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The bedroom is a true refuge that demands comfort and privacy, especially for the single people in the house, whether they are children, teenagers, or adults. It is where they spend most of their time, studying, reading, watching TV, or enjoying good music, and also where they usually have friends over to chat and entertain themselves.
And when it comes to a small single bedroom, planning perfectly the use of space is paramount to make it easy to keep everything organized. Thinking of practical options that maintain good circulation may seem impossible, but there are several resources that make such a mission possible. If the bedroom will house two people, this planning should be even greater, and use the walls asgreat allies can be the solution to all problems.
Another aspect that cannot be missing in decoration is personality. sometimes, the concern with accommodating everything in its proper order becomes the main goal, and including the identity of its inhabitant ends up being forgotten. in order for this not to happen, follow some simple and fundamental instructions from those who understand the subject, always respecting the personal taste and needs of those who will inhabit thiscorner.
7 tips for decorating small single rooms
There is no basic rule in the use of colors, styles, and furniture, but how to use them correctly and in the right dosage, the way that pleases the resident the most. The professionals Emily Sousa and Thais Martarelli from Architecture and Interiors teach the best way to decorate a single room optimizing the space, and using the colors and furniture in its favor:
1. predominant light colors
"Colors have the power to transform environments. This occurs not only because of the beauty they bring, but also because of the sensations they can create. In the case of small environments, for example, light colors become great allies, because they give the impression of spaciousness and lightness.This makes the space dynamic, because if you get sick of the decoration, you don't need a big reform to change the aspect of the environment", explain the architects.
2. use of mirrors to give a sense of spaciousness
The professionals add that "mirrors reflect what is in front of you and, therefore, cause a feeling of spaciousness. Widely used in decoration, they can be installed in several strategic points, such as the door of a wardrobe, for example. A good tip when choosing the place where it will be placed is to also observe the opposite wall. It should be as charmingas him: the ideal is to place the mirror directed at what you want to highlight and draw attention to."
3. little furniture
Small apartments, as well as other homes with smaller rooms, are here to stay. To follow this new form of living, many of the principles of space organization also had to be adapted. "One of these principles covers the amount of furniture that make up a room. In this new model, the old mono-functional furniture makes room for versatile pieces. A desk in aoffice, for example, can also be designed to be a dressing table, all in a single piece of furniture," say the architects.
"In this sense, it is of great value to highlight the importance of planned furniture. Customized according to your needs, the user gets a better use of space. As an example, we can cite a closet that extends from the floor to the ceiling, which guarantees more storage space".
Therefore, the professionals comment that "the logic of 'less is more' becomes interesting not only for filtering what is essential for an environment, but also for allowing it to become pleasant and comfortable."
4. always attentive to circulation
Emily Sousa and Thais Martarelli explain that "to guarantee that the environment will bring you practicality in your daily life, it is very important to pay attention to the circulation.decision that you may regret in the future".
In addition, the professionals comment that "don't be fooled by looks. The furniture always seems to be smaller than it really is inside the stores. This sensation occurs because most of the stores have a higher ceiling height than that adopted in residences, besides, most of the times, they are designed to be a wide space, without many pillars and walls. The tip is always totake a measuring tape to measure the furniture before you buy it."
5. if you want stripes, let them be narrow and vertical
"The stripes are adopted as a resource of optical illusion in the project. As in fashion, by adopting vertical stripes, we enlarge the environment. However, we must be careful when using this resource, because depending on the thickness of the stripes and the place where it is implemented, it can cause vertigo to some users. As an example of places not recommended, we can cite the wall behind the television, giventhat the movements of the image in conjunction with the pattern can tire the eye easily," explains Emily Sousa and Thais Martarelli.
6. use panels to fix the TV
According to the architects, "in the old days, tube televisions required generous spaces to accommodate them. With the development of televisions with increasingly slim profiles, the way they were arranged in spaces was also revised.plant was the use of panels for fixing".
Besides freeing up space for circulation, the panels also have another advantage, as the professionals mention: "depending on the position of the electrical points, they allow the user to hide the wiring behind the cabinetry, without having to cut the wall to embed it, for example. With several colors, shapes, and finishes, these can also become decorative pieces in the environment,Being more of an object that expresses the personality of the user in the space."
7. shelves and niches are always useful
"Investing in shelves and niches has a great benefit because they are small pieces nailed directly to the wall, and allow you to have more storage options without great costs. Besides contributing to the organization of the environment, they don't usually take up large spaces, which facilitates people's circulation", Emily Sousa and Thais Martarelli add.
30 pictures of decorated single rooms
Get to know some selected projects for all ages, which were lovingly designed according to the profile of their inhabitants:
1. the colors most requested by the little ones
Pink and purple are the colors most often seen in girls' rooms and, combined with white, make the room delicate and youthful in the right dose.
2. use accessories to add color and fun to the environment
Use and abuse of pillows, comics, animated hooks, pictures, and colors are ideal to add more joy to the children's room. They are pieces that give a touch of personality without compromising circulation.
