How to Arrange a Studio Apartment: 10 Real Examples

1. How to Renovate a Studio Cheaply for Rent

A one-bedroom apartment in the southwest of Moscow was renovated for rental. Using decorative techniques, designer Anna Kovalchenko created an attractive and versatile interior. Thanks to geometric decor and textiles in the single room, functional zones appeared. Anna added colors in the hallway and expanded the space on the kitchen with light-colored walls.

2. How to Maximize 29 Square Meters

It is entirely possible to fit a spacious kitchen-living room, workspace, and isolated bedroom with a large built-in wardrobe in just 29 square meters. Designer Maria Dadiani told InMyRoom how to transform a compact flat into comfortable housing for a young family.

3. How to Turn a Standard Studio into a Two-Room Apartment

Designers Natalia Chaika and Alexandra Morozova trusted their intuition – they removed all the walls in a standard one-bedroom apartment and partially rebuilt new ones. The result was a bright, spacious studio with a separate room for the hostess and a full sleeping area for guests. The bedroom featured two entrances: from the living room and the wardrobe – creating a personal "Narnia" in a typical Moscow studio.

4. How to Decorate a Studio for a Young Couple

To maximize useful space in the studio, designers created transformable platforms. These systems simultaneously serve as wardrobes, sleeping areas, and cozy lounge zones. On just 42 square meters, two additional workspaces and storage systems for clothes and sports equipment were fitted. The Space4life team meticulously planned every square meter, resulting in a light and even slightly cosmic design.

5. How to Zone a One-Room Apartment Properly

Properly zoning a small room to turn it into two full living zones is a true art. Designer Marina Sarkisyan placed a bedroom, living room, workspace, and even two small wardrobes in just 17.7 square meters. The flat in Vostochnoe Izmailovo became vibrant yet very cozy.

6. How to Decorate a Studio with an Isolated Bedroom

The team from Buro Brainstorm arranged a modern interior in a standard studio of just 30 square meters with a fully isolated sleeping area and welcoming living room. The installation of a glass wall in the bedroom was just the beginning of design experiments – interesting solutions were found at every step in this apartment.

7. Successful Renovation of a Corner Studio in a Khrushchyovka

A corner studio in a typical Khrushchyovka, 30 square meters, was transformed into a stylish space. Originally, the owner planned to rent out the flat, but the results of the renovation pleased him so much that he decided to move in himself. Despite a modest budget, the designer managed to raise the ceiling by 15 centimeters, install a large and spacious wardrobe that doesn't stand out, and zone the space smartly.

8. How to Arrange a Studio for Three People Without Going Into Debt

Living comfortably with a child in 33 square meters is possible – check out this example from Chertanovo. The team here immediately ruled out a redesign. First, the wall between the kitchen and bedroom is load-bearing; secondly, any construction instantly impacts a tight budget, which was already limited for a young couple with a child. By focusing on zoning and careful selection of finishing materials and furniture, Natalia Sytenkova created a comfortable space for three and provided plenty of storage areas.

9. How to Turn a One-Room Apartment into a Studio

Creativity levels in this studio are off the charts: hand-drawn headboard, wall-to-ceiling book wall, and a sink and stove made from garden barrels. Designer Natalia Ananina created an interior entirely for herself, despite being budget-constrained. Smart reconfiguration compensates for the small area; vintage and antique decor items elevate simple finishes; non-standard design solutions replace typical layouts.

10. How to Decorate a Studio for a Girl

A 33 square meter flat became a space for a joint creative experiment between the owner and designers. The result was a vibrant and unconventional interior that lifts the mood and creates a cozy home atmosphere. Colorful walls, patterned furniture, and an emerald balcony in the owner’s bag color – for some, the world might seem gray, but not for designers who decorated this interior.