Features, advantages
Such economy class housing is suitable for one young man, two students, a family without children, two pensioners, and temporary residence of a parent with a child. A studio of this size costs several times less than an ordinary one-room one, and the utility bills will be low - relatively little light, water, and heating are consumed here, since you will have to wash, heat, and illuminate a very small area. To carry out any, even the most expensive, high-quality renovation in a tiny studio, you will need much less building materials, which means the costs will be relatively low.
There will be nothing superfluous here that collects dust - it simply won’t fit here. It is important to make the most of every ledge, niche, and free corner. In such an apartment there is one window, less often two - this is quite enough to keep the room bright. There are also two doors - the entrance and the bathroom, sometimes three if the toilet and bath are separate.
Layout of a twenty-meter bedroom
The basis for a competent layout of the space of any bedroom is the principles of ergonomics and your preferences, taking into account the recommendations of designers and finishing craftsmen. And the main ultimate goal of the layout is a safe, comfortable, meaningful and ergonomic interior of a large bedroom.
To achieve this goal, it is important to pay attention to the following nuances: the dimensions and shape of the room, how many people will be accommodated in the room, the size of the furniture corresponding to the size of the bedroom, sufficient and comfortable artificial and natural lighting, the required amount of high-quality and safe furniture. It would be a good idea to plan the placement of natural light sources and artificial lighting systems.
Design project development
The studio's design project is quite suitable for decorating a small room in a dorm or remodeling a cramped one-room apartment. The living room is combined with the kitchen, and if there is a balcony, with it too. There is only a compact bathroom in a separate room.
Here they provide:
- the most compact, comfortable, ergonomic furniture;
- light, thin zoning elements;
- many mirrors;
- light finish;
- lack of volumetric decor.
In a room with a ceiling height of three or more meters, a second “floor” can be easily organized, where a bedroom, storage space and even an office are located. An insulated balcony is also used for these purposes.
With the help of mirrors, proper lighting, and a monochromatic light design, the space visually expands.
Bedroom and living room of 20 sq. m: design rules
You can arrange the interior design so that the whole room looks like a single whole. To do this, the living room and bedroom need to be decorated in the same stylistic direction and the same color scheme.
Decoration of a room of 20 sq. m. Source pix-feed.com
Bright shades have the ability to excite the nervous system; you should not use them to decorate your bedroom. Saturated colors can be added to the interior in moderation as accents.
Interior design Source remontt.net
The lighting in the room should be soft and cozy. In addition to the main lighting fixtures placed on the ceiling, floor lamps or bedside lamps can be placed near the bed. Multi-level lighting is possible; with the help of light, you can also divide the room into functional zones. Large and massive specimens should be abandoned, as they will significantly reduce the space.
Zoning using lighting Source pinterest.ru
Furniture arrangement is important when creating a design project. Do not overload the interior with unnecessary interior items and accessories. A convenient approach should be provided to both areas in the room.
Decorating a bedroom-living room Source homeli.ru
Mirrors and glossy surfaces will help visually expand the space of the room.
Decoration of a room of 20 sq. m. Source pinterest.co.uk
When decorating a room for an elderly person, you should abandon folding and retractable structures.
Installing a dressing room will help you save space, get rid of unnecessary furniture, and store things and household items in one place. The design can have a variety of shapes and sizes to suit the layout of the room.
Functional interior Source postila.ru
See also: Catalog of companies that specialize in interior redevelopment.
Color scheme for a small apartment
Colors for a small room are selected as light as possible. If this is an apartment with a high ceiling, windows facing south or southeast, cool colors are allowed. When the ceiling height is normal, and the windows face north, northwest, the space is decorated exclusively in warm colors. It is advisable to choose one or two main colors, maximum three. At least 60% of the entire room is decorated as the main one, preferably light.
The most suitable color combinations:
- beige with blue;
- pale yellow with gray;
- pink with light brown;
- apricot with beige-silver;
- snow-white with salad;
- soft purple with beaver;
- quartz with cream;
- swamp with tarpaulin;
- verdeposh with heliotrope;
- mustard with smoky white;
- pearl with white-emerald;
- canary with stone gray;
- cream with brass;
- flaxseed with lemon;
- honey with mint.
Numerous sharp contrasts in a small apartment are acceptable, but undesirable, as they visually narrow the space.
Modern finishing materials
The materials used are classic and modern. The economy option involves paper wallpaper on the walls, linoleum on the floor, whitewash or PVC tiles on the ceiling, paint on the walls, floor, and ceiling of the bathroom. For a premium class or simply a more expensive finish, parquet, boards on the floor, decorative plaster for walls, suspended ceilings, ceramic tiles in the bathroom and toilet are suitable. Less commonly used are natural and artificial stone, brick, and designer 3D wallpaper. Wallpaper with vertical stripes visually pulls the wall up, with horizontal stripes - to the sides.
The materials used for partitions are plasterboard, plywood, clear or frosted glass, fiberboard, and chipboard. Doors are made of MDF, metal, solid wood, window frames are made of metal-plastic or wood. The materials for making furniture are selected according to the chosen style: for the classic style it will be wood, stone, in the high-tech style - metal, glass, minimalism will be made of plastic, MDF.
