Currently, a large number of design ideas and proposals for creating comfort and coziness in homes are presented. However, many of them are designed for residential premises, in which there are several rooms and enough square meters. But tips on how to equip a one-room apartment are not so common, although they are quite in demand.
A cozy and practical room can be made using functional furniture, while the huge area of housing is not even necessary. For the most part, the layout of the apartment’s design begins with the entrance hall, because it will become the “calling card” of the whole house. Here, guests and hosts take off their shoes, take off their outer clothing, and, most often, this particular room is the smallest room. Based on this, the recommended minimum of furniture in the hallway: a hanger for storing outer clothing, a shoe shelf, a mirror (preferably full-length). Instead of all this, you can use the built-in closet with mirrored doors, which often has a place to store shoes.
Speaking about how to equip a one-room apartment, and, in particular, a hallway in it, it is worth mentioning finishing materials. On the construction market you can find them in a large assortment, while focusing not only on price or quality, but also on practicality, because this room is polluted quite quickly. Therefore, it is recommended to pay attention to washable wallpapers, floor and wall tiles, various wall panels, etc.
In order to equip a one-room apartment well, it is worthwhile to devote a lot of time to a living room, because it combines several functions at once. In most cases, this room is both a living room and a bedroom, and sometimes even a nursery. Therefore, it is important to properly divide it into zones. For the working area, it is better to choose the farthest corner. Do not put bulky beds here, it is better to replace them with comfortable and practical sofas-transformers. In addition, a coffee table and a wardrobe are recommended. With a small area, hinged and corner shelves often help out. It is worth remembering the basic rule of how to equip a small room: there should not be anything superfluous. Pile of things or dimensional furniture will visually reduce the space, which is not very good, especially if the room is already so small.
As for the color of the walls and furniture, it is better to opt for light or neutral colors that visually expand the space. You should not be afraid of bright decisions, however, it is worth remembering that too much red or bright orange is quickly tiring, and the owners will not feel very comfortable in such a room.
Advising how to equip a one-room apartment, it is necessary to mention the kitchen, which here is both a place for cooking and a room for eating. Quite common single-row placement of furniture. First, choose a place for the refrigerator, next to which a cupboard, a desk, a stove are installed. With a small area, it is convenient to use the built-in equipment that helps to save space, since here you need to find a place for furniture, and for eating, consisting of a table and chairs or a kitchen corner.
Recently, many owners, deciding how to equip a one-room apartment, are thinking about designing it in a "studio" style. In this room, all partitions are cleaned, including between the entrance hall and the kitchen. The resulting free space is divided into zones using furniture, lightweight partitions, curtains and, sometimes, color schemes. This type of apartment is most convenient for single people or young couples who do not have children.