As sad as it may be, the area of most mid- and budget-price offers on the real estate market is 15-25 m2. Therefore, one-room apartments and studios with an area of forty square meters are quite a worthy option today. If you approach the organization of space with imagination, use the recommendations of experienced designers and available photos with the best examples, then the interior of an apartment of 40 sq. m. m. will turn out to be not only practical, but also very pleasant for life.
Far-reaching plans
Soberly assess the possibilities: what is the area of the apartment, the state of communications, the height of the ceilings? Are there additional rooms that can be used in the layout - a balcony, a storage room, a niche? Do you have any children? What style would you like to decorate your apartment in? All this will help you better understand your capabilities and begin planning. It is best to order a design project taking into account individual characteristics, which will clearly demonstrate the future interior.
Prices for work with materials
Our company is recognized in the construction market not only for the quality of work, but also for reasonable prices, which are 100% consistent with the pre-compiled estimate. The cost of repairs in a one-room apartment depends on several factors:
- area requiring finishing;
- the need for redevelopment;
- characteristics of the materials used;
- type of repair – rough, cosmetic, major, luxury;
- hiring a designer.
During a telephone consultation, we can only give approximate prices - the exact price of finishing a 1-room apartment is determined after measurements and preparation of an estimate. We indicate the costs in the contract - you immediately see how much you will have to invest in updating the interior.
Lifehacks:
Free arrangement of furniture
Don’t try to fill every free meter with furniture and decor. The solid “wall” along the entire wall remained in the 90s.
Sofa instead of bed
Folding sofa instead of a bed. It can also be comfortable for sleeping thanks to the orthopedic mattress. And it takes up half as much space.
Effective zoning
Don't forget about zoning. Partitions, screens, curtains and racks are indispensable for separating the recreation area from the work area.
Transformable bed
A mobile sleeping option is a folding bed. Stows away in the closet during the day and comes out at night. Very comfortably! More about transformable furniture here.
Bed on the mezzanine
If ceiling height allows, consider installing a bunk bed. Below you can place a closet or a workplace - practical and creative. Podiums and mezzanines significantly save space, which is so valuable in a one-room apartment.
Different lighting
One chandelier in the center of the ceiling - boring and little light. Use built-in lamps, LED panels, floor lamps and table lamps.
Work space on the windowsill
The work area can be combined with a window sill or a folding table can be installed, which can be disassembled if necessary.
Studio version
Decide for yourself whether the open space will be comfortable. The studio option allows you to increase the area. In this case, it is important to choose the zoning of the space. Usually they combine a living room and a kitchen, a bathroom and a toilet. In this case, it is necessary to install a good hood so that odors do not flow from one room to another.
Stylish studio apartment in matte black and white colors
The open space becomes larger. However, a conditional division is necessary to emphasize the functional areas. These may be mild, including :
- transparent partitions;
- decorative elements;
- individual pieces of furniture.
Open space seems big
To do this, choose partitions:
- Low.
- Consisting of beads.
- Made from tinted or decorative glass. If you choose an option similar to door block inserts, the room will acquire integrity.
For lovers of open spaces, you can use sliding doors, including radial doors. Sometimes they are closed, and kitchen odors remain indoors. Partitions are different.
Glass partitions are lightweight and do not overload the interior
Types of partitions
- The bar counter combines the kitchen and living room and serves as a dining table. Underneath there are additional shelves for kitchen appliances.
- Lightweight partitions . For construction, plastic panels, drywall, fabric stretched over a wooden frame, and glass of various textures and patterns are used.
- Racks for decorative items or books. This transparent element creates light separation and does not overload the interior. The rack can be straight, semicircular, ceiling-mounted or low in height.
- A fashionable item is a fish aquarium. The transparent water world creates a pleasant microclimate and soft lighting.
- Screens . It is worth remembering the screens of the past. This option is suitable for neoclassical styles (Rococo, Baroque, Gothic), modern: Provence, Japanese, Oriental, Indian, Chinese.
- Glass blocks . A narrow or low wall made of transparent or multi-colored blocks changes the interior, giving lightness and cozy highlights.
- A decorative podium is an interesting option. Part of the room is raised to a height of 40 cm. Pull-out sleeping places and drawers for storing bed linen or seasonal items and shoes are created under the new floor.
