Designing a studio apartment of 26 meters is not an easy task. In a small area it is necessary to place both furniture and equipment, and leave space for movement. What if the apartment is not intended for one person? The task becomes more difficult...
What layout of a 26-meter studio apartment will be the most comfortable and how to decorate all the rooms? Russian designers are accustomed to working with small-sized apartments and for them such a task is quite within their capabilities. We have selected 6 projects in which the interior of a studio apartment of 26 square meters is decorated with taste and skill.
So, how to furnish a studio apartment with an area of 26 square meters? Our article will help you navigate.
What is a studio apartment
Living area 29 sq. m. small and cramped. To work on its design, you will have to consult with professionals and study photos on the Internet. There are many designs for cramped one-room apartments, so you can find the version you need.
First, let's understand the concept of a studio apartment. This is a residential premises with an area of 28-30 sq. m. with a special layout:
- Single space;
- Lack of partitions;
- The presence of doors and walls only in those. premises;
- Kitchen connected to the common area.
When planning a studio-type apartment, the area is divided into zones using furniture, partitions, and design elements. To better understand the features of this type of housing, check out the photos of studios of different styles.
Advantages
A house without walls is more suitable for young people. Studio acoustics attract creative people, music lovers, and home theater fans. The main advantage of real estate is its affordable price and, accordingly, minimal finishing costs.
Another advantage of the studio is the low utility fee, the ability to independently distribute zones, and uniform lighting of the area even if there is only one window. Such an apartment visually appears larger than a similar apartment with several rooms. You can move around freely and use different styles.
Flaws
Cons of a studio apartment:
- Suitable for one to two people;
- Lack of privacy;
- Small bathroom;
- Lack of sound insulation inside the apartment;
- Distribution of odors throughout the entire area.
Kitchen area
They are ideal for the concept of minimalism, preferable for the design of a kitchen unit in a studio apartment in the area of 20 square meters.
If the look with separate levels is more common, then the most noticeable area, the kitchen apron, takes on the function of additional decor.
The L-shaped set, which will be chosen by those for whom it is important to have a full-fledged kitchen for regular use, has its own characteristics. They are sometimes not noticeable in the photo, but are reflected in the overall area:
They are sometimes not noticeable in the photo, but are reflected in the overall area:
- different width of wings;
- no beveled corner;
- maximum height.
- The bar counter will serve for snacks and will become a conditional divider between the culinary area and the living area.
What space saving techniques are implemented in the kitchen:
- retractable, folding tabletop or roll-out cabinet;
- folding chairs;
- miniature versions of technology.
The useful area of the plinth is used for small drawers, while eliminating the need for cleaning under the lower section of the kitchen unit.
Features of a small room
The open-plan apartment has no boundaries. There is enough room for imagination. Studio design with parameters 28 sq. m. is performed in almost any style in compliance with the rules. The peculiarity of a small apartment is its small area, about 28-30 m2. The main thing is to make such a territory a comfortable place to live. When planning, space is usually zoned. Allocate places for cooking and eating, working, and relaxing.
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When designing the interior, it is advisable to adhere to the rules of minimalism. It says: more free space, less decor and furniture. You can visually expand the room thanks to light shades, lighting and furniture placement. The design should be harmonious and calm.
Color spectrum
There are few basic color options:
- white and its variations;
- calm natural tones;
- light pastel combined with a neutral background.
This does not mean that the apartment becomes monotonous, devoid of bright, rich accents: turquoise, lavender, berries, lemon.
But only if the preferred favorite color is evenly distributed over the entire area.
There are no less successful, harmonious combinations, the addition of which against the backdrop of extremely light, white colors will give your studio its own character and evoke pleasant associations:
- blue + chocolate or taupe;
- bright orange + calm mint;
- green apple + pure light blue.
Relevant. Light wood will add coziness, and whitewashing the wooden parts of the interior will allow you to preserve the texture without burdening the overall impression.
If you love change, then using colored accents for interior items such as textiles, rugs, posters is the best way to transform the design of a 20 m studio without major renovations as needed.
Which style to choose for a small apartment
A one-room apartment has no more than 29 square meters. they use minimalism, art deco, design in a modern and Scandinavian direction, loft. Judging by the photos, these styles fit best in a small space.
The layout of a studio apartment in the tradition of minimalism implies the abandonment of decor and unnecessary details, 28 sq. m. it will be redundant. Everything that is practical and not bulky is used. The gamma is light.
