Discover extra space with smarter solutions
Unless you’ve got quite a large interior to work with, chances are that you’re fighting for all the floorspace possible in your bedroom. This is because the bed is often the largest piece of furniture in the home, dominating the space with its broad footprint, and working around it can be tough at the best of times.
But there are lots of ways to reclaim that space - the key is in better storage, as well as some sneaky design tricks. We’ve rounded up 11 ways to make your space feel as large as possible so take a look. There might just be one that’s perfect for your home!
1. Invest in made-to-measure storage
The number one way to maximise space in small bedroom is with custom fitted wardrobes. Unlike freestanding wardrobes, you can take made-to-measure storage right into every nook and cranny, so you’re always making the most of every millimetre available.
In fact, using our Sharps Space+™ formula, we can give you two times more storage space than freestanding - a total game-changer when you’ve got less room to work with.
Many people also find they can do more with a single fitted wardrobe than they can with multiple pieces of furniture.
So instead of having two chests of drawers and a freestanding wardrobe, the same amount of clothes will easily go into one bespoke piece of storage.
This has a huge impact on how spacious your bedroom feels and can massively streamline its look at the same time.
2. Optimise your wardrobe internals
While we’re on the topic of fitted wardrobes, getting made-to-measure storage is also a fantastic opportunity to optimise its interior configuration so that it perfectly suits your collection. Off-the-shelf storage, like freestanding wardrobes, typically only provide a single hanging rail, shelving and drawers.
But with a custom build, it’s your opportunity to personalise every last detail.
For example, if you’ve got a lot of shirts and tops, you can bring in double hanging rails for twice the amount of space.
Or if you have a lot of shoes, you could bring in a shoe cascade to keep them neatly arranged.
Don’t have room for a full-length mirror, then why not add one that folds out of your fitted storage?
By using your space smarter, you’ll find you can free up more room overall.
3. Sliding doors for smaller spaces
Narrow and small bedrooms similarly need smarter storage given that space comes at a premium in these interiors. That’s why in these spaces, sliding door wardrobes are your best friend. Instead of opening outwards like a normal wardrobe, the doors just slide to the side.
You don’t need to worry about your wardrobe doors banging into the baseboard of the bed with this type of storage - it’s a compact and elegant solution perfect for tight spaces.
If that wasn’t reason enough to fall in love with them, sliding wardrobes also have a high-end aesthetic, ideal for creating a chic boudoir. They offer plenty of customisation options too, whether you want to create a moody, atmospheric interior or something soft and playful.
4. Bring in overbed storage
There’s so much potential in vertical spaces and one prime location is over the bed itself. While overbed fitted furniture used to have a reputation for being dated, it’s now back with a bang, offering stylish storage that’s super convenient.
Overhead cupboards and shelving let you pack away any bulky items, like luggage and thick duvets, so you’ve got more room for your everyday wear.
Overbed storage can even be blended into your bedside table units to provide a complete setup. So, you’ve got all the room you need for the essentials - reading lamps, alarm clocks and phone chargers - while keeping the rest of your bedroom tidy.
5. Save space with a discreet TV unit
If there’s one thing that sticks out like a sore thumb in bedrooms our rooms, it has to be the TV. Maybe you’re a purist that believes a TV doesn’t belong in your sleep space - and that’s ok! - but if you do like to indulge in some late-night watching, it’s often hard to find the free wall space to mount one properly.
Here’s a small bedroom layout hack for you, a Built-in TV units! to the rescue! You can add a discreet TV mount into fitted storage so that your tech doesn’t have to take up any extra room. And the bonus part is that it means you can hide it out of sight as well so that it never interrupts the calming look of your bedroom interior.
6. Add some extra shelving
We’re not done with maxing out your vertical space just yet. There’s still another tried-and-true piece of storage you can rely on.
Shelving is fantastic at freeing up your other surfaces so you’ve got a dedicated spot to place your books, ornaments and other accent pieces.
Another great thing about shelving is that it can also bring some much-needed style to walls without features. Fantastic for giving a blank canvas some personality.
7. Hidden storage with window seats
When you’re trying to save as much space as possible, it’s all about choosing multipurpose furniture. And that’s why bay window seating is such an amazing storage hack.
You get plenty of extra storage in the base, while also enjoying a beautiful seat with a view.
What’s more, they’ve got bags of charm, creating a wistful look that works so elegantly with bedroom spaces, so bring in your scatter cushions and make it cosy - it’s the ultimate 2-in-1 storage to transform the feel of your room.
8. Make better use of alcoves
In older properties, alcoves are quite a common sight, but they’re often relegated to becoming a place for shelving or bookcases.
While that’s not a bad thing per se, there’s definitely better ways to use them if you want to add space to your bedroom.
Instead of shelving, adding in a full fitted wardrobe can net you a substantial amount of extra storage space because you can take it right up to the ceiling.
Instead of just playing host to your books, alcove wardrobes will hide away your bags, clothes, shoes and anything else you need to keep your floorspace free.
9. Use mirrored wardrobes
In this one style tip, you can make your room look almost double the size like a magic trick.
Mirrored wardrobes cleverly reflect the entirety of your bedroom space, which adds the illusion of depth (and helps bring in more light for a brighter, airier appearance!)
So not only will they save space on a practical level by providing you with much-needed extra storage, they’ll also revolutionise the feel of your bedroom through their sophisticated aesthetics.
10. Add an integrated dressing table
Having that big, dramatic dressing table is something many of us want, but if you’re already stuck for space, how are you supposed to fit one in? Easy. Blend it into the rest of your fitted storage.
If you’re having fitted wardrobes added into your space, you can integrate a dressing table into the finished design so that it doesn’t take up any extra room.
What’s so great about this type of dressing table design is that you can also tuck your seating underneath so that it doesn’t jut out into the room either. Another superb way to streamline your look!
11. Unlock the potential of corner spaces
What to do with awkward corners? Do you leave it to be a feature space for a big statement ornament?
Or could you be doing something more meaningful with this tricky bit of bedroom real estate?
Bringing corner wardrobes into your bedroom can massively free up space in other areas, effectively unlocking potential that you didn’t know you had.
Whether it’s extra cupboard space for seasonal gear or a curved rail for more hanging space, there might be more to your corner space than meets the eye!
Redesign bedrooms with the space-making experts
Unlocking extra space in your bedroom is all about making your design smarter. Luckily, that’s what we do best. Our Sharps designers are second to none when it comes to clever bedroom storage, so if you’re ready to see what your space can really offer, get in touch.
Book your Free Design Visit today and experience the transformation for yourself!
