Finding a cozy and at the same time inexpensive housing is not easy at all. A studio apartment can be a great way out. This type of layout allows you not only to save money, but also to give free rein to your imagination when creating a design. You can come up with absolutely any interior. Everything is limited only by the personal vision of the picture and financial possibilities. The publication will tell you what kind of studio design can be done, what materials to choose, how you can beat a small area and an unusual layout.
Planning features
The studio differs from the usual apartment options in that it has practically no interior partitions. The only exceptions are the walls separating the bathroom and the bathroom, the location of which depends on the location of the communications. The rest of the room space remains free. Despite this, in the design of the studio it is customary to conditionally allocateseparate zones. This is an entrance hall, living room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. This gradation is not final and may vary depending on the area and wishes. For example, if this is a beauty studio, the design will be reduced to a bathroom and a common work area, which can be divided into separate zones for masters.
A small apartment requires careful design at the initial stages. It is necessary to build niches for built-in furniture in advance and consider the location of electrical appliances. Everything should be taken into account: from small lamps to large household appliances. Such a calculation is necessary for the competent placement of outlets throughout the house. You can also contact the furniture studio. Experienced specialists will advise on dimensional restrictions, help design the proposed structures and consider the location of the decor.
Style selection
The ideal solution is modern design. In a small studio, paintings in wide frames, bulky crystal chandeliers, massive furniture, and so on will definitely be out of place. A laconic, maximally simple and functional interior is what you need. For such a task, modern style is best suited. For example, you can see a variant of such a studio design in the photo above. It is the fast rhythm of today's life that dictates the main features of the interior.
Modern styles include minimalism, hi-tech, loft, eco, contemporary, fusion, techno and Scandinavian. In general terms, they are characterized by straight forms, simplicity indesign, restrained palette and non-standard approach to the organization of light. Of course, each style has its own characteristics, but in general they are similar.
Visually expand the area
Usually, small apartments are taken for redevelopment, up to 30 square meters. m. The design of studios of such a plan comes down to a visual expansion of the room so that the walls do not “crush”. The apartment will seem more spacious, and staying in it will become much more comfortable. There are several interesting tricks to accomplish this task.
Dark colors and a fashionable graphite palette should be excluded immediately, because they visually reduce the space. It is better to give preference to classic shades: beige, cream, cappuccino color and so on. The lighter the palette, the more spacious the apartment will appear. You can decorate the studio completely in white, but such a color scheme obliges you to a certain lifestyle. It's about perfect order and daily cleaning. The fact is that the white interior perfectly betrays even a small creative mess. A compact apartment emphasizes it doubly. For example, you can see the design of a studio apartment in white in the photo below. Looks pretty cozy and doesn't smell like a hospital.
Special attention should be paid to the wallpaper pattern. A vertical picture will visually make the room taller, and a horizontal picture will make it wider. But there are other factors to consider as well. So, a small apartment, covered with wallpaper with a vertical pattern, will seem even narrower. But artificiallyAn "extended" studio with low ceilings will look even lower. Therefore, it is necessary to objectively evaluate the configuration of the room. In some cases, neutral plain wallpaper is the only right solution.
Mirrors play an important role in the design of a small apartment. A sufficient number of reflective surfaces will visually expand the room well. To achieve the desired result in a small room, it is enough to hang a wide mirror on one side. If possible, install a full-wall window to enhance the effect.
Wall decoration
Walls in the design of a small studio apartment are the most important point. In design, you need to take into account many different little things. Walls can be painted with waterproof paint, decorated with Venetian plaster or covered with washable wallpaper. Whichever material is chosen, it is better to give preference to light colors.
If you want to make a bright accent, you can decorate one of the walls with large designer photo wallpapers, plaster or wooden 3D panels. As already mentioned, decorative mirrors add an extra twist.
Ceiling trim
Designers recommend avoiding an abundance of stucco and intricate plasterboard structures in a studio apartment. Such interior elements will actively conceal an already very limited space. It is better to give preference to smooth ceilings. They can be painted with enamel, covered with wallpaper, ceiling tiles or decorated with plastic panels, decorating the joint with the wall with simple skirting boards. Very modernstretch ceilings look. Their manufacturers offer all sorts of designs for every taste.
If you want an unusual interior, you can make the second floor right in the apartment! To do this, it is necessary to install partitions between the ceiling and the floor, forming an additional tier. To climb it, you need to take care of the stairs. Usually in such a zone there is a bedroom, a place for creativity or relaxation. You can see an example of such a studio design in the photo posted above.
As the main light source, it is recommended to choose not the usual ceiling chandelier, but small spots. It is recommended to place them around the perimeter of the room so that there is light in each zone.
Finishing the floor
Laminate and parquet are ideal for flooring. The kitchen and hallway area can be beaten with tiles. All these materials have good wear resistance. They are easy to care for and will last for decades. If you use several types of flooring, then this technique will visually separate the different zones. On the other hand, one material will help emphasize the unity of space.
As for the color scheme, it should be close to light colors. Black, chocolate, cherry and other dark colors are best avoided. You should also refuse tiles with a small pattern. It is difficult to see, which will lead to a visual reduction in space.
Choice of furniture
It is clear that when designing a studio, the amount of furniture should be thought out so thatit was as small as possible. But this is only in theory. Practice shows that this is inconvenient and impossible. Even in a small space, you need to place a large number of simply necessary things.
