Many small bedrooms don’t get the love they deserve with uninspiring furniture choices, bland colours, and plain bad layouts.
Bulky furniture and sticking with a chaotic mismatch of interior styles like traditional and industrial will make your bedroom look bad, but it can come down to budgets, too – how can you make a small bedroom look good on the cheap?
The answer is simple: choose an interior style and stick to it.
It can be as simple as picking out coordinating furniture and a consistent colour scheme to make your small bedroom look fantastic.
These are our favourite ones for small bedrooms:
Minimalism
Minimalism is a godsend in small bedrooms, where less truly is more with clean lines, a neutral colour palette, and an uncluttered aesthetic that lets your space breathe.
Start with a crisp white base on walls and bedding, then layer in subtle touches of grey, beige, or soft pastels for depth.
A low-profile platform bed with a sleek headboard keeps the focus on simplicity—check out the Birlea Soho (pictured above) and the Birlea Berlin.
Pictured: Birlea Berlin 3FT Single Fabric Bed Frame – Crushed Black Velvet. Priced £212, Available from Bedstar.
Multi-functional furniture like a storage buffet and wardrobes with built-in drawers help to maximise space without visual bulk.
Keep decor minimal with a single piece of abstract art or a sleek pendant light for an airy vibe that makes your small bedroom feel like a tranquil retreat.
Coastal
The breezy charm of a seaside cottage? It’s all the rage, and it’s easy to nail with a palette of soft blues, crisp whites, and sandy neutrals.
Whitewashed walls and pale blue paintwork can set the scene. Then, add natural wooden décor, a jute rug, and a bed with a rattan headboard like the Birlea Leonie.
Net curtains and Venetian blinds are perfect for letting in natural light, and you can dress the windowsill with plants and seashells.
Layer your bed with a cosy throw in a nautical stripe or soft blue hue and accessorise with coastal accents like seashells, driftwood, or a framed beach print.
Pictured: Birlea Leonie 4FT 6 Double Rattan Bed Frame – Black. Priced £604, Available from Bedstar.
Scandinavian
Scandinavian interiors bring simplicity, functionality, and a light aesthetic to the table, giving your small bedroom a fuss-free look.
Pictured: Shed Beds Tokyo Single Bed Frame – Gunpowder. Priced £268, available from Bedstar.
The key is a clean, clutter-free space with a palette of white, grey, and pale wood tones. White walls and light wood flooring serve as a base for a low-profile bed like the Shed Beds Tokyo and a streamlined dresser or a wall-mounted bedside table.
Layer in cosy textures with a chunky knit throw or a sheepskin rug and keep the decor minimal with a few carefully chosen pieces, like a simple vase or a graphic print.
Mediterranean
Bring the warmth and charm of the Mediterranean to your small bedroom with this sun-kissed style of warm, earthy tones like terracotta, ochre, and soft blue, paired with natural textures and rustic accents.
A metal bed frame bed like the Time Living Inova is perfect for feminine spaces, or you can go for something bolder like the Limelight Libra.
Terra cotta vases and woven décor provide an authentic feel, especially with billowy curtains to let in plenty of natural light and create a dreamy atmosphere.
Pictured: Time Living Inova 4FT Small Double Metal Bed Frame – Ivory. Priced £373, available from Bedstar.
Pictured: Limelight Libra 4FT 6 Double Metal Bed Frame – Black Chrome. Priced £536, available from Bedstar.
Whitescape
White walls, a white bed frame, white furniture, white curtains, and everything else white might sound like a hospital ward nightmare, but they can make a very small bedroom—such as a box room—look and feel bigger.
You can add interest with occasional pops of red and orange with a cushion or light fixture and use colour-changing light bulbs to create different ambiences.
A light grey throw and whitewashed picture frames can add more interest, giving your all-white bedroom a welcome dose of character.
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