22 Small Bedroom Storage Ideas and Design Tricks to Save Space

You can still live large in a small space. Whether you're in a studio apartment or just a petite boudoir, we're sharing designer tips and small bedroom storage solutions to help you maximize your square footage. Read on to get inspired by these stylish, scaled-down spaces.

For the teensiest of rooms, the design can become more about function than style. But for this apartment bedroom, a wall-spanning dresser, bedside table and a pair of freestanding shelving units add tons of mess-free storage — with style to boot.

Though a gorgeous armchair makes a beautiful statement in a bedroom, a storage ottoman or bench is a more practical choice when you're tight on space. This bench provides stylish seating as well as ample storage.

Tried and true for a reason, the Murphy bed is a space saver that gets more stylish every year. Whether you're making the most of a studio apartment or hoping to create more room to play in a child's tiny bedroom, a Murphy bed, like this one, may be just the ticket to opening up your space.

For tiny bedrooms, floor space is at a premium. Free it up with an innovative and totally stylish floating shelf as a nightstand.

If you opt for more typical nightstands (ideally ones with multiple drawers for more storage!), free up valuable surface area on top for books, chargers and other nighttime essentials by installing pendant lights instead of traditional table lamps.

Another way to create space on a petite nightstand: Mount a sconce on the wall beside the bed. It will give off the same soft light as a standard lamp without taking up room on your tabletop.

Does your itty-bitty bedroom have a porch or balcony? Incorporate any outside space, whether by installing French doors or using sheer window treatments, to create the illusion of a larger room.

The use of light colors has the potential to make your tiny bedroom feel larger. But if an all-white bedroom isn't for you, consider using a barely-there pastel shade on the walls to keep things bright and airy — but not bland.

If the walls seem to be closing in on you, an exposed wardrobe is a unique way to add visual space. It can be as simple as removing the bi-fold doors from your existing closet. It's amazing how much larger it can make a tiny room feel. Warning: This tip calls for a clutter-free closet!

To make the most of a tiny space, the area under the bed can store everything from shoes and clothes to books and extra linens. The upholstered bed in this room by designer Christen Ales features a built-in drawer for extra storage. If you don't want to invest in a storage bed, try one of these under-bed storage organizers.

In a tiny bedroom, even if you can fit in a bed, nightstand, dresser and desk, the end result will likely feel cramped. Instead, consider using furniture that serves double duty, like this desk that also works as an innovative bedside table.

Are you crazy for color and pattern? A great way to add interest while still maintaining an airy, open feel is to paint three walls a light hue and choose a fun wallpaper for a single accent wall.

Whether it's paint, wallpaper or, in the case of this coastal bedroom, subtly striped grasscloth, utilizing horizontal lines in a small bedroom can emphasize the space in the room, making it seem bigger than it really is. If patterned walls aren't your thing, a striped area rug or wndow treatments can also work wonders.

A blush-pink upholstered headboard anchors the space above the bed and plays off the warm, soft-orange walls in this relaxed and layered guest space. A modern painting in a monochromatic palette anchors the writing desk and adds artful elegance to this corner of the room.

Do you think loft beds are just for kids? Think again. A loft bed may be just the thing to double the space in your teensy sleeping quarters. Every inch is put to use in this multi-functional living area, where a bed and bookshelves top a cozy dining area.

You may not have much room to walk around, but if you're bedroom has height, you still have the ability to make your space feel larger. Take advantage of taller ceilings by incorporating a four-post bed or hanging a unique light fixture or chandelier.

If you're living in a small bedroom, natural light has the power to lift your spirits and enhance your space. By making your window a focal point, your room will instantly feel more airy and bright. Hanging sunny yellow curtains doesn't hurt either.

Another way to trick the eye and make a small space feel bigger is by hanging window treatments beyond the dimensions of the windows. By raising the drapes all the way to the ceiling and extending them past the width of the window on either side, you'll make the entire space feel larger.

One of the easiest solutions for a small bedroom is to decorate with mirrors. Mirrors reflect light and have the power to visually enlarge any space. The bigger the mirror, the better.

Even in a tiny boudoir, it's possible to create various spaces. Instead of adding a wall (which can be expensive) or using a cumbersome room divider, try hanging curtains to delineate the room, creating a tranquil slumber space within your petite bedroom.

If you're a bibliophile living in a small space, fear not. Instead of hiding your books under the bed or stacked in corners, put them on display by making the most of the under-utilized area above the bed. And with a display this nice, you won't even need a headboard!