How to Decorate a Studio Apartment in House Series P-44: Ideas from IKEA

Not long ago, IKEA launched a section called "Apartment Library" on its website, offering various apartment decoration ideas to suit every taste. We decided to see how a studio in house series P-44 can be decorated, and highlighted the most impressive ideas. You can find even more interesting and implemented projects here.

LayoutApartment for a Family with a Child

Excellent option for young parents with a small child. The living room became multifunctional — there's space for every family member. In addition, this space can be easily modernized over time.

Great solutions for the living room:

• Separate zones with furniture — one wall can accommodate sleeping and working areas (a fold-out sofa bed replaces a full-size bed).
• On the other side, organize a children's area — a dresser can be converted into a changing table.
• A modular storage system visually lightens the space.

For the kitchen:

• A partial abandonment of upper cabinets adds lightness to the space (as well as white color).
• Transparent cabinet doors help quickly find what you need.
• Even in the kitchen, a modular storage system can come in handy — see how they solved the seating arrangement issue.

Additional ideas:

• The layout allows placing two wardrobes in the hallway — perfect for a family with a child.
• A storage zone can also be organized on the balcony (together with a lounge area).

Apartment for Relaxation and Creativity

This option suits a young student or someone who wants to turn their apartment into a creative workshop. During the day, the living room is ready for experiments, and at night — for comfortable rest.

Great solutions for the living room:

• You can move two tables closer together to increase the workspace surface. The second table can be conveniently stored against the wall and secured with a bar. By the way, this is also an excellent solution for large dining tables.
• All materials and additional equipment can be stored under a shelf — this saves space.
• A fold-out sofa bed doesn't take up much space during the day — it can be integrated into a modular storage system.

For the kitchen:

• A round table can seat several people at once. It is also quite compact.
• Kitchen utensils are conveniently stored on rails.
• There is free space between the refrigerator and the wall where additional shelves can be placed.

Additional ideas:

• The balcony can be turned into a mini garden and another artistic workshop.
• In the bathroom, it's better to give up a separate bathtub in favor of a shower — this way all necessary items can be arranged.
• Some items in the hallway can be stored on an open shelf and covered with curtains, while everything else can be hidden in a wardrobe. Mirrored doors visually expand the small area.

Universal Apartment

In such an apartment, residents with different needs can live comfortably. IKEA designers proposed zoning the space with textiles, which created three zones in the living room.

Great ideas for the living room:

• A curtain can help separate personal space from common area — no need to build any partitions.
• A loft bed is the perfect solution for a small area. The free space below is decorated as a working office.
• Modular storage systems are nearly invisible in the interior yet very spacious. By the way, poufs and coffee tables can be pushed under suspended wardrobes to avoid obstruction.

For the kitchen:

• Try placing the table along the window — this saves space on the kitchen. It can also be used for watching movies or doing other activities.
• Containers with grains can be stored on open shelves — they do not overload the interior as opposed to cabinets.

Additional ideas:

• Abandoning a separate bathtub allows installing both a washing machine and storage systems in the bathroom.
• There is space on the balcony for a clothes dryer — when folded, it can be stored under shelves.
  
• Basics and cleaning supplies can be arranged on shelves behind the curtains.
• The hallway can be organized into a mini wardrobe, where even an ironing board would fit.