Interior Design Features
Several design nuances:
- In order that this studio apartment does not look cluttered, you should not use too many small details when decorating it.
- It is not recommended to use large furniture elements in dark colors, as this can contribute to the creation of an uncomfortable and oppressive atmosphere.
- Between the furniture you need to leave enough space in order to provide an open and accessible passage.
- When zoning the room, the design of the partitions should correspond to the general interior style.
Layout Examples
When equipping a studio apartment, first of all, you need to take into account its size and overall plan. For example, the room is square in shape, has more features and is an ideal option for repairs. In this space, the kitchen zone occupies a smaller part, and the guest and sleeping place is almost half the studio.
Layouts of different sizes:
The photo is a top view of a studio apartment with a square layout.
A rectangular apartment has some difficulties in arranging, which can be easily solved using a variety of partitions and color schemes. Visually expanding the elongated room and bringing it as close as possible to a square shape is possible, due to mirror surfaces, light wall decoration or photo wallpaper, to give the room lightness will help all kinds of screens, curtains and high-quality lighting.
The photo shows the design of a studio apartment with high ceilings, equipped with a second tier.
In a two-level studio, the second floor is most often allocated as a bedroom, workplace, dressing room or various storage systems in the form of cabinets, chests of drawers and other things. Such a design can have not only an angular arrangement with additional supports in the form of walls, but also can be located in the center of the living space.
A lot of opportunities is possessed by an irregularly shaped room or apartment with a bay window, which adds additional space to the room and gives it a lot of light. The bay window can be a great relaxation area, workplace or play space for a child.
In the photo there is a small studio with a niche equipped for a greasy place.
Examples of interiors with windows
In a studio apartment with one window, near the aperture, most often have a sleeping area, and behind it a kitchen. Due to the minimum amount of natural light, the kitchen space is equipped with intense and high-quality lighting.
The photo shows panoramic windows in the interior of the studio apartment.
A room with two or three windows, due to greater penetration of sunlight, visually looks much more spacious. In a room with large windows, furniture items should be installed along the remaining walls so as not to block the window openings.
In the photo, the design of a studio apartment with one window, made in an eco-style.
How to equip an apartment?
With a competent arrangement of a studio apartment, it is possible to form a truly cozy and comfortable design in it.
How to furnish?
Furniture elements must be highly functional and located in appropriate areas. Furniture must be installed so that it does not block the walkways and does not interfere with movement around the room.
The most optimal solution for the studio are transforming structures or, for example, a folding corner sofa and a folding bed. When choosing these models, one should take into account their size when disassembled.
As storage systems, it is better to use built-in cabinets, which help to significantly save space.
An excellent design move will be the separation of the kitchen space from the rest of the room, due to the bar counter. Such an element of furniture, not only has a very stylish look, but also represents a convenient dining area, which can also be equipped with various drawers for dishes and other things.
In the photo, the arrangement of furniture with a bar counter in the interior of a modern studio apartment.
Color spectrum
The studio’s design is most harmonious in light performance using calm white, beige, milk, cream and other pastel shades. Thus it turns out to visually increase the room and give it great comfort.
For those who prefer decoration in catchy and rich yellow, green colors or choose contrasting black-and-white or red-white combinations, the best solution would be to complement the decor with furniture items in low-key tones so that the overall ensemble does not look too colorful.
In the photo, the design of a studio apartment, made in black and white colors.
A design that is made in a darker color, for example, gray, dark blue, black or brown, is considered to be quite advantageous. Such an interior has a modern and even slightly futuristic look, but needs to be complemented with warm lighting.
Curtains and other textiles
Of the textiles in the studio apartment, curtains are often used in order to delimit the room or decorate the windows. Curtains are a very elegant interior detail that allows you to visually increase the area of the living space and give it special lightness. For example, the maximum effect can be achieved with the help of light flowing curtains, in the form of a weightless tulle or organza.
To add an extra height to the room, it is better to use canvas lengths from ceiling to floor. Familiar curtains are also replaced with roller blinds, Roman curtains or blinds. When choosing a curtain ensemble, it is important to harmoniously combine it with the rest of the interior items, decoration and furnishings.
In the photo there are white curtains on the windows in the design of the studio apartment.
Lighting Ideas
Light plays almost the most important role in the design of the studio. Thanks to lighting and backlighting, a visual adjustment of the space and an increase in its area is possible. By the location of fixtures and lamps, lower, middle and upper lighting are distinguished.
In the photo, the lighting option in a small studio in an oriental style.
For small films, the lower level of lighting is used extremely rarely. Basically, this design is used only for visual demarcation of the room. It is desirable that the lamps have a design that combines with the overall style of the surrounding interior.
Chandeliers most often differ in traditional performance, they are interesting spotlights or halogen spotlights.
The photo shows the design of a studio apartment for a young man with a high level of lighting.
What does it look like in different styles?
Photographic examples of studio design in popular stylistic directions.
Loft
This style is characterized by scale, eclecticism and freedom, which allows you to create a truly unique interior in the apartment that conveys the atmosphere of the attic.
Scandinavian
Thanks to the Nordic style, it turns out to give the decor of any room, a characteristic lightness, naturalness and simplicity.
In the photo, the design is small studio apartments 24 sq. m. in the Scandinavian style.
