How to make a small bedroom bigger? 10 practical tips to double your space
With housing prices soaring today, small apartments have become the first choice for many people. How to make a small bedroom look larger and more comfortable? This article combines the hot topics and decoration trends on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the most practical space expansion plan for you.
1. The TOP5 most popular small bedroom renovation plans in 2023

| Ranking | Scheme name | Search popularity | cost range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | tatami multifunctional bed | ★★★★★ | 3000-8000 yuan |
| 2 | wall mirror design | ★★★★☆ | 500-3000 yuan |
| 3 | folding furniture | ★★★★ | 1000-5000 yuan |
| 4 | vertical storage system | ★★★☆ | 200-2000 yuan |
| 5 | Light color visual expansion | ★★★ | 500-3000 yuan |
2. Space Magic 1: Ingenious use of color and light
1.Wall color selection: According to Xiaohongshu’s latest research, the visual area of a room using the following colors can be expanded by 15%-20%:
| color name | RGB value | Applicable style |
|---|---|---|
| haze blue | 179,201,222 | Nordic/Modern |
| cream white | 255,253,240 | Japanese style/minimalist |
| light gray green | 220,230,218 | retro/natural |
2.lighting design trio: A popular Douyin video shows that combined lighting can improve the sense of space by 30%: • Main lighting: ceiling lamp/track light (3000K warm white light) • Auxiliary lighting: wall lamp/table lamp (2700K warm yellow light) • Ambient lighting: light strip/night light (RGB color changeable)
3. Space Magic 2: Metamorphosis of Furniture
1.Ranking of popular multifunctional furniture in 2023:
| furniture type | Space saving rate | average price | E-commerce platform positive rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| lift table bed | 45% | 2500 yuan | 98.2% |
| wall mounted folding table | 60% | 800 yuan | 97.5% |
| storage bed | 35% | 1800 yuan | 96.8% |
2.Golden Rules of Furniture Arrangement: • Placing the bed against the wall can save 20% of space • Choose furniture with thin legs (more than 10cm above the ground) to enhance the sense of transparency • Place the bed diagonally to lengthen the sense of visual depth
4. Space Magic 3: The Vertical Revolution of Storage
1.Wall storage efficiency comparison:
| Storage method | storage capacity | Installation difficulty | Aesthetics |
|---|---|---|---|
| perforated board | ★★★☆ | ★ | ★★★ |
| alcove | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| wall cabinet | ★★★★★ | ★★ | ★★★☆ |
2.Measured data of Internet celebrity storage artifacts: • Vacuum compression bag: save 60% of clothing space • Storage box under bed: increase storage capacity by 2m³ • Hook behind door: increase utilization rate by 300%
5. Expert advice: 3 do’s and 3 don’ts for small bedroom renovation
✅Three essentials:1. Plan the circuit in advance (especially for recessed lighting) 2. Measure accurately to centimeters (to avoid inconsistencies in furniture sizes) 3. Reserve at least 50cm of passage
❌ Three Don’ts:1. Do not use dark floors (depressing) 2. Do not use more than 3 main colors (visual confusion) 3. Do not blindly follow Internet celebrity designs (consider practicality)
Through the above methods, even a small bedroom of 8 square meters can be transformed into a comfortable space. Remember to bookmark this article and refer to these practical data at any time when decorating!
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