The key to achieving a sense of spaciousness in a small bedroom is to furnish and decorate the bedroom in a clean and streamlined manner. For example, the most optimal color palettes for a small bedroom include light colors and earth tones. When an individual is painting the walls of their bedroom, they should paint the ceiling a bright white color to maximize the sense airiness.
Similarly, a form of flooring should be chosen that can be laid in a diagonal pattern. These diagonals create a sense of spaciousness within the bedroom, because the lines of the diagonals appear to be much longer than those that run parallel to the walls of the room. In a similar fashion, an individual should employ the use of high wattage light bulbs within the room, to lend a sense of openness to the environment.
In terms of furnishings, an individual should opt to forgo the use of a headboard or a footboard for their bed. A headboard can cause the bed to jut unnecessarily out from the wall, and both items interrupt the flow of space within the bedroom. Similarly, the bed should be proportioned so that it lies low to the ground. You can achieve this with whats known as a Captains Bed. This action reduces the appearance of its mass. If the bedroom is not used often, an individual may wish to consider investing in a futon or pull out sofa bed. The use of furniture within the bedroom should be sparing. Too much furniture can interrupt the flow of traffic around the room and cause it to assume a cluttered atmosphere.
Ideally, there should be a minimal amount of patterns used in the bedding, upholstery, and drapery of the room. For example, polka dots are extremely adept at appearing to overwhelm a space. The bedding and drapery that is chosen for the bedroom should maintain a tailored appearance. Fluffy bed skirts or poufy valences create an excess of volume within the room that will allow it to appear cluttered. Furthermore, an individual should reduce the amount of clutter that sits atop nightstand, dressers, or other surfaces within the room. The use of artwork on the walls of the room should be kept to a minimum. An excess of photographs or paintings in the bedroom can allow the room to assume a busy air.