Loft – brutal style. It clearly identifies work areas and rest areas. Often in the design of apartments they use finishes like natural stone and brick. Photos of the loft style focus on handmade accessories and antiques.
The modern style of a 1-room apartment up to 28 square meters provides a large amount of storage space, natural materials in the decoration, and LED strips. Colors range from white to gray with elements of brown.
Project 2 – Design by INTERЁR DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE STUDIO
Project of a small apartment in a modern style, for young customers. There is a small dressing room and a fairly spacious bathroom with shower. The apartment is of course small, but we have provided a guest place, so with a small transformation of the room, another sleeping place appears. Initially, an option with a double bed was considered, but later they abandoned this option, since it took up too much space, and the customers did not want to give up the storage room. I hope you enjoy our project.
Layout options for different rooms
During the renovation of a studio apartment measuring 28 sq. m. design can be made in almost any style. But there are subtleties:
- To increase space, use matte and glossy surfaces.
- When decorating, give preference to light shades.
- Use special partitions only for elongated apartments. In other cases, use a play of textures and colors of walls, floors, and furniture.
- In L-shaped apartments, install built-in appliances and cabinets that unload the space.
- In a narrow-shaped living room you can place folding and retractable structures.
- In a room with sufficient height, arrange a sleeping place in the attic.
For clarity, before creating a project, study photos with various layout options suitable for small apartments.
Kitchens
To organize a kitchen area, it is advisable to purchase built-in and functional furniture and equipment. In an apartment of 28 m2 it is better to use a minimum number of interior items. The kitchen should be well lit. The dining area can be visually separated from the working area using a podium, finishing materials or a multi-level ceiling, and from the living space - with glass partitions. The dining table can be replaced with a bar counter.
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Living room
It is better to imagine the living room area in a studio-type apartment as a sofa. It will serve as a sleeping or additional place. With its help you can zone the space. It is advisable to hang the TV on the wall.
When decorating the living room interior, they usually use ceilings of different levels and beautiful shapes, and various lighting fixtures.
Bedrooms
A place to rest and sleep should be located away from the bathroom and kitchen. The space is usually highlighted with a podium or fenced off with a screen or end-to-end shelving. Sometimes textile curtains are used in design. You can install a transforming bed that can be removed during the day.
Bathrooms
When planning a bathroom, it is better to combine it with a bathroom and save space in favor of the kitchen. For decoration, it is advisable to use white and its shades. This will visually expand the space.
You can also increase useful assistance by installing a shower stall and corner plumbing in place of the bathroom. It is allowed to use sliding doors in the design.
Hallway
The design of a corridor in a studio involves separation from the living space using a shelving unit, a decorative partition, or flooring. It is desirable that this area have a spacious closet, individual lighting, and a minimum number of accessories (hangers, hooks).
Hallway
To the right of the entrance we planned a spacious wardrobe for storage with mirrored doors. Cabinet length - 1.79 m.
A shoe rack was placed to the left of the front door. To disguise the electrical panel, a framed mirror was designed above the shoe rack. It was not possible to recess the meter into the wall, since the hallway borders the bathroom through a thin partition of 10 cm. Therefore, we selected a thin body of the electric meter and custom-made a mirror to fit its size.
The walls were covered with paintable wallpaper. Floor finishing - French herringbone laminate from Egger
How to arrange furniture
For some it may seem that with the arrangement of furniture in a small apartment of up to 30 square meters. m. there should be no problems - just think through the design, placement of functional areas, and study photos of the layouts. But there are some subtleties.
If a one-room apartment is intended for only one person, then the amount of furniture can be minimal: a small corner in the kitchen, a bed or sofa for sleeping and an area with a TV is enough. The dressing room is no longer needed.
A one-room apartment where a couple will live will need more furniture, and it is advisable to carefully consider its placement. For clarity, you can look at various photos of room designs for 29 square meters. with different versions of the situation.
Typically, the space in studios is divided by furniture. At the same time, it is important that it does not interfere with moving around the apartment. Sleeping area 29 sq. m. are usually isolated with partitions or false walls. Instead of a dining group, there is a bar counter. Storage space can be arranged on the balcony.
Interior of functional areas
To ensure maximum comfort, you should create a thoughtful and stylish design for every corner in the apartment.
Kitchen
In a small kitchen, you should not install bulky dark-colored furniture. To save usable space, it is better to abandon a rough rectangular or square dining table. It can be replaced with a compact oval model with rounded chairs, a bar counter, or a window sill can be converted into it.
