A simple option for decorating a one-room apartment is to combine the space into several living areas. If you have a child, you will need a separate space. The layout of a 1-room apartment requires a competent approach and convenience. Using the properties of colors, you can illusorily change the height, shape and volume of a room. Distribution into zones will create comfortable conditions for each family member.
One-room apartments are not particularly generous in square meters, but they still have room for implementing design ideas
Features of the layout in a one-room apartment
It is better to make the sleeping area in the back, which will ensure privacy. It is recommended to separate the bathroom from other areas. It can be accessed through a corridor. Square meters that are missing can be compensated by the correct distribution of zones. A pantry located near the kitchen will fit into a niche. A refrigerator will fit in there. The loggia can be easily adapted into a wardrobe.
Choosing a light palette for decorating an apartment will help visually increase the space
Layout in Khrushchev
The living area of such apartments is represented by one or two rooms. The kitchen has small dimensions from 5 to 7 m². The ceilings are low. The window openings are square in shape. Communications are connected to the central supply. Such a house has the advantage of a balcony.
Layout diagram of a one-room Khrushchev house
A 1-room Khrushchev redevelopment project may include a kitchen space, a hallway and a room. The model is suitable for one person or newlyweds. For legal confirmation, it is necessary to replace the gas stove with an electric variation.
The entrance hall has a separate view, behind it there is a dressing room and a bathroom. The rest consists of a living room, kitchen and bedroom. Visual separation is possible by decorating the walls and placing furniture items. The bedroom can be separated from the living room by a wall - a screen.
The relaxation area can be separated by a practical sliding partition
It is better to fence off the dining area with a bar counter. A rounded arch that does not bear a load looks original.
The bathroom can become larger thanks to the corridor. Concerns a Khrushchev building with a separate bathroom. The expanded area will accommodate a sink, shower, and automatic machine.
In Stalin
The idea of the apartment is based on the connection of the main areas with each other. The schematic plan shows how you can combine the kitchen with the living room. The back is separated from the bedroom by a partition. The end result is that the Stalinist apartment becomes a two-room apartment.
Scheme of redevelopment of Stalin-odnushka
The resulting sleeping space can accommodate a double bed with small bedside tables. There is room for a wardrobe here. A desk against the wall will continue the integrity of the interior.
The living room has a sofa - accordion. When unfolded, it transforms into a comfortable bed. The bathroom is equipped with a standard bathtub and a wardrobe for swimwear. In the hallway there is a small wardrobe.
Cozy children's area, decorated in Provence style
Other planning has its advantages. A distinctive feature is the presence of a bed for a baby. There is an open structure around it. This will provide the child with comfort even in a small room. It will be comfortable to do creative work on the balcony.
The living and kitchen spaces are united by a shelving unit, which also emphasizes their independence.
In Brezhnevka
It looks advantageous to divide a room with two windows into two small ones. When planning a remodel, it is worth considering the material from which the Brezhnevka frame is built.
Redevelopment scheme for a one-room Brezhnev house
The one-room project has a small storage room. It’s better to remove it and zone the room. For convenience, the position of the door on the loggia changes. It is better if it opens in the opposite direction. You can save bathroom space by replacing a standard bathtub with a corner one. The kitchen is equipped with a table with chairs, a stove, and cabinets. Instead of one room, we got a nursery and a bedroom. The children's corner contains a compact wardrobe, a transformable sofa, and a desk. The bedroom has a bed and a chest of drawers. A snake-shaped structure effectively separates the two areas.
An interesting option for decorating a children's space in a one-room apartment
The living area allows the addition of a balcony. If you manage to renovate a 1-room apartment properly, then the living space will be several meters larger. This refers to the approval of redevelopment and insulation of the loggia. You need to prepare for such work in advance. It will be necessary to dismantle the wall, glazing, and possibly transfer the heating. All this will require additional costs.
Kitchen
The main accent in the kitchen is set by the wall in the dining area, which was decorated with Oikos B675 decorative plaster. The wall with access to the loggia was decorated with white Monte Alba “York Brick” artificial stone.
The white kitchen set was made to order. A small 160 cm sofa was planned in the corner; The table and chairs were selected from the IKEA catalog.
Lighting was provided with built-in spotlights and designer lamps. The latter imitate the texture of concrete. The reception complements the finishing of the walls with plaster.
