It’s great when you don’t have to spend money on the services of specialists, because you can come up with and implement the reorganization of your apartment yourself.
This is exactly what the fashionable and fairly famous designer Maria Dadiani did when the question of renovation arose. She managed to perfectly arrange three different zones in a virtually tiny space, equipping them with only the most necessary interior items purchased in ordinary furniture stores.
A little about the owners
This living space is intended for two spouses and their cat. Moreover, its main advantage can be considered the location of the house - not everyone is lucky enough to live in the historical center of Moscow next to the Patriarch's Ponds.
By the way, it was the exterior that had the greatest influence on the formation of the idea of transformation, because such beauty could not help but inspire.
One-room options
Layout of a modern apartment: one-room apartments are not the most enviable housing, but if one or two people live here, then with proper planning and design of the premises there will be enough space.
In general, when we talk about the interior design of small apartments, here you need to make every effort, all the skill and ingenuity to use literally every corner of the apartment.
As they say: measure seven times, cut once. This is just about creating a layout for one-room apartments. Since repairs are far from an annual event, it is necessary to provide for the maximum number of nuances at the design stage.
Redevelopment
When starting the renovation, the first thing the couple thought about was how to change the layout of the home so that it would seem taller and more voluminous, and at the same time furnish it with all the necessary furniture. As a result, I wanted to get two full-fledged, comfortable rooms, not devoid of some chic.
First of all, light finishing materials were chosen, which are traditionally used to visually increase the area.
The next step was to get rid of the inner wall separating the small kitchen and the room to create the currently popular kitchen-living room. Its dimensions turned out to be quite decent - about 16 square meters. m.
The initially inconvenient corner location unexpectedly became an advantage, since Maria figured out to fence off the second window to create a small but full-fledged bedroom. True, at the same time we had to thoroughly work on high-quality insulation of the outer corner wall.
The magic of colors
Colors play a huge role in apartment design. Light ones visually enlarge the room, bright ones narrow it down. The interior of a one-room apartment cannot be overloaded with a play of colors.
The presence of light-transmitting surfaces, decorative fittings, and mirrors looks great in a one-room apartment. Of course, the choice of color mainly depends on preferences, but for a studio apartment, calm and warm tones are always beneficial.
Choose calm and warm colors
Part of the room can be painted a different color, observing the rules of integrity and unity. Choosing a shade is a huge topic of discussion. When you enter a certain room, you get an impression of the chosen colors, because color affects sensations and perceptions.
The color scheme is a solid foundation on which the entire space is built. Therefore, when I choose this or that color, I have a number of requirements for it. I will focus on the one that meets the following criteria:
Part of the room can be painted a different color
- excites;
- improves mood;
- creates a feeling of security, calm and serenity;
- remember pleasant and joyful events;
- fills with energy;
- strengthens morale;
- helps relax;
- work on the side of space without devouring it.
Light colors are ideal for a studio apartment
Light color, stripes, simplicity of textures are ideal for a one-room apartment. Here you can use a variety of finishes, materials and furniture.
Storage systems
The couple love to travel and bring various souvenirs from each country, reminiscent of their trips. Naturally, they felt the need to place them in such a way as to show off to their guests.
To do this, an entire wall of the living room was occupied by a tall white shelving unit, the color of which allows you to focus attention on the objects and books on the shelves.
Lighting
To maximize the penetration of natural street light, the window and door that opens onto the balcony were made completely transparent, which made it possible to get by with several artificial lamps and a chandelier made of black Murano glass, which rather serves as an interior decoration than carries a functional load.
The chandelier was brought from Venice and has a complex structure, including many small details made by hand.
The bathroom is equipped with exclusive Arabic lamps, which the owner found at the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul during her next trip. They cannot help but amaze with their beauty and exclusivity, when light rays are reflected in hundreds of glass plates and cast reflections on handmade forged fittings.
Another bright studio interior 31 meters
This one-room apartment has an open plan; only the bathroom is separated by fixed partitions. The sleeping place is organized in a small niche formed between the wall of the bathroom and the wall with the window.
The room has a spacious living area with a large sofa, which can be converted into a sleeping place for two if desired.
Upon entering, almost the entire room is accessible to the eye, with the exception of the sleeping area.
The bedroom is a space for sleep and relaxation. Despite the fact that it is combined with a common room, in this area, thanks to its design, a cozy and calm atmosphere has been created. The back wall is painted an eye-catching green, and the glossy sheen of the tempered black glass cabinet doors softly reflects the light coming from the window, muting it.
