Budget Friendly Studio Apartment
We all know there is a lack of space in studio apartments but this is your home and you have to make it look the best way possible. The best thing is you can, with just a little bit of creativity. I have got you covered with the best studio apartment ideas that will make your home look uncluttered and spacious too.
Studio Apartment
Opt For Floor To Ceiling Curtain
This is one of the recommendations by interior designers if you have a studio apartment. Hang the curtain at the top of the ceiling, and it should touch the floor; this will make the room look taller.
The color of the curtain above matches the sofa and the entire room decor. A glass coffee table is a smart choice, becuase of its transparency, the room doesn’t look cluttered. The wooden floor gives an earthy appeal.
Use Sofa As A Room Divider
You can make even a small space look organized. Since you have only one big room, you can use your sofa as a divider, and it will give you the feeling of a bedroom and a living room.
The other option is you can divide the room with a curtain or a glass partition. This way, you will have privacy. You can also use a bookcase or a folding screen as a divider.
You can see in the image above that just by using the sofa as a divider the bed area looks like an open mini bedroom.
Take Advantage of The Window Nook
You need to make use of every inch of space. The image above is the best example of this. It is a perfect area to unwind.
Keep multiple pillows to make it cozy, like shown above. Hang a pendant light to give it a classy touch. You can also convert it into a small dining area, keep two chairs and a table, and that’s it.
Use Multipurpose Furniture
When every inch counts, use flexible furniture. The cabinet behind the couch is a Murphy bed.
So whenever you need it, just open it; otherwise, keep it closed, like in the picture above. You can also use a sofa cum bed that will work both as a sofa and as a bed.
Though it’s a small area, you can see it is uncluttered. There is a white coffee table in the middle and a chair. A plant vase at the corner looks perfect. Instead of a TV stand, you can install it on the wall but if it’s a rented space, then keep it on the stand.
Use Bright Colors
Bright colors bring life to the room decor. I am not saying make it like a rainbow, but a dash of color works.
The image above justifies it. The wall color and the cabinet are in white, but the colorful sofa and throw pillows, along with the rug, make the room look young and fresh.
As I mentioned above divider works well for a small space, you can see the transparent door smartly divides a room into two.
Install A Fold Out Desk
This custom fold-out desk is very useful if you have a small space. You can use it for work and then close it when not needed. It is one of the best studio apartment ideas.
Get your bookcase customized in a way so that you can use a portion of it as a desk and then close it when not needed. This way, you don’t need a separate home office area. You can also use this space as a vanity area.
Keep A Large Bookcase In The Middle
A big bookcase will not only work as a divider, but you can also keep all your essentials there. If you can’t find a big bookcase so multiple bookcases and keep them next to each other.
Decorate the bookcase with accessories and showpieces. Keep same sized multiple boxes and hide your stuff there.
You can see above that the open area in the bookshelf is decorated with antiques, a clock and accessories, and the other areas are filled with boxes.
The bedroom area now looks like a separate room so you will have your privacy this way. As mentioned above a transparent coffee table works wonders for a small living room and it is there for everyone to see.
Decorate You Walls
I can understand you don’t have horizontal space, but what about the vertical space? Install multiple floating shelves in the area above your desk or above the sofa area.
Then, decorate the shelves with greenery, photo frames, accessories, books and other decorative items.
Your studio apartment will turn into a posh living room apartment. Don’t do it in all walls, choose one wall and decorate it.
If you try to replicate it in all four walls, it will look cluttered and overwhelming. So balance is the key here.
Use A Sliding Door To Hide The Kitchen Space
You don’t want to see your kitchen 24×7 and you definitely don’t want your guests to see it either so what’s the solution?
Install a sliding door, and when you are not using the kitchen, close the sliding door. This will create a compact room for you, smaller but peaceful.
You can hang a painting in front of the kitchen door to make it look appealing. Choose a sliding door that is noise-free. The other option is to hang a curtain.
Create A Seating Space
You don’t want to sit on the couch or bed all the time. By creating a new seating area, you can enjoy coffee with your friend or even enjoy a cozy dinner.
This is one of the best studio apartment ideas. You can see above that the room is cleverly divided with a transparent partition.
So it creates a clear divide, and still, you can view your entire room by sitting in one area. The chair is nicely kep a one corner. You can enjoy your morning coffee there. The shelves are well organized, and a floor lamp will assist you if you want to stay awake late.
Try Trundle Bed
If there is a shortage of space and you don’t have enough space for a bed and a seating area, then use a trundle bed.
Pull out the extra cushion from the bottom, and that can be used as an extra bed or for seating purposes if there are other members in your house or if you are expecting a guest, and then slide it back when not in use.
You can also opt for a DIY trundle bed and slide it under a solid platform as shown in the image above.
Make The Best Use Of The Vertical Space
This is your bedroom, living room, and home office area all rolled out into one, so you have to make the best use of every inch of the space.
Choosing the right furniture and the right color is the key. Make the best use of the vertical space. Use it for storing and decorating purposes.
This desk is a smart choice. It works as a work desk, there is enough space to keep your essentials, and you can decorate it as well with greenery and decorative pieces.
Make The Best Use Of Under The Bed Storage
There is a lot of space under the bed and you can use it to keep your blanket, quilt, clothes, shoes and things you don’t use frequently.
If your bed has a storage box, then you don’t need anything else, but if not, then keep multiple storage boxes and store your items there.
Label your boxes; it will be easier to identify. You can also choose boxes on wheels, which can easily be pulled and pushed back.
Give Your Room A Young Vibe
It is correct to say that if you have a small area, keep things in white as the room looks airy, but if you are someone who likes a colorful studio apartment, then nobody is stopping you.
You can still make your room look good and youthful. Like in the image above, the colorful pillows look so cute. The orange flowers at the corner look refreshing.
I like the frames above the bed; they show your personality. The lamps on either side bring symmetry to the room.