Decor and design of a studio apartment

The design and design of a one-room apartment are ambiguous: on the one hand, limited space (we take into account the average size - 40 sq. m.) leaves no room for imagination, and on the other - the same limitation stimulates the use of extraordinary ideas and the desire to use all available design techniques.

Stage of development of a suitable design

I really want to have everything in a small cozy apartment: kitchen, living room, bedroom, study, children's corner, bathroom. Of course, the bathroom and the kitchen will be unique. But with the rest of the individual rooms or areas more difficult. Although an ardent desire plus successful design and renovation can make a wonderful transformation of a modest room into an exclusive apartment, where everyone is comfortable and where you want to return. If you are ready for major changes in the appearance of your apartment, you should start by familiarizing yourself with the ideas for planning your living space.

Redevelopment of the apartment

Even if you successfully apply various tricks to visually increase the space of the apartment, which will be discussed below, the additional meters necessary to create separate zones and place interior items do not will appear. More space and functionality in the room can be achieved with the help of competent redevelopment. Moving or removing partitions, sometimes it is possible to significantly expand the design capabilities of the apartment.

If you can somehow reconcile with a small bathroom, then in the living room there may be a catastrophic lack of space. Of particular difficulty is the design of an apartment that has only one room, where a child lives with adults. He will also need at least a small space corresponding to age. Even a few extra square meters can save the situation, which can be attached to the room in different ways:

1. The union of the living room with a corridor connecting the hallway with the kitchen.
2. Dismantling the partition between the kitchen and the living room, turning the apartment into a studio.
3. Accession from the living area of ​​the insulated balcony or loggia.

Important! Before proceeding with the redevelopment of the apartment, you must obtain a special permit.

Zoning space

This stage becomes fundamental in creating the design of the room, which is used for various purposes. It is necessary to correlate the source data (housing area) and the set of desired living areas. Usually the only living room in a one-room apartment is conditionally divided into the following 3 zones:

• living room;
• bedroom;
• workspace.

For a harmonious combination of zones, it is important to choose the right furniture; an ideal option would be to make the necessary set to order.

Sleeping place

Perhaps the area of ​​the apartment allows you to put a full bed. Place the bed in the back of the room, away from doors and passageways.

The role of the bed can be performed by a folding sofa - it allows you to save the useful area of ​​the room and makes it possible to experiment with the placement of furniture.

A decent option for a berth in a one-room apartment is a transforming bed, combining compact dimensions with a full place for sleeping.

Living room

The rest and reception area can be furnished with a neat sofa and armchairs with a coffee table. The best option is a small soft corner with drawers for storing things.

Workplace

For work, it is better to select a part of the room near the window. Natural lighting is used - daylight, and it is reasonable to use a window sill as the working surface, which will be as wide as the size of a standard desk.

Style selection

Well-chosen design style creates a special mood in the apartment. Stylistic rules will help to avoid mistakes when creating the interior:

• Despite the various functions of the allocated zones, adhere to the same style in the design;
• select a single color scheme (it is possible to add individual elements of contrasting colors);
• Use finishing materials and wallpapers that are combined in color and texture with a common color scheme and design;
• Choose furniture and lighting of the corresponding stylistic direction.

Pay special attention to decor items (vases, paintings, mirrors) - all of them should be appropriate, subtly emphasizing the design and idea of ​​the room, not overloading the interior.

Zoning techniques

It is foolish and ineffective to consider a wall as the only possible option to divide the space of a one-room apartment. There are enough design methods and techniques that make it possible to highlight and visually emphasize the functional purpose of individual sections of the room without complex repairs.

• Partitions are made of drywall, glass, wood, and other materials. The canvas dividing the room into zones can be continuous, with holes, at different levels. The function of a partition in a one-room apartment can also be performed by a bar counter and a large aquarium.
• Levels can be successfully used in apartments with high ceilings. They are intended, as a rule, to hide a berth - to make it built-in (in the form of a podium) or to design in the form of an add-on.

• Lighting an apartment with various light sources can visually change the space - visually raise the ceiling, clearly define the boundaries of places of rest and work. Subdued lighting will create a soft, relaxing atmosphere in the sleeping area, a clear directional light will emphasize the office mood in the working area of ​​the room.
• Sliding doors, curtains will help to instantly create independent small rooms in the room. This is especially convenient if a child grows in the family. Doors are made of glass, plastic, are transparent or decorated. For fastening curtains, cornices, crossbars are used. A decent option for zoning the space in the apartment is Japanese curtains (flat fabric panels).
• Furniture is the most versatile and sought-after way of dividing a room. Sliding wardrobe, sofa, dining table, shelving are not only used as household items, but also distinguish and designate recreation areas, work.
• Finishing materials and textures - furniture textiles, flooring, wallpaper, decor. With this option of zoning the apartment, the main thing is to maintain a sense of proportion, to avoid bright contrasts.

Visual increase in room space: tricks and tricks

The correct design of a one-room apartment will make it interesting and unique, as well as visually increase the space and make the room light.

Use the following ideas for this:

• suspended ceilings - glossy or complex design;
• white and pastel shades in the interior of the room (make the tone of the ceiling lighter than the shade of wallpaper);
• mirrors or mirror surfaces (partitions, mirror cabinet doors);
• furniture of small dimensions;
• pieces of furniture made of transparent materials (plastic kitchen chairs, glass coffee table and dining table);
• the same floor covering throughout the apartment (with the exception of the kitchen area and the bathroom).

The variety of rules and recommendations for the repair and design of apartments in areas and styles in the interior is fascinating and scary. The most correct decision is to at least determine your desires, but at the same time clearly know what you don’t want to see in your apartment. All this can be written on a piece of paper, and then invite the designer. Only a specialist will be able to perfectly match the layout of the apartment with your notes, adding a pinch of creativity to the design at ease.