30 Small Bedroom Decor Ideas That Are Big on Style

Smart decor and clever space planning allow small bedrooms to be both stylish and functional.

Often cozy, inviting, and easy to maintain, small bedrooms prove that size doesn’t dictate style.

Even when shared, numerous clever storage, layout, and decor solutions can make a small bedroom functional and full of personality.

Explore these inspiring small bedroom ideas in various styles.

Go Monochromatic

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A monochromatic color scheme can add elegance and cohesion to your space, creating a sophisticated look with subtle variations in shades and textures.

“The ombre paint scheme on the walls allow for bedding in the same color range to unify this small bedroom’s aesthetic, creating more visual spaciousness,” says Kelly.

Hang Wall Art

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If your small bedroom has tall ceilings, lean into that verticality with your décor.

In this room by Becky Shea of Becky Shea Designs, 18-foot ceilings are accented with a dramatic ceiling lamp and large, symmetrical wall art.

The room’s height makes up for its limited square footage.

Opt for Moody Colors

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Lean into your small bedroom’s cozy vibe by going for a moody palette throughout.

“Painting the baseboards, walls, doors, and ceiling the same color helps to make the space feel larger and is something we love to do in most bedrooms,” says Shea.

Built-In Storage

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Conserve floor space in your small bedroom by adding built-in storage solutions.

“The built in storage should have special detailing  and be outfitted with the bells and whistles you’d find in a dressing room—valet rods, shoe storage, felt lined jewelry drawers, and more,” says Virginia Toledo of Toledo Geller Interiors.

Desk Vanity

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Optimize your space by choosing furnishings that pull double duty.

In this bedroom, a simple desk also functions as a vanity, a bedside table, and additional storage thanks to its three drawers.

Statement Beds

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Letting your bed serve as a design element is a smart way to give your space a more elevated look.

For Toledo, beds that make a statement are one of her signature moves in making smaller primary bedrooms feel just as special and well appointed as their larger counterparts.

Add Wallpaper

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Create a focal point in your room by adding wallpaper behind your bed.

In this space, an accent wall of floral wallpaper draws the eye in, while the large white headboard and matching pillows add additional texture.

Add a Ceiling Installation

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For this modern city house, the designers added a ceiling installation to help soften the edges and bring natural textures to the home’s interior.

“Organic winding plaster branches and porcelain blossoms intertwine with a gridded pattern to create an ethereal and calming space to start and finish the day,” say the designers at Kadlec Architecture + Interiors.

“Felted wool wall panels and a continuous shear drapery further soften the room to create a quiet cocooned space.”

Mix Aesthetics

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In this cozy Brooklyn, N.Y. apartment, designer Shelby Gerard played into the property’s historic charm by including a few vintage details.

She mixed those collected treasures with contemporary furnishings, seamlessly blending the old and the new.

Use Warm Colors

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While small bedrooms may not be very spacious, they can be incredibly cozy.

In this room, White Arrow co-founder and principal designer Keren Richter created an enveloping atmosphere by leaning into warm, earth tones.

The space features terra-cotta-tinged bedding, woven shades, and a tonal rug.

Add Texture

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Velvet is used in a big way in this room as a way to give the space dimension.

A custom velvet upholstered bed has a commanding presence that pairs with the textured bedding.

The look is brought together with a vintage Borge Mogensen dresser and contemporary scones to create a moody, layered look.

Choose a Color Story

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The muted green color story in this bedroom serves as a way to draw attention to the nautical décor, creating a subtle sea-inspired aesthetic.

The wood tones from the headboard and the helm complement the lime-washed green walls.

Suspend Lighting

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Rather than opting for a floor lamp, save square footage for other furnishings by suspending your lighting fixtures.

In this space, a gray hanging lamp with orange wire complements the bed’s pillows to create a cohesive look.

Layer Bedding

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Another way to make your room feel more inviting is by layering your bedding with comfortable textiles, like down comforters, pillows, and throw blankets.

In this space, a shibori headboard, texture quilt, and floral pillows work to make the bedroom feel more inviting.

Incorporate Plants

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Natural greenery, be it a bouquet of blooms or lively houseplants, is a wonderful way to give your bedroom personality.

Choose plants that fit on an end table or windowsill to save space.

Add a Pop of Color

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A small bedroom doesn’t mean you need to shy away from color.

In this room, pops of yellow are woven throughout—from the accent pillows and blanket to the wall art and cache of flowers. 

Embrace Tonal Patterns

Pin Erin Williamson Design

Bold patterns in a single shade with create a playful spin on a tonal design scheme. 

Erin Williamson Design decorated this small guest bedroom with mixed patterns in tonal shades of blue, from the wallpaper to the lampshade to the bedding on the vintage brass bed.

Layer Warm Textures

Pin Michelle Boudreau Design

Make a small bedroom feel comfortable and luxurious by layering it with texture. 

