Studio apartments are small homes that have the living room, bedroom, and (sometimes) kitchen in the same room. Such a build makes them suitable for students and bachelors as they often have a very limited need in terms of space.
However, just because studio apartments find an appeal for such a population demographic, it does not mean that one cannot dream of decking it up in a cosy, home-like ambience – or an awesome bachelor pad! If you fit in this category, then you’ve come to the right spot! Here’s a list of some practical ways to decorate your studio apartment and make it one of a kind.
Set Aside Defined Spaces
The enmeshment of spaces within a single room can make the studio apartment appear small and constricted. However, you can establish a dedicated floor plan with a little planning ahead. Take stock of the space available and the layout of the studio apartment, and set aside dedicated areas for the living room, bedroom, study, dining space, open closet, etc. In doing so, you would be adding a little structure to your home and it will help you stay organised.
Set Up Movable Room Dividers
Once you have defined the floor plan of your studio apartment, you can set up dividers to create mental and physical boundaries. There are several ways in which you can divide the studio apartment – curtains, bookshelves, furniture, screens, glass wall, half wall, and even rugs! The possibilities are endless. Use what you already have or account for the space available in the apartment. The resulting sense of separation can make your studio apartment appear larger than it is!
Don’t Just Sleep on It
Beds take up the maximum space in a home and, honestly, it can feel somewhat wasteful. Fortunately, you have a lot of options to maximise the value of your bed. Say, a box bed can also work as a storage unit. A canopy bed is as good as a room. Or a sofa-cum-bed takes on the dual function of a day bed and a regular bed. Even if you cannot find a double-duty bed, you can always put your money in a Murphy bed or a loft bed (or even a hammock, if you will), which are pretty space-efficient.
Make Way for Smart Designs
Just like beds, there are several multi-functional and flexible studio furniture available. For instance, you could have a built-in wall-mounted cabinet that sneaks in a writing desk as a lid. Or a foldable dining table-cum-workspace that functions as a mirror or an art piece when folded up against the wall. You could even extend the utility of existing furniture and kill two birds with one stone; say, when you throw a few cushions atop a shoe stand to make it a seating spot.
Paint It Well
As studio apartments feature tight spaces, it is imperative to paint them in warm or neutral colours. Such shades will make the room appear spacious and airy, especially if the apartment is well-lit. However, this is not a strict rule as some dark shades can work wonders in creating a dramatic contrast that opens up the space and makes the room look larger. And when you’ve already got to make the most of everything, an accent wall can truly act as a statement piece in your humble abode.
Go Big on Art
If you are a fan of maximalism, then you can go all out on big, bold, and loud art to add a larger-than-life personality to even the tiniest of studio apartments. Such artwork can double as the headboard for your bed or the accent wall in the living room.
Alternatively, you can put together a cluster of mirrors or photographs on the wall – just paste them to the wall if you like, no need for fancy frames. You can even take a page out of French home decor and mount your bike inside your home and it will be no less than a stunning piece of art.
Utilise Every Corner
Speaking of making the most of what you’ve got, corners are an understated part of a home that often go unnoticed. However, in the case of studio apartments, they constitute prime real estate that can come in extremely handy.
For example, a corner with a window can be transformed into a reading nook. Or throw in a compact cabinet and you have an at-home bar. Or simply wedge a table against the wall for your dining space. Put those corners to use.
Shelves to the Rescue
Freestanding or wall-mounted shelves can be life saviours in a compact home. They offer more storage options without taking up floor space. Open wall shelves can be a part of your gallery wall, display photographs, hold plants, show off your fancy cutlery, store books, and even have pegs for hanging your clothes.
Decorating a studio apartment does not have to be a tough task. All you need is a little creativity and you can make the most of the space available – so much so that the seemingly tiny studio apartment appears roomy!
If you need professionals for the job, consider the experts at HomeLane. Even the shortage of square footage cannot stop us from making any place your home!
