Your kid’s bedroom might be small, but that doesn’t mean it can’t have abundant storage and a layout that maximises every square foot while still being fun.
The trick? Multi-functional furniture to reduce furniture pieces, narrow furniture choices to save floor space, and storage in places you wouldn’t expect.
Join us below to discover the best solutions for creating a functional and enjoyable small bedroom for your child.
Safety note: All bedroom furniture except your kid’s bed should be anchored to the walls to prevent tipping. Use screws, plugs, and brackets, or anti-tip straps.
Storage beds
You first need a storage bed, such as an ottoman bed, to remove the need for plastic storage boxes and other ugly solutions.
An ottoman bed has a mattress platform that lifts on gas struts to reveal storage space spanning the full length and width of the bed.
The storage area is covered with Velcro fabric or a plastic tub, creating a sealed storage area for all your kid’s bedding and other bits and bobs. You can choose an end- or side-lift ottoman bed to suit your access requirements.
An alternative to an ottoman bed is a bed frame with drawers. These are more affordable than ottomans and can replace a chest of drawers, but the drawers need clearance to open and offer less storage space overall than ottoman beds.
Tall, narrow wardrobe
A tall, narrow wardrobe will save floor space and give you more storage.
Standard wardrobes are around 190cm tall, while extra-tall ones are around 216cm—that’s a massive difference equivalent to several shelves.
IKEA sells tall wardrobes, but if your bedroom is oddly shaped or laid out, a carpenter can build you a wardrobe designed for your space from scratch.
Wardrobe with drawers
You can replace your kid’s chest of drawers with a wardrobe with drawers and then use that space for a desk or other useful furniture.
Wardrobes with drawers are life savers in the smallest boxrooms, as they take up the same floor space as a standard wardrobe. Combine that with our tall recommendations above, and you’ll save space in your kid’s bedroom.
Built-in furniture
Built-in furniture is the best choice for your kid’s small bedroom because it considers any strange angles and limited floor space.
For instance, L-shaped bedrooms can suffer from awkward corners and wasted space. Custom built-ins can transform these challenging areas into useful storage nooks, study zones, or cosy reading corners.
The odd angles that make standard furniture difficult in your kid’s bedroom become opportunities for personalised storage solutions that perfectly fit the room’s unique shape.
The downside of built-in furniture is that it can get very expensive, so consider it only if you own your home and intend to stay there for a while.
Vertical space
There are a few ways you can use vertical space in your kid’s bedroom:
- Shelves
- Corner cabinets
- Bookcases
- Over-door pockets
Moving storage to walls and the back of your kid’s door will save floor space and help your child keep their bedroom tidy.
Install shelving and other wall storage solutions at heights that are comfortable for your kid and secure them robustly with large fixings.
Easy tidying solutions
Open plastic storage tubs are the best for giving your child an easy way to tidy their bedroom. Boxes with lids are also a good option for stackable storage, and you might be able to fit narrow boxes under your kid’s bed.
Storage hammocks that mount to the corner of the room are fantastic for soft toys, and you can add storage baskets to the walls for odds and ends.
Provide smaller boxes for things like LEGO and Matchbox cars and albums for trading cards so that everything your child plays with has a home.