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A studio apartment is a popular option for modern housing among the younger generation. Such a room, devoid of walls and partitions, can be decorated in an individual, innovative style. It will at the same time be an ideal place for a relaxing holiday, fun time with friends and privacy while working. Let's consider what a studio apartment could be like: the layout, interior and photos of the premises will be presented in this article.
One-room studio apartment with French windows
Studio apartment: what is it?
This concept came to us from the USA, where it originated at the beginning of the twentieth century. This budget housing option was designed for a small family. In those years, America was overwhelmed by a wave of immigrants from Asian and European countries who needed cheap living space with modern amenities. This option was also convenient for small American families and students.
The studio apartment is zoned using different floor coverings
What is a studio apartment? How does she look? A photo of a 1-room apartment shows that it combined a living space, a bathroom, a shower, and a kitchen, located in a small area without walls or partitions. The exception was the bathroom, which was enclosed by a wall. Over time, this apartment layout moved into the category of prestigious modern housing, where designers could bring creative ideas and bold design solutions to life. A clear proof of this are the interesting photos of the interiors of studio apartments of 20 sq.m.
Spacious studio with loft style elements
In our country, the studio apartment gained its popularity only in the mid-90s of the twentieth century. And many new houses offer free space without unnecessary walls and partitions, so that the new owner has the opportunity to independently plan his apartment.
Many people ask questions: what is a studio apartment, what does it look like? Photos of modern interior design answer this question as follows. This is a modern, comfortable living space with no rigid partitions. It contains the entrance door and the door to the bathroom and shower. The use of interior doors in the interior of apartments (photos confirm this) is completely excluded.
“Attic” sleeping place and a small kitchen in a Khrushchev apartment with redevelopment
Today you can find such housing in different price categories. From one-room and two-room apartments of a small area, inexpensive studio apartments are arranged. This solution can be seen in the photo of the interior of a Khrushchev apartment.
Apartments with a large area are expensive and prestigious housing, where it is possible to originally zone the premises into many independent zones. Photos of the most beautiful apartment interiors are clear proof of this.
Two-level organization of space in a small apartment
Advantages of a studio apartment
Studio apartments have a number of significant advantages compared to other types of housing:
- from a small space that is not limited by partitions, you can make the most functional living area with the help of properly arranged furniture;
- this option is ideal for non-family people, where they can hold parties and receive guests;
- the entire space can be decorated in one modern direction or apply different styles for each individual zone;
Modern studio apartment with panoramic windows
- maximum convenience for moving around the apartment without unnecessary corridors and doors;
- the ability to achieve ideal acoustics anywhere in the apartment by correctly positioning the audio equipment;
- an ideal place for creative people, where it is possible to combine a living area and a workshop in one room.
Successful organization of a mini-kitchen in a niche
However, do not forget that not every apartment with a standard layout can be converted into a studio. Before you begin demolishing existing walls and partitions, there are some important issues to consider:
- in panel houses, internal load-bearing walls cannot be demolished, the absence of which will negatively affect the strength of the building;
- if the building is old, the chief architect of the city will not give permission to redevelop the premises, without which repair work to demolish the walls cannot be carried out;
Modern design of a small studio apartment with LED lighting under the cabinets
- demolition of walls entails large financial costs, which are associated with dismantling, laying new electrical wiring, heat supply systems, water supply and sewerage;
- the apartment is not intended for a large family with children or for those people who need private, enclosed space;
- In studio apartments, special attention is paid to the issue of room ventilation, since the kitchen and living space are combined here.
Original interior of a studio apartment
Advantages and disadvantages
The main advantage of the studio is the abundance of light and open space; living in them is ideal for creativity, they create the effect of the absence of any barriers. Many people decide to remodel small two-room apartments, sometimes houses, precisely for this reason. With a free layout of a square studio, it becomes possible to implement any design project. The layout of a studio apartment can be divided into different functional areas. If necessary, when demolishing walls, you can always leave space for a dressing room.