You should not use small tiles, wallpaper with a lot of patterns, voluminous stucco molding, columns, textured stone - such decoration greatly clutters the territory of the apartment.
Space zoning
The studio layout is open space. Real interior walls take up too much space, unlike thin screens, screens, and partitions. The following zones should be distinguished in the apartment:
- bedroom;
- for relax;
- kitchen;
- lunch;
- for work;
- for storing things.
Zoning is done using:
- different colors of walls, floors, ceilings;
- screens;
- wall panels;
- translucent, thread curtains;
- partitions with built-in shelves;
- multi-level ceiling, podium;
- furniture items;
- proper lighting;
- carpet, “path”;
- arches
Separate lighting will be required for each zone plus the main, overhead lighting. Ceiling chandeliers are chosen to be strict, compact, and not clutter up the area.
Practicality, ergonomics of the kitchen area
The kitchen will occupy one short wall entirely; in a “two-story” space it will easily fit under the stairs leading to the sleeping area. Many manufacturers offer compact mini-kitchens, consisting of one or two floor-mounted, hanging cabinets, into which a sink, a horizontal refrigerator, and all the necessary appliances are built-in. The work area can be placed on an extended window sill, which will become a continuation of the set, the eating area can be behind a folding, folding, retractable bar counter that separates the kitchen space from the living room. The kitchen apron usually matches the color of the walls, contrasting with the countertop.
The area in which they eat is highlighted with light - a lamp on a long cord with adjustable height is used. The work surface is illuminated by a lamp on a rail or bracket. An LED strip is used as decorative lighting along the bottom and top of the headset. The interior space of glazed cabinets and open shelves is also illuminated.
When placing a kitchen unit along a smaller wall, the shape of an overly elongated, rectangular room is slightly adjusted. In a square apartment, the kitchen is placed to the side of the front door.
Cozy living area
For the hall, modular, transformable furniture is preferable. A coffee or compact dining table with several ottomans fits neatly under the sofa, which is integral with the wardrobe. The folding door of the latter acts as a desk.
If it is necessary to arrange an office, it is placed in a corner built-in cabinet - the tabletop extends from there, a computer and various office equipment are placed on the open shelves, and there are drawers on the sides for writing instruments and papers. Sometimes the workplace is moved to an insulated balcony or loggia, which allows you to save on lighting due to the large amount of street light.
The living area is highlighted by a sofa; it is illuminated separately by a pendant lamp and a wall sconce. The built-in closet is illuminated with LED spotlights. A narrow TV screen is placed opposite the sofa; it is hung on the wall or placed on a narrow console or shelf. The living room is also sometimes highlighted with a plain carpet - it is chosen not too small, covering the floor space right up to the kitchen, missing the walls by fifteen to twenty centimeters. For a square room, choose a round or square one, for a more elongated room - rectangular or oval.
A folding sofa may well become the only sleeping place in the apartment, then the lighting above it is preferably adjustable brightness.
Sleeping solution: loft bed
If there is sufficient ceiling height, the bedroom is organized in the “attic”. It is desirable that you can freely stand at full height under it, and sit on top without bending down. Such a bed can be made into a single, double, or one-and-a-half-size bed, equipped with sides and a comfortable ladder. Under the loft bed are placed:
- cabinet;
- living area with sofa;
- dressing room with built-in wardrobe;
- dining area;
- kitchen;
- hallway
The bed itself is equipped with a thick orthopedic mattress, and a lamp, a small shelf where you can put a watch, glasses, phone, and other small things are provided without fail. If the room is intended for an adult with a child, the staircase is made as stable as possible, with railings. The upper floor is then partially combined with the play area, having previously been equipped with handrails of sufficient height.
Disadvantages include difficulty in rearranging linen; in the summer, with a lack of ventilation, it is stuffy there. At night, getting up from there in the dark is quite problematic, and for older people with a lot of excess weight, it is unrealistic to even go upstairs.
A good solution would be to place the bed on a low podium, inside which narrow storage boxes are built. This design is suitable for a minimalist or Japanese interior. The sleeping area on the balcony will be a good solution if it is sufficiently insulated and soundproofed.
Several live potted plants on the windows diversify the interior of the studio, adding a fresh touch.
Storage space is an important point for a small apartment
A wall cabinet is placed along one wall, accommodating almost all the items found at home - outerwear, linen, books, household appliances, small sports equipment, and work tools. One of the open shelves will house a TV.
Sometimes the “wall” is replaced with a corner built-in wardrobe - decorating its doors with large mirrors significantly expands the space. Inside it is equipped with rods, pantographs, shelves, baskets for bedding, underwear, and shoes. The cabinet is equipped with drawers-organizers in which jewelry is stored, hooks for belts and ties. If space allows, a vacuum cleaner, iron, hair dryer, ironing board, and children's toys are placed in the same closet.
