Small apartments are a favorite subject for the creativity of experienced designers. This is due to the possibility of using effective techniques for transforming space: play of light, selection of colors and harmonious combination of main zones.
Through the rational use of such space, you can achieve a comfortable and unique interior.
Studio apartment – interior and layout features
The main task of the designer when developing a project for a studio apartment is to visually increase the space. In order for the overall picture to look harmonious, you need to remember several important rules.
- There should not be too much furniture. The most suitable style for studios is minimalism.
- All zones must be combined. An exception may be a space that forms a separate room, not connected to the rest of the house.
- Each zone should have practical benefits.
For proper repairs, first of all, they think through all the nuances of the layout and develop an individual project, diagram and design sketches.
Compliance with these simple points will help you realize the available square meters one hundred percent.
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Ways to visually expand space
Methods for visually expanding space will not require large financial investments. Proven tricks include the following.
- Presence of white color. Not only walls and floors, but also furniture can be decorated in this color.
- Use of additional light.
- Purchasing curtains made of light fabric.
- Arranging furniture along the wall. This will help free up the central part of the room.
- Refusal of the corridor: its area will become part of the living rooms.
- Zoning. A partition is used for this.
When arranging a studio, take into account its size, width, length and general geometry of the room, which can have a square, elongated narrow and rectangular shape.
Important! A good solution would be to install large mirrors on one of the walls; this will help create the effect of a “continuation” of the room.
Redevelopment of the premises: options for 30 square meters
It is not necessary to carry out renovations in order to fit several rooms into one. In some rooms, simply rearranging the furniture or placing a partition will be enough.
It is very important that the overall design meets not only aesthetic requirements, but also is as convenient and functional as possible.
Important! The only option for a significant expansion of a one-room apartment is redevelopment. The solution to the problem is a balcony, the useful area of which is added to the main space of the house.
Kitchen work area
When designing the kitchen interior, you need to pay special attention to the work area. It is very important to create it in such a way that the housewife feels comfortable preparing food. The room should have a sufficient amount of furniture in which kitchen utensils will be stored.
Kitchen work area
You should also note the area for the sink, stove and household appliances. For example, an oven and a microwave can be installed in a separate area. Kitchen utensils should be stored in drawers and on shelves, since their presence on the work surface will only clutter the room.
Zoning options for a studio apartment 30 sq m
The easiest, but most expensive method of zoning, which involves preliminary planning of an apartment of 30 sq. m, taking into account the wishes of new residents, is the construction of new walls. This method is not the most practical, as the studio apartment will look even smaller.
A partition can serve as an excellent space delimiter.
Kitchen zoning
Furniture can serve as a tool for zoning: a kitchen set, a sofa or a table. This method does not relieve neighborhood owners from odors coming from the kitchen. Walls can solve this problem.
Brighter light sources are installed in the center of the living room, and in the kitchen and sleeping areas, choose lighting that has a diffused glow.
Other room zoning options
To limit the space without carrying out repairs, it is recommended:
- Installation of a false wall.
- Separation of zones using a rack or cabinet.
- Using a screen.
For a studio apartment, various furniture or accessories are appropriate as a zoning element.
Important: in some cases there is a visual separation of zones. To do this, you need to use different colors for each of the “rooms”.
How to get the most out of window sills?
If the windows are low, it is ideal to arrange seating on the window sills, as in the studio for a young girl designed by Alisa Kucherenko. The designer made wide heated stone window sills - they easily turn into seating areas where guests or the hostess herself can sit comfortably.
Apartment 36 sq. m. Design: Alisa Kucherenko
Apartment 36 sq. m. Design: Alisa Kucherenko
Another option is like in the project designed by Anna Maksimova.
Apartment 29 sq. m. Design: Anna MaksimovaApartment 29 sq. m. Design: Anna Maksimova
If the windows are of standard height, the window sills can be extended into the kitchen countertop or desktop, as in the apartment of designer Natalia Anakhina.
Apartment 28 sq. m. Design: Natalya Anakhina
Apartment 28 sq. m. Design: Natalya Anakhina
Choosing an interior style for a studio apartment of 30 sq m
To transform your apartment yourself, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with the key ideas of the interior styles used. The best way to help you choose the appropriate design for a 30 sq. m studio is with photos of finished projects.
- Classic style
It is possible to decorate the studio in a classic style, but modern design will be the most practical. Classic is distinguished by the use of bulky furniture made of natural wood; the use of such details can make the interior feel extra busy.
Classic is characterized by the use of exclusively natural finishing materials, expensive wallpaper and exquisite textiles.
- Minimalism
Minimalism is the best design option for a 30 sq. m studio, because the absence of unnecessary things is a necessity for a small apartment in which every free meter is important. This style assumes that you only have furniture that will be used every day.
The furniture here is quite simple and functional.
- Other interior style options
A small living space looks good in the following styles:
- Pop Art.
- Provence.
- Loft.
- High tech.
This style is characterized by open space, with a minimum number of partitions.
Important! In each style, the use of mirror tiles is allowed. A great way to visually expand space.
Design options for different rooms in a studio apartment of 30 sq m
The project involves the design of one-room apartments; one should not be surprised at the appearance of several zones on the territory, including a kitchen, a bedroom and even a room for a child.
- Kitchen
It is advisable that the kitchen be isolated. It is permissible to use hanging racks for cutlery; this is a good way to unload space.
It is recommended to install hanging cabinets and shelves to accommodate small household appliances.
- Living room
The living room can be combined with the bedroom, in case of an acute shortage of free space. This idea is realized with the help of a sofa, which transforms into a bed after the guests leave. It is in this zone that the main decorative elements are placed: paintings, plants and figurines.