The concept of “studio apartment” means a dwelling without internal partitions
The advantage of small studios is their relatively low price, which depends directly on the number of sq.m.
Disadvantages of studios:
- disruption of space organization after the birth of a child;
- the impossibility of several people existing in one mode;
- the need to install a powerful hood;
- a special approach to the selection of furniture.
Before carrying out redevelopment, it is necessary to consider a large number of permits, draw up a project, and a housing scheme.
Studio apartment: layout, interior and photos of combined rooms
Before you start planning a studio apartment, you should understand one main rule: maximum free space, minimum objects and things. You will have to get rid of some things that do not fit into the overall concept of the new design.
When looking through possible room layout options, we must not forget that the shared apartment should turn out to be functional, harmonious, complete and cozy.
3D plan of a studio apartment with rational organization of space
An important fact for the final version of the interior of the room is who the studio apartment is being created for. If a single person or an unmarried girl lives here, the design will be individual. But if the apartment is intended for a young married couple, then the approach to design options will be joint.
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Any redevelopment begins with a project plan, where it is necessary to take into account all possible actions. First, you need to consult with a specialist about the possibility of demolishing internal walls, which can be of great importance to the overall structure of the building. If the walls are load-bearing, then the possibility of their demolition is completely excluded. Any project related to the redevelopment of premises must be approved by the relevant executive authorities.
Layout of a one-room studio apartment
The first step when planning a studio is to think through all the functional areas, using every centimeter of space. To do this, it is worth making a schematic plan of the room with all dimensions. Mark on it the places for placing the necessary upholstered and cabinet furniture, taking into account its dimensions. Only after this can you move on to choosing an interior design style for your studio apartment.
Helpful advice! When arranging furniture, consider the location of risers, radiators, ventilation shafts and other elements.
3D project of an apartment with a small dressing room
Illumination as an important attribute
It doesn’t matter whether the apartment is light or dark, you need to install a large number of light sources. With the help of light you can make any interior even better.
Since LED lamps are very common, their use will not greatly affect your electricity costs.
- It will be good if you divide the studio zones with the help of light, placing them in both the lower and middle parts.
- Built-in LED strip lamps, which are relatively cheap, or wall sconces are suitable.
- All this needs to be planned in advance, since it will not be easy to make the bends later.
Studio apartment layout: interesting zoning solutions
Let's consider the option of remodeling a one-room apartment into a studio. The apartment should be perceived as one large room, where all the functional areas characteristic of an ordinary room should be located. Photos of the interiors of a one-room studio apartment, which have already been implemented, will help you plan your home in the best way.
Long elongated studio layout
Here the wall between the room and the kitchen is removed. The bathroom and shower must be located in a separate room, which can be decorated in any stylistic direction in compliance with the basic rules: compactness, functionality and convenience. To do this, you can demolish the non-load-bearing wall between the toilet and the bathroom. On the Internet you can find many photos of apartment renovations, the interior design of which has been completely changed.
Functional zoning of a studio apartment
Effective arrangement of the kitchen area
The kitchen can be separated from the common area using a bar counter, a false ceiling, or decorative open shelving. It should be placed in one of the free corners of the room. You can place a sink in the corner. For cooking, you can choose a stove-panel. The classic oven should be replaced with an electric one, which is built into the kitchen furniture. You can clearly see the features of this layout in the photo of the interior design of the kitchen in a studio apartment.
Compact kitchen with small dining table
It is necessary to take care of a high-quality, powerful ventilation system that will prevent the spread of odors throughout the apartment and the settling of tiny drops of fat on furniture and textiles during cooking. You should consider where to install the necessary household appliances so that they are compact and take up minimal space.
Helpful advice! Kitchen appliances and furniture should be chosen in light colors to be able to visually enlarge the kitchen area.
Corner kitchen with built-in appliances
If you have a balcony, the exit to which is located in the kitchen, then you can combine these zones. In this case, due attention should be paid to insulating the balcony in order to reduce the heat transfer of the room in winter. This solution can often be seen in photos of the interior design of a 1-room apartment.
