Small studio apartments are in great demand today. Such housing is much more affordable, it is easier to create a cozy atmosphere in it, and repairs do not take so much money. If you have an apartment of 45 square meters and are undergoing major renovations, be sure to use the useful tips presented in this publication.
A design thought out to every detail will turn a small apartment into a cozy and comfortable living space
Competent layout options for a one-room apartment and a studio of 45 sq m
A modern studio of 45 square meters has many characteristic features. Typically this is a fairly warm room with a comfortable layout, high ceilings and low utility costs.
Proper zoning of space will allow you to create a design suitable for all family members
Proper division of the apartment into zones
Regardless of the type of home: be it a small Khrushchev-era building, a studio apartment or a large private house, zoning will play an important role in repairs and design. This technique allows you to significantly simplify all repair work, organize the space, and use every square of the apartment as efficiently as possible. To correctly divide your home into zones, follow these tips:
- when designing the space, take into account the number of people living in the apartment;
- for a young family it makes sense to turn a one-room apartment of forty-five square meters into a studio;
- It is necessary to plan the division into zones before starting repairs and finishing work;
- to separate several zones, you should not build walls - it is better to use furniture, partitions or various finishing materials.
Separating the sleeping area from the living room using Japanese curtains suspended from the ceiling cornice
Layout of one-room apartments for families with children
In developing the design of a one-room apartment of 45 sq. m, the number of people who will live there plays a huge role. The most difficult thing is to arrange a small space for a family with a child. In this case, you will need to carve out at least a few square meters for the baby.
Adding a balcony or loggia to a room will add several square meters of space, which is so lacking in a one-room apartment
If the apartment has a balcony, you need to start with insulating it. By installing windows and covering the wall with insulation, you can safely combine the balcony space with the living room. This will free up space for arranging a small children's room.
Thick curtains will divide the room into two parts without taking up much space
If there is no balcony, you can install a partition in the room in the form of a huge narrow closet. A family with a small child can get by with a decorative portable partition for the first time. If the layout of the room allows, you can build a thin plasterboard wall.
Design options for different rooms in an apartment of 45 sq m
A small apartment can be decorated in various ways. The photos presented in this article best convey the diverse design of a one-room apartment of 45 sq m.
When decorating a one-room apartment, focus on simplicity of design. Clear lines, functionality, lack of a lot of decor, light colors are the best solutions for such a room.
Living room
In a one-room apartment it is difficult to allocate a separate room for the living room, so it is often combined with the bedroom. In this case, it is most convenient to use a folding sofa as a sleeping place.
In order not to hide the volume of the room, you should not fill the room with bulky furniture and unnecessary decor.
Kitchen
In typical one-room kitchen projects, very little space is usually allocated. When decorating a small kitchen, use the following tricks:
- Light shades. White, milky, and light brown shades are ideal for the kitchen area.
- Use of glass in the interior.
- Purchase of a folding dining table, bar counter.
In a small kitchen, it is important to use literally every centimeter of usable space, including the window sill
Kitchen-living room
In order to accommodate everything you need in a one-room apartment, designers advise combining the living room with the kitchen - making a studio apartment. Then it becomes possible to create a comfortable kitchen-living room. However, such a radical redevelopment requires obtaining official permission to demolish the wall and install additional ventilation. You can look at the design options for a 45 sq. m studio apartment in the photo.
The kitchen combined with the living room should be designed in a similar style
Living room with children's area
For a family with a child, an important point is the arrangement of a children's area. You can allocate a place for games and child accommodation in the living room. For example, buying a folding chair would be an excellent solution. During the day, two armchairs installed next to the coffee table will serve as a living area; at night, a child can sleep on one of the armchairs.
For the children's area, it is worth highlighting the brightest part of the room near the window.
Bedroom
It is better to decorate a bedroom in a one- or two-room apartment in high-tech and minimalist styles. These two directions are characterized by: simplicity, light shades, high functionality. A very current idea is to install a bed on a podium.
Modern studio apartment with a bed located in a niche
Lighting and storage systems can be built into the podium.
Children's room
The following style trends are well suited for a children's room: country, Provence, hi-tech, Scandinavian style. There should not be a lot of furniture in this room, because children spend most of their time on the move. Modular furniture will help save space. If there are several children, a bed on several floors with two sleeping places will help out.
Beautiful children's room in Provence style for girls of the same age
Bathroom
In apartments of 45 sq m, the bathrooms are very tiny. Their area can be slightly increased only by combining them with a toilet. For a small plumbing unit, it is better to purchase a compact shower cabin instead of a bathtub, and a washing machine can be built right under the washbasin.
Light colors will look advantageous in the decoration of a combined bathroom
Cabinet
In two-room apartments of 45 sq. m, it becomes possible to organize a workplace - an office. To decorate it, it is better to choose a strict classic style. The office can be organized directly on the loggia, having previously glazed it. You don't need a lot of furniture. It is enough to install a large table, a comfortable office chair, a cabinet with compartments for storing papers, documents, and other accessories.
