{"id":11310,"date":"2017-08-21T07:00:57","date_gmt":"2017-08-21T05:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/?p=11310"},"modified":"2018-04-10T16:36:16","modified_gmt":"2018-04-10T14:36:16","slug":"decorate-studio-apartment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/decorate-studio-apartment\/","title":{"rendered":"Miniature Designs: How To Decorate A Studio Apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"

Just because you are living in a studio apartment it does not mean that you have to sacrifice style for functionality. So how do you decorate a studio apartment?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Decorating an open plan is always challenging, even more so when it is a smaller open plan area. When you have limited space, every design element counts.<\/p>\n

But challenging does not mean impossible. We will give you some tips on how to decorate a studio apartment that is both functional and elegant .<\/p>\n

Divide and conquer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Divide<\/p>\n

You might not think that dividing an already small space is a good idea, but sometimes it adds depth to the room, as well as privacy.<\/p>\n

Classic room dividers are a terrific option, not only do they separate living and sleeping areas, they also provide a nice decorative element.<\/p>\n

And there are tons of different styles that you can choose from, from classic folding screens to beautiful fabric-covered pieces.<\/p>\n

Open shelves might be another great idea, as you can access things from both sides. They also help make the space look open and airy.<\/p>\n

Get a daybed<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Get<\/p>\n

Daybeds are wonderful for studio apartments because they can double as extra seating.<\/p>\n

Just place it against the wall and load it with colorful cushions to create an inviting and comfortable seating area.<\/p>\n

More often than not people cannot even tell that a daybed is indeed a bed!<\/p>\n

Or a Murphy bed<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Or<\/p>\n

Murphy beds are a unique option for people living in small spaces.<\/p>\n

They can entirely disappear from view when not in use, as they fold up into the wall.<\/p>\n

However, getting into bed when you are exhausted after a long work day can be a chore, you still have to move anything that might be in the way and then unfold your bed.<\/p>\n

Plan your layout<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Plan<\/p>\n

This might be the most difficult part but leaving plenty of walking space whenever possible makes the studio feel more roomy.<\/p>\n

Allow natural light<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Allow<\/p>\n

Very light curtains or even sheer curtains maximize the amount of natural light you get, thus making the space look more open and spacious than it really is.<\/p>\n

Scale down the furniture<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Scale<\/p>\n

Chances are you will not be entertaining that many people at once in a studio apartment anyway, so smaller furniture is the smart way to go.<\/p>\n

Things like choosing a loveseat over a full sofa or miniature chairs over big comfy ones go a long way in saving space and making the apartment look bigger than it really is.<\/p>\n

But do not be afraid to go big if you need to<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"But<\/p>\n

Using smaller furniture is the smart way to go with smaller spaces, however, one big piece might save you the trouble of getting several small ones causing clutter.<\/p>\n

For instance, one full kitchen cabinet will keep your kitchenette looking neat and fresh, while opting for several small items might create a cluttered look.<\/p>\n

Embrace vibrant colors and funky details<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Embrace<\/p>\n

Emphasize on how casual and cozy living in a studio apartment is by embracing the fun side of decor.<\/p>\n

Painting your walls a fun color, or hanging shelves from the ceiling , or even using wooden boxes as chairs with extra storage space are all options, the sky is the limit!<\/p>\n

This fun and quirky designs catches the eye and creates a unique space, no matter how small it is.<\/p>\n

Camouflage storage<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Camouflage<\/p>\n

When you decorate a studio apartment, work on camouflaging your storage. This will make your studio apartment feel less crowded and cluttered.<\/p>\n

You can do that by using double duty furniture, like a trunk for a coffee table or ottomans with hidden storage inside for example.<\/p>\n

Or, you can paint larger pieces like wardrobes the same color as your walls so that they blend into the background.<\/p>\n

Accessorize smartly<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Accessorize<\/p>\n

Mirrors are the oldest trick for making smaller spaces appear bigger, the bigger and the more well-placed the mirror is, the better.<\/p>\n

Also, when choosing art for the walls, try to choose larger pieces with more clean lines. Small pieces with too many details might make the place look smaller.<\/p>\n

Tall curtains as well make the ceiling seem higher than it is, and give the place more depth, try to hang your curtains closer to the ceiling.<\/p>\n

For more tips on how to decorate a studio apartment see also:<\/h3>\n

Before You Buy: How to Choose The Right Size Furniture<\/a><\/h4>\n

Useful Home Accessories That Will Make Your Life Better<\/a><\/h4>\n

How to make use of any and all small spaces<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Just because you are living in a studio apartment it does not mean that you have to sacrifice style for functionality. So how do you decorate a studio apartment? Decorating an open plan is always challenging, even more so when it is a smaller open plan area. When you have limited space, every design element […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":11353,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[653],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11310"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11310"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11310\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":14736,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11310\/revisions\/14736"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11353"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11310"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11310"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.weetas.com\/article\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11310"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}