Helpful advice! If you combine a kitchen with a balcony, you can use the window sill as a dining table.
The kitchen facade is painted to match the walls
The role of a dining table in such kitchens can be played by a bar counter with high stools, a built-in folding table with folding chairs, or a mobile cabinet-table with small stools. It all depends on the preferences of the owners of the premises. For older people, it is better to provide a full-fledged comfortable dining area with comfortable seats.
The kitchen backsplash is decorated with bright yellow ceramic tiles
An interesting design solution is to hide the kitchen unit in one cabinet, which when closed resembles a conventional storage system and fits perfectly into the overall design of the room. But as soon as you open the doors, a whole kitchen station unfolds for preparing food. Photos of the design of a small apartment clearly demonstrate this.
An effective element for the kitchen area is a small island consisting of two parts. One part is intended for storing things, the other is used for meals by the owners of the room.
Original and creative kitchen interior
Reception area
The central part of the room should be reserved for the living area. This is where you should start planning the room. This zone is a kind of epicenter, relative to which other functional zones are located. The living room part of the room includes: a sofa, a coffee table, armchairs, chairs, poufs with internal niches, armchairs, pillows, a TV, video and audio equipment.
Sofa and light plastic chairs for seating guests
Helpful advice! To save space, give preference to plasma TV models that can be conveniently placed on the wall.
You can delimit your living space using compact shelving installed across the room. Low furniture clearly defines the boundaries of zones without overloading the space. It is convenient to store dishes and other items in such racks. Also, a similar piece of furniture can separate the kitchen and living room.
The reception area is visually separated from the bedroom by a sofa
Practical ideas for decorating your bedroom and work area
An important step in decorating the interior of a small studio apartment is determining the location of the sleeping area. It can exist in the living room or separately (if space allows). A comfortable transformable sofa for guests can serve as a comfortable sleeping place. All personal items (clothes, alarm clock, phone) can be placed on chairs, poufs and a table. In this case, the living area can be placed along one of the walls.
The sleeping area is separated by a light glass partition
If the sleeping area will be located separately, then to save space, you can provide a pull-out bed built into the niche. This solution is shown in the photo of the design of a studio apartment of 20 square meters. m.
The sleeping area can be limited using a partition screen or a wardrobe with white doors. In apartment interiors (photos confirm this), curtains are often used. If the apartment has a suspended ceiling, then rails are screwed to it to move the curtains. If you use suspended ceilings, it is necessary to organize a cornice.
A screen was used to zone the sleeping area
Also, monolithic, translucent, transparent racks can be used as enclosing elements, which will simultaneously serve as a place to store things. This rack can be combined for two zones. On the side of the living room you can install a TV on a shelf, and in the sleeping area you can use it to place personal belongings. This idea was embodied in the photo of the interior of a one-room Khrushchev apartment.
Beautiful studio interior with classic elements
Sliding glass doors can be used to enclose the sleeping area near the window. Photos of apartment interiors in this design attract special attention. This allows you to protect the bedroom from odors and sounds, but does not prevent the penetration of natural light into the living area. The sleeping area should be located at a distance from the entrance and bathroom. To store all kinds of things and furniture elements in the room, it is worth placing a wardrobe in which you can put away a folding table, folding chairs or store it behind it.
There is a work area in the closet
For a one-room apartment there is no need to allocate a separate work area. You can provide a mobile desktop built into the wardrobe, or a folding table for a laptop. Photos of modern apartment interior design clearly demonstrate this.
Helpful advice! The surface of the table for work can be attached to one of the walls, with the subsequent ability to raise it, supporting it with a leg, and lower it.
The berth is located on the podium
A temporary work area can be set up using a bar counter if you use a laptop and WI-FI for work. This option will be ideal for those who work from home. After all, the kettle, coffee, and refrigerator are nearby and there is always the opportunity to have a quick snack without stopping from work.
For people who care about their health, the sports area will become relevant. This could be a free-standing exercise machine, dumbbells, a barbell in the doorway, a folded aerobics or yoga mat, as shown in the photo of the interior design of a small studio apartment.
