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The design of a studio apartment has its own characteristics, where it is important to creatively approach the zoning of space. So, from an ordinary small apartment you can turn it into a studio, where all the needs of the residents will be taken into account.

The layout of an ordinary apartment of small dimensions cannot provide the necessary comfort, especially if more than 1 person lives there. Inside the studio apartment, unlike classic ones, there are no internal partitions, with the exception of load-bearing walls and a bathroom.

Studio apartment with one window

It is quite problematic to develop a design for a studio apartment with one window. The point is not in the size of the room itself, but in the layout. The window in such apartments is located precisely against a short wall, and the room is elongated in length.

Design for a studio apartment with one window

To provide more free space, they resort to using a style such as minimalism. This design is restrained in design, with a certain rigor, which is achieved by choosing functional furniture and using basic colors.

When decorating such rooms, it is important not only to furnish the surrounding space comfortably, but also to resolve the issue of light. Due to the fact that the apartment has only one window, there may not be enough light, but this issue can be resolved, the main thing is to approach the issue competently.

Multiple lighting fixtures are used to fill the space with light. You can hang one lampshade and add spotlights to it. You can use enhanced wall lighting. Additional lighting is used in the hallway and kitchen.

To create a unified style and let more natural light into the room, you can abandon the curtains. And to make the windows look more comfortable, hang blinds.

The finishing of the surfaces of each zone should be in more natural colors, they will help expand the space.

Use more light colors

The brightest room in a studio apartment is the living area. There is a sofa in the living area. Depending on the size of the room, the sofa can serve as a sleeping place. If the space allows you to accommodate a bed, then it is placed behind a partition to create coziness. You can protect your sleeping area with a wardrobe with mirrored doors. By the way, you can visually increase the space due to mirror surfaces.

In addition to cabinets, storage systems in a studio apartment can include:

• hanging shelves;
• drawers in the bed;
• small chests of drawers.

Decorative elements such as:

• wall paintings;
• photo;
• posters;
• houseplants.

But there should be little decor, because... if you overdo it, the room may seem cluttered.

Plants, photos, posters will help add comfort to the interior

If you need to place a workplace, it is better to use window openings. By the way, this is very convenient if there are no curtains. To organize this, just install a wide tabletop on the windowsill.

Advice If the studio apartment is small, then you can use a visual trick by placing a mirror opposite the window.

This focus will simultaneously expand the visual space, add light inside the room, filling it with lightness. These were the main nuances of a small studio apartment with one window. Each zone should be considered separately.

Mirrors will visually enlarge the room

Lighting ideas

Light plays almost the most important role in studio design. Thanks to lighting and backlighting, it is possible to visually adjust the space and increase its area. Based on the location of lamps and lamps, lower, middle and upper lighting are distinguished.

The photo shows a lighting option in a small oriental-style studio.

For small films, the lower level of lighting is used extremely rarely. Basically, this design is used only for visual delimitation of the room. It is desirable that the lamps have a design that matches the overall style of the surrounding interior.

Chandeliers most often have a traditional design and are interesting spotlights or halogen spotlights.

The photo shows the design of a studio apartment for a young man with an upper level of lighting.

Studio kitchen

A kitchen studio is created by demolishing just one partition. This makes it possible to have more space for cooking, family dinners or spending time with your guests. The one who prepares food will not be cut off from others. In addition, there will be more free space.

A kitchen studio is created by demolishing one partition

It is worth remembering some rules when creating a kitchen studio:

The color scheme can be any.

But it is better to choose colors that will not differ much from the shades of the living area. As in any other room, the kitchen can be the main focus. These could be bright curtains, chairs or tiles. A glass table can give the effect of lightness, which at the same time will visually enlarge the room.

Smooth transition of the kitchen.

The kitchen should smoothly transition into the living area; for this it is better to choose natural partitions, for example, contrasting finishes, differences in floor or ceiling levels. This is often achieved with the help of furniture, namely a dining table with chairs or a bar counter. Fencing the kitchen area from the living room precisely due to furniture will not create unnecessary clutter and will preserve the integrity of the kitchen-studio.

