Ecology of life. A studio apartment is an apartment without internal partitions, that is, with an open plan, when the kitchen is in a single space with living rooms - living room, bedroom, office.

A studio apartment is an apartment without internal partitions, that is, with an open plan, when the kitchen is in a single space with living rooms - living room, bedroom, office.

• Interestingly, SNiP does not define this type of housing, so today a studio is called “odnushka”, when in fact a kitchen, a living room, and sleeping place, and two-, three-room apartments, but only the kitchen and living room are combined;
• An open plan may be initially designed by the developer, or may appear as a result of redevelopment;
• The studio layout is most often relevant for a small apartment with a total area of ​​20-30 square meters. m, but apartments with large footage are sometimes designed without partitions.

The design of a kitchen studio should not only be beautiful and cozy, but also functional and comfortable - as far as possible. Here practical advice and rules that must be taken into account, especially if you have a small apartment.

11 principles for arranging a kitchen in a studio apartment

1. Design the kitchen as a logical extension of the living room and vice versa

If in an apartment with a standard layout a radical difference in the design of rooms is allowed, then in the interior of a studio kitchen all zones should support each other in style and color.

In the photo below, Ekaterina Leshmanova’s project for a two-room studio apartment in a classic style.

2. Redo the window sill

The window sill can be converted into an additional working or lunch place, as well as a place to store things and even a recreation area.

3. Choose built-in appliances

To make the kitchen area look neater and as little cluttered as possible, hide the refrigerator, dishwasher and hood behind the facades of the set. After all, a studio kitchen is a room in which they cook, relax, and work, and therefore it is often in a state of “living” disorder and it is not worth aggravating it with dissimilar surfaces.

4. Always cook with a hood

Choose a powerful hood and always cook with it so that the curtains, upholstery, bedspreads and pillows in the room absorb odors less and are not covered with particles of grease in the air.

• The most effective types hoods – domed and built-in with a retractable filter. Perhaps, for a small studio kitchen, built-in models are more desirable, since they work efficiently and, at the same time, save space.

5.Distribute the light evenly

Good lighting in a studio apartment is very important factor, especially if the room is rectangular, there is a sleeping place near the window, and in the kitchen even in daytime there is not enough light. Sharp shadows and twilight, as is known, visually reduce space, while uniform, diffused soft light, on the contrary, increases it, which is what is required for a small studio. Therefore, in the kitchen area, points of light should be placed above the set, under its upper cabinets, inside the cabinets and, of course, above the table/bar counter.

• If you are just about to renovate or are already in the process, but have not yet finished finishing the walls, then you need to draw up a lighting project in advance, since, for example, you can’t hang a sconce with hidden wiring after the renovation.
• Also, keep in mind that if the kitchen is on the opposite side from the window, then It is better to choose lamps with white spectrum light– it is as close to daylight as possible.

6. Choose silent equipment

Be especially careful when choosing your dishwasher/ washing machine, refrigerator, range hood, and other kitchen gadgets. They should not be too noisy so as not to disturb the peace of those relaxing in the living or sleeping area.

• For example, look for a refrigerator with a noise level of about 41 dB, or better yet, 39 dB or less.

7. Use lightweight, foldable and mobile furniture

A studio kitchen is best furnished with folding, folding, mobile (on wheels) and transformable furniture. For example, if you put a transforming table in the sofa area, which easily turns from a coffee table into a full-fledged one dining table, then you no longer need a bar counter, a dining table, or a separate coffee table. This is how designer Nikita Zub used the Calligaris Flexy transforming table in his design project for a small studio kitchen.

8. Consider a storage system

Use every free centimeter to your advantage. For example, kitchen set for a small kitchen it is better to order a tall one, up to the ceiling.

If you already have a standard height closet, then place cute baskets on top to store hand tools, Christmas decorations, holiday dishes and so on, that is, what you rarely use. And this is how you can build a set with your own hands by making a shelf from wine holders and two boards.

If you decide to putbar counter, then choose those thatwith niches, drawers and cabinets- where to put dishes, stationery for work, books, etc., or you can arrange a mini-bar.

You can also use the space above the dining table or the same bar counter by hanging a beautiful shelf there.

9. Try not to overload the interior

Avoid excessive diversity, abundance of decor, voluminous textiles, and massive furniture. If the kitchen is really very small or dark, then it is better to give preference to a kitchen with smooth (without panels), glossy facades that reflect light. In this sense, the most matching styles for mini-apartments: Scandinavian, minimalism, modern.

And again we present to you the project of Nikita Zub

• If you do not have a built-in refrigerator, then most likely it is replete with a collection of magnets... For the sake of a sense of order, it is better to give up the habit of collecting them. Or leave only those that are truly dear and memorable to you.

10. Light colors will lighten and visually enlarge a small kitchen

In the interior of a small studio dark colors are undesirable and permissible only if you have a very large windows. Believe me, a light color scheme will add light and a feeling of spaciousness to the room. In the photo - white kitchen in the interior of the studio, which before the redevelopment was a one-room Khrushchev building. Project by Maria Dadiani.

But you don't have to choose white, beige, gray, light green, light blue and other neutral shades are also suitable as a base tone.

11. Divide the space into zones - visually or physically

Proper zoning is the main guarantee of convenience and coziness. Therefore, we have separated this topic into a separate chapter.