Functional organization of small studio space
You can separate all functional areas using mirrored, glass partitions, tall aquariums, and lighting elements. The ceiling can be made of suspended multi-level plasterboard. This will allow you to zone the common space. You can mount various lamps of different shades and degrees of light saturation on it. You can highlight a certain area using a low podium.
The same table can act as both a dining table and a work table.
Photos of the interior design of a one-room studio apartment indicate that the room can be functional, comfortable and aesthetic at the same time. The main thing is to think through every little detail competently and carefully. Then everything will look harmonious and tasteful.
The double bed is located behind the shelving
Creating two levels for a beautiful apartment interior: photo examples
For apartments with high ceilings, arranging a second tier is a rational and creative solution. The sleeping area is located on the second level, leaving enough space below for arranging a work area, living room and kitchen.
An example of vertical organization of space
Depending on the size of the apartment, you can move not only a sleeping area to the upper level, but also a dressing area, or arrange a small bathroom. The staircase can be attached and folded so as not to clutter up the living space. This solution is clearly visible in the photo of the interiors of a studio apartment of 40 sq.m. and other footage.
Helpful advice! This option is suitable for young people. A staircase without railings cannot be used for children and the elderly.
The podium allows you to visually zone the space
In the case of rooms with high ceilings, you can do without constructing an upper tier. You can construct a good-quality stepped podium, which is raised relative to the floor to a certain height. In its body you can arrange a spacious storage system, where each step is a separate drawer.
The kitchen-dining area is separated from the living room area by an elevation of 50 cm
Lighting
In a small studio apartment, it is better to abandon table and floor lamps. As well as from everything else that takes up extra space.
Use multi-level ceiling lighting, compact wall sconces, built-in lighting and LED strips. Choose chandeliers using the same principle. Small, neat lampshades look neater and don’t visually clutter up the space as much as classic massive chandeliers with pendants.
85 small living room design ideas (photos)
Practical mobile furniture in the interior of an apartment: photo examples
When decorating modern studio apartments, you can’t do without mobile furniture that can be compactly folded when not needed and unfolded, turning into a comfortable, cozy place. To satisfy all desires, some furniture elements will have to be made to order. But such an investment will not go unnoticed, but will add individuality and uniqueness to your premises.
Mobile away double bed
An interesting solution is a lift-up bed, which is hidden in the body of the closet behind the door, turning the former sleeping area into a living area. Its door can act as a secretary and create a workplace in one move. Photo of the layout and interior of a studio apartment 18 sq.m. clearly demonstrate this.
Designer furniture can be moved to any place in the room
Photo of the interior of a studio apartment 25 sq. m., where such a folding bed is used, prove that it ideally withstands proximity even to the kitchen area. When the bed is folded into the closet, you can safely receive guests in the living-dining-kitchen. There are also beds that hide in the closet and become cozy sofas. With one move, the sleeping area turns into a living room.
Transformable furniture can change the look of a room
Living room
Each room has its own color palette, but the differently decorated areas are united by a modern aesthetic
Bathroom. Due to the ladder and good waterproofing, the pallet is located flush with the floor
The walls of the living room area, covered with white matte paint, are the optimal backdrop for bright accents, which are pieces of furniture: a transformable sectional sofa in a deep, slightly “dusty” blue color, wall cabinets with yellow doors, a red wooden chair.
Interior design of a studio apartment: photo ideas
When decorating a studio apartment, you should consider certain rules:
- the design of the room should be dominated by light colors;
- furniture should occupy a minimum of free space, be functional and mobile;
- the room should be bright thanks to a sufficient amount of natural light and conveniently located sources of artificial lighting.
Color palette
Photos of apartment interiors in light colors elevate white color to the top, which reflects natural light well, visually expanding the space, serves as a universal background for any wall decor and furniture elements, and fits perfectly with the entire color palette. It is ideal for interior decoration of apartments. Photos of the white walls of the room suggest that bright spots in the design of the room are simply necessary.
