If you have a small bedroom, youll know the true meaning of sleeping tight. Perhaps your full-size mattress lends your bijou bedchambers the feel of a bouncy castle (or, more accurately, a padded cell). Or maybe that 12-inch crevice between the foot of your bed frame and your wall requires a posterior shimmy that would rival the cast of Cabaret. But having a diminutive dozing space neednt be a nightmare, as far as interior design is concerned. In fact, it can be preferable. I strongly prefer small bedrooms to large ones, ELLE DECOR A-List designer Michelle R. Smith insists. [My young son] Bash refuses to sleep in his bedroom because its too big.Much like other pint-size spaces like powder rooms, small bedrooms can provide a unique opportunity to be creative. In fact, the busier the better, Smith says. If you have plain, crisp white walls, what differentiates it from a closet? Instead, she suggests, create coziness via space-heightening striped wallpaper or an all-over floral. Smith also recommends sconces, in lieu of lamps, and leaving room for side tables, though a simple bracket shelf will do. After all, you only need room for water and your phone.Studio apartments can be trickier, but for ELLE DECOR A-List designer Jean Liu, space needn't be a debilitant of style. In her showstopping one-room flat, Liu kept functionality in mind. The daybed where I sleep happens to be one of the main seating areas when guests visit, she tells us. Opt for multipurpose furniture like a bed with built-in storage or a foldable desk to create more room for essentials. Light, neutral color palettes make the space feel open, while mirrors strategically placed can reflect light and make the room appear larger. Vertical storage solutions, such as floating shelves or tall dressers, can free up floor space and help keep the room uncluttered.Still stuck? Were here to help you live large with 45 small bedroom ideas from the ELLE DECOR archive that create the illusion of loftiness, distract from clutter, or are just plain dreamy. No matter what strategy you choose, youll be putting the beauty in beauty rest in no time! 1Hang a Tapestry Sylvie BecquetLacking the DIY skills to install wallpaper? Too timid for a bold color? A tapestry might be the small-bedroom solution for you. Simply hang one behind your bed to give the combined sense of an expanded headboard and a richly textured chic mural. Here, in his own private manor house, ELLE DECOR A-List Titan Robert Couturier shows us how its done. 2Get Smart with SpaceClment VayssieresInterior designer Peter Dunhams Paris pied--terre may clock in at a mere 300 square feet, but that didnt mean he skimped on style. In the bedroom, the ELLE DECOR A-Lister simply got smart with space, opting for floating sconces, a towering hammered-copper headboard, and a diminutive bedside table that can stash bedtime reading material. Its my Airstream in the sky in Paris, Dunham told us. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below3Choose a Fun Headboard Tim LenzNeutral mastermind Augusta Hoffman added fun touches to her clients bachelorette pad, including the trefoil-shaped headboarda big move for a small space. We are also eyeing that mini floating nightstand, which saves space and adds lightness. 4Bunk UpStephen Kent JohnsonOne bedroom in this Montana house makes the most of vertical space, with a four-person bunk bed situation that is as chic as it is practical. Made it all wood, it hones the rustic charm of its surroundings. We especially love the bed curtains, which offer a little privacy to each co-inhabitant. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below5Install a CanopyMiguel Flores-ViannaLimited space doesnt mean you cant sleep like a queen. Take a look at this bedroom in an exuberant Aspen home designed by ELLE DECOR A-Lister Patrick Mele as proof. Here, the designer installed a whimsical butterfly-print canopy above the bed. The structure doesnt occupy an ounce of additional square footage and has the delightful effect of creating a room-within-a-room. Does this mean we can call our apartment a two-bedroom? 6Bring in Earth TonesDavid MitchellThe cozy yet stylish bedroom in this Manhattan apartment maximizes space with clever design choices. A calming neutral palette creates a serene atmosphere, while thoughtful touches like plush bedding and modern accents add a sophisticated edge. Though small, the room feels airy, luxurious, and grounding. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below7Let Your Coverlet LeadWilliam Jess LairdIf your budget is tight, consider shelling out for one investment piece for your small bedroom, like a particularly fabulous bedspread or coverlet. Here, ELLE DECOR A-List designer Andre Mellone selected a checkered one with matching pillows, a choice that works with the rest of the rooms moody palette, creating the feeling of being tucked away in a cozy cave with nature just in view. 8Embrace Pared-Back PrettyMaureen M. EvansStar Mexican chef Elena Reygadas has a small sleeping space, sure, but her home is blessed with sky-high ceilings and tons of light. The pale blue Chippendale bed, an heirloom from Reygadass grandmother, adds a sense of vintage romance without being over the top. