In our country apartment studios began to recruitits popularity is relatively recent. And almost immediately became in demand. Apartments of a small area, where the wall separates only the bathroom from the rest of the space, are in demand with the bohemia and students. This kind of housing is certainly not suitable for a family of three or more people. Of particular interest is the layout of the studio. After all, free space can be arranged differently.
What is a studio apartment
The main principle of this housing is the absence of walls and partitions or their minimum number.
The layout of the studio, given the small area of the room, implies the division of space into functional areas.
To do this, use different methods:
- Color zoning. Choose contrasting paints or wallpaper for walls. This allows you to draw clear boundaries between the zones.
- Arrangement of furniture. Objects of use are strictly in accordance with the functional areas of the premises.
- The difference in sex levels. For example, a rest area can rise above the work area. This is done using the podium.
Selection of studio layouts
Many owners think that their apartment is very small. But some people do have housing, the area of which does not exceed 30 square meters. m.
However, the correct layout of a small studio allows you to accommodate all the zones necessary for a comfortable life.
In the classical version, such an apartment accommodates itself:
- corridor;
- bathroom;
- kitchen;
- bedroom.
Sometimes even a dressing room in the form of a built-in wardrobe contains a studio.
Planning, design of the premises should becarefully thought out. In creating an interior, there are many design techniques that allow you to expand the space and prepare an apartment-studio for a comfortable full-fledged life.
We plan changes
Before you start the redevelopment in the apartment, you need to clearly imagine what the final look should be in your housing. Designers recommend not to be too lazy and draw a diagram on paper.
Your studio layout should take into account important rules:
- The sleeping place should be located as far as possible from the entrance door.
- When the bathroom is separate it will be advisable to turn it into a combined one.
- For the kitchen, it will also be a dining room, a bar counter or a window-sill is a good fit.
- If the apartment has a balcony, then it can becombine with living space. This solution will expand the living quarters and give more light. But at the same time it is necessary to insulate the balcony. And the place where the window was, perfectly turns into a bar.
Sanitary zone
Simple enough solutions will allow you to effectively equip this zone.
- To finish the bathroom should use moisture-resistant materials.
- To decorate the bathroom is recommended in light colors. This will help visually increase the space and fill it with light.
- Places, often exposed to moisture, can be laid out with ceramic tiles, and the rest - plastered.
- A suitable solution is a shower installationcabin, rather than a classic bath. This will put a washing machine in the bathroom. In addition, you can slightly reduce the space allocated to the sanitary zone. This increases the living space.
Floor coverings
After you are schematically drawn up the layout of the studio (the photos placed in the article allow you to get acquainted with the original design options), you can proceed to the arrangement of the room.
Let's start with the floor. It is advisable to choose a cover that is suitable for both the kitchen and the living area. Ideal - linoleum and tiles.
Both materials serve for a long time, they are well washed and have an optimal price-quality ratio. The linoleum is warm and soft. A tile is resistant to mechanical damage.
Designers do not recommend choosing a wooden cover. Such a floor can not withstand constant wet cleaning.
Window decoration
In the studio apartment, the sills can not be used for their intended purpose. It's a great way to expand space.
Designers, thinking through various options for the layout of the studio, give the following ways of using sills:
- From them you can make a kitchen or computer desk. This is a great way to save space.
- A wide sill can be used as a table-stand for kitchen appliances. For example, for a multivark or an electric kettle.
Do not forget about the slopes. They can visually expand the room, if they are decorated with a mirror mosaic. This is quite an original solution, which will bring a "zest" to the interior.
The walls of the studio
The layout of the studio includes many important points.
Pay attention to the walls:
- Do not glue them with the same wallpaper orpaint in the same color. Remember the zoning: in the kitchen you can decorate the walls with imitation of red brick, and decorate the living room with a photo collage or wallpaper.
- The main element of the interior of a small apartment is a mirror. They expand the room and add light to the room. But do not hang them all the walls.
- All interior details must match each other. No excesses from things that only take away space and have no functionality.
- When choosing photo wallpapers, give preference toarchitectural and urban theme. This option will look great and correspond to the spirit of minimalism. The black and white print goes well with monochrome light walls.
Properly placed furniture along the walls will help to keep free space. The main thing is to create comfort and comfort.
Color spectrum
Correctly selected palette of the interior plays an important role for any apartment, especially for the studio.
In a small area, the choice of wall color is very relevant. A good solution is the predominance of white in the residential part. It can be supplemented with other colors: beige, blue, gray.
Furniture and decor
Excellent examples of the layout of the studio you can look at the photos posted in the article.
If you want to come up with your own design, then listen to the advice of specialists:
- As mentioned before, do not clutter upspace by unnecessary things. All the details of the interior in the studio apartment should be useful. For example, bright purple cushions, which will contrast with a light gray sofa. The combination of cold and bright colors helps to visually expand the space.
- In an environment it is better to stick to minimalism.Use items that perform several tasks at once. Instead of a cumbersome bed, it is better to use a sofa bed. It is functional and does not take up much space.
- It's worth remembering that it's all about color. Applying simple design tips, you can visually expand the space without tearing down any walls and hanging mirrors.
Apartment-studio can be attributed to housingeconomy class. It is small, and a large family can not accommodate it. If the layout and design of the room to come up with intelligence and taste, then in the end the apartment can be much better and more comfortable than large dwellings. After all, most of the huge apartments are simply cumbersome furniture, which only absorbs space and does not bring any aesthetic effect.
