Bedsitter Interior Design Ideas for a Stylish Space

Bedsitters are often tiny with spaces just enough for one person but this does not mean you have to live in cramped conditions or without style.

The fact that everything is in a single room can make arranging and decorating a bedsitter somewhat challenging. However, with some creativity, it is possible to create an aesthetically appealing, stylish, and comfortable living space.

Discover the five most effective bedsitter interior design ideas.

Bedsitter arrangement ideas

1.) De-clutter

The first step to arranging a bedsitter is to clean up and store. The trick lies in investing in a lot of storage space.

It is common to have many possessions including some that you hardly use. To sort these items, start by isolating the ones you want to discard. The rest should be stored according to frequency of use with regularly used items kept within easy reach.

Keeping in mind that less is more, a bedsitter room should have the most basic of furniture pieces such as a simple bed and dressing table for the bedroom, a sofa, a TV stand, and a coffee table for the sitting/entertainment area and only necessary appliances in the kitchenette.

2.) Multipurpose furniture

While tips on bedsitter designs are great to learn, achieving success hinges on making careful choices with your furniture.

As such, take time to invest in dual-purpose furniture such as a bed with pullout drawers, a table with drawers or a seat with storage compartments under the cushions.

Such furniture occupies the same amount of floor space as any other and offers the much-needed storage space for rarely used items such as extra bedding and out-of-season clothes.

When planning to move into a single room (which is in most cases extremely small), you may want to consider having a sofa bed as this can serve more than one purpose.

Moreover, before buying any piece, consider its size against the space it is supposed to occupy. Take measurements of the space first to avoid having too large or too small pieces.

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3.) Room dividers

For ease of movement, it is important to create specific areas for specific activities.

Room dividers enclose partitions or zone-off areas based on activities carried out in the space. They also provide privacy, especially around the bed and dressing area.

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They can be in the form of a shelf, which provides more storage space, or fashionable drapes that complement the other soft furnishings in the bedsitter.

Room dividers are great bedsitter arrangement ideas since they create extra walls against which to place furniture.

4.) Create illusions

When restricted by space, the illusion is the closest thing to actual size. Make use of light-coloured items since they reflect light making the space appear larger.

Adequate lighting also creates an illusion of airiness and space therefore window dressing should be kept light or sheer to allow in more natural light.

If possible, incorporate mirrors to create an illusion of depth and to reflect more light into the single room.

Instead of low, block pieces that make the room appear crowded, buy furniture that has legs since they set it high off the ground exposing more floor area – giving semblance of space.

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In addition, consider purchasing metallic and glass-topped furniture as they seem visually lighter hence making the room appear bigger.

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5.) Accessories

No living space is complete without a personal touch. A few special touches in the right places can add individual style and transform a room completely.

Wall art, greeneries, rugs, cushions, and flower vases can help you achieve class and style.

Colour and texture also contribute a lot to the personal touch.

However, too many accessories will make the bedsitter look cluttered. It is advisable to pick a few cherished pieces and arrange them creatively.

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