Design examples of small rooms (20 ideas)

We think over the layout

Not a single repair is complete without a project. The arrangement of furniture, finishing methods and the color palette displayed in the preliminary plan help save time and budget. Calculations made on paper or in a computer program allow you to plan the room’s atmosphere to the smallest detail and use the room’s functionality to the maximum.

We use zoning

A small room should be comfortable, so it makes sense to divide it into two functional zones. Part of the room should be reserved for a sleeping place, part - for a small office or recreation area. The room can be divided visually (with different wall finishes or with the help of lighting), or functionally (with a shelf, sofa or table). Do not use blank walls - they take up space and hide space. Suitable low or transparent partitions.

Choose a 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 a snow-white color, then the boundaries between the vertical and horizontal lines will become blurred, which means that the room will seem larger. There is also an interesting design technique: to visually deepen a 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: a place under the ceiling, areas around a door or window sill. Built-in wardrobes, as well as shelves and mezzanines look stylish and maximize the usable area.

Distract attention

Many people believe that bright colors and large prints are not for small rooms, but this is not so. If the soul asks for a holiday, you can paste over a wall with colorful wallpapers or buy curtains of saturated colors and bright pillows. This technique will work if the emphasis takes up very little space (about 10%), and the rest of the background remains neutral.

See also what murals expand the space.

Hiding 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 the finish

Designers recommend using textured wallpaper on the walls - the relief looks interesting and does not require additional decorations. see also other wallpaper tips for a small room. Glossy stretch ceilings with lighting make the room 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 need to visually expand or lengthen.

Get used to minimalism

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

In the photo there is a successful 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 draw out the space.

Folding furniture

Modular sofas, folding chairs and book tables are a real salvation for a small room. Transformer furniture saves space and adds 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.

Think over the lighting

Recessed downlights and LED strip can significantly transform the interior of a small room. To add depth and volume, it is necessary to highlight certain areas, and not only highlight the ceiling. We also do not recommend the use of voluminous chandeliers and pendant lights in a room with low ceilings.

We arrange the room ergonomically

When arranging a small room, you should choose small-sized furniture: huge corner sofas and massive armchairs can look inappropriate and too bulky. But floor-to-ceiling cabinets are the right solution. Merging with the wall, they do not press on the space, especially if the doors are glossy or made to match the walls.

In the photo there is a small square room in white with built-in wardrobes.

We hang mirrors

The possibilities of mirror paintings are endless: they increase the amount of light and complicate the space. In this case, it is important not to overdo it and not turn the room into a mirror labyrinth. 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 the small room - so it will look even smaller. Pictures and photographs with perspective, composition from empty frames, botanical images and macramas that are fashionable today will perfectly fit. The main thing is that the decor complements the style of the interior, and does not overload it.

Add plants

Lush foliage home flowers are a way to add depth to a small room. Thanks to them, the room looks bigger than it really is. Greens softens corners and visually adds space. Empty corners and shelves are well suited for plants, but flowers in hanging planters look especially stylish.

We use invisible doors

It is known that contrasting details attract the eye that dwells on them. To make the room look less busy, you can paint the door in the same color as the walls, or paste the canvas with the same wallpaper.

Choose curtains

Large windows with natural light - escape from the cramped space of a small room. If the view from the apartment is pleasing, but you don’t need to close it from your neighbors, you can leave the windows without curtains. In modern interiors, tulle has long lost its relevance: for comfort and protection from prying eyes, blinds and roller blinds are used.

In the photo there is a small bedroom with light curtains that merge with the walls. The headboard is decorated with plexiglass frames that reflect light.

We put a bunk bed

If the ceilings are high, owners should consider an attic bed as a sleeping place. This original option is appropriate in both the children's and adult bedrooms, 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 for guests there or arrange a workplace.

Deceive eyesight

Hanging furniture does not visually reduce the area of ​​the room, since the floor remains empty.If it is not possible to fasten 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 design, which does not require additional space and in open form either merges with the wall or acts as a separate element of the decor.

We transform without repair

We recommend looking at the interior of a cramped room with new eyes. Is bulky furniture really necessary? Perhaps it is worth replacing it or repainting a large brown cabinet in the color of the walls, thereby making the small room brighter. If too many things are laid out in plain sight, it is worth sorting them and putting them into 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 bright colors, successfully arrange furniture and regularly maintain order in the room.