3. niches are the best allies
Children are born collectors, and so that nothing gets scattered and out of place, the ideal is to use niches and shelves to install the pieces. This way everything stays in sight and organized.
4. less is more
A dorm room doesn't necessarily need to be full of furniture to become stylish and well decorated. Keeping only what is necessary for the room to become cozy, practical, and welcoming brings much more harmony to the decoration.
5. the young girl's refuge
The bedroom is where teenagers spend most of their time, whether it is doing homework, listening to music, or chatting with friends.
6. vertical stripes for lengthening
Instead of a headboard, a beautiful wallpaper was handpicked, with colors matching the rest of the furniture and aligning perfectly with the bed frame.
7. colors can be added in the small details
A clean bedroom offers a feeling of spaciousness and coziness to the environment, but for those who want to break the neutrality, the best solution is to add color to the bedding, decorative objects, among other small details that make a big difference.
8. a room for two
Don't forget to add the most beautiful cushions you can find to make this space even more special for relaxing and receiving friends.
9. find furniture that can have more than one function
With the television properly installed in a support on the wall, the study table was also adapted to look like a rack.
10. nightstand replaced by a table
Another way to optimize space is just to decorate with what is necessary: if the nightstand is only used to add a support beside the bed, why not use a table for the proper purposes, and still serve not only as a workstation, but also as a dressing table for putting on makeup?
11. choose a style of your choice
A single room in the adult phase already asks for a touch of maturity, but without needing to lose its joviality. Choosing a decoration style is fundamental so as not to fill the room with disconnected information.
12. light colors as great allies
In addition to lightness and sophistication, an environment with light colors offers a feeling of spaciousness, which is very favorable in small bedrooms.
13. always use the walls to your advantage
Whether to give an identity to the decor, to install niches and shelves or to fill them with comics that have something to do with your personality
14. don't forget the lighting
Every room needs to be cozy, and what contributes a lot to this is to choose the perfect lighting.
15. blue for them
For those who like the traditional, blue is the favorite color when it comes to decorating the little boy's room. Leaving white or a lighter color as predominant is fundamental so as not to darken the environment.
16. the play corner
This project included a raised bed with a special space just below, to store toys and offer possibilities for the little one to have fun, all with great taste and practicality.
17. a special space for books
The space planned to take advantage of every room space was given a small indentation in the extended headboard of the bed, so that the little reader's books are all organized and at his disposal in a practical way.
18. taking advantage of corners to increase space
Notice in the example above how the bedroom has gained much more space just by accommodating the furniture flush against the walls. This feature is great for the room of the little ones, who are usually more restless and spend more time in the room playing.
19. storage for toys under the bed
Boxes, crates, and trunks are perfect for hiding the clutter in more style. And they fit in any spare corner, whether under the bed or in the top inside of the closet.
20. the famous and precise bunk beds
If you have two bachelors and a single small room, how can you solve it? With the famous bunk beds! Those who can afford to invest in a planned one can make a great choice, with different models that give a more stylized look to the decoration.
21. the lover of travel
The more elements that define the personal taste of the room's owner are added, the more personalized the room will be.
22. a modern touch in the decoration
Different colors, textures, and prints add modernity and sophistication to the environment. And to keep everything in perfect harmony, include this option only in a certain spot in the room, and preferably in the corner you prefer to highlight.
See_also: Inspirations, cultivation and tips to have philodendron at home23. graffiti on the wall matches perfectly with the teenage boy's room
It is important that the decoration of the teenager's room matches his age group, and has much of his universe included in his private corner. Graffiti or pictures, pet objects, and favorite colors are some of the resources that will make it possible to add such an identity.
24. for art and sports lovers
Notice how gray and yellow can be very functional together and match any age group. What will denounce the age of the resident will be the additional items in the decoration, such as the personal objects and the comics, objects that can be easily changed when the teenager becomes an adult, without the need for a big reform and investment.
25. industrial decoration for him
There is not a defined style for men and women, but the most used by them. Industrial is one of the styles men like the most, because it is striking, current, and has a more urban feel.
26. the advantages of a box bed
Having a box bed with a trunk is the best solution for a small bedroom.
27. mirrors are great room magnifiers
And the ideal is to install it on the opposite side of your favorite corner, so it will reflect exactly where you like it best, adding coziness in double.
28. curtains and blinds make the space more refined
The window does not necessarily have to be part of the decoration, and besides blocking the passage of sunlight, the curtain will add more delicacy to the environment, while the blind or blackout is a great option for those who prefer a more modern touch.
29. the best solution for small bedrooms is to put the bed against the wall
The free space next to the bed should be at least 60 centimeters for free circulation, as should the front of the closet. Planned furniture makes this mission even easier.
See_also: Under the Sea Party: 75 Inspirations and Tutorials to make your ownWith the tips and inspirations above, it is easier to think of an optimized and comfortable decoration, adding a lot of personality and creativity, even with a low budget. Many times, just changing the furniture and adding some colors and elements already contributes to a great result. The important thing is to have a refuge that has our own identity. See also ideas for composinga cozy guest room.
