8 Popular Styles of Furniture for Smaller Bedrooms

Aug 19, 2024 | Furniture, Bedroom, Magazine

Check out 8 of the top designers of small bedroom furniture who specialize in sustainable practices, speedy custom pieces, and some of the most popular furniture aesthetics.
Copeland Furniture bed and nightstands made of light finished wood against a brick wall in a loft.

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Your bedroom is your oasis in the business of modern life. Choosing the right shape and style of furniture can make a huge difference, especially in a small bedroom. Some designs can overwhelm a small space, while the right touch can make you forget the limitations of the room.

Whether you’re designing your own bedroom, a guest room, or a child’s room, we’ve found some stunning furniture for small bedrooms in a variety of design styles. From modern to rustic, and minimalist to glamorous, here are eight makers of bedroom furniture whose visions will bring your bedroom to life — no matter the size.

Mid-Century Modern

Mid-century modern furnishings have a timeless appeal, characterized by their clean lines and enduring silhouettes.

They blend seamlessly with both modern and traditional home designs, making them a versatile choice for any space. The “less is more” philosophy is particularly effective in small bedrooms, where compact modern sets can create a stylish impact without overwhelming the room. This approach allows for a functional yet aesthetically pleasing environment, emphasizing quality over quantity to make a statement.

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Vermont Woods Studios

Vernon, Vermont

Vermont Woods Studios create high quality wood bedroom sets made from American maple, cherry, walnut, and oak. Simple and sophisticated, their bed, dresser, and side tables are pieces you can pass down in your family. They even build charming matching wood trunks.

Vermont Woods Studios is passionate about sustainably sourcing their wood and has planted over 247K+ trees!

Peggy Farabaugh founded the company in 2005 after weathering hurricane Katrina. She directly employs craftsman in her facility and also partners with many carpenters who work out of their own studios. She is dedicated to paying livable wages and sustainable material sourcing.

Vermont Woods Studios Bed with Drawers Below
Vermont Woods Studios Nightstand Perfect for Smaller Bedrooms
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Copeland Furniture

Bradford, Vermont

Copeland Furniture crafts beautiful bed frames with a classic silhouette in cherry, walnut, maple, and more. Their beds with storage contain two large sliding drawers on each length of the frame. Consider rounding out the set with one of their extra tall dressers featuring seven drawers – great way to save floor space!

Founded in 1970 as a family owned business, Copeland Furniture’s designs are inspired by the Arts and Crafts and Scandinavian movements. The company has won multiple awards for sustainable business practices, and they even produce 95% of the energy needed for production through their on-site solar panels.

Copeland Furniture 5 Drawer Chest
Copeland Furniture 5 Drawer Chest
Copeland Furniture 5 Drawer Chest
Copeland Furniture 5 Drawer Chest
Copeland Furniture 5 Drawer Chest

Craftsman/Arts & Crafts

Craftsman furniture, often inspired by the Arts & Crafts movement, emphasizes the beauty of natural materials and the intricate features of fine workmanship.

One feature often on display in this style is pretty, efficient storage, such as beds with built-in drawers which offer a practical way to enhance your bedroom’s functionality without sacrificing design. Instead of dealing with missing socks and disorganized boxes, opt for high-quality built-in drawers. These sleek and functional solutions keep your space tidy and clutter-free while maintaining a stylish and cohesive look.

Copeland Furniture Upholstered Headboard with Under-Bed Drawer Storage

Contemporary

Contemporary furniture is designed with modern living in mind. Comfortable, simple designs, easily movable, multi-functional, and customizable are some of the top features desired by the modern buyer.

Sleeper sofas and pullouts, especially ones which can transform into a sectional, are in high demand. They have improved greatly in recent years with strides in both durability and comfort. They’re a perfect option for a small room that can double as an office or library and guest room.

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American Leather

Dallas, Texas

American Leather creates exceptionally comfortable sleeper beds in various lengths. Some can transform into sectionals. You can choose between multiple colors of natural leather or fabric upholstery.

Their company has grown from a small team to one which employs over 700 people in just over 30 years! They’re dedicated to making custom furniture that reaches consumers much faster than the 3-month industry standard. From their leather and wood to the treatments used during production, all processes are eco-friendly.

American Leather Accent Chair
American Leather Transformable Sofa Bed
American Leather Accent Chair
American Leather Plush Ottoman Chair
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Kisabeth Furniture

Fort Worth, Texas

Kisabeth Furniture specializes in custom furniture, built with exacting care. This is a great place to design a comfortable reading chair for your bedroom, built with your choice of upholstery, style, and even padding and support. They have pre-designed styles as well, in classic prints and neutral shades of greys, browns, and blues.