5 options for zoning a studio kitchen

For visual zoning, you can use the following technique - choose one color scheme and decorate both the recreation area and the kitchen area in it, but so that color accents are present in the two zones in different proportions. For example, the kitchen can be brighter and darker, while the living room/bedroom can be lighter and calmer. An example of such color zoning can be seen in the following interior of a studio apartment with an area of ​​40 square meters. m.

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Zoning using partitions or arched openings – the architectural method is relevant when you still want to completely or partially isolate the kitchen from the living part of the room.

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You can make a partition from plasterboard, build a permanent wall from foam block, install a glass partition, a partition according to the type French window or install sliding doors as shown in the following design project, implemented by Nikita Zub in a studio apartment of 25 sq.m in St. Petersburg.

Zoning with furniture– most often a single living space is divided using a sofa, bar counter or shelving.

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The photo shows the interior of an apartment with an area of ​​29 sq.m., which, thanks to the demolition of walls, was transformed from an ordinary Moscow one-room apartment into a studio. The author of the project is Maria Dadiani.

A small studio apartment is a living space that includes all the necessary facilities for comfort. At the same time, the kitchen is combined with the room, which often causes inconvenience. Therefore, a studio apartment of any size needs to be properly equipped using knowledge of the basics of interior design; the space requires zoning and effective design.

Main Features

The open-plan room is a studio apartment. The space is not divided into a kitchen or room area, but there is a bathroom and an entrance hall. Thanks to this feature, it is possible to create individual layout taking into account the desired features.

When arranging a studio apartment, the main room often serves several functions. For example, living room goes well with the kitchen. A large space can be easily divided into two small rooms and kitchen. There are many layout options, but the room in its original state consists of one large room, a small hallway and a bathroom. The absence of capital partitions makes it possible to create a unique layout, but it is worth taking into account the peculiarities of the space.

Pros and cons of a studio apartment

This option of living space has the following disadvantages:

A number of disadvantages that a studio apartment has allow the use of original, effective and practical design solutions when furnishing it. At the same time, a small space becomes comfortable and functional.

Planning and zoning options

A variety of layout options allow you to make your studio functional, comfortable and stylish. Many factors are taken into account: the number of people living in the apartment, the necessary areas, lighting and furniture, design style and others. For this purpose, a zoning scheme is being developed, which should be as simple as possible. All areas of space are clearly demarcated, which ensures comfort.

Studio layout of 30 sq. m. and more

The essence of the layout is quite spacious apartment, the area of ​​which is 30 sq. m. and more, is that it is necessary to allocate a work space, a resting place and a food preparation area. For this purpose, light partitions are used, which can be solid, sliding, transparent or incomplete. Each option has certain features, but the choice of interior style is made after determining the location of all the necessary zones.

Space of 30 sq. m. and more is quite spacious and allows you to organize comfortable conditions for living, relaxing, and working. Therefore, in this case, special attention is paid to the design of the premises. One of effective options clearance is use different styles design when arranging each room. For example, a bedroom-office is often designed in a bright, calm, neutral color scheme, and in the kitchen brighter and more contrasting combinations are used. Any shades are appropriate in the bathroom, but it is important to think about the location of shelves, plumbing fixtures, and household appliances.

To separate the bedroom and kitchen areas in a studio apartment of 30 sq. m. different partitions are used. The most compact and convenient are mobile options: screens, long blinds, drapes. With the help of such elements, a recreation area and a kitchen-dining room are fenced off.

The presence of two windows in the apartment allows you to divide the space into two full rooms with a capital partition. Plasterboard construction - best option for zoning. A solid wall with a sliding door will provide coziness and comfort. And also the wall may be incomplete. The structure in this case is a figured element, a stylized bar counter or another type of structure.

Studio apartment with an area of ​​15–20 sq. m.

The main feature of a small studio apartment is the lack of space to create the most comfortable conditions. Area 15–20 sq. m. requires a thoughtful layout, in which only the most necessary areas are created. In this case, the kitchen is located near the window, and in the other part there is residential area. The separation is carried out using light partitions or is completely absent.

An effective solution is to place the bedroom by the window, and in front of this area there is a kitchen-dining room, and then a hallway. The area of ​​each area is quite small, and therefore it is important to use transformable furniture, very compact interior details and built-in lighting.

The shape of the living space is of particular importance. Various protrusions on the walls allow you to delimit space, but can also interfere with effective planning. The setting does not contain massive, voluminous, complex elements. When planning, the emphasis should be on convenience, compactness and minimalism.

Narrow apartment

A studio apartment can have not only any area, but also any shape. Narrow room- a common option that requires careful planning. In this case, compact parts and furniture are used, which should be arranged correctly. The passage must be at least 1 m. Therefore, transforming elements are optimal.

You can visually expand a narrow space with the help of mirrors. Such elements do not take up much space and make the room more spacious. The compactness of the furniture plays a special role in a narrow apartment. Cabinet doors and partitions often open according to the accordion or compartment principle, which provides convenience. The location of each item is thought out, because the principle of arrangement is the functionality and practicality of each detail.

Studio apartment with loggia

The presence of a loggia in a studio apartment of any size provides a good opportunity to increase space. To achieve this, the balcony is carefully insulated and the walls, floor and ceiling are finished. It is worth first considering the purpose of additional square meters. The best option is to place a kitchen-dining room on the loggia. In this case, part of the wall does not need to be demolished, and a countertop should be installed in place of the window sill.

