Design Of A Studio Apartment 25 Sq. M (135 Photos): Interior With A Balcony, Choosing Furniture For A Small Room With One Window And Two

2024 Author: Beatrice Philips | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-01-18 12:09

The development of an apartment's design includes quite a few stages: from the general layout and zoning to the choice of style and decor. What you need to consider and how to design a studio apartment with an area of 25 sq. m. you will learn from this article.

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Planning and project creation

For a small apartment, the layout plays one of the main roles. Convenience and comfort of living will depend on it. Accordingly, the creation of an apartment design project begins with it.

To begin with, let's make a reservation that studio apartments were not built in the old panel houses. Therefore, the redevelopment of such an apartment should first of all begin with obtaining permission from the relevant authorities. Note that in apartments with gas conduction, demolition of the door between the room and the kitchen is impossible.

When it comes to new buildings, studio layouts in such houses are not uncommon. And as a rule, developers rent this type of housing completely without any partitions. That is, the walls of the bathroom will be erected by those who have purchased the apartment. Such a circumstance in the case of a small area of housing should play into the hands of tenants, since they can do absolutely everything according to their needs and tastes. Thus, if a bathroom is to be erected, then the project should begin with the distribution of space between the kitchen, bathroom, storage area and living area.

In this situation, it is worth considering that the sleeping place can be organized on the second tier . It can be done over the kitchen or bathroom area. This technique will be especially rational in an apartment with a high ceiling. The size and position of the main zones should be distributed based on the geometric shape of the apartment, as well as on design features such as niches and ledges. Their competent use can help avoid the construction of additional partitions.

During the creation of the layout project, special attention should be paid to the storage area . Modern storage systems help to avoid the use of bulky and not always convenient (in small spaces) cabinets. Especially this is helped by various modular wardrobe designs that can be installed in any convenient place and take up all the free space from floor to ceiling.

One of the advantages of these designs is the possibility of completing with the appropriate modules (shelves, baskets and hangers) in accordance with individual needs. And the ease of installation allows you to redistribute modules or add the necessary sections to the system. You can close such a system with a compartment door or curtain.

Zoning options

To create a beautiful, cozy and, most importantly, ergonomic design of an apartment, it is necessary to carry out competent zoning. The storage area must be organized so that all the necessary things fit, and a small margin of capacity remains. The kitchen should be comfortable and with enough free space for kitchen utensils and food, as well as for cooking. And the sleeping place should be in a secluded, cozy corner.

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To separate zones from each other, you can use:

• stationary or mobile partitions;
• furniture;
• different levels of floor or ceiling;
• color of walls and furniture;
• different materials for wall, floor and ceiling decoration.

Note that not only shelves, wardrobes or a bar counter, but also a sofa are suitable for delimiting the space with furniture. If you put it with the back to the kitchen or bed, then you can get a very successful solution from both a functional and an aesthetic point of view.

It is worth starting zoning from the kitchen, since its arrangement requires quite serious resources and it will be problematic to redo something after repair. The most common and rational way to separate the kitchen from the living area is the bar counter. It performs several functions at once:

• is directly a place for eating;
• rather spacious shelves and storage boxes can be organized under the countertop;
• storage shelves can be built on a rack;
• it is a modern element of decor and harmoniously draws the border between the zones.

You can also erect a solid stationary partition. If made from durable materials, then it will be able to withstand the lockers hung on it. In this case, you can get a fairly isolated room.

You can visually delimit the room with the help of a dining table. If the kitchen set and the table with chairs are of the same color, and the furniture of the living area is of a different color, then you will get a rather spectacular color zoning. And the dining table can be rearranged if necessary and free up additional space.

The apartment has an area of 25 sq. m. organizing a full kitchen, sleeping place and guest area will be difficult, but possible. You can combine a place to sleep and receive guests by purchasing a sofa bed or loft bed . In the first case, you can hang a curtain next to the sofa and move it aside to create comfort for the night, thereby blocking it from the main part of the apartment. In the second case, the sofa for guests can be placed under the sleeping place of the loft bed.

If there is no need to allocate a large area for the kitchen, and the dining table will be used infrequently, then you can save space by using a modest-sized kitchen set and a dining table that leans back from the wall. Thus, it will be possible to place both a guest area with a sofa and a sleeping place with a double bed.

To highlight the sleeping area, you can use several types of partitions:

• curtain;
• a solid or lattice partition made of wood, plasterboard, metal-plastic, metal or sheepskin;
• shelving or wardrobe.

Another way to separate the berth is to build a podium. Depending on its area, only a bed or a bed can be placed on it along with bedside tables.

Based on the needs described above, in the kitchen, bedroom and sofa, you need to think about organizing a good storage area. Usually, a wall is assigned for it at the entrance, located opposite the bathroom. If this space is not enough, then based on the layout of the kitchen-living room, several more storage places can be allocated.