Light ceiling and wall decoration will help to visually enlarge the room. Wood shades are suitable for flooring. Such a monotonous design will be perfectly complemented by bright accents, for example, in the form of a bright kitchen apron. The window will be advantageously decorated with light translucent curtains.
The photo shows the design of a combined kitchen-living room in the interior of a Euro-room apartment of 36 sq. m.
Living and relaxation area
In a living room with medium dimensions, it is appropriate to use universal white, beige or gray shades in combination with other tones. Laminate boards or parquet are used as flooring, giving the interior a homely feel. The walls are covered with wallpaper or other plain covering with a faint pattern.
To furnish the room, choose only the most necessary furniture, in the form of a sofa, coffee table and various storage systems. A rational solution is represented by corner structures that effectively use inactive space and preserve space for movement in the room.
In the photo there is a relaxation area with a compact sofa and a coffee table in light colors, in a two-room apartment of 36 square meters. m.
Children's
For a more ergonomic design, the children's room is equipped with a loft bed with a desk on the lower tier. For a family with two children, installing a two-tier structure is suitable. Beds equipped with drawers and a wardrobe built into a niche will help save useful square meters.
In a one-room apartment, it is better to separate the child’s corner with lightweight partitions or decorative curtains to create high-quality ventilation of the space. This area should be equipped with proper lighting, in the form of wall sconces and table lamps for the workplace, backlighting or a dim night light for the sleeping area.
The photo shows the design of a small-sized nursery for a girl in a two-room apartment, 36 square meters.
Bedroom
Built-in furniture will be especially appropriate in the design of a small bedroom. A rather interesting idea for placing things would be open racks or hangers under the ceiling. If there is a retractable or lifting mechanism for the bed, the storage system is equipped inside it. Shelves and drawers are sometimes placed at the headboard.
An excellent solution for a separate sleeping area in a one-room apartment or studio would be a podium or niche in which you can fully or partially install a bed. To separate the space, the recess is decorated with curtains or sliding partitions.
Workplace
A practical and ergonomic solution for a workplace is its location as an extension of the window sill or arrangement on the balcony. This option not only saves space and has a stylish look, but also provides comfortable working conditions. In the evening, this area should have high-quality lighting; spotlights and a table lamp will help with this.
Bathroom and toilet
In a combined bathroom, to free up additional space, a bathtub can easily be replaced by a shower stall. This way you can place a washing machine or other necessary items in the room. To maximize space savings, it is better to use tall narrow cabinets, shelves, and use light colors, glass and mirror surfaces in the decoration.
The photo shows the interior of a combined bathroom, made in white and beige tones in the design of an apartment of 36 sq. m.
Selecting primary and secondary colors
A skillful combination of colors in a small apartment can correct the shortcomings of the arrangement and layout. The studio apartment should be bright, the design should be made in the same style and color scheme. But this position makes the interior boring and inexpressive. Therefore, in modern design it is allowed to use 2-3 colors in a space. When the main color of the apartment is light, but contains bright details.
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You should choose light shades as the base color. Walls, furniture, and large elements can be in these colors. And as additional colors, it is wise to use muted bright colors, preferably only pure colors. The second color will give the space depth.
In it you can present pieces of furniture, a wall detail, a window design. The third color will give the room expressiveness. It can be dark or very bright. Accessories, rugs, pillows, and small items are decorated in these colors.
In the photo you can see the different designs of small apartments and choose a color scheme that suits your taste.
In conclusion, I would like to note that if you approach the renovation of your living space wisely and follow all the design rules, even from 28 square meters. m you can make a very cozy “nest”.
Kitchen-living room
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The kitchen set and television console were made according to the designer’s sketches in Russian. The wallpaper is from the German company Rasch. Floor tiles - Italian manufacturer Petracher's. Parquet board – Tarkett. Chandeliers and some accessories are from the Dutch company Eichholtz. The frame for the television console was made to order in the La Gioconda framing workshop.
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Form
It’s worth talking separately about the features of studios of different shapes. The fact is that additional rooms like a loggia or balcony allow you to slightly expand the space and make it more functional. Various niches on the walls make it possible to cope with the same task.
Narrow rectangular apartments are usually difficult to decorate. The owners of such studios are trying in every possible way to expand the space. First of all, you need to skillfully arrange furniture. The apartment should always have enough free space for passage. Its width must be at least one meter.
