16 sqm bedroom m - we select a stylish and practical design

Bedroom with an area of ​​15-16 square meters. m - spacious enough for the Russian owner of an apartment or a private house. In such a space you can not only equip a comfortable sleeping place, but also place roomy storage systems, organize a workplace (mini-office) or a relaxation area with a coffee table for short meals. In apartments of an old construction, and even more so in apartments of an improved layout, most often a room with such a medium-sized area is allocated for a bedroom. How to equip this space in such a way that it is comfortable to fall asleep in it and it is interesting to wake up, it is convenient to gather for a new working day? How to combine a calm, relaxing atmosphere with bright accents, modern design trends or choose your own, original concept? Let's try to understand together the design features of a modern bedroom using the example of design projects carried out in different parts of our planet and reflecting the most diverse tastes of the owners of apartments and private households.

The choice of ceiling decoration method depends not only on the area of ​​the room, but on its height. But even in apartments built last century, with a ceiling height of no more than 2.5 m, there are many design options for a perfectly even and smooth ceiling. In private houses and apartments of an improved layout, there are no restrictions at all in choosing the design of ceilings - you can build multi-level structures, embed lighting, use coverings with print, stucco molding and other decor.

No matter how many new finishing materials manufacturers offer us, there will always be homeowners who prefer the traditional, economical way of decorating the ceiling - painting. For apartments with low ceilings, especially for "Khrushchev", this method may be the best option, but only if the surface of your ceiling is perfectly leveled. The disadvantage of this method of decoration is that you will not only have to spend money on the services of masters leveling the ceiling, but also endure for some time the dirt in the apartment or house. But the painting itself will cost cheap compared to other types of work, and you can do it yourself.

A similar situation is with the use of wallpaper for decorating the ceiling. The surface must be leveled to perfect condition. If you can save on the wallpaper itself - there is no need to purchase very dense, washable products, then you will have to spend money on the services of putty masters. In the case of using paper, vinyl, non-woven and textile wallpapers, it will not be possible to achieve a perfectly smooth surface - the joints between the sheets will be noticeable in any case. In this case, the so-called liquid wallpaper, the application of which does not imply the presence of any connecting elements, can become a modern alternative to rolled products.

For those who would like to get a quick result on the design of ceilings and not to spread dirt and dust throughout the room, the use of tension structures can be an ideal option. An advantage of this method of decorating the ceiling is that there is no need to level the surface. Satin, matte or glossy film can be stretched to the ceiling even with significant level differences at the joints of concrete slabs. It is necessary to take into account that the installation of the profile to which the film will be attached will require some distance, which means that the height of your bedroom will decrease slightly.Another drawback of such a ceiling design is that it is almost impossible to do it on your own - you need special equipment to heat the PVC film and some skill in pulling it onto the profile.

For owners of steel houses, known for their high ceilings and private houses with medium-sized bedrooms, a hanging design can be an excellent option for creating an original, but at the same time practical design. Using sheets of drywall, you can sheathe any, even the most uneven surface of the ceiling, creating unusual multi-level structures, integrating lighting or completing the original ceiling decor. But this method also has drawbacks - the joints of the sheets of gypsum board will need to be puttied, cleaned, smoothed out and only after that the main type of finish should be applied.

The use of ceiling beams in modern bedrooms has long ceased to be a highlight of only foreign design projects, many of our compatriots like the idea of ​​bringing natural warmth and comfort to the interior of urban apartments. To create an interesting design of the ceiling, you can use wood locally - only for beams or use as a basis ceiling tiles made of natural material or its worthy artificial counterpart. In any case, the design is quite colorful, accent, so the rest of the surface of the bedroom is better to maintain in calm light colors and preferably in plain variations.

Room size is 16 square meters. m is considered sufficient to practically not limit itself in choosing a method of wall decoration. You can use painting and wallpapering, wall tiles and the use of various moldings. Unless the methods of decorating the walls for the classic and Baroque style are better left for more spacious rooms. In our country, wallpapering bedroom walls with wallpaper is gradually ceasing to be the only option. Simple staining is gaining popularity (the use of modern water-based emulsion compositions allows you to find your own shade in a wide palette of manufacturers of finishing materials), the use of wall tiles to design accent walls and even covering the surfaces with fabric, using non-standard materials.