The kitchen should flow smoothly into the living room

There is no point in heavily cluttering the room with furniture and things.

To save space, built-in appliances are installed.
The hood, refrigerator, and dishwasher can be hidden under the façade of the kitchen unit. For kitchen small items, a spacious cabinet with drawers will be suitable, which will be in the same style as the kitchen unit.

Loft style

Height should be used to the maximum.

Kitchen cabinets and shelves should be hung as high as possible. If the height of the kitchen area is poor, there is still free space above the kitchen unit, you can fill it with wicker drawers, baskets or storage boxes. By installing the microwave above the oven, you have more space for other things.

To create the illusion of a large space, you need to think about lighting.

The kitchen has several functional areas, each of them must be illuminated without interfering with other lighting in other areas. It is better to choose warm light; these can be small shades or lamps.

Warm colors of walls and furniture will give more light

All furniture should be compact. It is better to purchase modular, folding furniture. A striking example is a folding table, which will be unfolded during meals. And instead of chairs, you can use stools, which, when pushed under the table, do not interfere at all.

Advice In this case, you shouldn’t skimp on kitchen appliances; this applies to the refrigerator, microwave, and especially the hood. Devices must be not only powerful, but also quiet, so that sharp sounds and odors do not reach the next room.

There is no need to skimp on technology in such an interior.

We think through every detail

The only thing is that preference should be given to small-sized appliances (a stove with only two burners, a small refrigerator, an oven), of course, if there is not a large family living in a studio apartment. To do without a large number of frying pans and pots, you can buy a multicooker or pressure cooker.

Minimalist style

You shouldn’t go overboard with furniture, appliances, and decor, as this will clutter the room.

You need to think in advance what functions the kitchen will perform, and then compare its dimensions and the shape of the room.

Location nuances

• location of communication systems such as sewerage, gas pipes, water supply;
• number of windows, doorways, their sizes, location;
• the number of people living in the studio apartment;
• frequency of food preparation, because someone can cook in the kitchen from morning to evening, while others only have breakfast or dinner together;
• take into account nuances and wishes (presence of a bar counter, workplace, TV, etc.).

Features of the interior design of a small studio

Before you start thinking about the design of a small studio, you should pay attention to some of the nuances of such a room:

1. Good audibility: due to limited space, the operation of electrical appliances, household appliances and plumbing fixtures can be irritating.
2. Lighting: For the same reason, bright light can be difficult to perceive.
3. Large pieces of furniture: Large, non-mobile furniture will not only reduce the overall space, but can also make it difficult to move.

Taking into account all of the above features, you should choose silent appliances, solid, durable doors for the bathroom, properly arrange the lighting and pay attention to mobile, movable furniture - transformers.

Small studio apartments are most suitable for a single person or a married couple without children

Studio bedroom

The design of a studio bedroom depends on the size of the room. There are several ways to place a bed in a studio:

Limit sleeping space

The rest area fencing can be built-in or portable. The best options for zoning in a studio bedroom are transparent, mobile, lightweight partitions. And also screens, racks, curtains, drapes, sliding doors that will not cramp the space and block the light. Additionally, you can designate the sleeping area with textiles and decor.

Studio bedroom with transparent partitions

Wall fencing

A wall niche is an affordable solution for rooms of different sizes. It is worth considering that any such partition will reduce the space, therefore, for narrow, cramped rooms it is better not to use this option. To visually limit the bedroom area and highlight a bright accent in the interior, you can apply bright paint or a pattern to the inside of the opening. Of course, comfortable lighting fixtures will complement the bedroom.

Wall fencing is more comfortable

Sofa bed

The simplest, most economical way to place a sleeping area in a studio is to buy a sofa that will turn into a bed with one easy movement. There is a lot of furniture on the modern market that can be transformed into a bed, for example, a sofa, an armchair, a table, a wardrobe.

Sofa bed is an economical way to place a sleeping place in the studio

Built-in bed

This option can be classified as transportable furniture, only it will be hidden in the wall, ceiling or floor. A raised or built-in bed is much more difficult to install . But, with such a design, free space will be added and it will look impressive.