An insulated and equipped loggia is suitable for creating a work area. Families with children should set up a playroom here. A complete combination of the loggia and living room is appropriate. The wide space of the loggia window allows you to divide the room into two full rooms. In any case, careful insulation, finishing and arrangement of the balcony is required.

A loggia or balcony in any apartment is a good opportunity to increase living space and create an additional functional area. Often a loggia is used as a storage room, but in a studio apartment such a purpose for usable space is unprofitable. Therefore, it is worth considering the layout of this part of the space and determining its purpose. In this case, the loggia can be combined with the main room or separated by incomplete partitions.

Studio with one window

A rectangular living space often has only one window. In this case, create as much as possible comfortable zones quite difficult. One of the layout options involves placing the bedroom area near the window. This part of the space is separated from the other territory by incomplete partitions and screens. Next is the kitchen. Due to the lack of a source of natural light in the kitchen, intensive lighting is required, both general and local.

A square-shaped room allows you to arrange all zones in one space. In this case, no partitions are used, and the kitchen and sleeping area are located opposite each other. The apartment becomes spacious, bright and cozy. Inconveniences arise when preparing food.

In the absence of partitions, during the daytime the bedroom turns into a living room and work area. Therefore, furniture should be functional, comfortable and practical. An alternative to a permanent partition is a light curtain or screen.

Duplex studio apartment

The studio apartment, which has two floors, allows you to create the most comfortable space. The bedroom is often located on the upper level. Thanks to this, the recreation area is separated from the kitchen, and on the lower floor there is a living room, kitchen, and hallway.

It is best to create a children's room on the lower level of the apartment. For this purpose they are used various partitions. The best option is to divide the space using plasterboard structures.

Partition

To divide the space into functional areas Partitions are used in the studio apartment. Constructions various types allow you to effectively separate areas, providing comfort and convenience. Each partition option has certain characteristics. In some cases, only compact types of structures are suitable for zoning.

Screen

The folding screen can be easily removed or installed if necessary. The products are made of wood, plastic, and textile parts. The accordion screen is a folding frame with many vertical elements in the form of panels. The device is often decorated with paintings, decorative inserts made of glass and other details.

The screen, designed like a sliding door, is quite convenient and divides the space well. The design requires the installation of special rails, as well as the selection of canvases depending on the height of the ceiling and the width of the space.

Wall

In a spacious studio apartment with two windows, it is easy to create a permanent wall separating two full rooms. In a rectangular room, it is appropriate to separate it using plasterboard structures, which can be solid or incomplete, figured. In the first case, a door is supposed to be installed. Incomplete partitions are half a wall with a curved edge. This division option is universal for any studio apartment and is appropriate for dividing a bedroom and a work area into a loggia. At the same time, niches are often created in the plasterboard structure, making the partition practical and functional.

A wall made of transparent plastic or glass is often used to separate the sleeping area. For this purpose, canvases are used that are installed on rails like compartment doors. Elements can be transparent or with different decorations.

Furniture

Shelving, narrow cabinets and other furniture options are suitable for separating zones in a studio apartment. This option is quite simple to implement and allows you to make the partition functional. In this case, a rack with shelves on both sides is especially convenient.

Installing a cabinet across the room allows you to free up space against the wall and divide the space. The facades of the furniture are located on the side of the sleeping area, and the wall can be decorated with photo wallpaper, small shelves and other details can be attached. At the same time, you should not use cabinets that are too massive and wide. Narrow furniture with a depth of up to 50 cm is optimal.

Other options

To easily separate zones in a studio apartment, curtains are used. Thick material provides comfort, but lightweight curtains are also appropriate. A practical option are long blinds.

Using a bar counter it is also easy to separate the living room-bedroom area and the kitchen. For this purpose, they are often created plasterboard structures, from which the stand is organized.

Studio apartment design style

It is best to design a studio of any size in accordance with those design directions that require compact details, laconic forms, and the absence of complex structures. Thanks to this, it is easy to save all the usable space and make the studio apartment functional.

An effective planning method is a combination of several styles. For example, the kitchen is decorated in avant-garde style, while minimalism is suitable for the bedroom. Contrasting combinations allow you to visually separate functional areas.

Decorating a space in a fusion style involves bright accents on a plain background. The color range includes white, gray and brown shades, which are effectively complemented by blue or multi-colored elements. A bedroom in this style easily combines with a kitchen decorated in avant-garde style. Contrasting zones look like separate rooms.

When decorating a studio apartment, styles such as loft and high-tech are often combined. In accordance with the first design direction, the bedroom is decorated, and the high-tech kitchen is very comfortable. The recreation area does not require a lot of furniture, because a loft implies a feeling of free space, reminiscent of a warehouse or factory room. The high-tech kitchen has glossy surfaces, spotlights, and a minimal amount of decor.

An apartment of any size should be decorated in art deco style. This design direction involves the use of exotic materials in decoration, for example, ivory, reptile skin, and rare woods. The furniture has streamlined shapes, and details made of bronze and ceramics are appropriate in the interior. Contrasting colors are also often used when decorating a studio apartment.

