The biggest challenge that appears when you want to furnish a studio apartment is to capitalize on the limited space and use it as best as possible, not cluttering it unnecessarily and ineffectively. Below are some tips and tricks for designing a studio apartment in the most functional way possible.
Colors
When choosing the color for a studio apartment, you should know that any light color will visually enlarge the space and give the impression of a bright and airy decor. So, choose light shades for both the floor and the furniture, walls or decorative objects.
You can’t go wrong with white, as it is a color suitable for any style of decoration. However, you can also opt for shades of beige, pale pink, yellow or gray for a more special setting. For long and narrow rooms, a trick you can use is to paint the farthest wall in a dark color to create a depth effect. You must be careful when it comes to selecting a consistent color scheme for your furniture and decorations.
As with your walls, choose light shades of brown, gray, or beige for your flooring to create a bright, relaxing space. If you choose a rug, opt for a plain one, without small details or patterns.
Furniture
When it comes to furniture, it’s best to choose practical, lightweight furniture that can be moved effortlessly from one side of the room to another. Choose furniture that is truly useful and opt for simple designs and straight lines that don’t clutter the space. This way, you’ll be able to furnish your studio apartment in an attractive, functional, and useful way.
Practical solutions
Considering that a studio apartment involves a combination of living room and bedroom, with the kitchen separate from the bathroom, the furniture is always made taking into account the size of the space, but also the partitioning. So, replace the bed with an extendable sofa, the coffee table with an extendable high table and choose folding chairs. For the dressing room, choose a wardrobe that extends over an entire wall, with a maximum depth of 20 cm, and sliding doors with mirrors. This way, you have enough storage space, and the mirrors will help you give depth to the space. If there is still space left, you can arrange a relaxation corner with a rocking chair, a comfortable armchair or a small desk as a workspace.
For kitchen furniture, the main advantage should be functionality. So, you know that you need enough space to store all your utensils, plates and pans. To save space, incorporate household appliances into the furniture. In the kitchen, choose furniture units with simple, smooth doors and without oversized handles, which open easily with a simple push.
Decorating a studio apartment is usually based on classic interior design rules. You also need a little creativity to personalize the decor. But as long as you take into account the size of the space and your needs, the tricks above will help you arrange your studio apartment in a way that creates a welcoming and functional space.
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