Transportable furniture option

Podium bed

By building a podium bed in an apartment, you can accomplish two tasks at once. The bedroom area is highlighted and there is space for storing things. Drawers can be built into the podium, which saves space. If you want to hide the bed, then you can attach small wheels to it and hide it under the podium during the daytime. Then there will be free space on top that can be used usefully, for example, as a work area.

Dedicated bedroom area and storage space

Second tier

If the ceilings in the apartment are high, then a suitable option is to build a second tier for a sleeping place, or you can simply raise the bed up. This design looks interesting and saves space significantly. You need to worry about lighting in your sleeping area.

Interesting option for children

Furniture complexes

Such complexes are made not only for children's rooms. You can combine the sleeping area with a workplace, wardrobe or place for receiving guests. Having thought through all your wishes, you can order the complex according to an individual plan.

Furniture complex

Pros and cons of a small studio

Among the advantages of such housing are convenience, practicality and style. A small studio apartment does not require lengthy cleaning, the space is not limited, which is especially convenient if there are small children in the house; moreover, with proper design, the studio is a fashionable trend among interior designers.

The cost of studio apartments is significantly lower than multi-room options

The disadvantages of such a room are that the limited space is not comfortable for a large number of people to live in. In such a room, sound and smells spread quite quickly. However, these issues can be resolved by purchasing a powerful hood, solid doors or installing sound insulation.

Studio hall design

The absence of walls does not mean that there should be no boundary between the living room and other areas in the studio. The hall area also needs to be limited.

Tip The transition from the living area to the dining room can be made free; only the color of the walls or floors will differ.

You can highlight zones only with lighting, for example, hang one or several lamps on a chain above the dining table, and install spotlights in the living room area.

Studio hall with dining area

The hall can be smoothly separated from the kitchen by a dining area or a bar counter. In places where other zones transition into the hall you can place:

• cabinets;
• partitions;
• mirrors

To save space, the TV can be placed on a hanging shelf or, as many people do now, hung on the wall. There is free space underneath, which can be usefully filled by placing a chest of drawers or a small cabinet.

The living room with the hallway can be decorated in the same way, it will look interesting. Or, for easy zoning, put different floor coverings, for example, lay laminate in the hallway, and carpet in the hall. The same design as the hallway visually expands the living room area.

Living room in high-tech style

In the living area combined with the hallway, it is better to place low furniture, such as chests of drawers and shelves. A large mirror is placed at the entrance itself. It can hang in a frame or on a cabinet. The design of the hall and hallway should be similar.

Advantages and disadvantages

The studio living room is a universal space. The hall will tolerate any “neighborhood”. It is combined with kitchens, bedrooms, dining rooms, children's rooms, workshops and work rooms. With the help of a number of design tricks, any additional room can be organically fit into the framework of both a spacious and cramped room. For owners of two-room apartments, the task is simplified, since they can organize large-scale redevelopment and combine two spaces into one. The studio lives by its own laws and does not allow chaos into its territory. This room is strictly divided into zones, the placement of which is guided by rational considerations. The combination has the following advantages:

• Space saving. In some cases, this is even the only opportunity to equip an additional area. When remodeling an apartment, you can make one, but spacious one from two small rooms. For example, a small kitchenette seemed so tiny that even looking at it felt “cramped.” Any tricks of designers do not save the situation. Demolishing a wall and installing a decorative partition with niches or a bar counter will help radically change the perception of this room. Now, subconsciously, it will be seen as a continuation of the spacious guest room.
• An opportunity to be original for owners of country houses and country houses. This way you can show that the word “fashion” is not an empty phrase for them.
• Space for imagination. Where each zone will be located and how many square meters the owners are willing to allocate for it, only they themselves decide.
• In kitchen-living rooms, you won’t have to go far to find treats for guests who will be sitting in a group in the hall. If the space is divided by a bar counter, then here you can serve cocktails and chat with friends without interrupting the process of preparing culinary masterpieces.
• In kitchen-living rooms, which are also combined with dining rooms, the process of setting the table for a meal will be simplified. No more walking through a maze of walk-through rooms to get plates of food to the dining area.
• A wide range of transformable furniture will allow you to furnish the room with taste without sacrificing functionality. The furnishings will be compact and neat, without clutter that visually reduces the space.

