceiling lights, lamps with lampshade and chandeliers in the shape of a ball;
- remote control adjustable LED backlight is suitable as an additional element;
- carefully consider the lighting, as this will make the small bedroom larger, more comfortable and hide flaws;
- the main thing is more light, then the room visually seems more.
Textiles and Decor Elements
Stylishly equip a small bedroom can be skillfully using textiles and decorative elements, At the same time, it is worth taking into account such recommendations as:
- do not choose dark fabrics and a large print; the best option is two tones darker or lighter than the walls;
- get light curtains made of synthetic fabric; refuse lambrequins, draperies, ruffle; a simple cut is what you need;
- the curtain should occupy the entire width of the wall, thanks to this technique the walls will visually move apart;
- bright curtains can be a substitute for accent wall;
- choose plain silk, linen or cotton bedding;
- as decorative elements, use paintings, original floor lamps, indoor plants, ceramic figures.
Good examples
Rational use of space is the main task of arranging a bedroom of 11 square meters. m It is worth paying attention to a few examples of the design of a small bedroom.
- Who said that elegant classic style is suitable only for large rooms. Skillfully placed accents will help to make even a small room truly luxurious ..
- Do not be afraid to use all shades of white. This color is multifaceted.
- Juicy details and gilding create an atmosphere of oriental luxury in the room.
- Dark colors make the interior very stylish. The main thing is to create the right area lighting.
- A minimum of furniture and large interior items will make the bedroom space more free.
- Light colors are especially good for decorating a bedroom with north or north-west windows.
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