For most of us, our bedroom is a safe haven to kick back and relax after a long day of school or work.
The last thing that weād want to come home to is a cluttered and messy space (I mean who else also has a stack of clothes just piled up on their chair right now?). It can be a headache thinking of ways to spruce up your room whilst maximising space ā especially if you have a small room.
It is certainly useful for all my friends living in hall or rental apartments right now and want to redecorate your rooms whilst on a budget.
Well, luckily for you, weāve come up with 6 clever space-saving hacks for small bedrooms using items that you can find on Shopee, all under S$33, so you wonāt need to burst your budget.
1. Make use of vertical space
One of the best ways to make space in a small room is to expand vertically. In a way, youāre doubling the amount of space you originally had without moving any furniture around.
Hear me out ā are you constantly straining your neck to look into the screen for hours on end only to end up with the worst neckache?
Not only does the monitor stand solve this problem but it also saves space. Place your laptop or computer on the elevated stand, alongside your tablet and keyboard in just one place.
A neat and organised work space definitely helps to improve productivity (or at least we hope it does), especially if you work from home.
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šµ S$9.90āS$19.90
š Desk organiser
Although youāre saving space, it doesnāt mean that you have to compromise on aesthetics. The desktop rack is an example where the materials can take up minimal space and still look stylish at the same time.
Spice it up and place a fancy room diffuser or plant at the top of the rack and keep heavier items at the bottom.
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šµ S$9.92āS$15.24
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2. Get organisers
A neat hack that you can use if you find yourself constantly rummaging through your table looking for that one post-it note is to get more organisers.
Besides, they come in various designs and colours so you donāt have to worry about aesthetics.
Combination drawers come in handy if you need to store your office supplies in one place ā think washi tapes, post-it notes, markers, or even mini notebooks.
I absolutely adore the fact that the drawers come in different sized compartments to fit all my office supplies!
Whatās more, you can stack the drawers up to your heartās content to save even more space.
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šµ S$7.95
š Desk organiser, storageĀ Ā
Every girlboss (and king) needs their own vanity space for some special self-care but itās hard to dedicate a corner just for it when youāre already struggling with lack of space.
A good alternative is to get a vanity box to store all your make-up, skincare products and perfumes.
If youāre familiar, youād know that beauty products often come in different shapes and sizes. However, ā just like the combination drawers ā the vanity box is customisable and stackable.
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šµ S$6.80āS$26.80
š Cosmetic organiser, storageĀ Ā
3. Get multi-functioning items
Multi-functioning objects don’t get enough hype as they should.
With one less item to get, not only is it space-saving but it reduces cost as well (youāre really killing two birds with one stone with these hacks).
Step up your organisation game with the ottoman stool which you can use for storage and to add an extra seat in the room.
If youāre someone who loves redecorating your room on a whim, you can always move the stool wherever you like, whenever you want.
Itās such a simple but brilliant idea.
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šµ S$6.80āS$26.80
š Comfort, storageĀ Ā
Check out this LED makeup mirror with a storage tray that also comes with adjustable brightness modes to cater to different times of the day.
Use it to store small trinkets that have the tendency to go missing like jewellery and hair accessories and youāll no longer have to worry about losing them ā especially when youāre running late.
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šµ S$12.97
š Beauty, storage, desk organiserĀ Ā
4. Choose compact items
You must be wondering: what exactly are compact items?
Basically, they carry a similar function to your regular household items all while occupying less space.
The closet always gives me a headache ā with clothes spilling out or wedged all the way to the back of the wardrobe, I can never find what I need in the morning.
If you face the same issue as me, the double-sided hanging closet organiser is a life-changer.
It has different transparent storage sizes for your ties, socks or undergarments so youāll be able to tell what clothing youāre picking out, alongside a 360 degree rotating hook to make it easier for your browsing.
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šµ S$9.80
š Beauty, storage, closet organiserĀ Ā
Jeans take up so much space, especially when you fold and stack them up. Who else can relate?
One of the many space-saving hacks is to simply use a pants hanger, preferably one with multiple layers to minimise the amount of closet space it takes up. And itās so much simpler to just pull your pants off the hanger than pulling it out from a pile of clothes.
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šµ S$7.80
š Beauty, storage, closet organiserĀ Ā
5. Use the wall space
Besides using organisers or multi-functional objects, donāt forget that your room still has to look cosy and be a private space that you look forward to returning to.
Some space-saving hacks include adding shelves or boards to the wall which allow for you to add a few personal touches here and there.
A pegboard suits those who enjoy the minimalist and clean look. Hang a few Polaroids of you and your family or postcards and personal notes from friends to lift your spirits.
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šµ S$3āS$7.90
š Decor, storage, displayĀ Ā
Alternatively, if youāre the sort that collects quirky knick-knacks and have little space to keep them, Iāve got you covered.
These floating wall shelves with wacky shapes add character and make a great centrepiece in your bedroom.
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šµ S$24.90
š Decor, storage, displayĀ
6. Get foldable furniture
Foldable furniture is easier to move around and store if you donāt use them frequently.
Remember what I mentioned at the start about the pile of clothes?
Invest in a foldable laundry basket to put all your washed clothes. The best part is that you can always fold and store it away until you need it again.
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šµ S$8.12
š Clothes, storage
If you have a friend thatās coming over but you donāt want them to sit on your bed with their āoutside clothesā, consider the lazy sofa instead. Thereās five reclining angles for when you want to just sit and relax or take an afternoon nap ā super soft and comfortable.
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šµ S$32.80
š Comfort, storage
Which space-saving hacks are up your alley?
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