Not all of our compatriots have spacious and comfortable apartments. Many are content with a modest "odnushka". Of course, one-bedroom apartments with an improved layout are much more comfortable than those in the "Khrushchev". But they are still designed for one person or a small family of two.
Nevertheless, this type of real estate is still the most sought after in the market. This is understandable. Often such an apartment becomes the first own housing of young people, and therefore it is natural that they are glad of the opportunity to live independently.
There is a second category of buyers who prefer this type of housing - the elderly. It is much easier for them to take care of a small apartment than for spacious mansions.
However, all owners of small apartments sooner or later face the question of how to make the layout of a one-room apartment more comfortable for living. Today we will consider possible options for such a reconstruction.
Layout of a small apartment
The “happy” owners of a one - room apartment of 30 square meters or less know firsthand how difficult it is to arrange everything you need in this area. In this case, the only way out is the correct zoning, creating an ergonomic space. Given that there is only one, not the largest, room, this is not an easy task, even for a professional designer. Indeed, in such a small space it is necessary to combine a work area, a place for meetings and relaxation with friends, a bedroom, and possibly also a nursery.
The layout of a one-room apartment with dimensions of 30 m 2 should begin with the design. Nowadays, experts will offer you many options for solving this issue in various ways. The main thing is not to overload the interior of such a small room with unnecessary details. The main focus should be on functionality.
Choose a design
Particular attention should be paid to the walls. The most common option in this situation is to combine the room and the kitchen when the partition between the bathroom and the toilet is cleaned. As a result, space becomes more free. The use of finishing materials in light colors will avoid a gloomy impression.
The choice of interior
Layout for a one-room apartment should be carried out taking into account the proper style. In this case, the hi-tech style, minimalism is most suitable. They are based on the use of a small amount of furniture, and all interior items should be as functional as possible.
Use glass and mirrors in the interior - they visually expand the space.
When a family has a child
In this case, the layout of a one-room apartment is somewhat more complicated. With a child, parents should think not only and not so much about their own convenience, but about comfortable living in this small room of the baby. How to make the layout of a one-room apartment equally convenient for the child and his parents? Of course, it is necessary to clearly zone the space so that everyone in their corner feels comfortable.
We install furniture
In the parent area, we recommend using a transforming bed, which in the morning can be raised and freed up free space. On the floor you need to lay a soft thick carpet on which you can sit if you wish. From the child’s area, the “bedroom” of the parents can be separated by a light shelf with open shelves.
In the children's area, subject to the availability of a good metal-plastic window, the baby's crib can be placed next to it. The aperture itself is best designed with roller blinds or roman blinds that do not take up much space. Each zone should be lit by separate luminaires.
In the kitchen, it is necessary to install reliable doors so that when the child falls asleep, parents can calmly talk without disturbing the baby’s sleep.
Layout ideas for one-room apartments: 40 square meters. m. - is it a lot or a little?
It would seem that this is already quite an acceptable area for living. However, many people, especially young people, want to live in a stylish interior. The best option in solving this issue may be its restructuring in the studio. Thinking about the layout of a studio apartment with an area of 40 square meters. m., you should carefully consider all the necessary zones. Try to leave as much free space in the center of the room as possible.
Furniture in such an apartment should be functional. For example, a desk can be turned after work into a narrow cabinet against the wall. The same procedure can be done with the bed.
Lighting
It is very important for a studio apartment. The brightest it should be in the cooking area. But the ceiling of the kitchen is better left in partial shade. For the dining room-living room area, it is more advisable to illuminate the ceiling. For the "bedroom" bright lighting is not only not necessary, but also undesirable - two nightlights or sconces will be quite enough. You can put two small table lamps on the bedside tables .
Color role
It should be harmoniously combined with lighting. Scientists have long proven the effect of color on the human psyche. It is known that the use of cold tones in the dining room leads to a decrease in appetite. Therefore, such tones are relevant for those who dream of losing weight.
Furniture for a one-room apartment
Her choice depends on the number of people living in a small apartment. In any case, it should be multifunctional. If the family has two children, then it is better to buy bunk beds. Retractable models are very convenient, which extend one from under the other, resembling a ladder. You can choose folding beds that hide in the wall in the morning.
Use built-in wardrobes. It is desirable that they are high to the ceiling in order to maximize the use of free space. Transformers sofas, upholstered modular furniture are very popular recently. By rearranging such sets accordingly, you can get beds, armchairs or a large sofa.
Fortunately, bulky TVs have been replaced by plasma panels that are mounted on the wall and take up absolutely no space.
Use decorative screens, which at night can separate the bedroom of the parents from the nursery.
You are very lucky if there is a niche in your apartment. Depending on its size, it can be either an ideal place for a child or a parent's bedroom. In addition, it can be used as a dressing room.
Apartment in Khrushchev
The main disadvantage of such a one-room apartment is the small size of the room, bathroom, kitchen. In addition, it has very low ceilings, often there is no balcony. During the construction of these houses, the main motto was: "The main thing is a roof over your head!" There was no talk of convenience. However, today the layout of a one-room apartment in Khrushchev can be made more convenient. To do this, consider a new design.
You can create a feeling of spaciousness by slightly “raising” the ceiling, the height of which in such apartments is slightly more than 2.5 meters. To do this, it is necessary to finish its surface with materials in bright colors.
On the walls it is better to use wallpaper with vertical stripes - they will create the effect of a greater height. The curtains on the window should also work on this. Do not clutter the windowsill, this applies even to indoor plants - it is better to put them on a special rack.
Redevelopment
"Khrushchev" always had narrow dark corridors and a large number of doors. This creates a crowded effect. It would seem that it is enough to remove the doors from the hinges, and the problem will be solved. However, it is not. A radical redevelopment of the premises is required. But before its beginning it is necessary to make a project and approve it in the BTI.
The easiest option is to remove the "extra" doors and tear down the internal walls. This will create a single space that you can plan to your liking.
Many believe that combining a kitchen, hallway and room is not the best option. In their opinion, the kitchen should still be separated from the room by at least a light sliding partition. In this case, a large sliding table, standing on the line dividing the kitchen and the room, can become a unifying element. During cooking, the partition can be closed.
The design of the room should be thought out so that everything necessary for the owners is placed in it, but at the same time, at least the visual effect of the space is preserved.