Apartment design 50 sq m: one-room and two-room +110 photos

When developing a project for the future interior of your apartment, you are usually guided by the rule of three “W”:

Convenience;
Cosiness;
Versatility.

Ultimately, the house should create a feeling of “your own fortress”, in which you feel in your place. A one-room apartment with an area of 50 sq.m. is, as a rule, an average housing of small dimensions with a non-standard layout. There are also two-room options with small rooms, each of which can be decorated in completely different styles. The design project for an apartment of 50 sq.m needs to be developed in detail, revealing all its advantages to the maximum.

Living room

In a one-room apartment, to save space, the living room is combined with the bedroom. The room in such cases performs two completely different functions:

A place to sleep and relax;
A place for receiving guests and spending leisure time.

It would seem that the noise from guests in the living room and the “sleepy” atmosphere of the bedroom do not go together at all, but with proper zoning of the space, both conditional rooms will not interfere with each other. This design fully meets the standards of “euro-bedroom apartments” and is recognized as a convenient option for young families who cannot afford apartments of substantial dimensions. The living room, regardless of the chosen style, recognizes only a minimum of functional furniture: a coffee table, a spacious sofa, a TV stand, shelving or storage cabinets. If you have chosen a strict classic style or one of the modern trends, then you will have to give up the cute little things, leaving only the “vital” items. If the project is based on the currently popular fusion, Provence or eclecticism, then trinkets and other small design elements are placed on the walls and on open shelves.

You can “play” with styles by designing different zones according to the canons of different directions. For two-room apartments, there is no need for zoning, so the living room can be arranged without regard to neighboring rooms. At the moment, styles such as rich loft, elegant vintage, funny country, “natural” eco-style, contrasting art deco and cool Scandinavian style are popular.

Helpful advice. You should not combine styles in the studio that are difficult to combine and are complete opposites. For example, Provence and modern style do not get along in the same room. Combinations of baroque and hi-tech, antique and ethnic styles with minimalism will look just as ridiculous. The design should have a single line of “contact”, so the general principles of the directions should overlap.

Features of redevelopment

Before you start developing a design, you need to decide how many people will live on these square meters. It is also important to clarify whether there will be elderly people and children in the house. The location of the rooms and the type of functional load they will have to bear will depend on these two points.

For a bachelor, the most preferable option is a studio. However, not every home can be converted into one, since in some situations it is prohibited to remove internal load-bearing structures. In such an apartment, in addition to areas for sleeping and receiving guests, you can allocate space for an office, sports, and a dressing room.

A two-room apartment of 50 sq. m. is suitable for a family with a child. m, where the larger room is intended for adults, and the smaller one is for the baby. A minimum amount of furniture is installed in the children's room, because there should be enough space for active children's games. In the parents' room, the sleeping area is separated using a partition or shelving.

When 3-5 people are planned to live, a rational solution would be to divide the rooms with pieces of furniture, screens, and partitions. This way, all residents will have a separate small zone. When it comes to sleeping areas, it is recommended to purchase beds with two tiers.

If the housing is intended for newlyweds, one of the living spaces is made into a common bedroom, the other into a living room. The bedroom is equipped with separate storage systems for spouses and a double bed. In the hall there is a soft corner with a television panel. In some cases, the living room is combined with a kitchen.

Zoning

Space zoning is the most pressing problem for studio apartments. Zones can be divided:

Actually;
Conditionally.

The easiest way to solve this problem is with the help of decorative partitions. They will not only divide the space, but can also be beneficial if we are talking about through shelving or walls with niches. An arch that will stretch across the entire room will completely protect the sleeping area from the prying eyes of guests, but it will add “heaviness” to the space and ground it. For conditional zoning, curtains or portable screens are suitable. A stand with a TV can also be placed on the “border” zone, thereby fencing off two different “worlds”. One of the most original design ideas is the placement of a universal stand that can be used both for work and for tea drinking. She partitions off the bed and adds another seating area instead of a low coffee table. The actual border will be not only the wall, but also sliding doors made of translucent plastic. If the style allows this, then a pattern can be applied to the surface of the door that will emphasize the general direction of the design. Another type of space zoning can be a two-level floor, when the sleeping area is located on an improvised “pedestal”.

