Not everyone can afford to buy a large apartment. Many are content with small areas. That is why a one-room apartment of 40 sq. m. is a fairly common type of housing, in which a full-fledged family of three can easily live.
The main problem of a small-sized living space is the need for rational organization of usable space. However, despite its small size, the studio apartment is 40 sq. m. m. can be organized in such a way that you get a comfortable, functional space that has its own unique style and appearance.
Space zoning
At first glance, it may seem that the layout of a studio apartment can be made free, without separating one space from another. However, this option will be good for those who live alone or for a family for the first time. In the future, everyone will want to find their own corner and, if possible, be alone.
To divide a small apartment, it is not necessary to put up walls or make large-scale changes. You can zone the room using small screens or partitions, using furniture, such as a wardrobe or sofa.
Moreover, such a redevelopment of a studio apartment can be done in absolutely any room and decorated in any style.
Pros of houses 30 sq.m.
The advantages can also be attributed to the reasons why many choose houses of 30 sq.m., so there will be some repetition:
- 1) The construction and repair of such a house will require less materials and costs
- 2) Less will be spent on maintenance and upkeep
- 3) For many housewives it will be a plus that there will be less tidy in a small area
- 4) Such a house is well suited for construction on your own land plot
- 5) A small area is heated faster, the heat lasts longer
- 6) Rearrangement and change of design of a house of 30 sq. m. m can be done more often, because it will take less time and money
- 7) With the help of a thoughtful design, you can use the space very ergonomically, and such a house will not be inferior in its characteristics to a large cottage or a spacious apartment
How to zone space
- Using a cabinet, you can install a partition with through shelves. This way you can arrange things and divide the space, and light will flow everywhere.
- Using partitions made of fabric or plasterboard.
- With installation of the podium. This design of a studio apartment allows you to separate the sleeping area from the rest of the space. The podium with the bed can be separated with curtains, then you get an almost complete room. Under the podium you can organize additional storage space
Stylistics of small rooms
A simple design principle for an apartment of 40 sq. m. consists in using light colors. It is based on this condition that room styles are selected, among which the most suitable are:
Classicism with its regular forms and symmetry, proportions are clearly observed here. Delicate wallpaper is suitable for finishing wall surfaces; it is better to lay parquet or laminate on the floor.
Minimalist trends are good for their right angles and simplest forms. These styles exclude pretentiousness, the palette of tones is light, with the inclusion of bright details.
Loft styling with an industrial character will come in handy for a small living space.
How to choose furniture
- The photo of the studio apartment shows how good transformable furniture looks in such a room. This is the optimal and functional option for such a room.
- A closet is good for storing things. It is better to install one large cabinet and place everything in it than to install several small ones.
- Modular furniture can be made to order. A huge plus is that this furniture will be made to individual sizes, and the style of execution of all modules will be the same, so you won’t have to select pieces of furniture to match each other
How to choose a style
Before you start choosing a style, you need to think about what kind of space you want to see around you? Carefully consider colors, design elements, and draw up a budget.
The beautiful interior design of an apartment depends not only on how much money is invested in the renovation, but also on the approach with which it was done. An apartment is a place where a person lives and relaxes.
Since the space does not have a large area, it is better to opt for a style where light shades will predominate.
Classic style
Classic means antiques, clear lines, rich decorations, in some cases massiveness, natural materials. All interior elements must be interconnected.
Minimalist style
The light colors that are used in this style when decorating an apartment will fit well into an area of 40 m2. This style implies the absence of various decor or its minimal presence.
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Minimalism is distinguished by its functionality and rational use of space. It would be good to purchase furniture that performs several functions at once, for example, an extendable table or a transforming sofa.
Provence
This style involves the use of pastel colors. Provence is valued for its simplicity. But you definitely need to make some kind of accent in the room, for example, install a table in the middle or lay out a fireplace.
Scandinavian style
Scandinavian style is distinguished by moderation and solidity. Furniture and decoration of the room must correspond to these differences.
Natural materials or their high-quality imitation are often used in finishing. Color – white, beige, all light shades. Brighten up the room with some bright accessory or decor.
The walls should be the same tone; you don’t even need to paste them over, but simply plaster them.
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Projects category
The houses in this section of the collection can be roughly divided into:
- according to the material of load-bearing walls;
- by size;
- by configuration;
Types of external walls
- They can be wooden
(logs, beams), as in the G04 summer house project; - Foam/aerated concrete
- 608A "Hestia" with three bedrooms and a cozy terrace, 619A "Rodia" - a cottage with a gable roof, 622A "Gemera" with a bay window; - Brick
- a conveniently planned 90A 3D “Estate” or a comfortable holiday home with a swimming pool K098; - Frame
- country houses 032, W003, W001.
As an additional configuration, you can consider houses with a garage-canopy (617A “Pierida”), with a sauna - R93, K129, also with a carport or with a swimming pool.
MP221 - a house made of laminated veneer lumber with a steam room and a garage for garden equipment.
In our architectural and planning studio "Alfaplan" it is possible to order, in addition to the project of a residential building, drawings of a bathhouse or other free-standing building, a cellar project, or to carry out a layout plan of the site. We are pleased to provide you with services that will help you choose the ideal construction option to take the first confident step towards your dreams.
How to use space rationally
There are several tricks that can help you use space more optimized:
- You can buy a folding bed in the sleeping area. So, during the daytime there will be more space in the apartment. This bed can even hide in a closet
- If you need to zone a room and separate the kitchen from the bedroom, you can do this using a bar counter. It will serve as both a limiter and at the same time a dining area.
- If the apartment has a balcony, it is not necessary to attach it to the living space. You can leave everything as it is, but insulate it, and in the resulting space place a recreation area or a place to work
- Sliding doors will replace swing doors.
- It is better to replace several cabinets with one large sliding wardrobe
Start of work on arranging one-room apartment
Start of renovation of an apartment of 40 sq. m. it is worth starting with the development of the project. If there is no opportunity to contact professional design designers, then simple pencil sketches on paper will be enough to make approximate calculations and conveniently plan out the usable space.
When drawing up a project, you should pay attention to the following points:
- a budget that already includes funds for unforeseen expenses;
- design features of the room, including all niches, projections, crossbars, etc.;
- the number of household members who live in the area permanently, taking into account their needs and desires;
- chosen stylistic concept;
- location of the main furniture groups and accessories.
Ideas for an apartment of 40m2
- Furniture Layout – The layout includes the following furniture: a sofa, an armchair, a small table, a dining table and a TV with stand. You can lay a large carpet on the floor. The design is developed from the place for the TV. First they install it, and then, for convenience, they arrange other furniture. The sofa should be placed opposite the TV. This layout is suitable if the kitchen is in a separate room
- If you need additional seating, then in the previous layout the regular sofa can be replaced with a sofa with an ottoman. You can also add armchairs for seating by placing a coffee table between them.
- If the apartment is laid out as one large space and the kitchen is not separated into a separate room, then you can use this layout. The kitchen can be separated from the living area by a bar counter, and a sofa with a TV can traditionally be placed opposite each other. Hanging your TV on the wall rather than placing it on a stand can save space.
Lifehacks for a studio apartment
- The higher the ceiling in the apartment, the more sense of space it creates
- In a studio with high ceilings, loft style and minimalism will look perfect
- Large windows bring a lot of light into the room and create the illusion of space
- Light colors always make a room visually larger
- It is better to avoid massive furniture and opt for small-sized items
