Design studio apartment of 24 square meters. m

Modern Russian real estate market is increasingly occupied by studio apartments that came to us from America. Let's try to figure out what these apartments are, consider their pros and cons, and also find out how to arrange such living space with functionality and taste.

In general, a studio apartment is a living room in which there are no interior partitions, only the bathroom and the hallway are separated. People call these apartments "dormitories", as they resemble a hotel room layout. However, studio apartments can be not only small, but also very spacious in size. Such apartments are considered elite.

In this article we will talk about a more common type of studio apartment - a small-sized "hotel" with an area of ​​24 square meters. m. Now there is a huge amount of them in new buildings, they are winning more and more fans.

In general, what is the main task of the designer when you design a studio apartment? Place in a small space the maximum of functional things with a minimum of piling up. So, consider the techniques that should be used when arranging your small "gostinki":

• First, in no case should we neglect the zoning of the room. Be sure to separate the kitchen area from the recreation area with the help of a bar counter, an elevated podium floor or with a differently high ceiling;
• Secondly, do not overload the apartment with furniture. For the kitchen, use the built-in appliances, install transforming furniture of small dimensions in the living room;
• As an additional functional space, use the balcony. It can be arranged as an office, as a place of rest, which will significantly help you save space in the apartment;
• Do not use dark colors in the interior decoration - an exception can be made only by a minimalist high-tech style in which the presence of black will look harmonious. Still, it is desirable to opt for light, sunny shades of wallpaper, furniture, flooring. So you visually expand the space;
• Use the play of light - zoning can be done by installing spotlights, lights, chandeliers.

Small-sized studio apartment, of course, a very attractive object in the real estate market - its price is lower than that of apartments with walls, and the possibilities of choosing a design for it are great. Let's look at the pros and cons of such apartments before making a purchase decision.

The advantages of studio apartments:

• You can repair and change the design of the room more often - it will be much cheaper and faster than in an apartment with interior walls due to their absence and a small studio area;
• Smooth competent zoning of the room helps to create an atmosphere of comfort and maximum comfort;
• Such an apartment opens up great opportunities for the designer’s imagination to fly - in arranging furniture and equipment, decorating walls, and additional decorative elements;
• Cleaning in a small apartment takes a little time and is not too time consuming.

Minus:

• Since the absence of walls excludes privacy and the presence of personal space (in fact, it’s just one big room), either a family of two without children can comfortably live in such an apartmenteither a loner;
• Due to the absence of partitions, all smells and sounds freely “walk” throughout the room.

You have decided to purchase a studio apartment, you need to plan its design and think of which furniture to furnish. There are general requirements applied to any design of a studio apartment:

• The unity of style of the kitchen area and living area. This is a mandatory requirement. If you also use the balcony as an additional functional area, try to arrange it in the same style as the whole apartment. Bathrooms are also concerned;
• Choose for registration mirror and glossy surfaces - they will create the illusion of additional space;
• As mentioned earlier, do not use dark colors in the interior, the only exception is the high-tech style. Fill your "hotel" with light shades;
• You should not think that to save space it is necessary to arrange all the furniture only near the walls, and leave the center empty - in this case, the apartment will be too “uninhabited”, there will be no comfort. Put at least an ottoman or coffee table;
• In small apartments, simple furniture elements from IKEA look very good, and indeed,the simpler you choose furniture, the better it will fit into the interior, the more opportunities for additional interesting decoration you will have;
• On the windows hang simple curtains, without bulky heavy parts, like lambrequins. You can use roller blinds or blinds.

One of the most recommended for small studio apartments is the so-called "Scandinavian" style. It involves the use in the interior of natural materials - wood, stone, metal, glass, leather, etc. This style is very famous and popular due to its cozy simplicity. For decorating the walls are used bright wallpaper, often monochromatic. Furniture in such an interior occupies only about 40% of the usable area, which makes the housing spacious and functional;

Another style popular for rooms with a small area is the minimalist hi-tech style. Its difference lies in the use of a minimum of furniture, built-in equipment and at the same time obtaining maximum benefit. If you choose high-tech style, you can use black color for interior decoration, but remember - it should not be dominant at the same time, just as a contrast for basic white or gray colors.In the situation, use clear geometric contours, for example, a rectangular kitchen table, square or triangular hood;

Also in small studio apartments it will look very nice Provence style. This delicate style, which implies an abundance of textiles and floral prints, will add extra comfort to a small room, pastel colors (Provence style involves the use of soft green, lilac, lavender, and flaxen colors) will create the illusion of bright free space, and wooden furniture will complement the image your home;

And finally, we will consider a style that does not have any pronounced features, but necessarily combines functionality along with interesting bright details in the interior - this is a “contemporary” style or just a modern style. All furnishings are distinguished by simplicity and conciseness, but the presence of any interesting bright “spots”, unusual decorative elements is obligatory.

So, in our article we tried to give you some idea of ​​what a studio apartment is for, for whom it is suitable and how you can turn it into the most comfortable and functional corner for home pastime. Now you can make the right decision by choosing a property to your liking and wallet.