Photo gallery of interior design options

In the kitchen, the fusion style will provide comfort The kitchen-dining room looks luxurious with glossy details The Art Nouveau style is optimal for a studio apartment The Art Nouveau design is laconic and makes the atmosphere stylish Bright details will decorate the studio in the minimalist style Minimalism is convenient due to the absence of massive details Glossy surfaces are appropriate in the high-tech style Photo wallpaper in urban style suitable for high-tech design High-tech design requires a minimum amount of details Expressionism style can be bright or laconic The space can be easily made cozy without unnecessary details The neo-modern bedroom is comfortable The studio apartment is luxurious and practical The kitchen is comfortable without pretentious design Laconic furniture is appropriate in the apartment

Design of different zones

The arrangement of a studio apartment begins with the layout. Separation of all necessary zones ensures convenience. After this, a design project is developed, which takes into account the design of each zone. One of the main rooms is the kitchen. The space is decorated with practical, compact and beautiful details. Styles such as minimalism, hi-tech, Provence, and avant-garde are optimal for this room. Light shades allow you to visually enlarge the space, and bright accents make the atmosphere cozy and stylish.

The reception area can be combined with a kitchen or bedroom-living room. An interior in neutral shades is suitable for this. Provence styles and minimalism are optimal for a kitchen or bedroom combined with a living room. The main emphasis should be on compact and universal furniture, which does not take up much space.

If the bedroom and relaxation area does not perform other functions, then it is best to decorate this space in a calm color scheme. The constructivist style is suitable for this purpose and allows you to create a cozy space.

The work space is often highlighted with contrasting wall designs. In a minimalist style bedroom, an area with a work desk is highlighted, and photo wallpaper in an urban style should be placed on the wall.

Design of a studio apartment for a family with a child

A studio apartment with the right layout is the best option for a family with a child. In this case, it is worth dividing the living space into a kitchen area, adult bedroom and a children's room. It is necessary to determine the most comfortable option for the child. This approach will provide effective rest, development and comfortable personal space.

In a two-level space, you cannot place a children's room on the top floor. It is best to place it in the window area, which will provide natural lighting to the space. At the same time, the children's room is often separated from other rooms by solid partitions, plasterboard wall. It is impossible to create such a design for a small apartment area and therefore it is best to use a screen on rails. The interior in light colors with light bright accents will make the atmosphere cozy. Transformable furniture and compact items will save free space.

A studio apartment of any size requires careful planning. At the project development stage, the shape and area of ​​the room, the location of windows, interior style and other factors are taken into account. Mandatory rule arrangement of such a small space is the use of functional and compact furniture. As a result of a thoughtful approach, the studio apartment includes the necessary zones.

Small apartments have always caused a feeling of discomfort; their owners felt left out. Since the time when new design approaches to the reorganization of space and compact “smart” apartments appeared, the purchase of budget housing has become prestigious. You can live quite comfortably on a few square meters if you think through it to the smallest detail. design of a small studio apartment. Here You can combine desires and opportunities by arranging cozy housing in the center of a big city.

Small in area standard apartment could turn into a very cozy studio apartment, the design of which will take into account all the needs of the family living in it.

Advantages of small apartments

A compact studio apartment is a special type of layout, where there are practically no partitions or walls. Small housing with proper zoning is common in the megacities of Japan, Europe and America, where every square meter is very expensive. Good design project for a small studio apartment also costs a lot of money. But you can use the recommendations of experts to make several of your “squares” of living space cozy.

A studio apartment is a space planning option that appeared in Russia not so long ago.

The small size of the “studio” is an opportunity for your creative self-expression, where it is easy to emphasize some design concept or vision of aesthetics. This is as functional and economical as possible, especially in heating season, as well as in terms of repair costs.

A few decades ago, few people thought about demolishing all the walls in their apartment and combining the rooms into one space.

Thoughtful design project for a small studio apartment considered ideal for certain categories of citizens:

• A young couple who have just separated from their parents;
• Students whose wealthy parents prefer to move them away from negative influence dormitories;
• P entrepreneurs who are forced to work for two cities for years and often come on business (cheaper than paying for a hotel);
• Creative individuals using the studio as a creative workshop;
• A single resident of a metropolis who wants to have a compact apartment in the center of the capital or a large regional center;
• Lovers of modern housing with an unusual layout;
• Couples living as guests from different cities or countries, having adult children and forced to meet on neutral territory.

Now this option is used very often and apartment owners prefer studios for many reasons.

Lack of fixed partitions and interior walls– a great advantage in terms of functional changes. With the birth of a child it is easy to transform interior design of a small studio apartment, adding a children's corner with a play area. When changing your lifestyle, you can expand workplace to execute additional tasks remotely at home. If there are often guests in the house, it is recommended to “increase” soft corner additional seats.

The studio apartment was popular in America and Europe: it was simultaneously used as housing for young people and as a creative workshop.

Arrangement of a studio apartment using zoning

At huge selection housing that real estate agencies offer today, it is not so easy to choose the best option. Spectacular small studio apartment design or a smart apartment can more than compensate for all the shortcomings in footage if every corner is managed correctly. Thoughtful zoning of functional areas will help with this.

You can talk about a studio apartment from the creative side - after all, this is, at a minimum, a platform for self-expression.

Housing with a “studio” layout is much more convenient than traditional ones small apartments, which remain cramped and dark due to the large number of walls. Studio apartments do not have them; most often only the bathroom is separate; there is only a conditional division between the hallway, living room and bedroom areas, as in photo example.

The absence of walls seems to the free artist (and to the common man too) as limitless possibilities for expressing your imagination.

