3 Variants of Studio Apartment Layout for Different Types of Residents

A studio apartment is one of the most popular housing options for young families or for renting out. Depending on the room's functions, the layout will change. Today, architect Anastasia Kiseleva proposed 3 variants of studio apartment design based on the IP-46S house series, and a renovation expert Maxim Dzhurayev commented on the approval conditions.

Brief information: IP-46S house series

The typical layout of a studio in the IP-46S house series is quite convenient for living: it includes a walk-in closet, separate bathroom, and spacious room. The main drawback is the load-bearing wall between the kitchen and the room.

This variant is suitable for renting out the apartment: for example, to two students. To reduce renovation costs, they opted out of a major reconfiguration. In the living room, two sleeping areas were placed, separated by a shelf, a large desk, a cabinet, and a TV. In the corridor, a wardrobe was left and another storage system was installed next to the bathroom. In the kitchen – a small cabinet and a four-person table, so that everyone can comfortably sit together with friends. 

Expert opinion: it's easy to legalize this layout since the changes are minor. Approval can be done based on a sketch in a notification procedure.

For a family couple, a proper sleeping area was provided in the niche – for this purpose, the wardrobe was removed and the partition in the corridor was moved. Main storage was placed in the living area. In the room, a large corner sofa and a bar counter were installed for entertaining guests. A cabinet was designed for the washing machine next to the bathroom. In the kitchen, an angular cabinet with a convenient work triangle and a table were installed.

Expert opinion: this variant can be approved based on a renovation project from any project organization with the appropriate SRO permit.

The niche for proper sleeping space was placed so that a clothing cabinet can be installed in the corridor. In the living room, minimal furniture was used. The kitchen entrance was organized from the living room: this solution allowed expanding the bathtub by using the corridor. Here, a large corner bathtub, a wide sink, a toilet, and a utility cabinet with a washing machine and dryer were installed. In the kitchen, a small linear cabinet was chosen, continuing into a bar counter-window ledge. 

Expert opinion: the opening in the load-bearing wall can only be made after a technical conclusion from the author of the house project or MoszhilNIIProject GUP. Also, a renovation project from any project organization and an expert review of the project at MoszhilNIIProject GUP are required. 

On the cover: Design project by Nikita Zuba