Bright green accent in the studio interior
You can diversify the color palette of a studio apartment by incorporating pastel colors with expressive patterns into textile elements and furniture upholstery. Using imitation wood for finishing floors will help add a touch of nobility.
Artistic canvases on the walls of the room, vases and decorative elements of unusual design and bright colors will make the room unique. Fabric blinds and curtains with colorful patterns will add additional comfort and positivity.
Using black color in apartment design
For those who are afraid to experiment with bright, saturated colors, you can create a black and white apartment interior. Photos of such rooms show that shades of white are used in the design of the walls, and the furniture is made in gray tones. Black color is used for some interior elements, lighting fixtures, and graphic designs on textiles.
Natural shades of stone and wood
Products made from natural wood or its successful imitation will help add a touch of warmth. In modern design, the use of all shades of gray is popular. Silver tones, contrasting dark shades and noble white color will become an elegant decoration for any interior.
One of the walls of the apartment is painted aqua
Helpful advice! Mirror and glass surfaces, which can serve as partitions, visually increase the size of the room and add additional color to the room.
The use of light doors in the apartment interior also illusorily increases the size of the room. Photos of interesting combinations of doors with light walls, colored curtains and wooden furniture clearly confirm this.
Using rich sunny shades in the interior
For studios, you should not use a large amount of decor and textiles, which can oversaturate the room and it will lose its individuality and harmony. On the Internet you can see unique photos of the interior design of a one-room apartment.
Play of light and lighting
Proper lighting can transform any room, regardless of its design style. With the help of light, you can divide the space into functional zones, emphasizing the peculiarity of each area without the use of walls.
Thoughtful lighting for individual functional areas
To create a favorable interior design in an apartment, the hallway (photo to confirm this) should be evenly illuminated. For this, LED economical lighting in the cornice under the ceiling can be used. This rational solution allows you to illusorily increase the height of the ceiling. You can also use a single sconce located near the entrance door of the apartment. Photos of the hallway interior design clearly show possible lighting options.
Functional lighting in a studio apartment
The lighting of the main space of the apartment should be harmoniously combined with the other areas of the room. To illuminate the living room, you can use a ceiling chandelier or small lamps located at different heights.
Built-in or pendant lights are ideal for the kitchen area. In the sleeping area, it will be sufficient to use compact lamps or floor lamps, which will create a feeling of comfort and tranquility. Interesting design solutions for lighting options can be seen in the provided photos of the interior and layout of studio apartments of 30 sq.m.
LED ceiling lighting combined with pendant lights
The lighting of a studio apartment should be self-sufficient, not overloaded with lighting fixtures installed in a chaotic manner. It is undesirable to cover window openings with heavy thick curtains, which prevent the passage of natural light and thereby visually reduce the usable volume of the room.
Decorative and functional lighting in the room
Interior styles of a studio apartment: photos of design solutions
The interior style for a studio apartment should be selected based on the level of natural light in the room. If the windows of the apartment face the sunny side, then you can safely select furniture in both light and dark colors. Preference is still given to light shades, such as milky, creamy, white-gray, snow-white. You can use any other calm tones, the main thing is that they do not irritate the eye.
Country style in the interior of the apartment
If you want to purchase wooden furniture, then for small rooms it should be in light colors. Despite the amount of natural light, dark furniture will significantly reduce the visual appearance of the already small size of the room.
To decorate the walls, you should not use wallpaper that is too bright with a variegated pattern. Photos of poorly designed apartment interiors clearly demonstrate this. The number of patterns should be minimal. It is better to add an expressive accent to the room by brightly decorating one of the walls. Also, bright textiles in the form of a bedspread and decorative pillows with a colorful pattern, and a carpet with an expressive pattern will give a contrast to the monochromatic design of the room.
The interior of the studio is made with elements of Baroque style
By placing mirrors opposite the window, you can increase the flow of natural light into the interior. Photo wallpapers and three-dimensional images for walls work similarly. This design illusion creates the feeling of additional space in the apartment.