If there is a desire to make an additional delimitation of living space, different techniques are usually used.

TABLE

1.	Methods of visual zoning and organizing space according to functionality	Kitchen block, sleeping area, guest and work space
2.	Glass partitions, mirrors, aquariums and bubble panels	Partitions made of glass blocks, up to the ceiling and low partitions, glass and plastic doors, sliding and stationary screens
3.	Screens and textile curtains (ceiling cornice, Japanese)	Light transparent (translucent) fabric, thread and rope curtains, decorative elements
4.	Furniture zoning	Multi-level shelves, bookcases and racks, upholstered furniture island, end computer desk, folding table tops, bar counter, furniture modules
5.	Bunk and multi-level furniture	Coupe bed or loft bed, folding chairs and sleep modules

These methods are quite sufficient for conditionally delimiting space to fit into design of a small studio apartment. Using modular furniture and all kinds of transformers (folded after use), it is easy to expand the possibilities of compact housing.

Let's figure out how you can independently furnish your studio stylishly with maximum comfort.

Attention ! The point of zoning is to have everything at hand, and every corner is equipped so that it is obvious which zone is for sleeping, working, cooking or receiving guests.

Apartments with small square footage are considered for housing for several reasons: convenience, savings, practicality.

Do not forget that each functional area should have its own local lighting. Widely Use:

• LED strip around the perimeter stretch ceiling;
• Spot lighting cabinets;
• Floor lamps;
• Table lamps;
• Wall sconces.

Lamps can be mounted not only to walls and ceilings, but also to the ends of cabinet furniture.

The convenience of a studio apartment is a comfortable space for one person or a couple.

What should a studio kitchen and bathroom look like?

Regarding the kitchen, there are also options, especially since modern city dwellers cook little, coming home at night and on rare weekends. You don't have to take up a lot of space gas stove 4 burners with oven. If you cook often, you need a powerful hood to prevent fumes and odors from filling the entire apartment. This is the only minus of the studio apartment.

One person does not need a full kitchen.

Everyone chooses from the list of kitchen equipment only the most necessary:

• Small electric stove with 2 elements;
• Electric kettle;
• Oven (microwave oven);
• Electric grill;
• Coffee maker;
• Food processor;
• Universal pressure cooker.

Several devices will fit in a small kitchen cabinet next to the sink or the only washbasin, if a bathtub is not included in the design project of a small studio.

A studio-type apartment does not require bulky cabinet furniture; open modular shelves that can be rearranged for equipment and office supplies are sufficient. Some pieces of furniture can be displayed on their ends, using them as a functional partition.

The interior of the small studio does not have a full-fledged kitchen, only a small catering unit.

Usually a studio-type apartment has a full-fledged toilet or bathroom, but it can also be isolated rather conditionally. The problem is odors and hygiene. Therefore, it is better to separate it as it should be - according to all standards. There is no bathtub - just a shower box with a tray where you can do laundry is enough.

The size of the bathroom in a studio apartment does not allow it to accommodate a full-sized bathtub.

A compact washing machine can be located in a niche under the sink, so as not to allocate a separate space for it. This technique is used in Khrushchev and modern small interior design studio apartment. When the composition of the family changes, children are born, it is advisable to change the studio to a multi-room apartment.

There is a washing machine built under the countertop, and there is also a small storage system.

As long as everything suits a small family, it is better to have one large room that meets all modern requirements than a small one one-room Khrushchev apartment, where it’s cramped even for one. The studio always has a lot of light, air and free space in the passages, if it is not cluttered old furniture and unnecessary trash.

Having a small studio apartment, you can make the most of the space and keep everything at hand.

Choice finishing materials For design of studio baths and kitchens in small apartments the same as in the traditional layout. Considering that everything is united here, the room must have good waterproofing.

Double glazing plastic windows will help improve the sound insulation of a house located along the road.

Design approaches to planning and arranging furniture in a small studio apartment

The size of studio-type apartments ranges from 16 to 40 sq.m. There are square, rectangular and corner options, depending on whether it was the original layout or a transformation from the old foundation. When purchasing, some received a fully furnished home with furniture, only personal belongings were missing, while others received bare walls.

It’s always nice to independently participate in the design of your apartment, and the studio makes this easy.

Attention ! If it is not possible to contact specialists for a planning project and interior design of a small studio apartment , you will have to arrange it yourself. The catch with a studio-type layout is that limited area without walls, the dining table may be near the toilet, and the bed may be near the front door.

The owners can pick up best shades, your favorite fittings and delimit the space in a way that is convenient.

A new apartment may not even have plumbing; only communication risers are installed:

• Gas pipe;
• Ventilation duct;
• Plumbing;
• Sewerage.

These exit points determine the location of the bathroom and kitchen unit. They cannot be moved, but pipes can be extended to move them along the wall.

Participating in the layout - especially of the studio - is very important.

After distributed square meters for communications, it is important to purchase compact plumbing fixtures. It is recommended to purchase multifunctional and vertically elongated models. After solving the issue with partitions and ventilation of the bathroom, you can begin to design the kitchen unit.

Savings are a significant indicator: studio apartments are much cheaper than multi-room options.

Advice . You can do without a dining table in order to save space by expanding the window sill in the form of a tabletop.

A large dining table is only needed for a family of 3-4 people. Be sure to provide a full-fledged work surface (top of a cabinet or folding tabletop) for cooking. A bar counter and a wide coffee table near the sofa bed or in the center of the guest island are quite enough for 1-2 residents.