Stylish design of a study on a loggia with panoramic glazing
Hallway
Apartments of 45 sq. m cannot boast of spacious hallways of the correct shape. Typically, a minimum amount of space is allocated to this area. In this case, you should try to make the hallway as functional as possible, without cluttering it with unnecessary furniture. Tall, narrow storage systems are needed.
A large mirror will make a small hallway visually larger
You can save space in the hallway by installing a corner wardrobe. Today such furniture can be ordered according to an individual project.
Design Tips
Basic design recommendations:
- In a living space with such a small area, you should install the most functional furniture items that have the same style. To free up space, it is appropriate to arrange furniture along the walls or place it in corners.
- It is advisable to choose a narrower technique, use built-in models or placement in a linear order.
- When choosing lighting, take into account the purpose of the room. For example, a bedroom requires a sufficient amount of not too bright light, so to decorate it you can use bedside lamps or built-in spotlights with the ability to adjust the light flux. Chandeliers are suitable for the kitchen and living room, and the hallway will be advantageously complemented by several sconces on the wall.
The photo shows a ceiling lighting option in the design of a studio apartment with an area of 45 sq. m.
Design options for a two-room apartment of 45 sq m in different styles
Of the above styles, Provence, classic and Scandinavian style trends are perfect for a two-room apartment.
Spacious and bright kitchen-living room in a two-room Scandinavian-style apartment
If the apartment has adjacent rooms, one of them can be combined with the kitchen
Kitchen
It is worth paying enough attention to the interior of the kitchen. After all, this is a place where family gatherings take place over dinner, lunch or a cup of tea. The room should make you want to be in it and contribute to a good mood for the whole day.
Black and white fits this description well. These colors are not flashy, they won’t hurt your eyes, and thanks to their neutrality, you won’t get tired of the design of the forge. They are also good from a practical point of view, since minor dirt is not visible.
Prefer corner furniture, it will allow you to save more space. An excellent solution would be to attach a metal facade, which will allow you to store a large amount of kitchen equipment on the wall.
Dark chandeliers supported by a long wire and black curtains in the Roman style will ideally highlight and decorate the overall style.
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Design options for a 45 sq. m studio in different styles
In a studio it is not easy to allocate space for a bedroom, office, living room, and other functional areas. Modern style trends are more suitable for such housing: loft, minimalism.
Brickwork, gray concrete and natural wood are typical features of a loft-style interior
Studio apartment in light colors with a glass partition separating the sleeping bed
Color design, decor and lighting in an apartment of 45 sq m
The color scheme for a small apartment should certainly be light. White or light gray can be used as the main color. It is better to apply bright shades pointwise – in details. Decor in such an interior may be unnecessary. If you wish, you can decorate your home minimally: photographs on the walls, beautiful dishes, bright textiles. As for light, there should be a lot of it. It is recommended to use all types of lighting: floor, ceiling and wall.
When decorating a modern apartment, it is advisable to use pastel colors in white, beige or gray tones.
Style selection
For a harmonious appearance of an apartment with an area of 45 square meters, it is advisable to use a single style in the interior. Separate directions can be connected. To make your home look like the photo from the Internet, it is better to consult a designer.
The main color in 1- or 2-room apartments is white and its shades with the introduction of colored spots. The combination looks good: blue, purple, pale pink; orange, yellow, cream; grey, white, blue; chocolate with beige. The decoration should be concise and simple.
Scandinavian and minimalism are considered ideal styles for a Khrushchev-era apartment or a small apartment. They look cozy, without cluttering the area, and give the room warmth. They allow you not to take up space with unnecessary furniture, decor, and finishing details.
The following style trends also fit organically into the interior design of compact apartments:
- High tech. Characterized by functionality, manufacturability, a lot of light, and a minimum of furniture.
- Loft. Associated with originality, negligence, brutality. It exposes what is usually hidden under the cladding.
- Modern. Gravitates towards smooth forms. Will fit perfectly on 45 sq.m.
- Contemporary. Involves zoned space, functional furniture, modular designs.
- Modern classic. Refined style, but without an abundance of decor and pomp.
When choosing a design, you need to understand that styles that involve natural materials increase the cost of repairs.
Design options for an apartment of 45 sq m for a family with a child
A small apartment of 45 square meters for a family with a child should be as functional as possible. Spacious furniture required:
- chest of drawers for vests, rompers, diapers;
- a crib with storage systems for bed linen and blankets;
- bed for parents;
- closet;
- wall shelves and much more.
A room in an apartment for a married couple with a child can be divided into zones using a small half-partition
The decoration in such an apartment should be practical. For example, in the children's area it is better to put up washable wallpaper and lay warm carpet on the floor. As for the general style direction, minimalism would be the ideal option.
Bedroom
Everything in the bedroom should be simple, without unnecessary pathos and complex design ideas. Vintage style is ideal for a room of relaxation and tranquility. A bulky and spacious wardrobe can be placed against a wall or corner of the room.
Let the bed have a headboard that matches the wooden giant. You can make it yourself or have it made to order. As a cabinet, you can use a box made of wooden slats. Pre-treat and decorate it.
Modern designers suggest using a podium in bedrooms to save space. It is not necessary to install a bulky closet; it can be organized under the podium. There is enough free space, and visually everything is hidden.