Disadvantages include:

• Lack of sound insulation. Unfortunately, mobile or static decorative partitions and conventional space dividers completely exclude the presence of any isolation of premises other than visual.
• In kitchen-living room options, frequent changes of textiles are inevitable, which will be saturated with the smells of the culinary half of the room.
• Lack of natural light. If initially there was only one room, and did not become the result of redevelopment, then only the area adjacent to the window will bathe in the rays of the sun. The septum will worsen the situation. The far area, located closer to the door, will have to be illuminated artificially.

It is not recommended to combine rooms with contrasting functional purposes using conventional boundaries. For example, the bedroom and living room are opposite rooms in atmosphere and purpose of use. In the first they rest quietly, and in the second with noise. Accordingly, you cannot delimit zones with light or a podium, since you will not be able to fall asleep in the presence of a group of guests.

Organization of a working area in the studio

For some, the work corner is an important area. It must be compactly fit into the interior and arranged.

There are several rules for organizing a workplace:

• determine how much space the work area should occupy, depending on what should be there (computer, laptop, books, etc.);
• choose a place to arrange this corner;
• think through the lighting so that it is sufficient for work, but does not interfere with other family members in other areas;
• The interior design should be similar to other areas.

Zoning with a closet

You can place a work area in any part of the apartment.

Work area spaces

• Living area. You can freely place a workplace in the hall area. It can be located near the rack, which, by the way, will serve as a partition. You can organize an area near the window and enclose it with a closet without a back wall or curtains.
• Sleeping area. What could be quieter and more secluded than a sleeping place? This could be ideal for work. In the corner where the bedroom is located, you can also organize a work area. Confining the bed to just a curtain or canopy.
• Kitchen area. It must be remembered that the kitchen area does not go well with documents and a laptop. And to combine this you can use a table rack or a double table, where in one part it will be a desk, in the other a kitchen one.
• Balcony. In studio apartments, the balcony is usually combined with the living room, which can be advantageously used as a work area. It is enough to place a table and a chair there, and isolate yourself from the rest with a shelving unit or textiles.

Work place near the window

If there is not much space in a studio apartment, then there are a few tricks that will help in this case.

For example:

1Niche. Wall niches are usually used for decorative elements. But, you can install shelves and a small desk there and it will become a work area. Of course, you need to remember about lighting.

2Wardrobe. Placing a table in a closet will save space and hide the work surface for times when it is not needed; to do this, simply close the door. In addition, all work supplies are put away there too.

3Folding table. There are special folding tables that are mounted against the wall and recline if necessary. This option is suitable for small apartments where it is not possible to place a desk.

4Window sill. The window sill serves few functions, but by placing a tabletop on top, pulling up a chair and installing a light, you can turn it into a work surface.

Small office in a closet

Selection of furniture

Living room furniture must meet the following criteria:

• single style;
• a small number of items;
• spaciousness and functionality;
• monochrome.

It is better to avoid chests of drawers and bedside tables to save space. In the hall it is best to place one closet and an open shelving for accessories and books. The general style of furniture and interior will make the space unified and harmonious. If you plan to install multi-colored furniture, it will look great against the background of plain walls and ceiling.

In the photo you can also see design options for living room studios, created in different styles. However, this must be implemented carefully and preferably with the help of professionals. Otherwise, the room may turn out pretentious and tasteless.

Studio apartment layout

A studio apartment without separate rooms requires careful planning and zoning. Regardless of who will live there and what dimensions of the living space, here are a few main points in creating a studio apartment plan:

Sleeping area

For the sleeping area, you immediately need to select a corner. It is not necessary to install massive partitions. The fence can be used to a minimum, as long as there is a feeling of privacy and comfort. There are many types of partitions and ways to do this. It could be like:

• curtains;
• curtains;
• removable partitions;
• open shelving;
• mirror.

Such a fence will create comfort in the sleeping area; moreover, if guests come, the area can be covered.

A complete, private place to sleep

Use all available space

When planning a studio apartment, you need to take into account high ceilings, niches, wide corners, balconies, storage rooms and use them to the maximum. Having high ceilings, you can raise the bed up or make a second tier for the work area.