It is the savings cash and repair costs are a significant advantage of a studio apartment over other housing options.

Keep in mind that there will be others horizontal surfaces– computer desk (folding module for laptop) and open hanging shelves in each functional area. Arranging interior of a small one-room studio apartment , take into account your lifestyle and daily needs, do not fill your home with unnecessary items.

It is better to store the wardrobe in one wardrobe with a mirrored facade, then other mirrors are not needed. Use the cabinet itself to delimit functional areas or as a headboard under folding sofa.

Open space makes you feel more free and puts you in a creative mood.

In the design of a small studio apartment modern style is most acceptable:

• Ecostyle;
• Hi-tech;
• Fusion;
• Art Deco;
• Minimalism;
• Postmodernism.

With a minimal area of ​​studio apartments, you have to save every centimeter of space, but there is an opportunity visual expansion. For these purposes, designers use wide horizontal lines in the decor and tall, narrow furniture. Various pencil cases, modules and multifunctional shelving will also serve for zoning and “absorbing” small items.

Arranging a studio apartment is a whole creative project, which deserves a multifaceted approach.

Pay attention to the corner computer desk with shelving. Despite its compact size, it is very roomy and comfortable. in the interior of a small studio . You can even place it against the back of the sofa or fence off the corner where the bed is.

Advice . To prevent your sleeping area from appearing close to the front door, move the bed or pullout sofa as far away as possible.

The decor should be minimal, and the approach to planning should be thorough.

Furniture should be placed so as not to lie facing the entrance. A high headboard or side of any furniture will help isolate a sleeping person. You can use textiles and temporary partitions, a canopy or a curtain. For more practical tips, see real examples small studio apartment with interior design in the photo.

VIDEO: Design of a small studio apartment.

50 interior design ideas for a small studio apartment:

The modern housing market is replete with offers of studio apartments of the most different sizes. If previously they were usually small, now you can find advertisements for the sale of studio apartments of a fairly large area.

Such housing first appeared at the beginning of the 20th century in the USA and was intended for people in creative professions - that’s why the word “studio” appears in the name.

But over time, apartments of this type fell in love with other segments of the population. Moreover, due to the absence of partitions and not too large an area, their cost was lower than that of standard-plan apartments divided into rooms. This has become the reason for their popularity among single people and young married couples who have not yet had children.

In our country, studio apartments are also in demand, helping many people acquire their own home – albeit a small one.

The main beauty of the apartments of this type is that the internal space is completely free of partitions, so it can be planned as you like.

Only the bathroom is allocated as a separate room, which is often combined. Communications for the kitchen equipment are also provided - outlets for hot and cold water supply, sewerage, as well as a socket for connecting an electric oven.

It should be immediately noted that it is undesirable to move the kitchen area along with communications to another place.

This is difficult not so much from the point of view of transferring communications, as from the point of view of obtaining the necessary permits for this.

If we talk about square footage, then most often the total area of ​​such apartments is 30-40 square meters. m. But there are also smaller studios - about 20 sq. m. m.

The layout also varies. Some apartments are almost square in plan and have several windows, while others are elongated in the form of a rectangle with one window. It is clear that the former are much easier to arrange for a comfortable life than the latter. Therefore, when planning to purchase a studio, carefully study the floor plan, since the second stage after the purchase is the development of a design project for a new home.

You can, of course, do without a project, simply arranging the furniture and everything you need as needed. But over time, you will see that the first option is not always the best and, most likely, you will want to try other placement options, which will be difficult to do if you have already purchased furniture before.

The design of a studio apartment requires a particularly careful approach; spontaneous decisions are inappropriate here. After all, the beauty of such housing lies precisely in the fact that it is a single harmonious space. If in every room ordinary apartment You can create your own interior without damaging other rooms, but this will not work in the studio. The design style of the entire apartment must be uniform, otherwise the housing will look like a patchwork quilt.

And it's not just about the design style.

An equally important task is to divide the space into functional zones, which in conditions of limited space cannot always be done successfully.

This especially applies to small studios with an area of ​​15-20 square meters. m.

You should not start decorating the apartment or purchasing furniture until the entire area has been carefully measured and divided into functional zones.

When allocating zones, you must adhere to the following rules:

• Whatever area the studio has, it is necessary to distinguish three main zones: kitchen, living room, bedroom. In very small apartments, the living room and bedroom are most often combined, since there is simply no room for a third zone.
• If more than one person lives in an apartment, then each of them should be allocated their own space. This could be a chair, a desk, or at least a bed with a nearby bedside table or shelf.
• There is no room for anything excessive in a studio apartment. Moreover, this applies not only to furniture and things or accessories, but even to functional areas. Otherwise, the apartment will seem very tiny.

The main thing in studio design is to create a visually free space.

This should be achieved whenever possible. Therefore, a large number of cabinets, shelves or niches can turn a cozy apartment into a cluttered pantry.

