Living in a small space in Malaysia requires some additional thought and ingenuity. You will need to think about things like creative storage options, how to organize a small area, and how to decide what belongs in your house.

When designing a small bedroom, the first thing to keep in mind is that the layout is essential. Once you've figured out how to arrange your furniture, you can start pulling items you love, such as soft bed linens, calming accents, and even artwork.

While minimalism and tiny bedrooms typically go hand in hand, bright, patterned designs may also work in small spaces if you like maximalism in all its splendour.

1. Maintain a simple design

The arrangement of a small master bedroom isn't a magic trick. For the bed, rather than putting one side up against the adjacent wall, you may position the bed in the middle of the main wall.

It's important to have enough space to move on both sides of the room, not just for room flow but also to make your bed if you're like that kind of thing.

2. Bring in as much light as possible

Adding lots of light sources, whether you opt for a gloomy colour or a clean pale tone, is essential for preventing the space from feeling dark and claustrophobic.

Decorative overhead lighting, such as a pendant or chandelier (rather than ceiling cans), bedroom table lamps, a floor lamp, and even reading sconces, will enhance the atmosphere.

3. Get rid of clutter

If it's crammed with things, all the square footage in the world won't make a difference. Another inexpensive technique is to keep your room tidy. You may decorate as you would in a bigger space, but it's a no-brainer to keep the extra stuff out.

4. Decorate with mirrors and reflective accessories

We realize that's the oldest trick in the book, but it works. If your windows are small or you don't want to depend on natural light, use a tall mirror behind furniture or lights to give the illusion of another space opening up beyond.

5. Use ceiling-to-floor window dressing 

If you want your rooms to seem larger, you'll need to rid of huge, heavy, light-sucking curtains, but it doesn't imply you can't have any at all.

If you're going to have them, start with light-coloured, ceiling-to-floor ones (your room and window will appear taller). 

Then, make sure you hang them on a long enough pole so they can be drawn back past the window frame, giving your window a broader appearance.

6. Draw attention upwards

Vertical stripes on a wall, painting a ceiling to attract attention to it, long drapes that extend to the floor — all of these things help exaggerate a space's height proportions.

Combine them to make a larger, bolder statement.

7. Make use of a room divider

Assuming you don't have separate rooms?  In a small studio, a bookshelf that also serves as a room divider may be very useful. It will define your sleeping area, but the gap between your books and décor should allow enough light to pass through.

8. Use leaning, layered art

If you love art but don't have enough space in your bedroom to display it, layering framed art on a shelf or nightstand may create a huge impression without taking up much space. 

In a Nutshell

We hope the suggestions and ideas above can help you create a functional bedroom design that allows you to enjoy the most of your small space.

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