How can I improve a small bedroom?

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Having a small home isn’t always a bad thing. It does reduce the amount of surface area you need to clean, and could also potentially keep rent, and other costs, down. However, when you have a child, they may want as much room as possible to play, which is where you may feel conflicted. There are ways that you can maximise the space in a small home without needing to sacrifice your possessions, even when trying to alter your child’s bedroom on a budget.

Utilise the bed space

A standard bed may serve a purpose, but it can also take up a great deal of room. By considering a different style, such as a kids midsleeper bed, you may be able to store more within a reduced surface area, since a lot of these designs come with attached drawers or cupboards in the space underneath. The midsleeper bed can also be great for rooms with lower ceilings, as it is not as tall as its loft bed counterpart. These drawers and cupboards could be used for your child’s clothes, but may also provide the ideal storage solution for their toys too. If the bed doesn’t come with its own storage, and instead is bare underneath, you could potentially keep any existing furniture within this space, still making the most of the raised bed and greater floor space.

Increase light

While the room size may not be able to be changed, especially if you rent your home, you might be able to give an illusion of increased space. This can be achieved in a number of ways. Lighter colours can help to reflect more light around the room, so you may want to try and avoid any dark, harsh tones. Mirrors can also have the same effect, although you may want to hang them out of reach of your child, or choose one that is made from plastic. Switching from curtains to blinds can also help to increase the feel of space in the room. Where younger children are concerned, it is imperative that, if using blinds, you keep any cords and strings well out of reach.

Declutter

Decreasing the amount of clutter can also give you a bit of space back. While you won’t want to get rid of anything that your child adores, there maybe clothes and toys in their bedroom that they no longer use, or have grown out of. This can be an excellent opportunity to teach your child a bit of kindness too, by donating old items to charity. It can be good to allow them to pick the charity that they donate the item to, and that they can choose what stays and what goes. Decluttering regularly can also help to reduce the likelihood of them hoarding items as they grow older.

A small bedroom doesn’t need to feel overcrowded. By giving due consideration to the furniture and other items within, you can make it feel cosy, welcoming and, overall, loved by your child.