Significantly save square meters will help built-in furniture, which is made strictly to order. Specialists will take into account all the subtleties of the shape of the room and style, so they will use the area rationally.
When furnishing it is necessary to make each zone as functional as possible. The hallway will probably be small, but you can still organically fit a small shoe rack and an open hanger into it. Perhaps, the design of the studio is not complete without a mirror. It fits perfectly into the hallway. To be able to take a good look at yourself before leaving the house, the mirror should be full-length. It can be placed on the facade of a built-in wardrobe, a wall, or even on the back of the front door.
To keep the living area clean and comfortable, a spacious built-in wardrobe will help. The space in it should be as functional as possible so that you can compactly remove all the necessary things. It is better to make cabinet doors not hinged, but sliding. Finishing should be as close as possible to the decor of the walls. You can order photo printing with a light pattern. But the most winning option would be a mirror that completely closes the entire door.
For a bed, you can choose a folding sofa with a good orthopedic mattress. During the day, it will not take up much space, and at night it will allow you to have a good rest. You can order a folding sofa, which, when folded, stands parallel to the wall. Perhaps the last option is the most optimal for decorating a studio.
The toilet and bathroom room also needs a competent design. A compact shower cabin will help save space. Hanging drawers can be placed directly above the washing machine. For example, they can store towels, household chemicals or cosmetics. If there is no place for a washing machine in the bathroom, then it can be placed in the kitchen area of the studio, “hiding” behind the cabinet doors.
In modern apartments, you can increasingly see transforming furniture. It fits perfectly into the design of the studio. By design, such furniture can be very different, but what is most interesting is that it can perform the functions of two or even three items! For example, this is a wardrobe with a built-in bed, a sofa rack, a table-wardrobe and much more. Such furniture is not cheap, but it immediately solves many problems. A more affordable option is a sofa with drawers that allow you to free up living space.
Furniture in the kitchen area
Special attention should be paid to the design of the studio kitchen. If you do not think over the interior, you may get the impression that you live in a dining room, and not in a cozy apartment. Designers recommend choosing glossy smooth panels as facades. They perfectly reflect the light, visually expanding the space. Pastel muted colors will refresh the look of the room. But bright pictures and large tiles are best avoided. The studio will be more comfortable,if you decorate the kitchen area with small mosaics or smooth panels. The latter can be made from MDF, plastic, glass, natural or artificial stone.
Embedded appliances will perfectly fit into the design of the studio, which minimizes the crushing of facades. It is better to make a kitchen set in the same style with the rest of the furniture in the studio. The design can be interesting to beat if the cabinets smoothly flow into the TV stand. That is, it turns out that the kitchen is connected to the TV area. If you refuse such a reception, then there is a risk that the apartment will be visually “cut” into several separate areas. In a small kitchen area, it is better to abandon the usual furniture handles. Mortise options that are recessed into the plane of the facades, or the “pressed-opened” system will look much more harmonious.
If you use zoning elements, you can abandon the classic dining table, and instead put a bar counter. It will not only save space, but also visually separate the kitchen and the living part of the studio. If you need to give the room lightness, then a glass table top will do it best. Above it, you can place interesting lamps that will additionally highlight the dining area.
It is worth noting that you can not overload the kitchen with many small details. It is better to pick up a few of the most necessary accessories that are combined with the overall design of the studio. The design of the kitchen area should be simple but cute.
Lighting organization
In studios, it often happensthere is only one window, so even during the day, not enough sunlight enters the room. Because of this, the situation looks rather gloomy. For this reason, it is very important to think carefully about the lighting in the interior of the studio. The combination of natural and artificial sources will visually raise the ceiling and expand the space.
Instead of a ceiling chandelier, experts recommend installing many small spots around the entire perimeter of the apartment. When choosing light bulbs, preference should be given to neutral white light. By the way, it can often be seen in wedding design studios, bridal salons, beauty centers and other points.
With the help of lighting, you can properly zone the space. In the middle of the room, you can place a common floor lamp that will unite the kitchen, living room, bedroom, hallway and work area. At the same time, it will be appropriate to make its own lighting in each zone. For example, a sconce can be placed directly above the bed. The working and kitchen areas are perfectly highlighted by ceiling spot spots. And the bar counter can be illuminated by a compact hanging ceiling.
Accessories designed by the studio
Even a small studio apartment will look generic and uncomfortable if it is not supplemented with textiles and other decor. Windows facing the sunny side, it is better to cover with thick curtains of bright saturated color. If a shadow constantly falls into the room, then you can limit yourself to light weightless tulle from a veil or organza. The necessary warmth will be created by the original carpet next to the bed orsofa. Small pillows and a soft blanket placed in the bedroom and living area are also a great studio decor idea.
Green plants will perfectly complement the atmosphere of comfort. A few pots of flowers will be enough to freshen up the look of the apartment. Individuality and style can be emphasized with bright posters and interesting decorative items. The interior will be harmonious if all accessories are kept in a single color palette.
There are a huge number of design options for studios. But they will become truly cozy and stylish if functional areas are clearly distinguished. This can be achieved by different shades and finishes of walls, floors, ceilings, different lamps and a special arrangement of furniture. Carpets and other accessories that create comfort will also help out. If you ignore all the subtleties, you may get the feeling that you sleep in the kitchen, and you receive guests in your bedroom.
