The right TV bed can make a small bedroom feel bigger by removing the need for a separate television stand or wall bracket, freeing floor space with storage underneath, and keeping sightlines low and uncluttered. Choose a frame with a slim footboard, a modest headboard height, a pale or light reflecting finish and gas lift storage, and the room will feel more open than it did with a standard bed and a cabinet opposite.<\/p>\n
Small bedrooms are a fact of life in many British homes, from box rooms in terraces to second bedrooms in new build flats. Our modern TV beds UK<\/a> range includes compact designs that suit these spaces, and pairing the right frame with sensible modern bedroom furniture UK sale<\/a> pieces makes a noticeable difference to how the room feels day to day.<\/p>\n In a typical small bedroom with a television, there is a bed against one wall and a cabinet or chest opposite holding the screen. That cabinet takes up floor space, needs a clear viewing line across the room and often becomes a landing spot for clutter. A TV bed moves the screen into the footboard. When it is lowered, it disappears entirely, and the wall opposite the bed is freed for a wardrobe, a desk or simply empty space.<\/p>\n That said, a TV bed is longer than a standard bed because of the lift housing at the foot. In a very short room, those extra centimetres matter. The aim is to choose a frame whose added length is outweighed by what you gain elsewhere.<\/p>\n Before thinking about style, decide which bed size the room can honestly take. A UK small double mattress is 120 x 190 cm and a standard double is 135 x 190 cm. In many box rooms and compact second bedrooms, a small double TV bed leaves a much more comfortable walkway than a full double.<\/p>\n Map out the external dimensions of the frame on the floor with tape. Check that the door can open fully, that you can reach the window to open it and that wardrobe doors or drawers can still be used. Leave a clear path at the foot of the bed as well as at the side, because you will walk past the footboard often.<\/p>\n Tall, chunky frames dominate a small room. Look for these qualities instead:<\/p>\n Many TV beds include a gas lift storage base. In a small bedroom, this is often the feature that makes the biggest difference. Spare duvets, pillows, suitcases and seasonal clothes can all live under the mattress, which means a smaller wardrobe or chest may be enough. Fewer pieces of furniture means more floor space, and visible floor is one of the strongest signals that a room is spacious.<\/p>\n If you prefer a separate storage piece at the end of the bed, a compact upholstered ottoman can hold blankets and double as a seat. Our modern ottomans UK<\/a> collection includes slim designs, though in very small rooms the under bed storage often removes the need for one entirely.<\/p>\n Hinged wardrobe doors need clearance to open, and in a small room that clearance often clashes with the bed. Sliding doors solve the problem neatly. They open within the wardrobe’s own footprint, so the bed can sit closer without blocking access. Mirrored sliding doors also bounce light around and give the illusion of extra depth. Our sliding wardrobes UK<\/a> range includes widths that suit compact bedrooms.<\/p>\n Paint colour has a large effect on perceived size. Soft whites, pale greys and light warm neutrals make walls recede. Painting the skirting and door in the same colour as the walls reduces visual breaks and makes the room feel more continuous. Ceilings painted a shade lighter than the walls appear higher.<\/p>\n Mirrors help too. A mirror placed where it reflects the window brings daylight deeper into the room. A tall leaning mirror takes up very little floor space and doubles as a dressing mirror.<\/p>\n Keep window treatments simple. Blinds or curtains hung close to the ceiling and extending beyond the window frame make windows look larger and let more light in when open.<\/p>\n Bedside cabinets in a small room need to earn their place. Narrow designs with a single drawer, or wall mounted shelves, keep essentials close without crowding the walkway. Choosing cabinets with legs lets you see the floor beneath them, which makes the room feel lighter. Our guide to choosing a bedside cabinet for a small UK room<\/a> goes into the measurements and styles that work best.<\/p>\nWhy a TV Bed Can Save Space<\/h3>\n
Measure First, Then Choose a Size<\/h3>\n
Keep the Profile Low and Light<\/h3>\n
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Make the Most of Storage Underneath<\/h3>\n
Choose Wardrobes That Do Not Swing<\/h3>\n
Let Light and Reflection Do the Work<\/h3>\n
Bedside Storage Without the Bulk<\/h3>\n