11 Posts You Must Read If You Own a Studio Apartment

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What you need to consider and what you must never do in the interior of a studio apartment + examples from professional designers

A small apartment is not a problem if you approach its arrangement thoughtfully. We explain how.

10 Commandments for Owners of Small Apartments

First, familiarize yourself with these unshakable rules for studio apartments. These are the foundation that will help you properly manage your available space.

Photo: Kitchen and dining room in Modern style, Studio Apartment, Guide – photo on our website

7 Disadvantages of Small Apartments and How to Deal With Them

Next, identify the specific challenges you may face when arranging a small living space: perhaps there's no place to store your book collection or nowhere to set up a dining area. Anticipating these issues in advance will help you avoid many problems.

Photo: Kitchen and dining room in Scandinavian style, Studio Apartment, Guide – photo on our website

The Formula for Coziness: 10 Simple Design Hacks for Studio Apartments

It's important to think not only about proper spatial organization but also about comfort. We talk about the benefits of light-colored walls, reflective surfaces, open shelves, and other simple visual tricks that will make your studio apartment spacious and comfortable for living.

10 IKEA Items That Save Space in Small Apartments

Focus on furniture: it should help organize space, not clutter it. A transforming table, a bed with storage, a bathroom stool with a towel shelf, and other multi-functional items for studio apartments – all in our selection.

Photo: Living room in Scandinavian style, Studio Apartment, Guide – photo on our website

Storage System in a Small Apartment: 10 Tips from an Architect

Storage is especially crucial in studio apartments, as there’s not enough space for large wardrobes or walk-in closets. Items fill up all free living space, turning it into a warehouse. Architect Nikita Morozov explains how to organize storage systems even in a small apartment.

5 Ways to Ruin the Interior of a Small Apartment

Now – “harmful advice” or “what not to do.” Learn from others’ mistakes and take them into account.

Design: 'Cozy Apartment'. 9 Common Mistakes in Designing Small Apartments

And a few more things we do wrong – for example, we economize on appliances and fear unconventional solutions.

10 Myths About Designing Small Apartments

Now, with information readily available at the click of a button, persistent myths and misconceptions spread very quickly. Have you already chosen sandy-colored furniture, beige wallpaper that matches, and are preparing to place five wardrobes? Then we’re coming to you!

5 Mistakes in Designing a Room with Low Ceilings

In typical studio apartments, ceiling heights do not exceed 2.7 meters. What you must never do if you live in such an apartment and don’t want the ceiling to “press down on your head”?

Design: Natalia Yanson. How to Decorate a Studio Apartment: 10 Ideas from Our Designers

How do professionals deal with space constraints? We’ve collected inspiring examples: a stylish loft of 30 square meters, a mini-studio with sliding partitions, and 8 more interesting solutions.

Design: Katerina Sizova. How to Set Up a Workspace in a Small Apartment: 7 Ideas

More examples from designers – this time about how to organize a comfortable workspace when there seems to be nowhere to place it.

On the Cover: Design Project by Katerina Sizova.

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