Setting up a classic square studio is much easier. The walls are approximately the same, and there is a lot of free space in the center. This means you won’t have to try so hard to squeeze all the furniture into narrow corners.
A spacious loggia helps to increase the space of a modern studio.
Before you start arranging a room, you need to think through everything carefully. You must know which room you will use the loggia for. Most often the kitchen is located there. This is very convenient because you don’t even have to tear down walls to combine the new room with your main home. You can simply install a countertop in place of the window sill and replace the door with a simple arch.
In some cases, the loggia is used as a storage room. True, in a modern studio it is illogical to use the balcony in this way.
You will also receive additional space if you buy a two-level studio. Both a young couple and a full-fledged family with children can comfortably accommodate on two floors. The division into two floors makes it possible to separate the cooking area from the resting area, which means that if you are irritated by food smells, then this is the ideal way out of this situation.
Podiums
Podiums allow you to solve many problems. They are multifunctional, beautiful and serve as an original storage system that can replace a huge closet.
- The same “step” serves as a playroom, office, etc. during the day, and turns into a bed at night. You just need to throw on a soft mattress and cover it with linen.
- One or two full-fledged mobile beds on wheels can fit under the podium. Or pouffe modules for a composite sofa.
- If the ceiling height is sufficient, you can arrange a multi-tiered structure with a bedroom at the top and a kitchen or living room at the bottom.
Lifting beds on electric elevators significantly save space and are hardly noticeable during the daytime.
No matter how tiny your apartment may seem, a good designer will always have a stylish solution for it.
Oct 16, 2017Werri
Interior color palette 2019-2020
Designers suggest not to be afraid to experiment with color. The center of attention will be such fresh and bright colors as turquoise and mint, which have a calming effect. The color of honeysuckle will also be quite popular - rich pink, with a reddish tint. It plays the role of an accent, creates a positive mood and looks great on the velvet upholstery of upholstered furniture.
Don’t discount the mustard color, which will add warmth and coziness to the interior. It is best used when decorating a kitchen, as it helps stimulate appetite and encourages close communication. Warm marsala color is also popular, thanks to which the room becomes more comfortable, and its combination with neutral shades gives the interior solidity and respectability. Gold and yellow tones are returning from oblivion, declaring cheerfulness and a positive attitude towards everything around us.
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New layout of an apartment of 50 sq. m in the secondary housing sector
Khrushchev, Brezhnev, Stalin... Many families live in them for generations and what suited the grandmothers seems impossible for their grandchildren to live comfortably. Like it or not, sooner or later you will have to deal with the issue of updating the design of a two-room apartment of 50 sq. m.
Correction of Khrushchev
Perhaps the most unsuccessful Soviet housing from the point of view of planning. There is only one thing to please: the fact that in an apartment of this type there are no load-bearing partitions, so it will not be difficult to redesign the space. Most often, they try to make the interior design of a 50 sq. m apartment original like this:
- adding a loggia area to the living room;
- removing the partition between the kitchen and the living room;
- combining the bedroom with the living room.
Increase your space by adding a loggia area to your living room
Almost always, the area of the bathroom, which in Khrushchev-era buildings is simply super cramped, is also subject to correction. Its area is slightly increased due to the entrance hall meters.
Brezhnevka correction
The question is extremely difficult, since almost all the walls in the apartment are load-bearing. You can add space only by combining a bathroom or adding corridor areas.
Connecting the corridor area to the living space
Stalin correction
“The layout of an apartment of 50 sq m allows, if you don’t combine rooms, then make them two-tiered”
This is where there will be something to work on. The layout of an apartment of 50 sq. m allows, if not to combine rooms, then to make them bunk. The height of the ceilings allows this. Stalinka apartments are perhaps the only housing where you can easily turn two rooms into three or create a luxurious studio-type apartment, which can be imagined as a mini showroom. But, ironically, the inhabitants of such luxury housing follow the beaten path and prefer to still connect the kitchen and corridor adjacent to one of the rooms in the design of a two-room apartment of 50 sq. m.
The height of the Stalin ceilings allows for a second tier
Useful tips
- Both built-in household appliances and interior elements in light shades will help to save space not only visually, but also practically.
- A hood will help rid your studio apartment of unpleasant and corrosive odors - it should be powerful enough to cover the entire space.
- In a small space, it is best to use appliances and electronics with the lowest possible noise level.
- Wall cabinets are perfect for the kitchen area.
- For mobile delimitation of space, you can use a variety of screens and other auxiliary means.
- You should not use massive and bulky cabinet furniture.