The kitchen in this studio is quite spacious and has its own source of natural light. In addition, it has all the necessary equipment and furniture for a comfortable life.
In the bathroom, the designers provided a separate bath instead of a shower. An open shelving unit for storing necessary small items fits well into the overall concept, since there are no other places for storage in the bathroom.
Headsets
In the bedroom, oddly enough, it was possible to install a spacious tall wardrobe for storing clothes and other personal items, stylistically matched to the overall color scheme using light paneled facades. It should be noted that Maria abandoned the idea of making custom-made furniture, thereby proving that even a luxurious renovation can be economical.
The main feature of the project was the author’s refusal to use an ordinary dining table and even a bar counter, which is often used nowadays. The fact is that in this case, a window sill was used, which was combined with the kitchen countertop to create a food preparation area.
The cabinets were decorated with the same facades as in the bedroom, adding black handles to match the charcoal artificial stone of the countertop for contrast. By the way, all modern appliances fit here, including a dishwasher.
Since the owners prefer to have lunch and dinner outside the home, a created corner and a glass table near the sofa are enough for them to organize a light breakfast. As already mentioned, they did not purchase a dining table and chairs, thus saving a decent amount of living space. As a result, the rooms delight the eye with maximum openness, plenty of light and air.
Bright studio apartment 31 meters, Scandinavian style
The open-plan studio, with an area of only 31 meters, can accommodate not only a sofa and a wardrobe, but also other necessary furniture items.
The layout of a 31 square meter studio with one window might look like this:
In addition to the fold-out sofa, the authors of the project managed to organize space for a full-fledged double bed - they simply hid it in the closet. By the way, large mirror panels are mounted at the head of the transforming bed, as well as on the cabinet doors, which expand the space inward. It seems that there is still another room behind them.
During the day, the bed folds up and hides in the closet, creating a single spacious room with a soft seating area.
The posters above the sofa, made in black and white, do not particularly stand out, but complement the monochrome interior of the studio apartment. Only dark green pillows and a matching blanket look like small accents.
Square tiles of contrasting white and black colors, laid in a checkerboard pattern in the kitchen area, add a little dynamics.
White is the main color in this apartment; you can add bright spots if desired. Overall, the impression is of a light and functional space designed for a comfortable life for a married couple without children.
Textile decorations
We can see a heavy silk curtain only in the bedroom, where there is a need for darkening. The remaining windows are deliberately left without even thin tulle, so as not to stand out from the general environment, but to merge with it. The only decoration for them is a thin golden layout, as if framing the stunning landscape outside the window.
Layout of a one-room apartment in a new building
If you are planning to purchase an apartment in a new building, even a one-room one, you probably know that almost every developer can order the desired arrangement of internal partitions in the apartment.
- Of course, this is only possible if the apartment is purchased during the construction stage.
- So, having discussed the desired layout with the designer and approved it by the developer, you receive an apartment that fully meets your expectations.
- Some people need a larger kitchen, some need a larger bathroom, and some may sacrifice the hallway space in favor of a room - all this is possible.
Therefore, this advantage should not be neglected, and you should always keep it in mind when the acquisition of a new apartment in a new building looms on the horizon.
Expert advice
- Don't make rash purchases of bulky furniture that can take up too much space.
- Try to allow as much natural light from the street into the rooms as possible.
- To visually increase the space, use a light palette and mirror surfaces.
- Find a functional use for every inch of your home.
- Feel free to fantasize and apply these fantasies in transforming your home.
Studio 31 meters with a bedroom in an alcove
A characteristic feature of this studio is the organization of a sleeping place in a small niche with a window, albeit a small one. The rest of the living space is one room with separate dining and lounge areas.
On the wall opposite the window there is a huge floor mirror, which reflects the incident natural light and makes the room even larger. The room has a spacious wardrobe with white glossy facades, dissolving in space.
In the sleeping area, in addition to the double bed, there is also a stylized staircase, which serves as both decoration and a bedside table. The space under the bed is also used as storage space. From the bedroom you can access the bathroom.
The kitchen in this apartment is also quite small, but has all the necessary equipment and appliances. The white facades of the set harmoniously fit into the rest of the same white space. A gray tabletop and an apron of the same shade dilute the sanitary-hospital environment.
Despite the small size of the bathroom, it also has everything you need for hygiene procedures: a shower with a glass door (which can be moved if necessary), a toilet and a wall-hung sink with a mirror cabinet.
In general, this studio is intended to accommodate either one person or a couple without children. The sofa in the living room creates another additional sleeping place, which allows you to organize an overnight stay for late guests.