One of the most simple and win-win options for wall decoration in a medium-sized bedroom is painting. Of course, this type of finish is only suitable for pre-leveled surfaces. Light, pastel colors in the decoration of the walls will create not only a favorable, relaxing atmosphere, but will also become an excellent background for wall decor.

But, you must admit that an absolutely bright bedroom is boring and unoriginal. For those who would like to maintain the neutrality of the palette as a whole, but to bring some variety to the color scheme locally, you can offer a design technique that has been used by homeowners around the world for many years - the use of an accent surface behind the head of the bed. Even the very bright design of the accent wall will not become an annoying factor, because you will not focus on the wall located behind the head of the bed during preparation for bedtime, when it is so important to relax, clear thoughts and calm down.

The easiest way to design an accent wall is by wallpapering with a print or painting in a colorful shade that differs significantly from the main color scheme of the room. For one wall, you can fork out for beautiful embossed wallpapers, textile, metallized or photo prints. You can create a completely unique design using your own drawings and a family photo portrait.

An accent wall with wooden wall tiles is a luxurious addition to the interesting bedroom interior.Depending on the color palette and the nature of the selected natural wood pattern, you can create a certain mood in the design of the sleeping space. Bright, colorful tones of wood panels will bring a positive mood and optimism to the character of the premises, whitened products laid in an original way will become a brick in the wall creating a peaceful atmosphere of the bedroom. Even ordinary wooden boards in the skilled hands of the master become a decorative element in the interior.

A wooden board and parquet is an ideal option for flooring in the bedroom in terms of environmental friendliness. We spend a third of our lives in a dream, so the room in which we relax and gain strength worthy of a better finish. Unfortunately for the best, it is expensive to pay. And the care of natural material requires some effort and the use of special tools. But the appearance of natural material can become an adornment of any interior. Beautiful natural wood pattern is relevant for any style of design of sleeping space.

One of the most popular options for decorating the floors in the bedroom for our compatriots is the laminate. The richness of colors, skillful imitation of wood of various species and the ability to install flooring on their own attracts many owners of apartments and private houses. Of course, to talk about the high environmental friendliness of the material, which includes synthetic bonding resins, is not necessary. But the price is significantly lower than natural material, and the external decorative qualities are not inferior to natural facing.

The most economical and yet practical way to design floors is still the use of linoleum. A wide range of colors, size range, affordable price and ease of installation attract many of our compatriots. In addition, for an apartment or house where there are small children and pets, the use of linoleum as a flooring becomes the best option to reduce the cost of various cleaning resources.

But in the room where we most often need to be with bare feet, I want to feel the warmth and comfort, even in the floor. For such sensations, the owners of urban and suburban apartments use a carpet with a high and soft pile. But for pleasant sensations, warmth and comfort, as well as an excellent appearance, it will be necessary to pay much more time for cleaning. In dwellings with carpet, a high-power vacuum cleaner is required as a flooring.

The use of floor tiles for facing surfaces in apartments and urban households of our camp is extremely rare. Coolness and practicality in terms of cleaning and durability of the flooring are important in areas with hot climates. Tiles on the floor in the bedroom can only be seen in summer cottages and resort houses, and there, for comfort, mats with a long pile are always laid in front of the bed.

Even in the bedroom area of ​​15-16 square meters. m you can equip not only the sleeping area. For example, to organize a workplace, you need very little useful room space for sleeping and relaxing. A small console or a narrow desk for a laptop, a light chair or a mini-chair, open shelves or a modest-sized shelving - the workplace is ready. Of course, zoning in such a small room will occur very conditionally, without the use of any partitions and screens.

Another area that most often simply has nowhere else to equip is a dressing room. In apartments, and most private houses in our country, it is not provided to allocate a separate room for wardrobe storage systems. The built-in large closet in the bedroom is quite capable of replacing (although not fully) such storage systems.In order for the monolithic structure from floor to ceiling to not burden the image of the room and visually expand the space, it is best to use light, even snow-white shades for the performance of storage systems.

But not only storage systems for clothes and shoes can be arranged in a medium-sized bedroom. Around the window opening you can equip a quite roomy bookcase. For the construction of open shelves do not need large expenses. Often in apartments and private houses there is simply nowhere else to place a home library, in any case, such an approach to the layout of the bedroom will allow "unloading" the living room. For fans to read before going to bed, a whole library in the bedroom will be a convenient option for arranging furniture.

