Is it time to change the decor of your small bedroom? Even if you don’t have a big budget, you should be able to transform your bedroom into a stylish and cozy haven. Since small bedrooms are naturally snug, making them feel cozy is often easier than it is for large bedrooms.
These low-budget, cozy, modern small bedroom ideas will inspire you to start working on updating your decor:
Idea #1: Paint the walls a dark color
Many will tell you that if you want to make a small room feel larger, you should paint it in a light colour. But you’re not trying to make your bedroom feel larger than it is. You’re trying to make it modern and cozy.
Dark colours will instantly make a bedroom feel cozy, calm and inviting. You could paint the walls black or dark gray for a sleek and modern look. You could also go for dark brown, navy blue, plum, burgundy, forest green, or any dark shade of your favourite colour.
Choose bed linen and furniture in a light, contrasting shade to create an interesting contrast.
Idea #2: Trade your large bed for something smaller
Is your bedroom too small for your king or queen bed? You could get a Murphy bed, which can be folded up against the wall during the day.
You could also trade your large bed for a smaller one or a chair. A chair bed is similar to a futon or a sofa bed. However, it’s designed to accommodate only one person. Chair beds for small spaces are compact and fits suitably in a small room. You can sit on a comfortable chair during the day and turn it into a cozy twin-size bed when the time comes to go to sleep.
Idea #3: Change your light bulbs for warmer lighting
A bedroom with dark walls will need plenty of light. Your room will look more inviting if you open your curtains to let natural light in during the day. But what about those moments when you want to read in bed or relax and watch tv?
Warm, soft lighting will instantly make your room feel cozier. The good news is that there is no need to change your light fixtures unless you want to. You can simply replace your white light bulbs with yellow ones.
The soft and warm glow of yellow light bulbs is perfect for a bedroom.
Idea #4: Get longer and thicker curtains
Window blinds and shades are available in many modern styles. But if you want to up the cozy factor, you should frame your windows with long, thick, and soft curtains.
If your curtains are long enough to touch the floor, that’s even better. They will make the ceiling appear taller while creating a warm and intimate ambiance.
Curtains with patterns are a good way to add colour and texture to your bedroom. Plain curtains, on the other hand, will have a more simple and timeless appeal.
Idea #5: Add plenty of cozy blankets
You can never have too many blankets, especially when your goal is to create cozy decor in a small bedroom. Blankets make your bed or your chair more comfortable and can become decorative accessories if you layer them.
Try to choose blankets in similar hues but with different materials and textures. This will create a more cohesive and modern look than piling up blankets with clashing colours or patterns.
The same thing applies if you want to get a bunch of plush cushions to make your bedroom even cozier.
Idea #6: Decorate with some wooden accents
Wooden accents can work with pretty much any type of decor. If you own wooden furniture, you don’t need new furniture for your cozy and modern decor. If your furniture pieces are not made from wood, you could decorate your bedroom with wooden accessories such as picture frames, a mirror, a lamp, or even a headboard.
Wood has a timeless appeal. It can make modern or minimalist decor much warmer, adding a touch of nature to any bedroom.
Idea #7: Change the ambiance with candles and essential oils
Finally, get a few candles or an essential oil diffuser to make your small bedroom more cozy and modern on a low budget.
With their soft glow, Candles can instantly help you create a calming and intimate mood. Go ahead and combine small tea lights, large pillar candles, and a scented candle in a beautiful glass jar.
An essential oil diffuser can also help you set the mood. You can diffuse lavender essential oil when you want to fall asleep more quickly or an uplifting citrus scent when you want to start the day on the right foot.