Lighting

There will be many light sources. It doesn’t matter here whether the apartment is north or south. Natural light will definitely not be enough. There are so many varieties of artificial lighting that the interior will only benefit from it. The main thing is to think not about the main lighting, but about additional lighting. With LEDs this task is greatly simplified.

They are cheap, and the soft light perfectly illuminates every corner of the apartment. Just think ahead and allocate a place for them and do the wiring. It is enough to place a standard grounded 220 V output under the LEDs.

An experienced electrician will help you get everything done without any problems. Switch off the strips on the switch with different intensities and switching points. So you don't have to run from one end of the room to the other. You will simply be too lazy to do this, and the inside will lose more than half of its shine.

Bedroom

When decorating a bedroom, they most often choose the classic style. Given the lack of space, the furnishings of this room are usually sparse, so you can make up for it with details, luxurious fabrics and wallpaper. Priority should be given to light colors:

Relaxing blue;
Delicate turquoise;
Pale green color;
Neat pink;
Soft yellow.

Two or three colors are used in combinations. Everything else is formed in the play of their shades. The bed is chosen from wood with ornate carved patterns. It is covered with a plain blanket, which becomes a field for placing pillows with exquisite patterns. For curtains choose dark colors that highlight the texture of natural materials. The curtains are set off with weightless tulle in light shades. A series of pictures in rich frames will bring life to the bedroom decor and complement the floral wallpaper. The picture will be completed with a few “green” touches in the form of indoor plants on special stands.

Helpful advice. To decorate a bedroom in one of the modern styles, use natural materials: wood, marble, metal, stone. The “cold” interior is diluted with soft and warm patterns on upholstery and wallpaper. A few bright accents in the form of floor lamps, a decorative table or a pair of poufs will break up the feeling of excessive “museum-likeness” of the room.

Kitchen

The kitchen, as a rule, is designed in accordance with the canons of minimalism. The kitchen set should be compact and functional. Work areas are located between the sink and the stove. The upper shelves should not “press” too much from above. The dining area is either left next to the cooking area, or moved to the living room if we are talking about a 2-room apartment. They zone the space with a narrow bar counter, which will add sophistication to the room and become another work surface. In houses of the 137th series, kitchens are usually large. For such options, large suites and luxurious dining rooms with large dining tables, designed for a large family or a group of frequent visitors, are suitable. The washing machine is also placed in the kitchen and hidden behind one of the cabinet doors.

Helpful advice. The window should not be covered with heavy curtains. Firstly, even with high-quality hood, they will absorb food odors and constantly require washing. Secondly, compact kitchens require maximum light and space, which the window will provide.

Kitchen area

The best option would be a combination of glossy or mirrored structures of the headset and dining area. Glass elements will also fit here. This type goes well with large-sized equipment.

For daylight, curtains made of transparent material will be most beneficial. This will make the kitchen area look spacious and most comfortable. A studio with this kitchen design is comfortable for all family members.

The lighting combination should be in contrasting colors. A multi-level transition will help get rid of the feeling of discomfort and cramped space. You will find out the most accurate information by looking at photos and videos with the selection of studio apartment layouts.

Children's

A separate children's room is located in two-room apartments. The smaller room is enough. To save space as much as possible, a dressing room is installed in it to accommodate all the toys and things. Plastic trays are used as additional storage containers. If the family is large and there are two children, then you should think about a bunk bed that will save space. For classes and studies, the child is allocated a separate work area. Universal desks are suitable for its design, which combine shelves for books, space for a computer and niches for toys. In a separate corner there is a “healthy lifestyle” corner with special equipment for exercise and exercise. If the children's room is decorated in eco-style, then an original move would be to place a real tree of knowledge with branches and shelves for books in the corner. Don’t forget about the ceiling, on which a decorative firmament is installed, which is illuminated at night, with stars, meteorites and the moon.

High tech

High-tech is also appropriate in furnishing a home of 50 square meters. m. Its main features:

functionality;
clarity of lines;
geometric shapes;
minimum decor;
non-standard designs;
an abundance of glass and metal;
a large amount of equipment;
good illumination (cold spectrum).

