Style and Storage Secrets: How to Make Any Bedroom Look Bigger Without Sacrificing Comfort

If your bedroom feels so cramped you need to do a three point turn just to get into bed, then pull up a brew, love. This guide is here to rescue your space, your sanity and your style. Welcome to the wonderful world of clever storage and proper good bedroom styling, Yorkshire approved.

Whether you are sprucing up a small box room or giving the master bedroom a glow up, there is always a smart way to make your room feel bigger without compromising on comfort. From savvy furniture choices to colour tricks that would make an interior designer proud, this is your ultimate Style and Storage survival guide.

Choose Furniture That Works Harder Than Your Teenagers

Let us start with the obvious. If you live in the UK, chances are your bedroom is not exactly football field sized. Even new builds seem to think we are all borrowers who live in miniature. That means your furniture needs to earn its keep.

One of the best space saving superheroes is the ottoman bed. These beauties lift up to reveal a massive storage compartment underneath. Perfect for stuffing spare bedding, shoes, winter clothes and anything else that should never see daylight. If you are fancying an upgrade, check out the ottoman options at Funkybedz.

If you prefer the classic divan look, you can opt for drawers instead. They are tidy, practical and ideal for anyone who wants storage without the lifting.

Use Vertical Space Like a Pro

Walls are not just for paint and passive aggressive picture frames. Use them. Embrace them. Stack them up with storage that gets clutter off your floors and gives you some breathing space.

Shelving above the bed, tall wardrobes, wall mounted bedside tables. Anything that pulls the eye upward makes the room feel bigger. Plus, you get to display cute bits that make your room feel more personal.

Pick Colours That Stretch the Space

You do not have to go full magnolia to make your room look bigger. Light neutrals, soft pinks, gentle greens and pale greys all reflect natural light and open up the space nicely.

If you are into bold colours, try painting a single feature wall or using patterned bedding. Speaking of bedding, you can add a touch of luxe with one of our upholstered frames right here at Funkybedz.

Mirrors Are Magic, Love

A mirror is basically legal cheating when it comes to making a bedroom appear bigger. Place one opposite a window and your room will suddenly look double the size. Mirrored wardrobes, mirrored bedside drawers or one huge decorative piece make a dramatic difference.

Keep Clutter in Check With Smart Storage Solutions

You can style a room beautifully, but if it is cluttered with last weeks laundry pile, beauty products and three chargers that nobody claims, it will still look messy. The trick is hidden storage. Under bed storage, drawer divan bases and ottoman frames hide clutter instantly.

If you want to explore storage heavy bed frames, have a nosey at the divan and ottoman collections over at Funkybedz.

Add Lighting That Works for the Room Size

Lighting matters more than you think. Heavy shades or one sad bulb hanging from the ceiling does nothing for your space. Opt for wall lights, pendant lighting or even LED strip lighting behind the headboard. Soft ambient light opens up the room while still feeling warm and cosy.

Choose the Right Bed Size

Listen, pet. If your bed is so big you cannot open your wardrobe doors, it is time to downsize. Go for a double instead of a king, or a small double if the room is narrow. You can still keep comfort high by choosing a plush upholstered frame from the range at Funkybedz.

Do not forget that bed height affects the visual weight of a room. Lower beds make the space look larger, while taller beds suit rooms with more height.

Textiles That Add Style Without Bulk

Soft furnishings like throws, cushions and rugs are a brilliant way to pull a room together. Go for lighter fabrics, subtle textures and airy patterns. Heavy velvets or chunky knits can visually shrink a small room.

A light patterned rug under the bed can also give the illusion of more space while keeping things stylish.

Make Every Corner Count

Corner wardrobes, corner shelves, corner desks. If there is an awkward corner, there is a product out there ready to make it useful. Even something as simple as a corner laundry basket can free up floor space elsewhere.

Store by Season

Do not keep all your winter coats and summer dresses fighting for rail space at the same time. Rotate your wardrobe seasonally and stash the out of season items under your ottoman or in divan drawers. Your room will instantly breathe a sigh of relief.

Add Personality Without Clutter

Minimalist does not mean boring. You can still add personality. Just be smart about it. Wall art rather than knick knacks, a beautiful headboard instead of multiple ornaments, one statement plant instead of seven tiny ones.

Upholstered beds with tall headboards, which you can browse at Funkybedz, add character without stealing floor space.

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