Most people have a vision in their head of what they feel to be the ideal bedroom. Often times that ideal includes a king-sized bed, a walk-in closet and a bathroom connected directly to the bedroom.

While those desires are nice its hard to make it a reality due to budget constraints.

Fortunately, there are ways to turn a small bedroom into a personal oasis and maximise whatever space is available. It just takes a little hard work and some trickery to pull it off.

Here are some examples to create a space that feels bigger without bringing the builders in:

• Shelves
  
  Shelves can help make any bedroom seem larger, and shelving units typically take up very little space. Mementos from past vacations, pictures of family and friends, books and even an alarm clock can be placed on shelving units, negating the need for bedside tables that take up space.
  
  
• Mirrors
  
  Mirrors can also be used to make a small bedroom appear larger. Again, the mirrors will not increase the actual space in the room, but when properly placed in the bedroom, they can create a double-look effect that makes the room appear larger than it actually is.
  
  
• Bedding
  
  Another great way to save space in the bedroom is to purchase a storage bed. These are beds that have drawers built into the bed frame. While these frames are typically larger, for those with ample closet space (be it in or out of the bedroom) to store their clothing, the storage provided by a storage bed can remove the need for a dresser, saving significant space in the process.
  
  Conventional beds that are higher off the ground can also save space. Because they are generally raised higher, the area underneath can be used to store items such as luggage, shoes or anything else that doesn’t require daily use and can be easily slid under the bed.
  
  
• Furniture
  
  While it might not seem as though adding furniture to a small room can make it appear larger, small furniture arranged in the right way, often at angles meant to distract attention from the walls, can help.
  
  
• Wallpaper
  
  Horizontal patterns tend to make a room appear larger. If wallpaper isn’t an option, consider hanging smaller pictures or artwork. The bigger the picture the smaller the wall will appear making the room feel confined.