SAN DIEGO, CA, AUG 26th, 2014—Whether your home is short on space or you just converted that small office into a guest room, when dealing with a small bedroom, it's important to know how to make the best of the hand you're dealt. Below, Matt McGinnis, REALTOR® at CENTURY 21 Award tells us some top tips for creating space in small bedrooms.
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says McGinnis. Keep your window treatments simple and fuss-free.
2. Maximize your storage. “From built-ins to hide-away drawers, being smart about your storage is key to opening up your small bedroom,” says McGinnis. Floor-to-ceiling built-ins not only look great, but also add an abundance of easy storage options. If you can't afford to add built-ins, look for furniture with stow-away options, like beds with drawers underneath, or a headboard with built-in shelving.
3. Keep it simple. When decorating your small bedroom, keep things simple. Clean lines and light colors (like whites and grays) can help open up your room. Choose a few statement decorative pieces, opt-out of knickknacks and make sure to keep surfaces clutter-free.
4. Add optical illusions. Adding a mirrored wall will help reflect light and make your space appear larger. Can't swing a wall of glass? Hanging clusters of mirrors will do the trick as well, McGinnis notes.
5. Customize. “Custom-built furniture can help optimize every nook and cranny, like a desk built to fit in a corner or a bed built to nestle under an eave,” suggests McGinnis.
For more home staging, please contact Matt McGinnis at mmcginnis@century21award.com, (619) 549-3106, or Century21Award.com/agents/MattMcGinnis
For more real estate information, please contact CENTURY 21 Award at info@century21award.com, 800-293-1657, or CENTURY 21 Award.