• This could be the space under the ceiling . You can hang shelves along one wall or the entire perimeter, equip them with decorative boxes, and store rarely used items in them.
• This also includes the mezzanine . By the way, such a structure can play the role of a space delimiter. If you hang them along the dividing line between the kitchen and the living area, then visually they will separate one area from another, but at the same time they will not take up any space in the room.
• If you build a podium for the bed, then it will also have quite roomy boxes . And besides, you can divide the room with the help of a rack, in which you can also put boxes for different things.
• You can place the modular storage section along one of the walls in the room . You can leave it open, or you can close it with a curtain. It can be located behind the sofa or behind the bed.

Rational Solution - Second Tier

As we mentioned earlier, a mini-bedroom can be organized on an additional floor above the kitchen, corridor or bathroom. This technique significantly saves space, and, in addition, provides additional storage areas. For example, drawers can be made in stair treads. In addition, lockers can also be made under the stairs.

The second tier can also be made with a canopy over the guest area. This design differs from an attic bed in that it can be made of a larger area so that a bedside table can fit or it was not scary to fall. You can also make the stairs more comfortable. And if space permits, there are also lockers or hangers for clothes, for example, blouses, shirts and trousers.

Another advantage of the second tier is that it can be made at a height that is suitable for a particular room, depending on the height of the ceilings.

Choosing a style

For interior decoration of a studio apartment with an area of 25 sq. m. you can choose almost any style of design. Those who gravitate towards floral patterns, crystal, mirrors, carved furniture and other elements of classical styles should pay attention to neoclassicism, art deco or provence. Note that these styles are quite rich both in terms of decor and in the colors and colors used. Therefore, in a small apartment, it is necessary to use not all characteristic elements and features, but only the basic ones.

Neoclassicism is a mixture of classical design principles with the use of modern furniture, textiles and finishing materials . In a small apartment, you can paint the walls with a light monochromatic paint and make white, or the same as the walls, rectangular moldings (embossed lining). Furniture should be carved, with a monochromatic rather than striped or floral upholstery. And textiles are suitable monochromatic and glossy.

Art Deco is characterized by contrasting colors and an abundance of very different decor . For a small studio apartment, you can use a monochrome palette with a predominance of white or beige. Contrast can be created with a few bold textile accents in purple, chocolate, emerald, burgundy or lilac. You can also hang a beautiful chandelier and unusual shaped mirrors.

The Provence style is suitable if you use white or light beige for the walls . Furniture should be selected in pastel shades of lavender, mint, purple or blue. And for textiles, you can choose a small floral print. Note that furniture with crossed slats, typical for stylistics, is well suited for a small room. Such light-transmitting furniture is just recommended for small rooms in which it is necessary to maintain a sense of spaciousness.

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The most suitable modern styles for a 25 sq. m. will be loft, minimalism and hi-tech. From ethnic, the Scandinavian style is suitable.

The loft is characterized by brickwork, wood trim and a fairly wide range of colors: from white to dark brown and graphite colors . In our case, you can paint the brickwork white. Decorating with this decor element is the kitchen or one of the walls in the living area. The floor can be covered with light wood planks. Furniture can be white, light gray or light wood. As a decor, posters with urban motifs are suitable: cityscape, people, transport, bridges, etc.

Hi-tech is characterized by monochrome colors with a predominant use of gray: from the lightest to graphite . The most commonly used accents are white, black or brown. Bright colors are rarely used for decoration. Smooth glossy surfaces, metal in decoration and furniture with even, clear lines and right angles are also characteristic. For a small studio apartment, this style is quite suitable, especially if you use light gray as the main color.

Minimalism is also one of the most suitable solutions for small apartments and premises . It involves the use of no more than three colors: mainly white, as well as gray and brown. Various bright accents are possible. Furniture should have a simple shape without threads, and the upholstery is usually a plain fabric. Textiles, as a rule, are monochromatic, but also with geometric patterns.

The Scandinavian style is characterized by the use of very light colors, especially for walls and floors . Furniture and furnishings should be light wood. Textiles are usually bright, with various patterns and ornaments. Posters and pictures with northern landscapes and animals, as well as live plants in pots are used for decoration.

Color solutions

When choosing a color palette, in addition to taste preferences, it is worth considering the size and geometric shape of the room

• If the room is stretched out towards the window, then you can hang colored curtains . They visually move the walls a little to the sides. Accordingly, colored walls on the sides will narrow the room.
• Do not make the floor the same color as the walls . This situation will make the room closed and it will seem even smaller. It is better to make the floor a little darker or of a different shade. If you use a contrasting plinth around the perimeter of the floor, then it can be made in the same color as the walls.
• Also note that the colored ceiling appears to be visually lower . And the vertical lines on the walls, on the contrary, visually raise the ceiling. This can be a decor of a part of the wall with striped wallpaper or a narrow shelving unit that reaches up to the ceiling.
• For a small apartment, it is better to use a light monochrome palette with a predominance of white, beige or light gray. Furniture can be pastel shades of different colors, and textiles and decor items can be colorful and bright.

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Lighting

For a studio apartment, it is worth considering local lighting for each functional area: kitchen, bedroom, guest room and storage area. These can be overhead lights or wall lights, as well as floor or furniture fixtures.