Any corners can be useful for something. You can place both shelves and small cabinets or other things there. There you can arrange not only a place to store things, but also the same work area.

Make the most of your free space

Rational distribution of zones

You need to decide which zones are generally necessary and how important they are. A kitchen, living room, sleeping area is needed in any case. As for the dining room and work area, this is at the discretion of the residents. Not all families gather for a meal at a large table; some do not need it at all.

The same goes for the work area. You need to start from the needs of family members. Secondly, people spend most of their time in the living room or kitchen, so they should allocate more space. The bedroom is necessary for sleeping; only the bed can be enclosed for this area, this will be fair and will save space.

Rationally distribute the areas of the apartment

Relatively free space

You need to remember that this is a studio apartment and there is no need to overload it with partitions. If you install partitions, then you can build walls with the same success. In order for the interior to look harmonious, there should be no sharp transitions in color.

Areas should be fenced off with light tools:

• screens;
• curtains;
• arches;
• open shelving;
• sliding partitions.

And other things that let in enough light and air. If there is enough space in the studio to separate one zone with doors, then it is better to choose transparent material or frosted glass.

Areas should be fenced off with light tools

Correct lighting

Often, there may not be enough natural light in studio apartments not because of the number and size of windows (although this also plays an important role), but because of various partitions and curtains. Whatever other areas are fenced off interferes with the passage of natural light throughout the apartment. Therefore, its shortage must be compensated by artificial ones. https://profikarkas.com.ua/ – frame houses in Kyiv

By the way, with the help of lighting, you can additionally designate different zones, so, for example, so that a person reading on the sofa under a lamp does not interfere with another in the bedroom. The problem is solved using the height, location of the lamps, their size, direction, and light intensity.

Proper lighting is an important element

Tips for choosing wallpaper

Some tips for choosing wallpaper

Of course, when choosing an obi for a studio apartment, you should mainly focus on your own feelings and tastes, but you shouldn’t refuse the advice of experienced designers either:

• The color of wallpaper looks different in artificial and natural light. This must also be taken into account when choosing them.
• The texture of wallpaper also has the ability to change its appearance with different degrees of lighting.
• It is best to choose the color of the wallpaper in such a way that it harmonizes with both the furniture elements and the main color scheme in which the studio apartment is decorated.
• If you are in doubt when choosing a particular wallpaper, it is better not to act hastily. Try to imagine what a room would look like using a certain type of wallpaper. We recommend that you read the material (How to light a studio apartment).

The video in this article will help you not to make a mistake when choosing wallpaper for your studio apartment:

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Studio apartment design for a family with a child

You must immediately take into account that a small child will live in the house, therefore, a place is determined where the baby will sleep and a place for his things and toys.

His corner needs to be made cozy so that the child feels comfortable there. You can hang wallpaper with a cheerful print on the walls, and lay a soft rug on the floor. In its corner, in addition to the crib, there is a chest of drawers for things and boxes for toys. The drawers can be compactly tucked under the crib.

Studio apartment for a family with a child

All materials in the children's area must be environmentally friendly. The corner should have good lighting and sufficient humidity.

It is strictly not recommended to put your child to sleep near warm radiators.

To prevent cooking from disturbing your baby's sleep, you can put a partition in the kitchen, then less noise will come from there. In order not to make noise from the TV, you can place it in the kitchen or place it on the farthest wall from the children's corner.

You can build a small niche for a child

There should be a lot of free space in the apartment so that the child has somewhere to play, therefore, if possible, we raise the shelves up and do not load the room with unnecessary items.

Optimal floor selection

The most acceptable option in terms of price and quality for a studio apartment is laminate, including the hallway and kitchen area.

• Still, there are nuances that are worth paying attention to. The manufacturing technology of modern laminate makes it possible to withstand any loads both in the hallway and in the kitchen for a long time and without problems.
• However, you need to take into account that joining tiles and laminate anywhere except under the door is not a good idea. No matter how hard you try, you still won’t be able to avoid getting dirt and moisture.