Kisabeth Custom Pinstripe Chaise
Kisabeth Custom Wood Room Divider

Traditional

Traditional furniture, marked by long-lasting materials, sturdy construction, and fine prints, makes for heirloom pieces which will last generations.

You can’t go wrong with classic upholstered furniture, designed for comfort and with a timeless aesthetic. From tufted and skirted lounge chairs and ottomans, to padded bed frames and vanity seats, don’t suppose a small room means you need downgrade to cheaper options.

Examples of Kisabeth Furniture Options

Rustic

Warm and rich, rustic styled furniture, shows off the beauty of nature with unfinished or weathered materials that can give an antique vibe, or make you feel like you’re at the edge of the wilds.

Rustic furniture can make a lovely statement and turn a cozy bedroom into a mini cabin getaway. Lots of rustic furniture is oversized, which can make it hard to fit into a small space, but there are some more delicate pieces out there if you put your mind to finding the one that’s “just right.”

Green Gables Smooth Hewn Wood Bed Headboard and Footboard
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Green Gables Furniture

Bradford, Illinois

Green Gables Furniture handcrafts stunning furniture from reclaimed barn wood that they source from across the Midwest. From log poster beds and rich red armoires to old wood chests and bunk beds, Green Gables has statement pieces that will catch your heart. Finish off your room with a matching wood framed mirror to brighten up the space!

Family owned, they grew from owning one store in 2003 to supplying to 200+ stores across North America. They create one-of-a-kind designs based around the unique weathering of each type of reclaimed wood.

Green Gables Furniture Nightstand for Small Bedrooms
Green Gables Furniture Rustic Bedframe
Green Gables Golden Wood Rustic Door Chest

Minimalist

Minimalist furniture emphasizes smooth, clean lines, matching, solid-colored materials, and often small shapes.

If you aspire to live a clean, clutter-free lifestyle, minimalist furniture can transform your space. Soft, natural colors, few, but high quality, materials, and modern shapes will create a relaxing bedroom that frees you from extraneous worries.

Green Gables Smooth Hewn Wood Bed Headboard and Footboard
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Maiden Home

New York, New York

Minimalist doesn’t have to mean hard and uncomfortable. Maiden Home’s bedroom furniture stands out because of its plush, ultra comfortable upholstered bed frames and ottomans. Their side tables and dressers come in smooth, rounded shapes that add to the sense of zen.

All their pieces are made of hardwood and handcrafted by artisans in North Carolina who have passed down woodworking and upholstery techniques for generations. They use only the highest quality materials, including wool, leather, linen, ash, and oak.

Maiden Home Furniture Modern Nightstand
Maiden Home Bed Frames
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Floyd Home

Detroit, Michigan

Floyd Home creates sleek modular furniture, including their iconic, award-winning bed frame that comes in birch, walnut, or American oak. They design with high quality materials that will last a long time, but with a simple design that fits as many people as possible. Fewer parts means there’s less risk of each piece wearing down and getting damaged in moves.

The owners have a vision for low-waste furniture that is easy to assemble and evolve. They started their business in 2013 with 1 product – table legs that you could attach to any flat surface to make your own table. Their goal is to become a carbon neutral furniture company.

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Kisabeth Custom Wood Room Divider

Industrial Modern

Modern pieces with an industrial flair show off their simple construction and usually feature a mix of metals and wood.

Rather than seeking to hide the features of their construction, this style shows off the hard edges. Modular furniture often features in this style, popular for its minimal parts, ease of assembly, and the ability to configure it in multiple ways. Floating bed frames and open shelving units make a small room feel airy without being too busy.

Floyd Home Platform Bed includes a wood and metal base that sits low to the ground.
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Haute House Home Furnishings, Inc.

Los Angeles, California

Haute House Home Furnishings will help make your dream a reality, with made-to-order beds, vanity seats, and matching art pillows. They even make luxury pet beds so your furry friend can match you in style and opulence!

Partners Casey Fisher and Harry Marshall have a background in the entertainment industry which fueled their love of glamorous furniture inspired by Hollywood’s golden age. They also draw inspiration from the noveau movement and create furniture to last a lifetime.

Luxurious

Luxe glam is a style often seen in celebrity mansions, featuring expensive materials like marble, velvet, silks, and customized embellishments.

A luxurious bedroom can make you feel like royalty in your own castle. But luxury can easily cross the line into garishness. In a small bedroom, this is less of a risk, and your budget will thank you too! Pick a few designer pieces to create a glamorous statement.

Haute House Home Furnishings pink luxury bed with high-back ornamental top plush headboard.