• Curtains, screens and movable partitions, which can be used to designate individual zones if necessary. For example, a bed separates a sleeping or working space from the rest of the space.
• In other cases, the boundary of the zone can be furniture - a sofa, bookshelf, dining table, chest of drawers. This allows you to do without screens and partitions and save money. usable area Houses. For example, often the kitchen area and living room area are separated by a sofa with its back facing the kitchen or dining area. This allows you to clearly separate them. The bedroom can be separated from the living room by a through shelving unit, which delimits the space and at the same time has virtually no effect on the level of illumination in the studio. In this case, the shelves of the rack can be used on both sides.
• To separate the kitchen area, you can use something like a bar counter, which, if necessary, can be used as a work surface, a dining table or a place to store kitchen utensils.
• Often different color finishes are used for zoning. It must be said that the use of different tones of wall coverings is not encouraged here, because this does not unite the studio space, but, on the contrary, separates it. Therefore, most often for these purposes they use different color flooring or even different materials. For example, the floors of the kitchen area are finished with tiles, and the living room or bedroom area is finished with boards or laminate. If it is decided to use the same flooring throughout the apartment, then the zones can be distinguished by its different tones.

• An excellent means of zoning are carpets and rugs. To do this, all the furniture in one zone is placed within the carpet chosen for it.
• Another option is to use a multi-level floor. For example, the bed in the sleeping area is placed on a low podium, inside of which there are drawers for storing things. This technique clearly separates the zones and allows you to avoid the use of extra cabinets that take up useful space.
• A good option for highlighting zones is to use lighting capabilities. To do this, you can use lighting fixtures of different brightness or color in different areas. For example, the kitchen area is illuminated spotlights, the living room - a ceiling chandelier, and the bedroom - wall sconces with shades that muffle the light.

What interior styles can be used

Based on the fact that there should be nothing superfluous in the apartment, you need to choose a design style from those that do not involve the use of bulky parts and furniture.

These styles include:

• hi-tech;
• minimalism;
• Japanese style;
• loft;
• modern;
• pop art;
• Scandinavian style.

If you like classic style, then you can resort to it. Just avoid using elements that are unnecessary in this situation, such as stucco, gilding, and patterns. Choose furniture of simple and laconic shapes.

Since the apartment is small, you can use such design techniques, which allow you to visually expand its boundaries. It is better to use light shades of finishing materials, glass and mirrors, photo wallpapers on which the image has a perspective.

Since the apartment is small, the use of massive furniture is not recommended. It should be as less cumbersome as possible, but at the same time as functional as possible.

• Furnishings, in addition to armchairs and sofas, should be light - glass, plastic.
• Do not get carried away with too miniature pieces of furniture; it is better to use transformable furniture: a sofa bed, folding table and chairs, wardrobe-beds, work tables that can be hidden behind cabinet doors.
• It is desirable that the furniture in the studio be as mobile as possible. In cases where it is necessary to free up space, it can be easily moved, folded, or removed.
• In studio design, the TV and microwave are often hung on brackets, thus freeing up the surfaces of cabinets and tables.

There are several ways to arrange furniture in a studio apartment.

The most popular of them is to place the main part of the furniture along the walls, and only some items on the border of functional zones.

Since studios are decorated mainly with materials and furniture upholstered in light shades, the furnishings may ultimately seem dull and inexpressive.

To decorate it, you can use various accessories:

• textiles of interesting shades or patterns;
• small living plants;
• lamps of unusual design;
• small souvenirs and figurines placed on the shelves of pass-through racks;
• mirrors or colored glass inserts in the partitions.

Large plants and floor vases inappropriate here. And you are unlikely to find a free corner to place them.

Very little space is allocated to the kitchen area, although many necessary things need to be placed there. Often a washing machine is brought here, for which there is no place in the small bathroom.

Even if only one person lives in the apartment, the kitchen must be equipped with everything necessary - a stove, refrigerator, cabinets for storing food and utensils, a microwave and household appliances.

Based on minimum sizes, here you need to use any techniques that allow you to place everything you need.

• Built-in compact technology will come to the rescue. Often it costs more than usual, but it easily fits into any cabinets and cabinets.
• A powerful hood is absolutely necessary here, since odors spread easily in a single space.
• You will always have to keep the kitchen clean and tidy - pots and plates left on the cabinets and stove create the impression of sloppiness throughout the apartment.
• Use every opportunity to organize places to store necessary things. Unite them with facades designed in the same style.
• Often the kitchen area is initially located in a niche during construction. It can be separated from the rest of the space by an opaque fixed partition. This will hide the work area from prying eyes. If the partition is not too high, it will not block daylight from the kitchen. From the kitchen side it can be made mirrored - this will visually expand the space. On the other side, facing the living room area, you can hang a TV or a picture on it.
• You can use a window sill or a bar counter (if provided) as kitchen work surfaces.
• A compact dining table can be placed in the kitchen or placed between the kitchen and living room areas (if space allows). It is very important that there is enough space around the table so that it is convenient to sit at and leave the table.

The living room is the central area of ​​the studio, as this is where the owners will relax, entertain and receive guests. Therefore, it should be comfortable.

If the area of ​​the apartment allows, then it is better to furnish this area with full-size furniture - sofas and armchairs. A coffee table, which can serve as the center of the area, would not be out of place here.

If the studio is very small, then the living room can be designated by a couple of armchairs facing the TV and a small table at which it is pleasant to drink coffee or tea.

If you have to combine a living room and a bedroom, then you should buy a comfortable sofa bed that will only unfold at night. The sofa must be of high quality, otherwise it will not last long.

Bedroom area

If the studio area allows, then it is still better to separate this area from the living room and equip it with a full-fledged sleeping place.