The tiles in the kitchen were selected from the Micro collections from Equipe:
- the item Majesty Antislip lined the apron;
- The floor was finished with Elements Taupe porcelain stoneware (item 23542).
At the customer's request, a TV was placed opposite the sofa between the kitchen cabinets. This solution provided convenient access to the work area and comfortable TV viewing.
Kitchen area - 11.74 sq. m.
Options for visually increasing space in a one-room apartment
You can add visual space to a room using wallpaper. For this purpose, products that are smooth and without relief are selected. Small drawings are allowed. The remaining finishing materials should also be of a similar structure.
Contrasting wallpaper can be used to zone a room
It is worth paying attention to the cream-colored Venetian plaster. It will give the desired effect of increasing space. When illuminated, it shimmers, filling the room with warmth and richness.
Another effective method is a design technique - photo wallpaper. They are glued to one wall. If the interior has a loft style, a material simulating a bare wall will be suitable.
Well-chosen wallpaper with photo printing can radically change the space of a small room
If the room is not large, you can purchase floor lamps. In addition to creating illumination, they visually stretch the interior.
A way that really works is decorated with curtains. For visual enlargement, it is better to hang curtains higher than the window. The maximum effect can be achieved with curtains flowing to the floor.
Furnishings
In an apartment intended for a girl, there are some elements that are almost never found in a man's apartment. A dressing table with a large mirror is most often located in a girl’s bedroom, less often in the hallway, bathroom, and other rooms and areas. There are a lot of mirrors in the house - at least one in each room to make the housewife comfortable. A large wardrobe is also necessary to accommodate numerous outfits. Spaces for storing cosmetics, perfumes, jewelry, and personal care products can also be quite extensive. Massive furniture is unacceptable here, unless the girl is a fan of retro things. Preference is given to light, modern models, smooth shapes with feminine curves. Furniture should not be excessive - young people often invite friends over, so there is always a need for a lot of free space. The best material for furniture is wood; fiberboard, chipboard, MDF, plywood, glass, metal, and plastic are also suitable. Soft parts are upholstered in suitable fabric, leather, fur, etc.
For particularly tight spaces, a folding sleeping plane located inside a niche is suitable.
Color solutions in the room
You can add a relaxing coolness to the room by predominant blue color. Being in such a room gives you a feeling of cleanliness and freshness. A room facing north requires an atmosphere of naturalness. The color palette includes turquoise and emerald tones.
Harmonious combination of turquoise and cream shades
Calm beige tones will add peace to the atmosphere. These colors have versatility. There is a special energy in the bedroom. Beige can predominate in fragmented elements. Pillows, rugs, and a blanket will do. Don't forget about the small details. To balance the main green shade, it is better to use a beige insert on one of the walls.
An ensemble of brown and beige shades is a classic design tool. The leading color will be brown with a slight tint of gray. This way you can avoid the sterility of a light tone.
Luxurious interior of a one-room apartment in classic style
The blue color scheme in the bedroom interior is the optimal design. Kohler has a positive effect on the owners of such premises. It will be pleasant to be in the relaxation room, relaxing in dreams of the sea. This is especially true for people whose work involves mental work. It should be taken into account that there should not be a lot of blue. There will be no problems if the room is located on the south side. Also, if there is sufficient lighting. In any case, it is better to dilute the background with colorful accents. White or gray colors will do.
Bedroom in a niche with velor upholstery
Interior design of a bedroom in a niche in neoclassical style
The bedroom is located in a niche, on a comfortable podium. For a studio apartment, this is an excellent solution, because it allows you to ensure privacy. And additional intimacy can be achieved with the help of curtains. The dressing room is located in the hallway, but there is another closet near the bed for basic clothes for the house. In the bed podium there are two very spacious drawers for any things (for example, bed linen and seasonal textiles). For an apartment with an area of 48 m, there is ample storage space for one or two people.
The walls of the niche in the bedroom are upholstered in luxurious velor. There are integrated backlit spots on the ceiling, and two more reading sconces near the headboard area. The curtain rod is very elegantly made, it is almost invisible and quite miniature. Curtains can also be used during the day when you need to limit the flow of natural light in the bedroom.
Mini-bed with a custom-made podium in a niche
Luxurious textiles and wall paneling
Choosing furniture for a one-room apartment
Knowing some of the nuances of choosing furniture, you can organically fit it into any square. The main factor in a one-room apartment is functionality. Every corner should be used to the maximum without unnecessary furnishings.