Option that will interest you
Tip Some decorators suggest separating the sleeping area from the living room with an open clothes hanger. You should not use this technique. The room will lose its charm and take on a cluttered appearance.
Visual zoning gives an unusual effect. Individual functional corners are determined by various finishing materials and decorative elements. For example, in the kitchen, hallway - tiles, living room - laminate, parquet boards or linoleum. The lighting for the sleeping area is soft, there is a chandelier in the living room, and directional spotlights in the kitchen.
Zone the space in a studio apartment using various materials and decorative elements
Hallway design
The apartment starts from the hallway. If you have it very small, think about how to place everything you need there. A narrow shoe rack, a shoe rack with a seat on top, and poufs with shelves under the seat save space. A large mirror can be hung right on the front door - it’s convenient to look at it before leaving. Instead of a separate hanger, you can hang coat hooks and a shelf for hats and scarves on the wall.
If the hallway area is more than four meters, it makes sense to install a closet. Take a closer look at built-in models if there is a niche. Such cabinets are located from floor to ceiling, combining a closet and a pantry.
Corridor
Do you think that small and uncomfortable hallways are difficult to turn into functional ones? I'll share my secrets. Combine a small corridor with a kitchen or room (depending on location). For convenience, an entrance area is organized along one wall. Install a shallow and narrow cabinet or shoe box, the top of which is used as a seat. Shoes and clothes for daily use will fit perfectly.
It is best to install a shallow closet in the hallway
Remove the mezzanine, the ceiling rises - the room increases. Convert built-in wardrobes into compartments. Order a convenient filling for yourself. Convert closets into walk-in closets . You can allocate space in them for household appliances: vacuum cleaners, kitchen appliances that are not often used.
Small corridor with functional shelves
Long
Do you want to change the length to your advantage? It's possible. Place vertical decorative elements on an open wall:
- pilasters;
- semi-columns;
- vertical gypsum or polyurethane traction.
Install small sconces plus lamps at the beginning and end of the corridor. Light does wonders - the room will be transformed.
The diagonal layout changes the direction of movement and the true dimensions. Remember the winding forest paths that disappear beyond the horizon. Take advantage of nature's hint.
Brickwork and an antique mirror will decorate your corridor
Square
Remove the wall between the room and the hallway. A dressing room is created from plasterboard. The corridor will lose a little space, and you will gain roomy space for clothes, shoes, and accessories. If you install doors on both sides, you can take things out of the wardrobe from the side of the room and the corridor.
Remove the wall between the room and the hallway, this will make the corridor lose some of its area
Narrow
Remove all swing doors. They significantly “steal” space. Instead, install sliding models or accordion doors. And an additional closet or pencil case will fit into the vacant corner, which is important for small apartments.
Several doors open into the room - increase the opening to the living room and make glass shelves with lighting - functional and stylish. Artificial windows: doors with stained glass and glass enlarge the corridor.
Avoid clutter. Don't be surprised that the designer is telling you this. Each object captures the surrounding space, and if there are many of them, then the room is completely conquered. It ceases to perform functions for you.
Illuminated shelves and glass doors expand narrow spaces
Bathroom and toilet
In a one-room apartment, bathrooms can be either adjacent or separate. In any case, you will need to fit the maximum number of items in a small space. You should not place the toilet diagonally, as this will eat up the usable area. Also look at showers instead of bathtubs. Don’t forget that you can install a cabinet with shelves under the sink, and narrow wall cabinets won’t take up much space.
Furniture
Do you live alone or with family? The choice of furniture depends on this. For singles or families without children, one massive item can be allowed. For example, a sofa. It will become the basic element around which the decoration will be built. In this case, the rest of the furniture should be weightless, tables with glass tops, cabinets with mirrored doors.
A bright contrasting color sofa is an acceptable massive object in the interior
But, the basic principle: do not overload the world around you with too bright colors, massive, even triple antique furniture. Maintain a balance: light plain walls - contrasting furniture, against the background of wallpaper with prints - plain sofas and slides.
Maintain harmony - a light interior with several bright accents
Replace regular wardrobes with sliding wardrobes. This furniture has a large capacity. Convenient internal filling and special fittings allow you to use the entire space, including the mezzanine. The furniture industry produces brackets for dresses, shirts, trousers and places them under the ceiling. If necessary, the bracket lowers to a comfortable height, and there is no problem in choosing the right thing.
Instead of massive walls, purchase modular hanging cabinets of different shapes or lightweight slides.