Nevertheless, the junction of parquet and tiles is possible, since both the first and second are fixed with glue and at the same time quite reliably. Also, parquet is considered a delicate material, so it is not recommended to install it in the hallway and kitchen.

Design techniques

To create comfort, space, and practicality in a studio apartment, you need to remember some techniques that designers use in their work:

1Color palette. Pastel colors are used to visually enlarge the space. They give the room weightlessness and airiness. To demolish the boundaries, to make the room larger in all respects, use colors of cold shades, combining them with warm ones.

Pastel colors to visually increase space

2Lighting. Light is one of the main correctors of a room, therefore, the more lighting devices, the better. You can fill your studio apartment with light and expand the space with the help of chandeliers, floor lamps, various spotlights, wall sconces, and small lamps.

3A small amount of decor. A large number of accessories can overwhelm a room, no matter what size they are. Therefore, in the studio it is preferable to focus on one interesting subject.

A large number of decorative items can clutter the space

4Installation of mirrors. Depending on the placement of the mirror, you can achieve one or another result.

For example:

• a mirror ceiling can visually lift it;
• mirror wall – increases the volume of the room;
• a mirror opposite the windows - adds light, visually expands the walls;
• installing mirrors behind lighting fixtures will give the room additional depth;
• To distract the attention of guests from the small dimensions of a studio apartment, you can hang a mirror opposite the brightest object in the interior, then its reflection will catch the eye.

A mirror opposite the window visually expands the walls

• Using multifunctional items. In order to compactly place all the necessary furniture and other interior items, you can only purchase multifunctional items. For example, built-in interior items, cabinets, other things with a mirror, glossy or transparent surface, and, of course, transformable furniture.
• Correct zoning of the studio. You can divide the studio into zones in various ways. These are various mirror and glass screens, partitions, textiles, podiums, multi-level floors, ceilings, pieces of furniture, and various finishing materials. Everything is selected individually.

Separating zones using curtains

Using such techniques, you can intelligently use all the space in a studio apartment, fill it with freshness, lightness, and sufficient light.

Fashionable style solutions

Simple, minimalistic styles without emphasis on details and decorations are suitable for decorating a studio. All zone-rooms are designed strictly according to one design direction, forming a single harmonious space throughout the apartment.

Loft

In this style, the emphasis is on naturalness and practicality, bordering on rudeness. Bare brick walls with plaster instead of wallpaper, straight, simple forms in the design of furniture and decor, products made from untreated wood and stone are typical features of this design direction. Pipes and wires on the walls, open communications are not a relic of an unsuccessful renovation, but original decorative elements that add originality to the interior. A loft is best suited for a studio with large windows, as dark shades predominate in it.

Scandinavia

Features of the Scandinavian style are light shades, natural materials, and an abundance of natural light. The emphasis is on coziness and comfort, without unnecessary pathos and bulky decor. The shapes and lines of furniture and accessories are simple and clear, but without roughness or sharp corners.

Using this style makes the studio appear brighter and more spacious, so it is best suited for small apartments. Custom-made furniture made from natural materials, decorations made from natural stone and wood, and rare indoor plants will help add originality to the interior.

Modern

Characterized by soft rounded lines, the use of natural materials, the predominance of light colors or their artificial muting. One of the features is the lack of symmetry, which is convenient when dividing the studio into zones. Modernism welcomes the use of glass, metal, chrome and metal surfaces, which helps in expanding a small living space.

High tech

It is distinguished by the use of modern high-tech materials, compact multifunctional furniture, and transformable products. The color scheme is soft, muted, the lines are smooth and rounded. The decor is minimalistic, the accessories serve a practical function. All these features make the style ideal for decorating small spaces, including studio apartments.

Classic

A style that combines simplicity and luxury. It is distinguished by the use of natural materials, a large amount of textiles, small but elaborately shaped furniture and plumbing fixtures. It is quite difficult to create a successful classic interior in a studio apartment. It is recommended to use large prints, shiny or chrome elements, mirrors, wall decorations, and textiles for zoning.