Hi-tech studio
Futuristic hi-tech is preferred in the design of more spacious rooms. This style is characterized by perfectly smooth surfaces, geometric shapes and the surrounding design, made in white or gray shades with bright splashes of red, orange or yellow.
Partitions made of glass or metal are chosen for zoning, a glossy laminate board or large tiles are used in the floor design, the walls are mainly covered with paint, and the ceiling plane is sometimes decorated with metallized battens.
Provence style
In the design of the studio, French styling will be especially appropriate. This design is a traditional interior with rural notes, decorated with multi-colored curtains and many decorative ornaments, such as interesting embroideries, patterns, ruffles and more.
In the photo the interior of the studio, decorated in the style of Provence.
The room in the Provence style looks visually more voluminous and larger, this effect allows you to achieve a finish in bright colors. For walls, here they mostly prefer patterned wallpapers in delicate lilac, beige, milk, pink shades or sea-green painting, which is especially harmoniously combined with light furniture items. The floor cladding is only natural materials, for example, in the form of unpainted wooden parquet.
Mediterranean style
For Mediterranean design, lining with natural materials or their successful imitation is appropriate. The floor is mainly laid with ceramic tiles, natural or fake diamond, wooden boards or laminate with a rough surface.
The color scheme is performed in white, piercing turquoise, azure, blue, cobalt, bright yellow, light terracotta, straw or pale green shades.
Lightweight fabrics and simple functional curtains are preferred as textiles.
Minimalism
Such a minimalistic design will be the perfect solution for a small apartment. The color of this interior includes gray, dairy, beige and light brown colors. The surface of the floor is most often finished with tiles, linoleum or light wood. Furniture elements are mainly built-in, and various textiles and sofa upholstery are distinguished by their monophonic design.
In the photo, a small studio apartment, made in the style of minimalism.
Classical
Classics and neoclassics that are relevant at any time fit very harmoniously into the design of the studio. Such interiors combine a calm natural tint range and simple pieces of furniture made of natural wood with a simple design, in the form of elegant carvings, forging and other decor.
Interior design in the studio
Design options for a studio apartment.
Kitchen area in the interior
Unlike the design of an ordinary apartment, the kitchen in the studio should be combined with the rest of the living space as harmoniously as possible. For a tidier interior, you can install built-in appliances, for example, an oven and hob, or hide a refrigerator and a dishwasher, behind the facade of a kitchen set. As a zoning, sometimes a podium is constructed under which all communications are removed.
In the photo there is a kitchen area with a white corner set in the design of a studio apartment in the attic.
Studio with bedroom
When designing a studio, it is first of all recommended to decide on the placement of a berth and the method of zoning.An excellent option would be to install a bed in a separate niche that can be separated, with a sliding partition in the form of compartment doors, a light or heavier and denser curtain.
In the photo there is a studio apartment with a sleeping area with a bed located in a niche.
It is also desirable to equip the sleeping area with a high-quality storage system. For example, built-in linen drawers, shelves, cabinet or compact chest of drawers.
Corridor design
Basically, the hallway in the studio apartment is quite small. In the design of the corridor, the most appropriate built-in furniture, wall hangers and hooks, occupying a minimum area. If this room is made in darker shades, it is not advisable to overload it with furniture elements in large quantities.
With a balcony
Due to the balcony space, there is an excellent opportunity to expand the studio. The combined insulated loggia can easily accommodate a kitchen-dining room with a windowsill integrated into the countertop, office, sleeping place or relaxation area.
The photo shows the design of a modern studio with a large loggia with panoramic glazing.
Study
A rather convenient option for the location of the working area is the corner space, a place near a window or on a combined balcony. This area is sometimes isolated using different color finishes or enclosed by a rack. In small rooms for the cabinet, it is better to install retractable structures or folding tables, it is also possible to equip an isolated workplace in the cabinet.
From nursery to family with baby
A small studio is a great solution for a family with a child. With the help of competent organization of space, it turns out to equip a cozy children's corner with a certain design and separate it from the rest of the room due to a variety of partitions.
Bathroom
The bathroom in the studio apartment is a fairly small room. The ideal option here is to install a shower, compact toilet and a narrow sink, along the walls. In the case of a more spacious room, a horizontal bath is possible.
Studio Finishing Tips
Basic cladding tips:
- For the walls in a small apartment, it is advisable to choose a cladding that has a minimal sheen. Thus, the design will not tire and irritate the eye.
- An excellent solution would be a wallpaper with a small print, which will also contribute to a visual increase in area.
- For the ceiling, the most appropriate use of drywall or plaster. From hl it turns out to construct an attractive multi-level ceiling design with built-in lamps for zoning the space.
- Equally popular is the installation of suspended ceilings with a matte or glossy texture, giving the room a visual volume.
- In the living room and relaxation area, the floor can be decorated with carpet, laminate or parquet, and for the kitchen, decoration with stone or ceramic tiles will become more practical.
Zoning and partitions
The best option for zoning are partitions, which can differ in separation function, be a storage system or just a decorative element. Similar designs can have a sliding or swivel mechanism, in their manufacture glass, plastic, metal, wood and other materials are used,
The photo shows a partition made of glass in the interior of a studio apartment.
For small apartments in Khrushchev, the installation of transparent glass, combined decorative partitions, end-to-end structures or multifunctional shelving up to the ceiling is very popular.
Be sure to look options for combining tiles with laminate.
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