• For the kitchen, it is better to choose an overhead light, and for additional lighting of cabinets or niches, you can purchase LED lamps . They can be easily attached to furniture. They are also great for a closet or dressing room. And the overhead light is best made separate for the kitchen and living areas.
• For a berth, wall lamps are suitable .that can be easily turned off while lying in bed.
• If the guest area is under the berth , then it is also worth placing a wall lamp in it.
• As for the decorative light , then in a small apartment it is better to use lighting without large lampshades and shades. These can be LED strips behind furniture or light bulbs in niches.

How to arrange furniture in a small room?

For small rooms, it is better to choose low furniture. It will also be good if it is not carved or too bulky. In addition, it should not be in strong contrast to the color of the walls. If it stands out very much from their background, it can feel cluttered.

It is easier to furnish a square room than a rectangular one. The furniture will be evenly spaced around the perimeter. But in a rectangular room, it usually turns out to be shifted to one of the walls. In this case, it is worth hanging as many shelves as possible on the free wall. They will help you solve storage issues.

For the living room, it is better to choose transforming furniture:

• coffee table folding into a dining room;
• sofa bed , in case of overnight guests;
• cabinets and shelves with a folding work table or with a built-in dressing table.

In case of receiving guests, you can purchase small poufs, which, if unnecessary, can be hidden in the closet or dressing room.

If the room has a balcony or loggia, then when they are insulated, an additional area will be obtained, on which you can place a single or one and a half bed, an office, a dressing room or a recreation area. To visually increase the space of the room, you can make a panoramic door and arrange a balcony in the same style as the apartment.

It is easier to arrange a room with one window than with two. The second window steals precious space. Especially if the room is corner. But you can still get out of the situation if you put the bed with the headboard to the window and use the window sill as a bedside table. In addition, all the space around the window can be occupied by wardrobes and shelves. When there are several windows in the room and a lot of light, this is a very good solution.

If the windows are on the same wall, then they very naturally and harmoniously divide the room into two zones. Therefore, if you place a kitchen set near one window, and a living room or sleeping area near another, then additional partitions may not be needed.

How to equip a kitchen?

When arranging a kitchen, you need to carefully consider what household appliances are needed. This is especially true for small household appliances, since their storage requires a lot of space. It is also necessary to calculate the work surface so that it is enough for both working appliances and cooking.

When choosing an oven, you should pay attention to mini ovens or airfryer. They take up less space, but in some cases they may well replace the oven. Two-burner hobs will also help save space.

As for the kitchen unit, you should hang cabinets up to the ceiling. This technique will significantly increase the storage area. In addition, as we have already said, it would be rational to make the bar counter not in the form of a table, but with a solid base containing shelves and drawers.

Interior design ideas

Let's start with the apartment, which has a very competent and well thought out layout. The living area is separated from the kitchen by the back of the sofa . The monolithic construction of the podium and bed divider makes the sleeping area almost invisible. In addition, a secluded and inconspicuous corner was chosen for him. It is worth highlighting the photo wallpaper with the image in perspective. This technique effectively expands the visual boundaries of space.

Style elements used in the design of the apartment loft : brickwork, wood flooring and gray. It is worth noting that due to the finishing materials (embossed masonry and rich wood color with a pronounced natural pattern), it was possible to create an interior that needs minimal decor. In this case, this is an image on the wall and some bright accents.

The following example shows how you can furnish an apartment in a classic style . If you use very light colors, white furniture and light sheer curtains on the windows, then it is quite possible to use characteristic classic elements such as stucco, drapery, ruffles and wood carvings.

Consider another design with an interesting layout . The location of the bedroom and kitchen in one part of the apartment makes it possible to allocate a fairly spacious area for the guest area. Separating the kitchen with a continuous long partition is a completely rational solution, since in this way it was possible to completely fence off the bedroom, and there is quite enough artificial light in the kitchen. Note that the contrasting color of the kitchen unit somewhat neutralizes the feeling of isolation in a small room.

In the next design, it is worth highlighting both the distribution of functional areas and the color scheme . The storage area is completely placed along one wall together with the kitchen and due to its solid construction and white color it is not striking. The partition separating the bedroom rises to the ceiling and visually completely separates the sleeping place, while retaining space in the room due to the lattice structure. In terms of color, the white base and light wood make it possible to use quite bright accents in decoration, furniture and textiles.

The next design is decorated in a light romantic style . The kitchen area is highlighted through the use of textured finishing materials: brickwork and stone-like floor tiles. The design is complemented by chairs in the style of Provence, mirrors in the style of shabby chic, a muted pink color of the upholstery of the sofa and a blanket on the bed. The design can be complemented with colored curtains to match the textiles, as well as several paintings in wooden or gilded frames, like a mirror.

Another design may appeal to lovers of tradition and classics . The storage area of cabinets with hinged doors, sideboards, shelves in the kitchen with many decorative jars create a cozy home atmosphere. There was a place in the room for both a desk and a guest chair. The design is distinguished by a skillful combination of modern interior design principles with classic elements. It is also worth noting the muted color scheme, due to which it became possible to use a large number of small items.

In conclusion, consider the interior in rich contrasting colors . The successful combination of black, brown and dark red colors does not overload the interior. This was achieved due to the competent distribution of accents on the white background, which occupies most of the interior, including the light sofa.