Interesting details: a combination of mustard and gray in a studio apartment
Kitchen Design
As a rule, kitchens in one-room apartments are very small. But even three square meters can be used wisely! Place the kitchen set at an angle and experiment with the shape of the countertop. The window sill can be used as an additional work area or a dining table. By the way, the table itself can be a narrow bar counter or a folding table mounted on the wall. Like on a train, remember? Why not?
It is better to hide small household appliances in cabinets when not in use. And large ones now exist in any size and for every taste - built-in appliances, small bar refrigerators, two-burner electric and gas stoves, narrow dishwashers.
Lighting
The living room is illuminated by a small ceiling chandelier. In elongated rooms, good light is provided by a model with a long rod and several shades. Suspended plasterboard structures connect the central chandelier and spotlights.
A room with French windows that provide a lot of natural light
Near the sofas and sleeping places they install:
- sconce;
- lamps;
- floor lamps
- floor vases;
- paintings;
- The sculptures are illuminated with LED lamps.
They are economical and can be used for a long time.
In small, low rooms, heavy classic chandeliers with a large number of pendants are inappropriate. They do not decorate, but “steal” the space of the room. For lovers of lamps with Swarovski stones, I recommend choosing miniature models.
Classic chandeliers with a lot of pendants are unnecessary in a small room
You can “play” with contrasts and choose two types of diametrically different lamps for different areas or rooms. This combination brings variety and fun notes.
Balcony
Having a balcony in a one-room apartment is a significant bonus, almost a separate room! Don't store unnecessary things there, but use the space to your advantage. You can insulate the balcony or organize whatever you want there.
Or you can install light there and create a work or lounge area. An excellent option would be a podium bed: it combines a place to relax upstairs and the ability to store things inside.
Living room
In the design of the living room, upholstered furniture in warm colors is welcomed, which will most harmoniously fit into the future interior of a one-room apartment. It is better to purchase an armchair and sofa with the same upholstery and texture as the sofa. A low glass coffee table, open sections and shelving in the form of a wall, or wall shelves with an original design would look appropriate.
Most often, minimalism style is chosen to decorate the interior of a one-room apartment. The presented style contains all kinds of geometric shapes (parallelograms, rectangles) and is formed exclusively in a certain structure. If possible, all equipment is installed in furniture. Transformed furniture will be more convenient for you to use.
Things that are used in decorating a one-room apartment should be used in small quantities. For example, take a vase or some kind of sculpture, but choose one thing.
Advice! To visually expand the living room, use mirrors. Their number can be unlimited. Particular attention is paid to the lighting in the room. Do not cover your windows with thick curtains; it is better to give preference to regular tulle.
Solutions for children
Every person, even the smallest, needs personal space. It is convenient to place the crib in a niche (if there is one) and fence it off with a curtain or shelving.
Decorating a children's area in a one-room apartment
Using color zoning, you can designate the “adult” part of the room with more saturated colors, and the “children’s” part with light pastel colors.
Best bedrooms
Clear zoning, thoughtful layout, restrained color scheme, a minimum of interior items - this is what distinguishes the best bedrooms of 2022.
In a glow of gold
In the photo: Art Deco style bedroom in the Setun Valley residential complex
In the interior of the bedroom in the Setun Valley residential complex, the tone is set by light metal screens of golden color, separating the sleeping area from the mini-office. They are supported by a designer chandelier and other accessories in the same color scheme.
Peace and comfort
In the photo: Classic-style bedroom in the Garden Quarters residential complex
Tenderness, grace and comfort - these are three words that can describe the classic bedroom in the Garden Quarters residential complex. Its enveloping, pleasant atmosphere gives peace and tranquility.
Expressive design
In the photo: Art Deco style bedroom in the Heritage residential complex
Eye-catching golden-colored details will make the interior of a bedroom in the Art Deco style spectacular and expressive. And the functionality of the room will be expanded by a built-in storage system and an office equipped on the balcony.
Nothing extra
In the photo: Modern bedroom in the Aviator residential complex
The most laconic bedroom in the minimalist style is an ideal place to relax. There is nothing superfluous here; a large wardrobe is hidden behind white glossy facades reminiscent of wall panels. And muted tones and an artistic fresco create a light romantic mood.
Color scheme for a one-room apartment
White color visually expands the space. Therefore, light shades of furniture and decoration are indispensable in the design of a one-room apartment.