Michelle Boudreau Design stuck to a neutral palette in this light-flooded midcentury modern Palm Springs bedroom layered with mixed textiles in a range of patterns and textures.

Paint the Trim Red

Pin Desiree Burns Interiors

A limited dose of color can go a long way in a small bedroom. 

Desiree Burns Interiors painted the doors, crown moldings, and window trim in this all-white primary bedroom in a medium shade of red that highlights the architectural details of the 1795 home while modernizing the space.

Hang Curtains Up High

Pin Heather Hilliard Design / Photo by Jose Manuel Alorda

Hang curtains at ceiling height to draw the eye upward in a smaller space, making ceilings feel taller.

Heather Hilliard Design decorated this small Northern California bedroom with neutral tones of white, pale gray, and taupe keep the focus on the lush greenery outside when the curtains are open.

Hang Accent Wallpaper

Pin Neva Interior Design / Photo by Picthouse – Patrick Mancliere

Define the bed wall in a small bedroom by hanging accent wallpaper (consider peel-and-stick removable wallpaper if you’re a renter).

Neva Interior Design added a colorful wallpaper accent wall behind the bed of this small Parisian space, and added a headboard in a coordinated color for a polished look.

Warm Up With Earth Tones

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Make a small bedroom feel cozy by using earth-tone colors on walls, bedding, and/or window treatments.

Lobster and Swan painted this small bedroom in an earthy warm shade of brownish pink that creates a relaxing ambiance perfect for cocooning.

Build Custom Storage

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If your small bedroom lacks storage, add custom built-ins all around the bed. 

Neva Interior Design painted cabinetry in a fresh shade of pistachio green, adding patterned wallpaper and sconces above the bed to create a headboard niche.

Create a Bed Alcove

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Add coziness to a tiny bedroom by creating a bed alcove. 

Leanne Ford Interiors outfitted this diminutive 1920s hunting cabin bedroom with nothing but a bed dressed in neutral tones that match the walls, with an airy paper pendant light floating overhead.

Create a Small Loft Bedroom

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If you live in an open loft, carve out a small bedroom that you can escape to after dark.

Interior designer Ghislaine Vinas decorated this cozy New York City loft bedroom with a dropped ceiling covered in painted tin tiles, a long slim console to add storage, and a pendant light mounted close to the ceiling to create a focal point.

Add Small Bedroom Romance

Pin Heather Hilliard Design / Photo by David Duncan Livingston

Add romance to a small bedroom with a canopy bed. 

Heather Hilliard Design chose a wiry metal canopy bed with a slim profile that nearly reaches the ceiling of this small bedroom.

The bed is draped with gauzy fabric to create a soft, romantic, and enveloping feel that only enhances the room’s petite proportions.

Brighten With Textiles

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Don’t be afraid to use bright colors in a small bedroom. 

Studio Peake hung thick floor-to-ceiling drapes in a vitamin-packed shade of orange that brightens this small London bedroom during the day and blocks out the light at night.

A floral paneled fabric headboard adds additional color and pattern.

Texturize the Walls

Pin Michelle Boudreau Design

Create added dimension in a small room with textured wall coverings. 

Michelle Boudreau Design added a textured wall treatment that creates a 3D effect behind the bed in this small Palm Springs bedroom decorated in shades of blue and white.

Paint an Accent Wall

Pin Neva Interior Design / Photo by Agathe Tissier

Energize a narrow bedroom with an accent wall painted in a warm and uplifting color. 

Neva Interior Design turned the side wall behind the bed in this couples’ bedroom into a focal point with coral paint.

Hang Black-Out Curtains

Pin Travis Londons / Studio London

Use heavy black-out curtains on the windows of a small bedroom to block unwanted light and dampen street noise, like this small New York City apartment bedroom from Travis Londons /Studio London.

Opt for a Daybed

Pin Erin Williamson Design

Maximize functionality in a small bedroom with a daybed. 

Erin Williamson Design decorated this all-white bed with colorful throw pillows that turns it into a lounge space by day.

Hang Bold Wallpaper

Pin Desiree Burns Interiors

Don’t be afraid to use a bold and colorful wallpaper in a small bedroom for an immersive feel. 

Desiree Burns Interiors paired colorful illustrated wallpaper with neutral furniture to give this space a bold personality.

Use the Stacking Method

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In a small space like this black-and-white bedroom from Fantastic Frank, make a feature of your collection of books, plants, and prints by corralling it all into organized stacks.

This method will help you to keep clutter at bay while saving money on extra furniture and keeping your favorite reading material visible and accessible.

Decorate the Bed Wall

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Give a small bedroom a sense of grandeur with an extra-tall headboard or wall-mounted canopy above the bed.

Studio Peake added vintage charm to this green-and-pink London bedroom with a velvet canopy and upholstered headboard combo that makes the space feel more expansive.