When there are any kind of niches in the room, several shelves are nailed into them. If you glaze such an architectural element, you will get an excellent cabinet for dishes, books, and game discs. Open and closed shelves can also be placed near the ceiling, storing things there that are not used daily. Triangular, rounded shelves in the hallway or bathroom will allow you to use all corners.
The interior space of a bed or sofa contains bedding, some linen, shoes, and children's toys. Frequently used items are hung on hooks - home clothes in the living room, hats, umbrellas in the hallway, washcloths, sponges in the bathroom, knives, ladles, towels - in the kitchen space.
The kitchen set is made high, up to the ceiling. It houses dishes, some household appliances, cutlery, towels, and napkins. If there is a kitchen corner sofa, storage space is also provided in it.
Hallway
The front door is sometimes made with a hidden frame, covered with wallpaper from the inside or decorated so as to appear invisible. Sometimes there is a corner cabinet there. This area is highlighted by a small carpet; a large full-length mirror will expand the cramped space. A vertical shoe rack will free up some space on the floor. Sometimes the hallway is separated by a through shelving or cabinet, placed with the back wall towards the corridor - this plane is decorated with narrow shelves for small items, rag organizers, and covered with wallpaper or colorful posters. Separating the corridor from the rest of the room with curtains is also acceptable, but they must be well combined with carpets, window curtains, and furniture textiles. Here, a mirror, hanger or closet is locally illuminated; a lamp above the door is possible.
Functional bathroom
A shared bathroom is three to four meters long, a separate one is allocated one and a half to two “squares” for the toilet, two or three for the bathroom. The walls of these premises are covered with special moisture-resistant wallpaper, the floor is laid with light large tiles without a pattern. To save space, a full-fledged bathtub is replaced with a shortened, corner or shower stall. If there is a bathtub, storage space is placed under it, hanging shelves for detergents and cosmetics are located above a narrow washing machine, if it is decided to place it in the bathroom. There is lighting here above each plumbing fixture and mirror. To create greater decorativeness, an LED strip is installed along the floor and ceiling.
How to properly arrange lighting?
It's good to have several lighting scenarios in the bedroom: they will help you quickly switch from work mode to relaxation mode.
In the bedroom there should be at least two types of lighting: general and local (near the bed itself).
In many styles, additional decorative lighting is considered an important attribute, but whether you need it or not - decide for yourself.
Life hack: by making switches near the bed and near the door, it will be easier to use the lighting.
Stylistic directions
Styles that require a large amount of volumetric decor, carved furniture, and free space are unacceptable here. The apartments provide only the most necessary furnishings, household items, and various equipment.
Most suitable solutions:
- minimalism - only the most necessary furniture, simple shapes, mostly monochromatic decoration, practically no decor, built-in household appliances;
- Scandinavian - wood or ceramic tiles on the floor, light, multifunctional furniture with individual bright accents in cool shades;
- Provence – light floor, ceiling, walls, floral prints on textiles, simple wooden furniture, the bedroom is separated by a curtain. It is acceptable to have “cozy” accessories, paintings, watches;
- ethnic - floorboards or tiles on the floor, coarse linen fabric or its imitation on the walls, furniture made of untreated wood, yellow-brown color scheme;
- Japanese - low furniture, an almost invisible kitchen set, a bed on a podium or closet, a carpet-mat in the middle of the living room, a ceiling made of plain plasterboard;
- high-tech - an abundance of silver, steel surfaces, glass countertops, zoning screens, metal blinds, many different light sources, a dark plain carpet on the floor, ceramic tiles;
- loft - imitation brick-like wall decoration, high ceiling with open beams, laminate flooring, panoramic windows without curtains, floor hangers, dark contrasting elements are allowed;
- Art Deco - velvet-look wallpaper, parquet flooring, hand-painted and leather upholstery on furniture, a lot of gloss, mirrors, animal skin or its artificial imitation instead of carpet in the living room, sleeping area, heavy curtains;
- classic - the main color of the interior is gray or beige, the furniture is exclusively wooden, has forged parts, is of good quality, bright textiles and an imitation fireplace are allowed;
- art-believe - there is plain wallpaper on the walls, the ceiling is whitewashed, there are rugs knitted from old knitwear on the floor, homemade furniture from boards, Euro pallets, painted with light paint.
Having chosen a certain style, it should be followed throughout the entire apartment. This applies to floor, wall, ceiling coverings, window, door and furniture design.
Furniture
The conceptual idea of modern style is freedom and careful consistency within the framework of what is necessary. Therefore, the basic set of furniture for the living room is:
- sofa;
- armchairs;
- coffee table;
- wardrobe or modular design.
Most often, the listed items belong to the class of transformers: they change shape, meeting several functional requirements at once.
Priority characteristics for furniture:
- Symmetry, convenience, practicality. The furniture frame and upholstery textiles are smooth, plain, made of natural or artificial materials. Bright accents are placed through the furniture using textile inserts.
- Straight, clear lines. Complex lines are taboo.
- Designs devoid of all impractical elements. For example, armchairs and sofas have no drapery.
- Furniture is often custom-made modular designs: convenient, practical and saves precious space.
