Real estate is not a cheap pleasure, so not everyone can buy a huge apartment. That is why most people live in small apartments, the area of which is limited, and every square meter plays a big role. In such cases, preference is given to a studio apartment, since everything is in one place, conveniently located and remains visible. If the dimensions of the home are about 40 square meters, then it is difficult to afford luxury furniture. By approaching the problem correctly, you can create not only a functional, but also a stylish interior.
Possible difficulties
The most difficult thing in an apartment with a small area is to organize the space correctly and rationally. No matter how much you would like, housing should have a kitchen and a living room, a bedroom, a place for children and invited guests. Therefore, you will have to carefully think through the space by arranging all these functional areas.
Creating everything harmoniously is not easy, but it is possible if you stick to one specific style and give preference to functionality rather than clutter. For functional zoning, it is necessary to mark the exact boundaries between the personal and guest areas.
Basic principles for arranging a small one-room apartment
Not everyone has the opportunity to purchase spacious apartments in which any design ideas can be realized. Don’t be upset, because with the right approach, even a small room will become cozy and give positive emotions.
Spacious, but not a studio
Experienced designers know that there should be no unnecessary elements in a limited space. Especially in apartments with massive partitions between the kitchen and hallway. Each thing should be in its place, be functional and not take up much space. The apartment will become more spacious if you maintain a balance between the amount of furniture, its color and lighting design.
Cozy without excess furniture
In a small space, modular furniture looks great, which can be individually selected in the desired style. “Transformers” work incredible miracles, so a bed can simultaneously turn into a table or bedside table, and a “4 in 1” chair serves as a bed, ottoman or ottoman. Each decorative element must obey the wishes of its owner and change shape if necessary.
What light do you need?
According to standards, for a one-room apartment with an area of 30-40 square meters, eight lamps will be enough. For example, ceiling lamps - 3 pcs., chandelier, sconce - 2 pcs., floor lamp and table lamp.
With the help of successful placement of lighting fixtures you can significantly improve the room:
- diffused or reflected light visually enlarges the space;
- wall lights directed upward will visually raise low ceilings;
- Light sources placed in each corner will make the room appear wider.
Original ideas and tricks
When arranging your home and choosing the optimal style, you need to resort to various tricks that can improve the interior and benefit it.
First of all, you need to do zoning; to clearly divide the apartment into zones, it is better to use furniture. To do this, you need to use racks, abandoning screens. It is better to replace large desks with secretaries, and instead of a closet, buy a large and spacious chest of drawers. If you plan everything correctly, you can make the space not only functional, but also visually large.
It is necessary to exclude everything that is not mandatory. A modern interior can easily exist without a wall and a sofa (not counting the case when it is a sleeping place), large sofas that take up extra square meters. Nowadays, the buyer is offered a lot of comfortable and compact furniture, the practicality of which is not inferior to its ancient counterparts. That is why it is better to give preference to such furniture to create a functional interior.
For example, it is better for the family to get together while watching TV on a cozy sofa; in this case, armchairs will be superfluous. Guests can be offered stylish pillows with which they can comfortably sit on the floor, and if desired, they can be quickly hidden in the closet. Instead of a separate workplace, you can use a kitchen table; just sit down with a laptop at it. In this case, instead of a work area, you can build a children’s room or a recreation area.
You need to adjust the color scheme, because you always want to fill your home with bright elements, but here it is advisable to keep yourself within limits. It is best to use only bright nuances, for example, textiles or bright small furniture, which will visually increase the space, and not vice versa.
The dining area is best located in the room, since the kitchen is often limited in free space. In this case, the dining table can be used as a work table, and this will avoid clutter. Designers advise paying attention to round tables; although they seem large, they look neater.
Using a wall above the bed is a very good idea. Often only a picture is hung there, but in vain. By placing convenient shelves you can optimize the space, but not everyone is ready for this. In this case, to begin with, it is proposed to hang one small shelf, and when this becomes habitual, you can build something more significant, the main thing is to take care of a reliable fastening system.
Housing zoning
Initially, the free space seems pleasant and original, but after a while this may begin to cause some discomfort, since this apartment does not have places for privacy. This problem is especially critical when there is a large family living at home, especially with children.
It is difficult to divide the area into zones; real walls are not applicable here, so it is better to use fabric as a partition, or wide cabinets. The partition can be made of plasterboard, and it is better to buy a cabinet with open shelves. A podium can be not only interesting in appearance, but also functional. By hiding a bed on casters under the podium, you can save additional meters.
Design of a one-room apartment 40 sq m: ideas
Before considering apartment layout options, you need to decide what factors to start with before starting the design. Among them there are several main ones:
- number of family members, whether there are children;
- type of activity, is an office area needed;
- main priorities, for example, whether you need to install a double bed or whether you can get by with a sofa in the living room;
- is it necessary to make isolated rooms or is a studio more suitable;
- whether to combine bathrooms;
- how to use the balcony.
And these are just a number of questions that need to be decided before developing the design of a one-room apartment. Currently, new buildings rarely offer housing with a ready-made layout. At the stage of handing over the house, you can offer your option to the builders.
Considering the fact that the area is limited, you need to use the space rationally. In this case, functionality should dominate, and then stylistics will be added to it. Ideas that will help harmonize the space of an apartment of 40 square meters. m:
- dividing the entire area into zones: living room with kitchen, recreation, bathrooms;
- organization of space according to the “kitchen-studio” principle;
- the use of furniture that can be transformed: a lifting bed, a transforming table, etc.;
- multi-tiered use of space, for example - to organize a study corner above the second tier of the bed;
- combining bathrooms, installing a shower stall instead of a bathtub;
- increase the area by adding a balcony, loggia;
- zoning of space using light partitions.
On a note!
To visually expand the space, it is necessary to dominate light shades. Reflective surfaces and mirrors will help transform it.
Hidden storage areas
Among such areas, it is worth highlighting the section of the wall above the sofa or table; it is best to place racks and shelves here. You can also place shelves or small cabinets in the corners. The ceiling of the corridor can be equipped with mezzanines, where you can hide all unnecessary things. If the room has a large window sill, then you can install a compact chest of drawers under it.
The choice of furniture and its features
Standard furniture does not fit well into the interior of a modern home with limited space, so it is better to order multifunctional furniture to order.
If the individual assembly option turns out to be expensive, then you can resort to one of the universal options:
- Modular furniture - “designer for adults”. The advantage is that it can be adjusted to the dimensions of the room, the furniture can be placed anywhere, and combinations will allow you to organize the space as efficiently as possible.
- A sliding wardrobe is a convenient and practical option; it is best to install a wardrobe with a height from floor to ceiling.
- Transformers are comfortable and functional furniture. For example, a special folding table that turns into storage for toys or a chair that can easily be transformed into a chest of drawers. The bed is folding and hides in the closet.
How to choose furniture
- The photo of the studio apartment shows how good transformable furniture looks in such a room. This is the optimal and functional option for such a room.
- A closet is good for storing things. It is better to install one large cabinet and place everything in it than to install several small ones.
- Modular furniture can be made to order. A huge plus is that this furniture will be made to individual sizes, and the style of execution of all modules will be the same, so you won’t have to select pieces of furniture to match each other
Interior styles
It is best to give preference to styles with light shades:
- Classical.
- European.
- Minimalism.
Such styles can not only create a pleasant atmosphere, but also visually enlarge a small space. Organizing the space of an apartment is difficult, but possible. The main thing is to approach this matter responsibly, to focus only on yourself and your taste. All nuances and aspects must be taken seriously, and during registration, the habits of household members must be taken into account.