When decorating a room in a classic style, you should give preference to a light palette, which will add freshness, lightness and airiness to the room. To add additional discreet luxury, “bleached oak” doors can be installed in the combined bathroom. Photos of the interior of apartments in a classic style display all the richness of the room created in this direction.
Classic style studio apartment
For small apartments, the Scandinavian design style is often used. Especially if there is little daylight entering the room. This style is characterized by the use of snow-white color. It is allowed to play in contrast only with the use of bright decorative accessories, but their number should be minimal. Wenge entrance doors can become such a design element. Photos of apartment interiors in the Scandinavian direction clearly demonstrate this.
Bright and cheerful boho style
Many experts prefer several styles, intelligently mixed in one room. For example, the work area can be decorated in restrained, laconic minimalism, and the relaxation area will be distinguished by a playful pop art style with bright contrasting decorative elements. This solution is clearly shown in the photo of the design of a studio apartment of 22 square meters. m. The main criterion for finishing the ceiling is the shape, and for the flooring - pattern, texture, color.
Minimalism in the interior of a studio apartment
Any defect in the floor or wall can be corrected with the help of finishing elements. The use of laminate in the interior of an apartment (the photos demonstrate this perfectly) allows you to hide the unevenness of the floor. In addition, thanks to the matte or glossy surface, you can influence the overall perception of the space. And photos of light laminate flooring in apartment interiors indicate additional airiness and weightlessness of the room. Using horizontal lines on the walls of a room, you can visually elongate a small room.
Eclecticism will bring a unique zest to the interior
You can make your design unique by combining different materials and colors in a non-standard way. One zone can be made using linoleum, the other from a laminate of a similar shade.
You can decorate a room in a loft style with rough concrete walls combined with brickwork. Such a room will become the calling card of a young, out-of-the-box thinker. The dark entrance doors will become a bright accent. Photos of the interior of an apartment in the loft style attract with its free, unlimited, weightless space.
Studio apartment decorated in loft style
For calm, peaceful people, a Mediterranean theme is suitable. It assumes a restrained interior, made in soothing colors. Translucent window curtains provide a touch of romance here. Handcrafted wooden furniture for entertaining brings a certain archaic simplicity.
Modern high-tech style in the interior of the apartment
Photos of new interior design for studio apartments in 2022
In modern studio apartments, it is not customary to build high storage systems. An interesting option is to install a loft bed, under which there is a spacious wardrobe. The photo shows the layout of a studio apartment of 30 sq. m. such an innovative solution is clearly shown.
Helpful advice! If the room is long and narrow, you can give it a more regular square shape by creating a storage system in a narrow area of the room.
Designer furniture remains popular for studio apartments
In studio apartments of 2022 there is no place for free-standing equipment. All of it must be built into the walls and furniture. Even if the space is quite large, you can hide the furniture in the kitchen behind blank, smooth facades without handles. This technique visually unites the space of the kitchen and living room, as can be seen in the photo of the interior of a studio apartment of 30 square meters. m. The bar counter, which is both a separator between the kitchen and living room and a place for eating, is still popular in modern studios.
Monochrome wallpaper color scheme in the living room with bright contrasting elements
Helpful advice! If the apartment is very small, the bar counter can smoothly transition into the sofa, acting as its back.
Modern trends dictate the use of white interior doors in apartment interiors. The photos clearly demonstrate this. For modern apartments, it is preferable to use furniture made from natural materials: wood, glass, cotton fabric. They are alive, real and inspire the most daring design decisions. Handmade decorative items with interesting designs and methods of decoration are of great interest.
Basic techniques for dividing space
The following items serve as means of differentiation:
- curtains, screens, partitions - are characterized by mobility, designed to delimit sleeping areas;
- cabinets, table, sofa - provide the most functional delimitation of space;
- lighting;
- bar counter - will help separate the kitchen from the living space, suitable for storing dishes;
- various shades, finishing materials.
The simplest method of dividing space is curtains suspended from a ceiling cornice.
When dividing a room with partitions, their design should correspond to the overall interior style