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below9Try a DaybedJennifer HughesWhen a full-sized mattress just wont fit, opt for a smaller daybed. We love how landscape architect Thomas Woltz slotted this elegant antique alongside a window in his Virginia Victorian. 10Pile Your PillowsSerena Eller VainicherWhen space is at a premium, be sure to make the most of your bed itself. Here, in a perfectly situated Rome apartment, design duo Alvisi Kirimoto piled an antique bed with pillows by Vox Populi. A space-saving, squiggly-legged nightstand by Maarten Baas provides extra punch. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below11Stack Your Accessories Victoria PearsonThis boho-chic room, designed by Schuyler Samperton, has many tricks up its sleeve. Striped wallpaper adds height, while a largely blue color palette keeps the look cozy. Samperton also made sure the accessories were stacked vertically (take a look at that well-styled nightstand!), a move that works with the upward lines of the wallpaper and headboard. 12Play with Your Bed FrameLauren MillerIf a fabric canopy isnt quite your vibe, consider choosing a bed frame that adds architectural interest instead. Designer Sam Sacks kept this Toronto bedroom crisp and white to let the custom four-poster bed be the hero element in the space. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below13Use a Striped Wallpaper William Jess LairdVertical stripes, whether youre choosing a shirt or decorating a room, create the illusion of height. In a guest bedroom in her own New Orleans home, designer Michelle R. Smith covered the walls in a classic blue stripe by Lewis & Wood. A plush blue velvet quilt and charming vintage artworks lend the space a cozy storybook quality.14Pick Pretty Sconces Manuel RodrguezElegance is the name of the game in Lindsay Stall Falconers pretty New York City bedroom. In addition to the elevated palette of gray, blush, white, and gold in classic fabrics, she lifted the look with a pair of antique sconces. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below15Go WildKirk Davis SwinehartSometimes, its best to embrace your treasures. William Cullum, a senior designer at Jayne Design Studio, certainly did in the tiny-but-mighty 500-square-foot studio apartment he shares with his partner. His maximalist design ethos? If we love it, we make it work.16Pile on the Complementary Patterns Simon UptonThis Parisian house decorated by Eric Allart is centuries oldand has the quirky architecture to prove it. Allart gave this small garret bedroom plenty of personality with complementary block-printed fabrics in aqua hues. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below17Choose Deep Jewel Tones Nicole FranzenYour bedroom may feel like a cave, but that doesnt mean it cant be a chic cave. Take this enveloping bedroom designed by Le Whit. The designers painted the walls in Sherwin-Williamss Naval and upholstered the bed in a wine-colored Zak+Fox fabricdeep hues that spell deep slumber. 18Pitch a TentSimon WatsonWere here for some glampingespecially when the tent is designed by Veere Grenney. In this London townhouse, the decorator swaddled a combined dressing room and nap quarters in a striped fabric by Le Gracieux, creating height while leaving a sleeper wrapped in style. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below19Make Your Headboard Work Kelly MarshallIf the only thing your bedroom can fit is, well, a bed, make your headboard work for you. We love this vibrant idea in the Los Angeles home of Mara Brock Akil, designed by Tiffany Howell. This custom blue velvet bed is tricked out with a nightstand, lighting, and plenty of 70s glamour. 20Frame It OutStephen Kent Johnson When it comes to your sleeping quarters, why not create a room-within-a-room with a striking four-poster bed? We love the barley twist version that designer Tatyana Miron Ahlers sourced for her chic Manhattan pad.Rachel SilvaAssociate Digital EditorRachel Silva is the associate digital editor at ELLE DECOR, where she covers all things design, architecture, and lifestyle. She also oversees the publications feature article coverage, and is, at any moment, knee-deep in an investigation on everything from the best spa gifts to the best faux florals on the internet right now. She has more than 16 years of experience in editorial, working as a photo assignment editor at Time and acting as the president of Women in Media in NYC. She went to Columbia Journalism School, and her work has been nominated for awards from ASME, the Society of Publication Designers, and World Press Photo.Anna FixsenDeputy Digital EditorAnna Fixsen is the deputy digital editor of ELLE DECOR, where she oversees all facets of ELLEDECOR.com. In addition to editing articles and developing digital strategy, she writes about the world's most beautiful homes, reviews the chicest products (from the best cocktail tables to cute but practical gifts), and reports on the most exciting trends in design and architecture. Since graduating from Columbia Journalism School, she's spent the past decade as an editor at Architectural Digest, Metropolis, and Architectural Record and has written for outlets including the New York Times, Dwell, and more.