Ideas for a functional and stylish bedroom design

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Ideas for a functional and stylish bedroom design Making the design of a 12 square meter room more comfortable is easy, as its small area contributes to this. However, there are a few mistakes you can make that will make your bedroom look completely dysfunctional. By following the rules below, you can create a beautiful and pleasant design.

Secrets of increasing space

Bedroom in a modern style of 12 square meters can be visually expanded. Visual improvement is created using several simple techniques. Physically, the room does not become larger and remains small, but emotionally it will be more comfortable to be in it.

A functional and stylish bedroom

For this, the following secrets are used:

Mirror. Expansion tool. The ability to reflect helps to expand the room and create a virtual space. Cannot be used, but will create the feeling of a truly expanded room.
High gloss paint. Works like a mirror. While not highly reflective, it helps to feel spacious, unlike matte which sucks up space. It gives you the opportunity to decorate the room arbitrarily. A 12 square meter bedroom design may include one painted wall and the rest white. That is, the extension will only occur in one direction.
Striped wallpaper. This technique was adopted from clothing design, as parallel stripes visually expand the canvas. Wallpaper with such an ornament works best if you add a large mirror or install a wardrobe with sliding mirrored doors.
Special furniture. The most common mistake in the design of a bedroom of 12 m2 is a pile of furniture. In fact, for a comfortable stay, in addition to a bed, you only need a wardrobe and a chest of drawers. It is desirable that its shape be narrow, not impeding free passage. It can also be low. It will also help to increase the space.

Below you can see photos of real bedroom designs of 12 square meters. Using these 4 techniques will help you create a comfortable atmosphere. And after choosing the method of enlargement, you need to move on to other ways of creating an interior.

Small bedroom palette

Color is a defining element that can increase or decrease a space. Use the following combinations for small rooms.

Pastel options

You should start with pastel colors, because they can be used in almost any design, they do not force the situation, but their gamut is rich.

Like other shades, they are divided into cold and warm:

Cold. The design of a small bedroom of 12 square meters in this color can be created only if a place for rest is planned. Colder colors contribute to a spacious atmosphere, as they reflect less light. This will make it easier to wake up in the morning, and even a strong moon will not help you wake up at night. In addition, a dark tone helps to create an accent with light or furniture. And this will make it possible to harmoniously place furniture and lighting fixtures.
Warm, slightly warm. They cope better with the expansion of space due to the increased reflection of the light flux. Light tones are necessary if you need a canvas for photo frames, posters, furniture. Any warm tone from red to yellow is not striking, but helps to create a mood.

Pastels blend well with each other, there is almost never a clash of shades.

In fact, this entire palette is neutral and can be embodied from any combination on the color wheel and still look appropriate.

Highlights + Highlights

In Khrushchev, it is best to use a light palette. The ability to visually expand the space will significantly increase comfort during sleep and rest.

Physically the room will not expand, but the accessories and furniture will not be crushed.

The following are considered the main ones:

Peach + White. The nature of peach is such that it will never be superfluous in the interior. In Khrushchev, it perfectly masks the strong flaws of the building. It visually expands the room, “absorbing” the furniture, making it less bulky. It is noted that peach goes well with almost all other colors. But, as a rule, shades from a light palette or complements that create an accent work better with it. Crystal white looks best. With it, you can make renovations in a classic style.
Shades of delicate pink + Vivid blue. In the interior, pure pink is rarely used, as it hits the eye hard. On the contrary, its soft tones help to relax and unwind. Only limited ranges are suitable as accent tones. First of all, it is white and beige. To make the accent brighter, it is possible to use complementary tones such as turquoise and mint.
Pastel green + Bright tone. In terms of its qualities, green is similar to pink. In Khrushchev, it is rarely used, unlike the pastel shade. A soft, pleasant tone that can go from mint to turquoise. As with pink, white is the easiest to emphasize, but red, blue and even yellow will do. The extravagance of such a solution pays off with the freshness and relaxation that these combinations provide.

Below you can see a photo of the interior of a small bedroom of 12 square meters.

Strong color in the interior

An interesting style, where the base is given a dominant shade, and the rest of the room is made in the most neutral colors. As a strong color, anyone can be chosen. It's a matter of taste, because in this combination even the brightest solutions will be appropriate.

There is usually a wall near the head of the bed. This is the traditional approach to avoid making mistakes. However, a real design can also have a capsule structure.

Strong color can be embodied in:

Sheets. Pillowcases and duvet covers can be neutral, but it is better to make the blanket an accent, strong color. It should create a strong contrast with the surroundings. This combination will help you quickly change the shade in front. It is important to match it with something else.
Pictures from the back. Modular collages are made in one tone or with the predominance of a certain color (in combination with pillowcases, bedding, pouf), allowing you to quickly change the dominant shade.

Below you can see how to equip a bedroom of 12 square meters. This technique is also extensive and refers to individual design forms that you can create with your own hands.

Choosing furniture for a small bedroom

Bed or Couch

The bed is an integral part of the bedroom furniture. But in Khrushchev, due to the constant lack of space, the problem of zoning the space may arise. In some cases, sofas in a small room are the only way out.

There is a special sofa bed section. They are perfect as follows:

Opening method. Unlike other models that turn into a comfortable longitudinal sofa with all the features of living room furniture, they turn into beds. They often have built-in orthopedic mattresses, and there are even models with a memory effect. Some views open laterally.
Form. Almost all armchairs have a backrest. It is necessary for a comfortable stay and remains so even when unfolded. On the contrary, there are no sleeper sofas. At least not disassembled.

Bedrooms with sofas are increasingly common, because in a limited space they help to save 2 extra square meters of space, which is 6 parts of the entire area of the rooms.

Wardrobe

In Khrushchev houses you can rarely find space for a separate dressing room. The pantry is most often used for storage. Therefore, it is best to leave your clothes in the same bedroom. Exit – wardrobe.

Its main difference from other cabinets is the size. Its internal location allows you to store outerwear, T-shirts, shirts, hats and even shoes at the same time. At the same time, the way to open the doors does not take up much space. It can be purchased in a showroom or made to order. The latter is preferable, as it will be made for specific features.

In addition to the partition, it is possible to order special bedside cabinets. They allow you to completely free up the entire space. They are made according to an individual project and are installed above the bed. It is worth noting that they immediately provide both a place for outerwear and a chest of drawers.

Below you can see a photo of how to furnish a room of 12 square meters. More good examples from designers.

Decorative elements

In a small room, it is very easy to make a significant mistake – to overload the background with decor. Often, in the mood for style, columns, ceiling beams and other elements that are completely unnecessary and spoil the design are installed on 12 square meters.

You need to look for simplicity and choose:

Concrete decor. Simple and concise, does not require complex arrangement. It serves as a clean canvas on which you can hang any jewelry.
Brick. More difficult to design than concrete, but also as simple as a canvas. And with the proliferation of the loft, it has become indispensable.
Wood. Country and Provence are based on wood and integrate well into limited spaces.

Lighting selection

Lighting problems often arise in the bedroom.

The following should be appreciated:

The position of the window relative to the sun;
Desire for amount of artificial light;
Highlighting options.

A central chandelier and a perimeter will be the standard option. The first is needed for general lighting.

Environmental light is essential for the atmosphere while reading, discussing everyday topics and general relaxation.

So you can apply it in the environment:

Wall lamp. A traditional wall-mounted bedside lamp. Usually equipped with a dimmer to adjust the light flux.
Follow the light. This type of fixture directs a narrow beam to a specific location.
Point light. Several built-in ceiling lights that can be switched on in different sequences.