You can make certain color accents. For example, a bright sofa, and everything else is like a background for it. The color of wood or stone, yellow, white, blue, pink creates a cozy atmosphere in the house.
The color scheme of the apartment reflects the character of the owner. If you are comfortable in a dark room, add a contrasting accent to one wall. You shouldn't paint the ceiling with a dark color. The light reflects most of all from the ceiling, black eats up a good half of the light. This is especially critical in small apartments.
What to choose?
Strength must be assessed realistically. If a person has never hung wallpaper, he can try to do it himself, but then he will have to redo it. Plus buy new materials.
If you don’t know how to furnish an apartment, make repairs and choose a design, then it is better to entrust your living space to a special company. The company's full-time employees are experienced architects and highly specialized specialists who will inspect every centimeter of the apartment and offer the best solution for arranging the space.
Craftsmen will carry out zoning, install partitions, furniture, and equip niches. 2-3 months and the living space will be unrecognizable. To avoid worrying about repair work, contact the company!
Design styles for a one-room apartment
At the stage of determining the general concept of the apartment, ask yourself, what is your soul? Some people like organic minimalism, others want to live in a creative loft, or maybe you can’t live without beautiful decor? You always need to start from your own feelings.
The first thing that comes to mind when decorating a one-room apartment is minimalism. This does not mean that the furnishings will be spartan - table, chair, sofa and that's it. Minimalism assumes that every piece of furniture is needed for a reason, and not just because. It’s great if it performs more than one function. For example, a folding sofa - and you can sit and sleep. Extended window sill as a table or workspace. Furniture decor in this style is as laconic as possible and does not take up space.
The currently fashionable loft is perfect for designing a one-room apartment for one person or a young couple. Don’t be confused by the fact that lofts usually require large areas. Use individual elements for inspiration and turn your apartment into a cozy space for living and creativity.
Scandinavian style is an excellent solution for the design of a one-room apartment. It involves a lot of light and a light finish. This design will visually expand the area and is perfect for small apartments. With the right approach, you will not have bare white walls and a hospital atmosphere, but a minimalist modern design.
Provence is suitable for romantic natures. Light colors, delicate decor. The main highlight of a one-room apartment in the Provence style will definitely be the kitchen - you simply won’t want to leave it!
What can be concluded? No matter what area you have, you can always make your home cozy and comfortable to live in. Believe me, we tried and we know. The main thing is to decide on your budget, priorities, and the style of your future home. Our test will help with this
What style directions are acceptable?
It all depends on the wishes of the owner. Fans of neoclassical styles can use basic elements:
- plaster stucco;
- painting;
- desudéportes (decoration above doorways);
- semi-columns;
- volutes;
- coffered ceilings;
- arches
The main feature: the details are chosen to be miniature, the painting is light, so as not to overload the interior.
It has become very popular to use Scandinavian style in the interior.
Modern
It is impossible to imagine without stained glass. In small rooms, a stained glass chandelier, sconce or floor lamp is enough, plus inserts for doors, and the room will acquire style features.
Japanese style
Often used in small spaces. Laconism, clear lines, light colors are features of the style . But this does not mean that the interior will be boring. Stylish details: decorating one or part of the wall with bamboo wallpaper, introducing small elements of natural colors (red, green, brown) into the interior will do the trick.
The Japanese know better than anyone how to best organize a small space
Minimalism
Men love strict lines and lack of pretentiousness. Such interiors cannot be called boring. The design involves a play of textures of different materials:
- furniture upholstery;
- textiles;
- floor covering.
Therefore, lighting is thought out to the smallest detail.
Minimalism is not a boring design without unnecessary details
Eastern styles
Fans of oriental styles: Indian, Chinese should not introduce a large number of bright decorative elements into the interior. Enough sofa cushions, lamps, a floor vase and appropriate accents are placed.
In oriental style, be moderate with bright accents
High tech
Will help you perfectly combine:
- metal reflective surfaces;
- glass partitions and elements;
- decentralized lighting and elements of constructivism.
As a result, the apartment acquires the dynamics of modern life.
Modern interior in high-tech style
Pop Art
The “popular culture” style often uses plastic, bright colored accents, and bright, eye-catching designs. All this connects almost stage illusoryness with reality. It is often considered a youth option that can be easily transformed.
Creative interior built on bright contrasts