Liquid wallpaper or paints are usually used as wall decoration. The ceiling is hidden under a stretch film. Floors are made of self-leveling or granite. An alternative solution could be linoleum or smooth-pile carpet.

As for the color palette, the most commonly used colors are ash, white, black and metallic shades. Rich orange, green, red and yellow splashes are added as accents.

High-tech is the choice of active people striving for constant improvement of their abilities and skills. It is not acceptable for a child’s room, but a teenager will feel very comfortable in such an interior.

Bathroom

The bathroom is usually combined with a toilet. There is not enough space even for one person: it is difficult to turn around in such a room. It is worth thinking about replacing the bathroom with a compact and multifunctional shower stall. The freed up space can be filled with neat drawers or cabinets for storing things. The washing machine is hidden behind special panels, leaving only the drum behind the door “free”. This is the only way the equipment will not spoil the style of the room. If you decide to leave the bathtub, then the space under it is covered with panels and used as additional storage space for powders, conditioners and washing basins. Sliding panels will allow you to hide all this household “disgrace”.

Helpful advice. Nowadays eco-style is in fashion, which can be easily implemented in this room with a minimum of costs. Use different textures and materials to decorate your walls. One, for example, is finished with fine light brickwork. For the other, materials that imitate bamboo are chosen. By the way, real bamboo trunks are placed as an original design element. A rug with imitation green grass and wall-mounted cabinets without legs in light colors will complement the “natural” atmosphere.

Design Tips

Some practical recommendations:

In such a living space, it is not advisable to use a central arrangement of furniture items. It is better to place them around the perimeter or use free corners. This creates significant space savings.
For lighting, it would be especially appropriate to use several levels of lamps. You should choose not too bulky chandeliers or compact spotlights.
To add even more light to the room, you can install a cabinet with mirrored doors or design a ceiling with a glossy surface.
Additional space savings can be achieved through built-in household appliances. In a small space, it is more correct to use items of technology and electronics that create as little noise as possible.

The photo shows the design of a studio apartment of 50 square meters, made in high-tech style.

Hallway and corridor

The design of the hallway should be simple, without unnecessary pretentiousness. Cluttering with furniture elements and small details will ruin an already cramped room. In the hallway, instead of standard hangers with a pile of outerwear, modern panel wardrobes are installed. The range of these products allows you to choose furniture to suit every taste and style. The mirror surface of the doors will expand the space. The floor is covered with laminate or neat tiles in bright colors. Armchairs of original shapes and eye-catching colors will echo the riot of colors. A narrow shelf in the ceiling with a couple of decorative vases or sculptures will not take up much space and will complement the decor. Multi-level lighting in the form of a set of miniature light bulbs on the ceiling and floor lamps on long, curved legs will visually expand the hallway. Light sources are also added to the shelves, which beautifully highlight exquisite souvenirs. An extraordinary solution would be to place a glass cabinet with books in the hallway. In general, this room is not designed for storing a library, but for fusion or eclecticism such a move is quite justified.

Flooring in a studio apartment

Laminate is a proven solution. It is best to lay it without joints. Modern laminate can withstand all loads perfectly. But the joint between laminate and tiles does not always look attractive. These materials come in different thicknesses, so a special connector must be used for fixation. It is important to have this work done by a professional. Then there will be no debris getting into the joint.

If you decide to use parquet as a floor covering, a seam is required. Parquet goes well with tiles. But parquet is a very delicate material that is not recommended for use in the hallway and kitchen.

Balcony

In a one-room apartment with an area of only fifty square meters, a balcony or loggia will become not only an observation point with a beautiful view of the park or street, but also a separate office. If the family is large, and the dimensions of the housing leave much to be desired, then a battle will begin for every square. For example, there is no place in the room to receive guests, the hostess dreams of her own workshop or a riot of flora at home, but there is simply nowhere to place all this. Decorating a balcony as a separate functional area will be a real option for saving space. Then you should start insulating your balcony or loggia. After this, you can demolish the balcony door and window to combine the room with an additional room. In cases where a separate office or workshop is placed on the balcony, it is better to leave this functional area as a separate room. For a relaxation area on the loggia, place a narrow sofa or a pair of soft armchairs paired with a small coffee table. Particular attention should be paid to the finishing of walls and floors. A plan for reorganizing the balcony needs to be prepared and finishing work must begin thoroughly so that the balcony no longer resembles a “junk pile” and a place for drying clothes, but becomes a full-fledged room. Window frames are installed with thermal insulation; plastic double-glazed windows are ideal for these purposes. The floor can be installed with heating, the walls are finished with natural wood, but not with lining, which has long become a “beaten” and boring material.