Provence

The main feature is homeliness and comfort. Light colors, light textiles, natural materials, simple rounded shapes and lines, an abundance of useful trinkets and handmade accessories as decorations help achieve this effect. A large window providing natural light will be a good addition and make the apartment even more comfortable.

Minimalism

In this style, the main emphasis is on functionality and a minimum of details. The furniture is small, often folding or pull-out. The decor is minimal. The color scheme is neutral and discreet, bright shades are used only to create accents. Like high-tech, minimalism is most appropriate for decorating a small-sized living space, since it allows you to use limited space as practically and comfortably as possible.

Correct zoning of a studio apartment

In addition to the correct distribution of zones, it is necessary to visually delimit them.

Color Separation

One of the easiest ways to divide a studio apartment into zones is by color division. Zoning can be achieved by using different colors and textures in different areas of the room.

The best option is to use light colors, which give the room spaciousness, airiness, and expand the room visually . In some cases, zones can be united by one color, but its shades should be different. Color accents can remain the same.

Separating zones using color

Demarcation using furniture

This method can be used between the kitchen and living area, living room-bedroom or hallway. For this purpose, racks that do not have a back wall are purchased. This is not only a zoning item, but also a place to store various small items. Between the kitchen and living area you can place a bar counter, which will also serve as a dining table.

To avoid the impression that this is one room, the style of furniture should be different. Then, a transition from one zone to another will be felt. The problem of lack of free space is solved with the help of transformable furniture . So, the table can be folding, a sofa or wardrobe can be turned into a bed.

Demarcation using furniture

Aquarium

An aquarium at the intersection of two zones will play the role of not only a partition, but also the main accent in a studio apartment, and the larger it is, the better. It can be installed on the border of the kitchen and living room, bedroom-office, or bedroom-hall.

Zoning using ceiling and floor

This method is popular because... With the help of multi-level ceilings and floors, it is possible to effectively divide the studio into different zones. Different materials for the ceiling and floor can be used in all zones at once, or you can highlight one.

So, in the kitchen there can be tiles, a plasterboard ceiling, in the living room laminate, suspended ceiling, and in the bedroom you can lay carpet and make a 3D ceiling. You can also use fencing around the area using decorative beams. In this case, there is additional space for storing various things without loading the free space below.

Zoning using ceiling and floor

Decorative designs

A fundamental way to divide a studio space into separate zones is through decorative structures. Arches can be used as such structures, which provide an unobtrusive separation of zones.

The design uses shelves that perform several functions at once, such as delimiting space and storing things. This option solves the issue with the rack; if the shelves are of sufficient size, then there is no need to buy it.

You can place a mirror in the decorative design, which will help visually expand the space.

Decorative division of a room using wooden beams

Installation of the podium

Another way of zoning is the podium. To save space, it is installed in the sleeping area. The podium can serve as a place to store things if you install drawers there. This design looks quite stylish and non-standard. If you need to arrange a workplace, and it is used quite often, then you can place it on the podium.

The podium looks stylish and unusual

False partitions

This zoning method is suitable for large premises. In small apartments it will only cramp the space. Plasterboard panels are an easy, cheap way to divide. Such partitions can be decorated with wallpaper, different patterns, or made into racks for storing small items and plants in pots . Additionally, lighting can be installed on the partition.

Plasterboard panels are an easy, cheap way to separate

A studio apartment is becoming a popular place to live not only for bachelors, but also for young families. It is important to approach the issue of room design wisely in order to obtain a practical, cozy living space.

Such apartments are gaining more and more popularity

What you should pay attention to when choosing wallpaper

Studio apartments are also good because their owners have complete freedom in their design:

Photo of a small apartment with beautiful wallpaper

• This can be achieved by using a method such as zoning. And the right selection of wallpaper for a studio apartment will help you with this.
• If you decide to decorate your studio apartment yourself and stick the wallpaper in it yourself, the very first thing you will have to do is select the material.

The main principle that must be followed when choosing wallpaper is the combination of colors with each other.

Choosing an interior style

When arranging a studio apartment, the issue of choosing a style is especially acute. The less space, the more important the unity of design and thoughtfulness of details. You can decorate a studio apartment in both classic and modern directions. We offer several options for your consideration.