It is advisable to use built-in furniture and appliances, folding and folding tables, as well as wall cabinets or shelves.
- Kitchen-living room
When combining two zones in one, you must remember that this step can provoke certain inconveniences. To visually divide the space, it is recommended to use a kitchen unit or sofa.
For a refrigerator, TV, microwave oven or other household appliances, additional niches are allocated and built into furniture elements.
- Dining area
Since the space allocated for the dining room is limited, you should avoid using large rectangular tables. A small round table or kitchen set will do. It is permissible to decorate the dining area in an original way by installing a bar counter instead of a dining table.
Thanks to the built-in storage systems, you can avoid purchasing a bulky chest of drawers or cabinets.
- Bedroom
An attractive way to highlight a sleeping area is to install a podium. In rare cases, the bedroom is immediately a separate room, so it is best to allocate a small space for the bed, enclosing it with a shelving unit or a partition.
The sleeping area is usually located further away from the front door, or even a corner with a separate bedroom, hidden from view, is equipped.
- Children's room
A children's room in studio apartments is a novelty, because it is almost impossible to position a child so that he has his own personal space. In this case, it is recommended to install a second floor. This option is used in apartments with high ceilings.
If a family lives with a child, he needs his own, albeit small, space.
- Bathroom and toilet
To save space, a shower cabin, toilet and washbasin are installed in the bathroom. A visual increase in space is facilitated by the installation of a large backlit mirror and the use of mirror tiles on the walls.
The bathroom, despite its separation, should be combined with the overall interior of the entire apartment, and also have maximum functionality.
- Hallway
Usually the hallway becomes part of the living room, so not much attention should be given to its design. It is enough to put a small shelf for shoes and a full-length mirror there.
To visually expand the space, a large mirror is placed on the wall.
- Other room options
The office or office is located right in the bedroom. A small table is placed in the corner of the room. Sometimes the work surface is replaced by an elongated window sill: this significantly saves apartment space.
Design options for a rectangular studio apartment 30 sq m
If the shape of the room is a rectangle rather than a square, you need to place the furniture along the wall, placing the main areas opposite each other. You can combine the dining room and kitchen, as well as the bedroom and living room. A rectangular house assumes the presence of an entrance hall that is not related to the area of other zones.
It is necessary to set priorities when planning zones - what is the main function of the apartment and what requirements it must meet.
Design options for a 30 sq m studio apartment with a partition
A partition is used to separate the main zones. This is a realistic way to mark boundaries without making any repairs. Most often it is installed between the bedroom and the rest of the apartment to create a secluded environment.
It is recommended to use widened window openings to add natural light, which adds softness, sophistication and comfort to a small apartment.
Important: one example of solving the problem of a partition “eating” space is the placement of a translucent screen.
Design options for a studio apartment of 30 sq m with two windows
The advantage of an apartment with two windows is the natural lighting of the room. Two windows can be used to designate different areas. One window is located in the bedroom, the other in the kitchen.
The use of diffused light will highlight the dining room and kitchen area if you place them next to the windows.
Important: for a more visual separation of rooms, it is recommended to use a shelving unit or screen.
Resting-place
If the number of squares allows you to install upholstered furniture, then the sofa will serve as an additional sleeping place created for overnight guests. When creating the interior of a kitchen, especially a relaxation area, owners can use corner sofas.
Relaxation area in the kitchen-living room
Designers recommend decorating the sitting area in the kitchen with a specific color scheme, for example, contrasting wallpaper.
Color solutions for a studio apartment of 30 sq m
The use of dark or black colors is not allowed; they will absorb the living space of the apartment.
A designer interior in such a room involves the use of light shades; colors such as white, blue, beige, yellow, orange are suitable.
For a more harmonious appearance of the studio, in the tint design you need to use no more than two or three colors and use restrained and pastel colors.
Important: when decorating an apartment in one color scheme, you need to focus on a bright detail. It could be a lamp, a painting or a clock.
Dinner Zone
In the kitchen you can install a dining table, around which there will be chairs for all family members. Also, the owners of the premises can place a kitchen corner, which can be used for storing kitchen appliances and dishes.
Dining area in the kitchen-living room
Often in spacious kitchens the dining area is combined with upholstered furniture. For example, a sofa can be placed so that its front part is in the living room. This will create an island that will divide the room into separate spaces.
Correct lighting for a studio apartment of 30 sq m
Lighting is an example of how minor details can play a key role in shaping the final picture.
Spotlights and decorative lamps, which are placed on the ceiling and in a niche, will help in properly designing the light.
It is worth paying special attention to the installation of lamps:
- The room lamp should be located in the appropriate area; the bedroom is suitable for this.
- The visual expansion of space is facilitated by the installation of built-in LED lamps.
- It is recommended to use several types of lighting.
- A good solution would be to install additional lighting near the mirrors.
Important: the light should look natural, without a muted yellow tone.
Selection and arrangement of furniture in a studio apartment of 30 sq m
Before purchasing basic interior items, it is recommended to refer to useful tips:
- Furniture should be multifunctional.
- It is recommended to furnish the kitchen not only with cabinets, but also with hanging cabinets.
- The preferred location of things is at the edges of the room.
- Additional decoration of the sleeping area with small pillows and a blanket is acceptable.
- It is worth giving preference to furniture in light colors.
When decorating an apartment, you should pay attention to a monochrome style with bright accents.
Important: there should not be too many items.
Many original ideas help you choose the appropriate design option for a small studio apartment. When choosing a design yourself, you need to remember important rules that allow you to save every square meter of available space.