Thinking through the ventilation system

As you already understand, the topic of ventilation is especially acute in the studio. All interior items in the room will certainly become saturated with the aromas of the kitchen if you do not pay due attention to the ventilation system. Installing a powerful hood will not solve the problem, and sometimes will only make it worse.

The point is that there will always be flavors. Even when the hood is off. After all, we turn on this device only during cooking. And some even ignore it completely, and this is the norm. So, you need to make an additional branch in the hood that will allow air to circulate freely, regardless of which hood is installed.

The solution is very simple. There is a double check valve installed on the ventilation duct, which, when the hood is on, will prevent “bad” aromas from returning to the apartment. And when the hood is turned off, it allows air to calmly escape into the ventilation. This is the whole secret.

Design styles

The loft style came to us from the largest cities in the USA. Previously, according to its canons, premises that were once non-residential were decorated. It is suitable for a one-room apartment of 50 m2 of the 137th series. Such houses have high ceilings, which vaguely echo industrial premises and attic dwellings. Loft is characterized by the use of rough textures and natural materials. You can save on finishing: brick or concrete walls are welcome. The loft does not recognize any partitions or rough zoning, so owners of two-room apartments will have to think about redevelopment. It is based on a combination of stylish, expensive furniture for the “filling” with the rough finishing of the room itself.

Ethnic style is present in every country. It is characterized by the use of national motifs that echo elements of modern trends. If we are talking about Russian ethno, then traditional painted patterns are used in upholstery, wallpaper or curtains. The ethnic “safari” style is popular with the use of “wild” colors imitating animal skins, painted clay pots, striped blankets, upholstery made from natural fabrics and rough textured flooring. For Arabic ethno they use materials with rich silver embroidery, with which the room is literally wrapped, and simple furniture.

Art Deco is also gaining momentum in popularity. The style is characterized by the use of luxury furniture, which, without further ado, speaks of chic by its very appearance. Only natural materials are selected: wood, metal, granite or marble. Leather, fur, and suede are used for decoration.

Modern style is characterized by the use of plywood, plastic and artificial fabrics. The direction is universal and does not recognize strict boundaries, therefore freely allowing both bright colors and pastel colors. In apartments decorated in a modern style, frequent “guests” are elements from other directions that do not look alien in the room. It is for this reason that the style is suitable for lovers of simplicity and savings on materials.

Marine style loves calm colors and soft lines. The apartments, which are decorated in accordance with the principles of this trend, vaguely resemble cozy cottages by the sea. Blue, white and light blue become the color base for furniture, walls, ceilings and curtains. The use of “marine” elements is encouraged: shells, decorative anchors, ropes and paintings with images of sea battles and ships. An original addition will be reproductions of the famous marine painter Aivazovsky. As for materials, the emphasis is on natural wood and canvas.

Scandinavian style

The ergonomics of the Scandinavian style excludes the presence of random details in the interior. Each element of the decor should be aimed at creating a comfortable atmosphere and convenience for the owners. Scandinavian design is characterized by the following features:

ease;
conciseness;
combination of sophistication and simplicity;
stinginess of furniture and decorative elements;
abundance of light sources.

In some ways this direction is similar to minimalism. But there is no asceticism characteristic of a minimalist setting. One of the most interesting design moves when decorating a home of 50 square meters. m in the Scandinavian style is the expansion of the hall due to the kitchen area.

This solution allows you to comfortably receive guests and freely talk with relatives while cooking.

The color design involves the use of light shades. Bright accents are allowed only in accessories. The main tone in Scandinavian interiors is white. Furniture facades in wood tones and stylish interior decorations look impressive against its background.

The style accepts the use of exclusively natural materials, the favorites of which are: