| When decorating a small bedroom, the first thing to | | | | closet systems and double duty furniture to keep all |
| keep in mind is whether you want the small space to | | | | your possessions in their place. |
| appear cozy, or as open and light as possible. Neither | | | | Open, airy bedroom filled with freshness |
| is a wrong answer, just a matter of taste. Determining | | | | If open, airy and fresh describe your perfect nighttime |
| which direction you want to go in for your decorating | | | | resting space, then here are some guidelines to |
| scheme can go a long way towards getting you the | | | | decorate your small bedroom refuge. |
| result you want in your small bedroom. Here are some | | | | *Using cool colors in your small bedroom including blues, |
| easy and inexpensive small bedroom ideas for | | | | greens and purples will give your room the illusion of |
| creating a wonderful haven full of style! | | | | more space. Be sure to use light tints to maximize its |
| Warm, cozy bedroom wrapped in style | | | | space stretching ability! |
| If your perfect bedroom hideaway includes feeling like | | | | *Keep windows as simple as possible. Simple shades |
| you are wrapped in a cocoon of warmth and security, | | | | are a great option, perhaps with some sheers or side |
| include these elements in your small space decorating | | | | curtain panels. If you match the window color to the |
| scheme to achieve the look. | | | | wall color, you will make the room look even larger. Be |
| *Use warm colors on the walls and bed. Examples are | | | | sure to hang window coverings so they allow in the |
| reds, golds, terra cottas and browns. | | | | maximum amount of light when open. |
| *Layer fabrics to add warmth and comfort to the | | | | *Keep your color scheme simple, and your patterns to |
| room. Throw pillows and blankets, layered fabric table | | | | a minimum. One color and white goes a long way |
| coverings and layered window covering are all | | | | towards that ethereal feeling! |
| possibilities. | | | | *Make sure you add style with art and accessories, |
| *Use pattern in your small bedroom! An easy way for | | | | but use one or two larger, simple pieces instead of |
| beginners to combine patterns is to use a floral, a | | | | many smaller pieces or collections of small items. |
| stripe and a solid with coordinating colors in each. | | | | *Make sure you keep all your personal things put |
| *Use accessories to add personal style, but don't | | | | away in there proper place. Nothing disrupts the fresh, |
| overdo. You want to add jewelry to the room, but you | | | | airy feel of a room faster than a pile of clothes on the |
| don't want clutter. | | | | bed, or a nightstand full of unopened mail. |
| *Speaking of clutter, make sure that in a small | | | | Small space decorating can be a challenge, but with |
| bedroom you have plenty of storage...don't allow things | | | | these small bedroom ideas you can be well on your |
| to cloud your perfect oasis! Use under bed storage, | | | | way to meeting that challenge with style and comfort! |