Choosing a cozy and at the same time inexpensive housing is not easy. A wonderful exit can be a studio apartment. This type of layout allows you not only to save money, but also to give free rein to your imagination when creating a design. You can think of absolutely any interior. Everything is limited only by a personal vision of the picture and financial opportunities. The publication will tell you what kind of studio design can be done, what materials to choose, how you can beat a small area and an unusual layout.
Layout Features
The studio differs from the usual options for apartments in that it has practically no interior partitions. The only exceptions are the walls separating the bathroom and the bathroom, the location of which depends on the location of the communications. The remaining space of the room remains free. Despite this, in the design of the studio it is customary to conditionally distinguish separate zones. It has an entrance hall, a living room, a kitchen, a bedroom and a bathroom. This graduation is not final and may vary depending on the area and wishes. For example, if it is a beauty studio , the design will be reduced to a bathroom and a common working room, which can be divided into separate zones of masters.
A small apartment requires careful study of the design at the initial stages. It is necessary to build niches for built-in furniture in advance and consider the location of electrical appliances. Everything should be taken into account: from small fixtures to large household appliances. This calculation is necessary for the competent placement of outlets throughout the house. You can also contact the furniture studio. Experienced specialists will advise on dimensional restrictions, help design the proposed structures and think about the location of the decor.
Style selection
The ideal solution is a modern design. In a small studio, paintings in a wide framework, bulky crystal chandeliers, massive furniture and so on will definitely be inappropriate. A concise, simple and functional interior is what you need. For such a task, modern style is best suited. For example, you can see a variant of such a studio design in the photo above. It is the fast rhythm of today's life that dictates the basic features of the interior.
Modern styles include minimalism, hi-tech, loft, eco, contemporary, fusion, techno and Scandinavian. In general, they are characterized by direct forms, simplicity in design, restrained palette and non-standard approach to the organization of light. Of course, each style has its own characteristics, but in general they are similar.
Visually expand the area
Typically, small apartments with an area of up to 30 square meters are taken for redevelopment. m. Designing studios of such a plan comes down to the visual expansion of the room so that the walls "do not crush." The apartment will seem more spacious, and staying in it will become much more comfortable. There are several interesting tricks to this task.
Dark colors and a trendy graphite palette are best eliminated immediately, because they visually reduce space. It is better to give preference to classic shades: beige, cream, cappuccino and so on. The lighter the palette, the more spacious the apartment will appear. You can design a studio completely in white, but such a color scheme obliges you to a certain lifestyle. It is about perfect order and daily cleaning. The fact is that the white interior perfectly gives out even a small creative mess. A compact apartment underlines it doubly. For example, you can see the design of the studio apartment in white below. It looks pretty comfortable and does not give up the hospital.
Particular attention should be paid to the wallpaper pattern. A vertical picture visually makes the room taller, and a horizontal picture wider. But it is worth considering other factors. So, a small apartment in width, covered with wallpaper with a vertical pattern, will seem even narrower. And artificially “expanded” studio with low ceilings will look even lower. Therefore, it is necessary to objectively evaluate the configuration of the room. In some cases, neutral plain wallpaper is the only right solution.
Mirrors play an important role in the design of a small apartment. A sufficient number of reflective surfaces will visually expand the room. To achieve the desired result in a small room, it is enough to hang a wide mirror on one side. If possible, you can install a window in the entire wall to enhance the effect.
Wall decoration
The walls in the design of a small studio apartment are the most important point. In design, you need to consider many different little things. Walls can be painted with waterproof paint, decorate with Venetian plaster or pasted over with washable wallpaper. Whatever material is chosen, it is better to give preference to light tones.
If you want to make a bright accent, then you can decorate one of the walls with large designer photo murals, plaster or wooden 3D panels. As already mentioned, decorative mirrors add an extra touch.
Ceiling decoration
Designers recommend avoiding the abundance of stucco molding and intricate plasterboard designs in the studio apartment. Such interior elements will actively conceal an already very limited space. It is better to give preference to smooth ceilings. They can be painted with enamel, pasted over with wallpaper, ceiling tiles or decorated with plastic panels, decorating the joint with the wall with simple skirting boards. Stretch ceilings look very modern. Their manufacturers offer all kinds of designs for every taste.
If you want an unusual interior, you can make the second floor right in the apartment! For this, it is necessary to install partitions between the ceiling and the floor, forming an additional tier. To climb it, you need to take care of the stairs. Usually in such an area there is a bedroom, a place for creativity or relaxation. You can see an example of such a studio design in the photo posted above.
As the main light source, it is recommended not to choose a familiar ceiling chandelier, but small spots. They are recommended to be placed around the perimeter of the room so that it is light in each zone.
Floor finish
Laminate and parquet are ideal for flooring. The kitchen and hallway area can be tiled. All these materials have good wear resistance. They are easy to care for, and they will last for many decades. If you use several types of flooring, then this technique will visually divide the different zones. On the other hand, one material will help emphasize the unity of space.
As for the color scheme, it should be close to light tones. Black, chocolate, cherry and other dark colors are best excluded. You should also abandon the tiles with a fine pattern. It is difficult to consider, which will lead to a visual reduction in space.
Furniture selection
It is clear that when designing a studio, the amount of furniture should be thought out so that it is as small as possible. But this is only in theory. Practice shows that this is inconvenient and impossible. Even in a small space you need to place a large number of simply necessary things.
