The Studio Apartment That’s Functional and Pretty

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The design of an apartment studio can pose many challenges. But every single one of these can be overcome with the right mindset and also a set of rules. You will be advised to not function take over aesthetics so many homeowners are in a dilemma when they have to design a small space.

A Controlled Color Palette

So you might ask what the color palette has to do with the overall layout. There is no need to overthink this. This simply means that you don’t need to complicate your design. Small apartments should be given the simplest designs as much as possible. Also, you don’t need to make the layout cramped with too many stuff or you’d end up making it look choppy or cluttered.

Just focus on one up to three colors only. Have them infused throughout the apartment rather than just a single section. Doing so will help you connect the entire apartment space together. This will also make it easy for the eyes to comprehend what’s going on.

Now more than ever, you should follow the 60-30-10 rule. Since you’re working with just a limited square footage, have your dominant shade at 60%. This has to be a neutral color so that you can use it throughout the room without having to worry.

Next, use 30% of your chosen secondary color. The rest should be the accent hue which comprises just 10% of the palette.

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Yes, Divide

Some apartment owners just end up having a room that’s one continuous space. But even a studio type apartment needs to be divided. Don’t use a lot or you’d end up with a confusing layout or space would simply look choppy. If you’re lacking, on the other hand, there might also be a confusion on where one room ends and the next one begins.

The classic room divider is the bed. This will separate the bedroom from all the other living spaces. You can also use open shelves so that the areas won’t be too visually separated.

You can also experiment with the placement of the sofa and the entertainment center.

Having divisions will also define every functional area. Don’t end up making your apartment look too utilitarian. There is so much more you can do even with a small space. Every space must still have a distinct function and this must be indicated on your layout.

Let Visual Height Help

When you have limited square footage, it’s time to look up and use whatever visual height you are provided with. Purposefully draw the eyes upward so that your home becomes more interesting.

You can effectively do this by adding a vertically-designed shelf or bookcase. You can also use tall room dividers and a sizable painting. You can also hang vertical mirrors on just the right spots. You can also have your storage units installed vertically so that you’ll have more space to store your other stuff.

Layer It

A beautifully-designed apartment sometimes lies on how properly the design elements were layered. Many interior designers take on their project in this manner. They know the value of layers and so they apply it in most of their designs.

You can use a bold rug to add color, depth, and visual division to your space. A patterned rug in a sea of neutrals should do the trick.

You can also layer with furniture. Don’t automatically go for the sets. You can shop for complementary pieces and then use the right accessories to finish the look.

You can also achieve layering by using complementary shapes and styles as well as finding upholstery in an array of hues instead of the usual single color.

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