In the bedrooms, designed for two beds, you have to zone the sleeping segments themselves. The area of ​​the room allows you to ergonomically arrange the beds - so that the approach to each of them is accessible from all sides. It’s better to “sacrifice” one bedside table by installing a common stand table between the two beds, than to move the bed to the wall.

Most of the design projects of medium-sized bedrooms are rooms decorated in light, pastel colors, usually in plain variations. In this case, the role of accent spots is played by decor - wall, textile and other. Against a light background of walls, even artwork and photographs made in pastel colors are accented. A beautiful picture, a family portrait, an original panel or a relic of several generations - an old tapestry, will become a wonderful decoration and will not take up space.

Given that the bed in the bedroom is not just the main piece of furniture, and the focal point for all elements of the interior, dyeing its headboard becomes a priority in the decoration of the room. The original headboard, complete with a bed, created by you or designed specially for your room by a skilled designer, can easily become a highlight of the interior.

Textile decoration in the bedrooms is important as in no other room. First of all, bedroom windows need decoration. The main function of curtains and curtains, hailstones and veils is to protect the room from sunlight during preparation for bedtime. The choice of fabric for the execution of curtains in the bedroom will depend on the location of the room in relation to the cardinal points, the landscape outside the window, your sleep and wake schedule, as well as personal preferences. From the point of view of choosing a print for curtains, there are simple and well-known rules - plain fabrics are suitable for rooms with variegated wallpaper, it is better to hang curtains with a large print only in a bedroom with walls without a pattern. A vertical strip on the curtains visually increases the height of the room, horizontal - visually add to the volume of the room.

In a bright bedroom with a neutral choice of colors for decoration and furnishings, textiles can be the only bright spot. This is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to bring color diversity to the interior of a room. A colorful pattern on the fabric will be easy to replace if the brightness gets tired. By changing the color and print of textiles, you can create different moods of the room itself.

Lighting devices, in addition to their main function, play the role of decorative elements. A luxurious chandelier can bring elegance to even the most ordinary bedroom interior. The original designer lamp will raise the degree of uniqueness of the interior of the bedroom and will become the highlight of the design.

A great decorative element, which, among other things, can refresh the air in the bedroom, can be a large houseplant. Bright, juicy greens in the bedroom interior will bring notes of enthusiasm, spring mood and positive. The only thing that needs honor when choosing a plant for sleeping space - it must be a variety without smell or with a subtle aroma.

The modern style of decoration is often called "comfortable minimalism." Simplicity in the decoration and selection of furniture, the use of strict forms and volumes, monophonic color schemes and a minimal set of decor are the basis of the concept of modern style. But even with a minimal set of interior elements, it is possible to create a difficult and convenient and functional environment, but also to fill the room with the necessary level of comfort that a modern person is used to.

Using the minimalist mood of modern style, it is possible to create a feeling of spaciousness and freedom even in medium-sized rooms, such as bedrooms of 15-16 square meters. m. The traditional layout, the use of easy-to-design additional furniture and the lack of floor decor can not only create space for free traffic, but also give the room a certain character.

The style of shabby chic was literally created in order to find embodiment in the interior of the bedroom. The use of antique furniture with shabby surfaces (or artificial aging of modern models), an abundance of textiles, various frills and lace, a floral print on wallpaper and fabrics, monograms on candlesticks and forged decor on metal headboards - in combination with modern finishing materials, it appears in an unusual, but very comfortable execution of the bedroom interior.

No less cozy and at the same time original, the bedroom looks, decorated in the Provence style. A touch of simplicity, the cosiness of a rural home, interior elements as if created with your own hands, warmth and comfort are the main features of the Provence style, created on the basis of a country concept. To bring notes of rustic romanticism to the bedroom interior, furniture made of metal or rattan, with wicker elements, upholstery with floral print and carpets, as if inherited from grandmother, will help.

Even in a medium-sized bedroom, you can use the classic techniques of creating a luxurious, comfortable, but functional interior. But it is important to understand that in a room with an area of ​​16 square meters. m do not get involved in the installation of wooden furniture with luxurious carvings. One beautiful, solid bed with small bedside tables or tables will be enough. The interior will effectively complement the practical decor - a luxurious chandelier, a mirror in a beautiful frame, a carpet in a traditional style.