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Never let the small size of a bedroom limit your big design plans. Think about it as a creative challenge that allows you to experiment with clever furnishings and strategic styling. One of the most helpful pieces of advice designers often give in regards to decorating quaint rooms is to lean into its size and think about the space as an ideal retreat. Consider swathing the entire space in a delicate floral fabric to create the ultimate haven to recharge in at the end of each day.
No matter which fabrics or color story you choose, it's important to have plenty of light sources in the room to keep it from feeling too claustrophobic. These can come in the form of handsome reading lights flanking the bed, a bay of windows framed by window treatments, or romantic chandeliers. It's also smart to look for furnishings that can serve dual purposes such as bedside tables with a good amount of drawer space. For inspiration, we sorted through the VERANDA archives to find the most stylish small bedroom ideas from the world's top interior designers.
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The Gallery Bedroom
While historian Emily Eerdmans encourages people to discover the artwork and antiques displayed across her West Village gallery-in-residence, the ground-floor bedroom serves her own private sanctuary with direct access to the home's lush gardens. The custom headboard and bed skirt are crafted of Brunschwig & Fils’s Verrieres floral. The bed linens and duvet cover are by D. Porthault.
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The Colonial Bedroom
Swedish influences throughout this Connecticut guest bedroom by designer Philip Gorrivan make a nod to the owners' heritage. The painted antique chest cleverly doubles as a bedside table and storage. A 19th-century Gustavian bed pairs with a 20th-century table lamp (both Swedish).
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The Minimal Bedroom
With limited space, architect Ken Pursley turned to artwork to spark interest in this midcentury Charlotte bedroom. A collection of lucite-framed prayer scripts (Lucky Fish Gallery) hangs over the bed. The custom bedding features Perennials fabric with Rogers & Goffigon trim.
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The Tropical Bedroom
For a large family settling in Naples, Florida, designer Summer Thornton transformed the space over the home's garage into cabana-style guest quarters. Tented striped wallpaper (Farrow & Ball) embodies the tropical and colorful setting of the family hub.
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The Woodland Bedroom
Decorator Angie Hranowsky leaned into the quaint nature of this Austin, Texas guest bedroom by enveloping it in a woodland fabric to create a snug retreat. The crisp white linens from Signoria back up the China Seas Arbre de Matisse pattern dressing the room.
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The Pretty in Pink Bedroom
Look very closely at the walls of this Miles Redd-designed guest bedroom. What you're seeing is not actually tufted fabric, but rather a Rose Cumming trompe l’oeil wallpaper. The clever effect gives the small room a layer of texture without feeling heavy or overwhelming.
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The Well-Lit Bedroom
Dainty reading sconces create subtle ambiance in this Upper East Side bedroom while ensuring the space never feels too dark. Designer Chiqui Woolworth used the same archival English fabric (Scalamandré) on both the bed and lampshades. The warm basket weave wallpaper is by Thibaut.
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The Dramatic Bedroom
Designer Ken Fulk embraced the petite size of this California bedroom to create a dramatic boudoir. The bed is upholstered in motorcycle leather and trimmed with aged brass nailheads (Ralph Lauren). The 1950s armchair is by Lawrence Peabody.
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The Tented Bedroom
"It’s like sleeping under a tent, which is fitting out in the country,” says architect Peter Block about this cozy Brays Island guest nook. The woven abaca wallcovering (Nobilis) softly accents the swoop of the roof. The sconce and fan are both by Circa Lighting.
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The Lakeside Bedroom
An expansive wall of windows overlooking the lake floods this North Carolina guest room by designer Cliff Fong with natural light, warming up the wood details. The softness of an Italian upholstered bed (Poliform) is amplified by masculine side table and paneling.
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The Mediterranean Bedroom
Blue and green furnishings sprinkled throughout landscape designer Marco Bay's Portofino farmhouse echo the sparkling Mediterranean outside. Both the caned bed and painted woven chair are antiques and were found in Milan, Tangier, and Morocco, respectively.
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The Loft Bedroom
Due to the narrow nature of this kids' bedroom in a Paris loft, designers Raphaël Le Berre and Thomas Vevaud opted for a space-saving bunk bed in the same matte brushed oak material as the millwork. The walls are custom colored with a lacquer tie-dye treatment. The rug is by Han Feng for Tai Ping.
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The Clever Bedroom
In effort to make extra space for overnight guests at his Nova Scotia cottage, designer Philip Mitchell created a secret sleeping nook in the his partner's dressing room. The wall color is Philipsburg Blue and paired with trim in Newburg Green, both by Benjamin Moore.
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The Twin Bedroom
Designer Mark D. Sikes aimed to honor this Alabama home's midcentury origin while giving it a modern refresh. A Sister Parish striped fabric covers the guest quarters from floor to ceiling.