Markedly save square meters will help built-in furniture, which is made strictly to order. Specialists will take into account all the subtleties of the shape of the room and style, so they will rationally use the area.
When furnished, it is necessary to make each zone as functional as possible. The hallway will probably be small, but you can still organically fit a small shoe rack and an open hanger into it. Perhaps the design of the studio is not complete without a mirror. It fits perfectly in the hallway. To be able to carefully examine yourself before leaving the house, the mirror should be at full height. It can be placed on the facade of the built-in closet, wall, or even on the back of the front door.
Keep the living area clean and comfortable with a spacious built-in wardrobe. The space in it should be as functional as possible so that all the necessary things can be compactly removed. Cabinet doors are best made not swing, but sliding. The decoration should be as close as possible to the wall decor. You can order photo printing with a light pattern. But the most advantageous option will be a mirror that completely closes the entire door.
For a berth, you can choose a folding sofa with a good orthopedic mattress. During the day it will not take up much space, and at night it will allow a good rest. You can order a folding sofa, which when folded is parallel to the wall. Perhaps the last option is the best for decorating the studio.
The room for the toilet and the bathroom also needs a competent design. A compact shower cabin will help save space. Hanging drawers can be placed directly above the washing machine. For example, towels, household chemicals or cosmetics can be stored in them. If there is no place for a washing machine in the bathroom, then it can be placed in the kitchen area of the studio, “hidden” behind the cabinet doors.
In modern apartments, you can increasingly see transformer furniture. It fits perfectly into the design of the studio. By design, such furniture can be very different, but what’s most interesting - it can serve as two or even three objects! For example, this is a wardrobe with a built-in bed, a sofa stand, a wardrobe table and much more. Such furniture is expensive, but it immediately solves a lot of problems. A more affordable option is a sofa with drawers that allow you to free living space from things.
Furniture in the kitchen area
Particular attention should be paid to the design of the studio kitchen. If you do not think about the interior, you may get the impression that you live in the dining room, and not in a comfortable apartment. Designers recommend choosing glossy smooth panels as facades. They perfectly reflect light, visually expanding the space. Pastel muted colors will refresh the look of the room. But bright pictures and large tiles are best avoided. The studio will be more comfortable if you finish the kitchen area with small mosaics or smooth panels. The latter can be made of MDF, plastic, glass, natural or artificial stone.
Built-in appliances that minimize the fragmentation of facades fit perfectly into the design of the studio. A kitchen set is best done in the same style as the rest of the furniture in the studio. Design can be interesting to beat if the lockers will flow smoothly into a television cabinet. That is, it turns out that the kitchen is connected to the TV zone. If you refuse such a reception, there is a risk that the apartment will be visually “cut” into several separate areas. In a small kitchen area, it is better to abandon the usual furniture handles. The mortise options, which are recessed into the plane of the facades, or the “click-open” system, will look much more harmonious.
If you use zoning elements, you can abandon the classic dining table, and instead put a bar. It will not only save space, but also visually separate the kitchen and the living part of the studio. If you need to give the room lightness, then a glass countertop will best cope with this. Above it you can place interesting lights that additionally highlight the dining area.
It is worth noting that you can not overload the kitchen with many small details. It is better to pick up some of the most necessary accessories that are combined with the overall design of the studio. The design of the kitchen area should be simple, but cute.
Lighting organization
In studios, there is often only one window, so even in the afternoon an insufficient amount of sunshine enters the room. Because of this, the situation looks rather gloomy. For this reason, it is very important to think carefully about the lighting in the interior of the studio. The combination of natural and artificial sources will visually make the ceiling higher and expand the space.
Instead of a ceiling chandelier, experts recommend installing many small spots around the entire perimeter of the apartment. When choosing light bulbs, neutral white light should be preferred. By the way, it can often be seen in wedding decoration studios , bridal salons, beauty centers and other points.
With the help of lighting, you can correctly zoning the space. In the middle of the room you can place a common floor lamp, which will combine the kitchen, living room, bedroom, hallway and work area. Moreover, in each zone it will be appropriate to make their own lighting. For example, you can place a sconce directly above the bed. The working and kitchen areas will be perfectly distinguished by ceiling spot spots. A bar counter can be lit by a compact suspended ceiling.
Accessories in studio design
Even a small studio apartment will look stereotyped and uncomfortable if it is not supplemented with textiles and other decor. Windows facing the sunny side are best covered with dense curtains of bright saturated color. If the shadow constantly falls into the room, then you can limit yourself to a light weightless tulle from a veil or organza. The necessary warmth will create an original carpet next to a bed or sofa. Small pillows and a soft plaid, located in the bedroom and living area, are also a great idea for the design of the studio.
Green plants perfectly complement the atmosphere of comfort. A few pots of flowers will be enough to refresh the look of the apartment. Individuality and style can be emphasized with the help of bright posters and interesting decorative objects. The interior will be harmonious if all the accessories are kept in a single color palette.
There are a huge number of design options for studios. But they will become truly cozy and stylish, if you clearly distinguish the functional areas. This can be achieved with different shades and finishes of walls, floors, ceilings, different lamps and a special arrangement of furniture. Carpets and other accessories that create coziness will also help out. If you ignore all the subtleties, you may get the feeling that you are sleeping in the kitchen, and you are hosting guests in your bedroom.