How To Arrange Bedroom Furniture In A Rectangular Room

Posted on February 24th, 2023 by woodleys.

You don’t have to be a grand design master to be able to arrange bedroom furniture to fit in a rectangular space.

But you have to be a lot more careful with bedrooms that aren’t square, as the placement of individual furniture pieces can throw the room off-balance. 

The shape of your room will also have a direct impact on the size and type of bedroom furniture you will want to buy. And it all comes down to carefully planning the layout before you start ordering new furniture. 

Here are some layout design tips to help inspire you to get the perfect layout.

Special Considerations For Rectangular Bedrooms 

When considering arranging bedroom furniture in a rectangular room, you must mix and match large and small furniture accordingly. 

Always know your angles so that you can cut off any dead space. And ensure you make the best use of your floor space so you can fit in bedside tables and have enough room for storage space.

When you arrange bedroom furniture, placing the bed against the longest wall in the bedroom is most common. But depending on the length of the shorter wall, this can end up with less than ideal use of your floor space. 

how to arrange bedroom furniture in a rectangular room

How To Arrange Bedroom Furniture In A Rectangular Room

Here are the main tips to follow when it comes to furniture arrangements. 

1. Placed Against The Longest Wall

Always try to place your bed against the longest wall in the room, as the bed is the most significant piece of furniture you will need to consider.

Never place the bed, whatever size, on the same wall as the door to the room or closet. It just doesn’t work and can throw the room off balance.

By placing the bed against the longest wall, the whole bedroom layout flows easily. And it allows for more floor space to give the impression that the room is more extensive than its actual size.

The extra space you have created will allow for different furniture arrangements to be made for more storage with additional drawers and shelves.

2. Placed Against The Shortest Wall

Deciding where to place your bed will always come down to dimensions. Placing the bed against the shortest wall may be your only option if you have limited space.

The most important thing to remember is to allow enough space for other furniture items in your bedroom.

One difficulty you might face on the short wall is that it might not leave enough space for nightstands

In an ideal world, you would want your bed shorter than the walls to make it look more symmetric in layouts for small bedrooms.

3. Placed Under Windows

Feng Shui experts frown against placing the bed under a window as too much energy is released from the room, which causes restless sleep.

However, sometimes in smaller bedrooms, this is the only viable option. So don’t worry too much because there can be advantages.

For example, it frees up space; if the view outside isn’t pleasing, then the bed blocks the view, and natural light in the room can help you to wake up naturally each morning.

You may want to use high and wide curtains, making it easy to close the curtains and block the light as and when required.  

Ideas For A Rectangular Bedroom Layout

Here are a few more interior design ideas that you can easily implement. 

1. Create A Focal Point With The Bed

Many say interior design’s most crucial part is creating a focal point. The rest of the space flows when you have a focal point in the room.

In rectangular bedrooms, the most crucial part is undoubtedly the bed, as it naturally becomes the point of focus due to its size.

There are many bedroom layout ideas, but they all start with the bed being the star attraction and other furniture fitting into the available space. This is particularly true when the floor area is at a premium in a small bedroom.

Of course, you want enough storage space and shelves to avoid cluttering. But too much furniture can overwhelm a small space.

2. Choose The Right Size Nightstands

When dealing with small bedrooms, you must consider size as much as you consider the overall style choice. This is particularly important when buying a nightstand for each side of your bed.

The top of your nightstand should be level with the top of the mattress or slightly higher.

Also, if you are using a lamp on the nightstand, then having the light shining downwards is always advisable.

The other thing to keep in mind is that you need to carefully measure how wide the nightstands need to be so that they don’t look out of place by either being too large or too small. 

3. Create Sections Using Floor Rugs

Trying to create separate sections of a small bedroom can prove challenging. You want to avoid clutter but need to buy things to section off specific areas of the room properly.

The most popular idea in this instance is to use area rugs colorado springs when arranging different bedroom sections.

However, the most important part when doing this is ensuring the rug fits nicely into the space and also is a good style match with the overall look of the room.

4. Place A Dresser Away From The Bed For Better Balance

If you have the space, always place the dresser opposite the bed because it’s likely to be the second largest piece of furniture in the room. And when you end up with two large pieces of furniture close to each other, it will tend to create a visual conflict. 

When arranging your furniture, getting that balance right, which mixes practicality with style, is vital to the overall feel of the room where you want a good night’s sleep.

5. Avoid Clashing Furniture Styles

Because of the shape of the room, you’re going to end up with some pieces of furniture standing closer together, and that means you must pick a uniform style for all your furniture.

Having a different furniture style in a small space never works because it looks uneasy to the eye and can be subconsciously stressful.

This method applies to all rooms within your home but especially your bedroom, as you should be relaxed to ensure a good night’s sleep.

6. Avoid Filling The Room With Furniture

When faced with an elongated room, you must avoid filling the space with furniture. Therefore really think about what you need rather than what you want.

For example, having two bernhardt bedside tables when you only need one in a small bedroom allows you to keep the floor uncluttered.

Opting for the minimalist look is the best way to go when considering a small bedroom layout. And bulky furniture won’t work in a narrow room as it will be too imposing for the space.

It is essential to arrange furniture in such a way as to create the illusion of having lots of room despite being in a narrow space.

7. Take Full Advantage Of Natural Light

Natural light can work wonders in your home in terms of energy and positively affect your general well-being.

Natural light can add warmth and vitamin D. In addition to the health benefits, it also helps the room feel comfortable even in winter.

The light that comes through the window also helps to keep the air in your bedroom fresh.

In a small square footage room, leaving the light in helps you focus your attention on the outside, which helps to create the feeling of a bigger space.   

8. Add Some Color Contrast With Throws And Pillows

Even though you should keep a common style flow in your furniture choices, you can add some interest and contrast with throws and pillows that have slightly different patterns and colors. 

If you use calming colors for the walls, then aim to use bright colors as a contrast for throws, pillows, or rugs.

Alternatively, you could display a colorful work of art on a plain wall to achieve the same effect, but don’t overdo it, or you will disturb the room’s relaxed feel. 

9. Create Space Between The Bed And Storage Furniture

One of the top tips to be aware of is not to fill small rooms with loads of large pieces of furniture, such as unnecessary tables. 

It is far better to use a practical future in the bedroom that adds to your storage space. The key is to arrange the furniture correctly to create a spacious distance away from storage furniture, depending on the dimensions.

Arranging the room to incorporate shelves and drawers may sound too practical, but it is essential. Cluttering a small space will detract from the overall relaxed feeling that a bedroom needs.

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