A luxurious sofa with leather upholstery will serve as a boundary between functional areas
Decor, accessories
The decor depends on the chosen interior style: in some it is abundant, in others it is almost absent. Its roles are most often played by:
- cute souvenirs from different countries;
- porcelain, clay figurines;
- phytopannos, ekibans;
- live potted plants;
- photo collection;
- framed paintings;
- drawings on the walls;
- photo wallpaper;
- "Dream catchers";
- 3D stickers;
- Stuffed Toys;
- collectible dolls.
When a girl is interested in music, the walls will be decorated with old gramophone records, her favorite guitar, and the athlete will place awards and certificates from competitions there. The artist will decorate the interior with her paintings, the needlewoman - with stucco, carving, embroidery, wickerwork and other works done with her own hands.
Correct arrangement of furniture
In a 1-room Khrushchev house you will have to select and place furniture yourself, meeting the requirements of the residents. The available free space above the sofa is successfully filled with hanging shelves. This will serve as storage and complement the decoration.
In the corner it is better to install a dressing table or a rack of a corner design. Wooden niches under the ceiling in the hallway are ideal. The presence of a wide window sill provides ample opportunities for the implementation of various ideas. Under it you can place a compact cabinet or make shelves.
A window sill table will solve the problem of organizing a workplace
The modular system is the best solution for a small room. Configurations in the same style are presented on the market. Light-colored furniture is suitable for a one-room space. In the recreation area you can place a sofa that can be transformed into a sleeping place. If you install a folding table against the wall, it will serve as a shelf for things. A practical model of a chair, where drawers are located under the seat, is used as conveniently as possible.
A transformable bed helps save space in a cramped room
The bedroom is decorated with a bed, which can be tucked into the wall during the daytime. If desired, you can order modular sections taking into account the parameters of the room. The use of tables on wheels will help to properly organize the structure of the room.
Each zone must have a center. The living room has a sofa and TV. The eating area is separated by a dining table. It is recommended to select furniture of small dimensions without cluttering up the space. The elements must be combined with each other.
Hallway
The floor in the hall was finished with patchwork tiles from the DIY store Leroy Merlin. The shoe rack and mirror by the front door were purchased from IKEA.
The area of the apartment and the Scandinavian style dictate their conditions in decoration. That's why we painted the walls in the hallway white. The technique visually expands the space and follows the canons of minimalism.
Room area - 4.8 square meters. m.
Photos of examples of the layout of a one-room apartment
The interior, made in gray tones, will be diluted by a red bookcase. The table and decorative elements are also bright accents.
The interior will not look gloomy if you add bright accents
A small room is divided into zones using a rotating partition. It houses a TV and speaker system. A black pouf and a white sofa complete the overall picture.
A rotating partition is an excellent solution for the interior of a one-room apartment
The room is decorated in the Provence direction. The walls are painted white. The ceiling is decorated with varnished log boards. There is a glass table in the middle. Zoning is made using a partition structure with wicker weaving. A small table with lamps and a vase gives the atmosphere of the French province.
Beautiful studio apartment in the spirit of French Provence
The predominance of geometric motifs in a small room. There is a mirrored wall next to the sofa. A pedestal with steps accommodates a sleeping area. A bar counter separates the living room from the kitchen area.
Geometric patterns on the rug are repeated in the wall decoration
Living room
The living room in the project was combined with the bedroom. For decoration, we chose two dominant shades. The main color was set using decorative plaster “Oikos”, article number N1318. With her help we finished the wall behind the sofa group.
The TV area opposite was decorated with Oikos plaster, article number B1125. The other walls were covered with wallpaper of the same soft pink shade. The television group was additionally highlighted with four mirror inserts up to the ceiling.
Since the room combines the functions of a bedroom and a living room, we used folding furniture to save space:
- corner sofa;
- coffee table that transforms into a dining table for six people.
The sconces were abandoned in favor of Giopato & Coombes Bolle BLS 14L Chandelier pendant lamps. The main lighting was provided with built-in lamps and an accent designer chandelier above the sofa group.
At the request of the customer, classic curtains were replaced with Roman ones. The table and chair in the work area were chosen from the Cosmorelax catalog.
Next to the entrance to the room we planned a large wardrobe covering the entire wall, 2.9 m long.
The floor was finished with Majestik MJ3545 laminate from the Quick-Step collection.
Room area - 19.44 sq. m.