Studio apartment in loft style

Loft has not lost its position among trends for several years now, and this is unlikely to change in the foreseeable future. Studio apartments decorated in this style fully reflect its original concept: converting workshops and work spaces into functional living spaces.

To diversify your design, add a little color to it. For example, bright panels of a kitchen unit, a mosaic apron over the work surface, colored lamps. If possible, pay attention to floor-to-ceiling French windows. They will fill the room with light and compensate for the gloom of a deliberately industrial loft.

For flooring and furniture, choose wood with the effect of an untreated or aged surface. You can simply scrape off the old parquet. If the height of the apartment allows, leave another key attribute of the loft - ceiling beams. This can be natural wood or finished plasterboard structures.

Retro radiators, aged lamps, copper and brass decorative elements look good in a loft. And for partitions and zoning, use functional double-sided shelving or cabinets with a mirror surface.

Studio apartment in Scandinavian style

Light, airy and extremely functional, it is at the peak of popularity when designing studio apartments. There are several reasons for this: an abundance of light colors, cozy natural materials, practical furniture.

The main range is shades of white, beige, cream, pastel colors. Wood and wooden surfaces with natural texture are actively used. And fresh flowers and flowerpots add color.

The floor in such an apartment is covered with parquet or laminate to resemble natural wood. It is desirable that it matches the shade of large furniture: cabinets, shelves, countertops. Wallpaper in the Scandinavian style is almost never used. Variegated designs are not used either. Level the walls and paint them the same color: what could be simpler?

Contrasting furniture looks interesting against a light background. Dark colors in this form do not make the apartment too gloomy. Decorative items in Scandinavian design are minimal. These are paintings, photographs, cozy textiles. Look for curtains and pillows made of natural fabric with small geometric or floral patterns.

To zone a studio apartment, use lightweight folding screens. They fit perfectly into Scandinavian and oriental styles. You can fence off your sleeping area with them.

Studio apartment in minimalist style

Minimalism in the interior can look completely different, but it is always characterized by simplicity and conciseness. These are clear forms, a minimum of objects, maximum functionality. A good solution for the design of small studio apartments.

Minimalism means light shades. But not necessarily natural. For example, variations of gray are in fashion. Simple and not too flashy designs are also allowed. “Classic” minimalism does not use more than 5 colors. Among them are several basic and several bright, accent ones. For example, blue, green, red, yellow, orange.

Do you like bold decisions? Paint one of the walls with bright paint. This immediately sets the mood of the apartment and helps with zoning.

Don't get carried away with furniture. Take only what you need! Avoid decorative shelves, cabinets, stands and other small items. Leave one spacious wardrobe. You can build it into the wall or use it instead of a partition.

In the minimalist interior of a studio apartment, paintings, figurines and other decorative items are rarely used. But such an interesting design tool as lighting appears in all its glory.

Studio apartment in Provence style

Provence is a good choice for those who love decorative interior styles. It is quite graceful and elegant, but at the same time not as pretentious and massive as modern or Victorian classics.

Provence means calm pale colors, natural textures, an abundance of textiles, and plant motifs. To design a studio apartment, use light wooden floors and light carved furniture, all kinds of tablecloths, napkins, tulle, and openwork lace.

A stylish and at the same time practical accessory is beautiful porcelain dishes in racks. When not in use, it decorates the room.

Pay attention to textile partitions: curtains, screens. Ideally, they should be in harmony with pillows, bedspreads, and curtains.

Studio apartment in high-tech style

Fashionable high-tech is ideal for modern studio apartments. In concept, it is similar to other minimalist trends, but it has its own distinct features.

High-tech means chrome-plated parts, open communications and fittings, glass, plastic, metal. This is a cold, urban interior, but without complex fancy forms, unlike futurism. Choose furniture to match: metal frames, glass and glossy surfaces or contrasting matte finishes, functional sliding partitions.

Take advantage of multi-tiered lighting. Decorative lighting for niches, cabinets and podiums is especially good in high-tech.

If the Scandinavian style is based on natural materials and colors, then high-tech is modern artificial materials and a cold, simple color scheme with unusual bright accents: orange, turquoise, crimson.

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