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Space-Saving Ideas for Your Kids’ Bedroom

May 28, 2019
Modern gray wooden bunk bed with stairs, featuring striped and checkered bedding, a child reading a book, and a fluffy white dog on a pull-out trundle bed in a bright, minimalist bedroom.

Gray wooden bunk bed with stairs, black and white striped bedding, stuffed animals, a patterned rug, gray desk with black chair, and matching dresser in a modern kids' bedroom.

Don’t let a small room keep your little ones from experiencing their dream bedroom. With a little bit of creativity and some helpful tips, your kids can have a fun and functional bedroom. And best of all, it won’t break your budget!

1. Go With a Bunk Bed

Children's bedroom with gray wooden bunk bed, black and white checkered blanket, striped bedding, plush toys, and a gray desk with black chair by a window.

Here are probably the two most important questions when setting up your kids’ bedroom: where are they going to sleep and where am I going to store all of this stuff! A bunk bed is a great solution for sleeping space especially if you have kids that will be sharing a room. Some bunk beds even come with a trundle bed which is perfect for sleepovers. Don’t need the extra sleeping space? No problem. Turn the trundle area into additional storage. Need more storage space? Look for bunk beds with stairs. The stairway bunk beds provide extra storage space behind and underneath the stairs.

Children interacting with a gray wooden bunk bed with built-in storage stairs, featuring a striped bedspread and black-and-white rug.

2. Try a Space-Saving Chest

Gray wooden dresser with six drawers and silver handles in a modern nursery room, accompanied by a white plush teddy bear, patterned ottoman, and wall art.

A short, wide dresser isn’t the best fit for a small bedroom because it takes up too much space. Instead, go with a tall chest. You’ll take up less floor space than a dresser while still having ample storage. As a bonus, the height of the dresser allows you to place items on top of it that you don’t want your little ones reaching.

3. Use the Right Lighting

Modern brushed metal arc floor lamp with a large dome-shaped shade illuminating a gray chest of drawers in a minimalist children's room with black and white animal wall art, a white teddy bear, and patterned pouf on wood flooring.

This is where function and safety come into play. You don’t want to put a big light in your kids’ bedroom because it will take up too much space, but it’s also a safety concern for small children that like to climb and pull on items – like anything they can get their hands on! Try a slender floor lamp and tuck it into a corner so it’s harder to reach.

4. Add a Small Study Nook

Young boy sitting at a gray wooden desk writing with a pencil, next to a black chair, a calendar showing "31 January," and a cup holding colorful pencils.

Do you remember trying to do homework on the kitchen table while your parents discussed their day at work and your siblings played in the other room with the TV on? Yeah, that wasn’t too productive! Give your child a nice and quiet place to do their homework by creating a small study nook. Look for a small desk with ample space for writing and to hold a laptop. Tuck the desk neatly in a corner or under a window and utilize the storage drawers to organize their assignments.

5. Choose the Perfect Rug

Young girl lying on a black and white patterned rug, drawing on a white-framed digital tablet with scribbles on the screen.

Define a playing space with an area rug. Adding a rug to your kids’ bedroom will not only add a pop of style but will also designate a floor space for your kids to play. A rug is soft yet durable, making it the perfect addition that your kids will love!

We’d love to see how you’ve styled your kids’ bedroom. Please share your photos and make sure to tag @mybobs for a chance to be featured on our feed.

Small Spaces, Smart Solutions

Looking for more fun and affordable ideas for small spaces? Check out my other posts:

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5 Small Bedroom Ideas that Maximize Space

7 Space-Saving Tips to Maximize Your Small Dining Room

5 Smart Solutions for Small Living Rooms