It can be arranged in the corner farthest from the window. Often, studios already have a ready-made niche for this area. It is advisable to separate the bed from the rest of the apartment space with curtains, a screen, or a closet. It should be a cozy place.

If you are lucky and your studio has a balcony or loggia, then you should definitely use it. On open balcony you can arrange a place for summer relaxation by placing a couple of light chairs and a table there. If the space is glazed and insulated, then you can organize a work office or a small gym here. A plant lover can create something like a greenhouse here.

Just don’t use these square meters as a storage room, dumping everything that is not included in the apartment there. As a last resort, at one of the ends of the balcony you can install small closet for storage, but no more. Please note that often in studios there is only one window, through which all the chaos reigning on the loggia will be clearly visible.

In new houses under construction there are studios with a large number of corners and a very interesting layout. But even an ordinary rectangular apartment can be made cozy without creating a feeling of cramping in it.

Photo gallery of various methods of zoning a small studio apartment:

Photo of kitchen interior design in a studio apartment, choice kitchen furniture, the best zoning methods and important nuances layouts - in this article.

The kitchen, dining room and living room are shared by both the owners of new buildings with an open plan and the owners of standard small-sized apartments in the old building. A loggia, hall or corridor is often added to the common space. An open layout makes a small apartment seem larger and the space more functional.

Kitchen layout in a studio apartment - important nuances

7 best ways to zone a kitchen in a studio apartment

In a good studio kitchen interior, functional areas smoothly flow into each other, but the boundaries between them are clearly legible. They can be real or conditional - it depends on the type of apartment and the interior design project. In a small studio, one zoning method is sufficient. In a larger room you can combine two or three.

1. Zoning the studio using furniture
Separate the kitchen from the living room

2. Bar counter-table and a pair of bar stools

3. Sliding doors and partitions made of tempered glass (inexpensive option- compartment doors)

4. Low partition or part of the wall

5. Different ceiling levels
This zoning method is not suitable for small apartments with low ceilings, for example, Khrushchev-era apartments. But a height difference of 10-15 cm will allow you to hide communications - in new buildings they often run along the ceiling.

6. Lighting

7. Flooring

Which set to choose for a studio apartment

• For a small studio with a non-standard layout best option- kitchen to order custom sizes. Ready-made inexpensive kitchen sets are usually inconvenient to use and do not take into account the characteristics of the studio space.



• The built-in kitchen looks compact and discreet. Plasterboard walls will help you separate the kitchen unit from the corridor and living room.



• The big problem in a studio kitchen is how to hide the clutter. A spacious set will help you avoid chaos: there should be a lot of lockers. Then every thing in the kitchen will have its own place. Make a list of everything you plan to store in your kitchen cabinets, measure all small appliances, storage containers, cutting boards, baking trays, etc. Then, when drawing a design project for your kitchen studio, you will know exactly: what height you need drawers and shelves and in what quantity.



• The less the facades of the set are fragmented, the more harmonious and holistic the interior of the studio apartment will be. Make two high drawers instead of the standard four. Order wide kitchen units instead of narrow ones.



• Smooth, even facades without handles are the best solution for a small apartment with a studio layout. If you don’t like the “push-open” system, order facades with hidden milled or profile handles.



• A small kitchen set with tall cabinets up to the ceiling is more spacious, so it is ideal for a small-sized studio kitchen. In the second tier lockers you can store all the things you rarely use. Pros - functional, neat, dust does not accumulate on top, beautiful joint with the ceiling cornice, the ceiling appears visually higher.



• If your upper cabinets are standard height, lower the ceiling level above the kitchen unit. This way the kitchen is less conspicuous and will fit organically into the interior of the kitchen-living room.
• A refrigerator, washing machine, oven and microwave can be conveniently built into tall column cabinets. If the studio space allows, plan a section of two or three tall pencil cases. In addition to appliances, they will accommodate most kitchen utensils and supplies.

Examples of kitchen sets for a studio apartment are in the photo below:

Household appliances

Table and chairs

1. Modern interior studio kitchens are a mixture of different styles and trends. Soft minimalism or Scandinavian style with elements of other styles - from light classics to high-tech - are perfect.

2. Don't overload the interior. The best solution for small kitchen studio - a neutral background and bright accents. Different shades of white, beige, gray, bleached delicate shades of yellow, blue and green will add light and a feeling of spaciousness to a small apartment.

3. For the walls, buy paintable wallpaper. Good coverage can be repainted 7-8 times. You can easily change the color of the walls if bright interior you'll get bored.

4. Visually connect the kitchen and living room areas using color and textures. For example, support the color of the apron in the kitchen work area sofa cushions or a carpet on the living room floor. And the color of the tabletop set is the color of the chairs.

5. Do you want to visually “hide” the kitchen and draw attention to the living room? Order a kitchen set that is neutral in design with white, cream, or light wood fronts. The apron is also neutral, matching the tone of the wall or kitchen cabinets. In the living room, add more bright details. And vice versa: a kitchen set with bright glossy facades will balance the calmer interior of the living room.

6. Common problem small studio apartments of economy class - rectangular elongated shape and one window. With this layout, the kitchen set may end up in the darkest corner of the room. Distribute lighting evenly throughout the studio area. Don’t skimp on good tabletop lighting and choose lamps with warm light.

7. Avoid unnecessary details and objects. A laconic design in a small studio is always better than visual clutter.

See a selection of photos of studio kitchens in apartments of different sizes: