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How to arrange a small studio apartment?
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Do you have a small studio and don't know how to arrange it to be both practical and aesthetic? Don't worry, it's entirely possible to arrange a small studio so that it's functional and pleasant to live in. Follow our advice!
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Be practical
The challenge of a studio is to furnish it as judiciously as possible, so as not to feel like you're living in a space so restricted that it becomes oppressive. Every piece of furniture, accessory, or object you bring into your studio must not only have a utility, but preferably be multifunctional.
When you've finished your studio layout and installed your belongings, you can then add less essential decoration to make your little nest more pleasant to live in.
The main principles for optimizing your space
If you're choosing the colors, avoid dark tones for the walls. Besides the depressing aspect, the optical illusion seems to reduce your space. If you're renting a studio with dark walls, don't start painting, but find a way to brighten them up using hangings or bright paintings.
As brightness is your best ally, choose lighting fixtures that illuminate the entire room in its smallest corners.
Consider mirrors that give the impression of considerably enlarging your space.
Storage should go up to the ceiling. Also, favor wall storage to save floor space.
Whether you live alone or as a couple, you can create distinct spaces between the kitchen, sleeping area, office... Don't bother with fixed partitions, but use a folding screen, sliding panels, or even a curtain to modulate spaces.
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Studio apartment layout thanks to multifunctional furniture
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All your furniture should be functional and as often as possible multifunctional.
Think about foldable, modular, and built-in furniture. Anything that folds — chair or table for example — can be slipped behind a door, under or on top of a wardrobe.
If you don't have a bar separating your kitchen area, choose a table that you can fold when you're alone or as a couple, but also expand when you have guests. It can also have extensions. The seats should be stackable or fit under the table without sticking out. Stools are often welcome.
The sofa/bed/storage strategy
Studio apartment layout automatically involves buying furniture that serves as both a bed and a sofa. It's even more sensible if it also serves for storage.
The historic click-clack sofa bed remains relevant. However, if you don't buy the high-end model, you risk quickly breaking your back. The basic click-clack bed is designed for occasional sleeping, that is, when you have a bedroom for yourself and the sofa is only for visiting friends.
For studio apartment layout, you're better off prioritizing quality bedding, as you'll be sleeping on it every night and you need to find the best comfort. There are two types of beds that come in various versions: the daybed and the trundle bed.
Sleep on a real mattress
The daybed and trundle bed are made with real quality mattresses. They are truly designed for daily sleeping.
They are very popular for smaller children's rooms, providing more play space during the day. They are also in high demand by people living in studios, alone or as a couple, who need quality bedding.
A real sofa with the daybed
The daybed looks exactly like a sofa, with a frame around it serving as armrests and backrest. One of the armrests also serves as a headboard. You just need to place a pillow on it to support your head if you're reading or watching TV before falling asleep.
The daybed is perfect for studio apartment layouts, as it occupies the space of a single bed while presenting itself as a sofa at normal height.
Under the daybed, you have a large space where you can store a multitude of items. You can either buy a daybed with its drawer, or you can slide your belongings into suitcases or containers that discreetly hide your stuff: shoes, off-season clothes, sports equipment, inflatable mattress for visiting friends, pillows, duvet, etc.
Discover our Boréal daybed, ideal for a small studio.
A real double bed with the trundle bed
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The trundle bed offers you double sleeping space, very practical for studio apartment layouts if you live occasionally or regularly as a couple.
The trundle bed follows the principle of Russian nesting dolls. It's a bed that fits inside another. However, unlike the dolls that get smaller, the two sleeping spaces of the trundle bed have exactly the same dimensions. Indeed, the bed hidden underneath the daybed pulls out to be placed alongside the first one, but then uses a clever system to raise it.
You then have the choice of placing the two beds side by side to form a large bed for a couple, or using them as separate twin beds if each person wants to maintain their privacy.
With the trundle bed, both people have a real bed, allowing you to use it every night and enjoy its comfort.
Our Opus trundle daybed will fit perfectly in a studio. Its elegant design allows it to be placed in a bedroom or living room without difficulty.
Studio apartment layout with the combined trundle bed and daybed to further optimize your space
If you want to further optimize your space, you can choose a combined trundle bed and daybed.
It comes in three levels, allowing you to access double sleeping space, always with real quality bedding. The bottom level allows you to fit one or more drawers to store your belongings.
Trundle beds and daybeds are also offered with options that include storage in the form of shelves on one or two sides of the bed.
By following all these studio apartment layout tips, you optimize your living space and spend real nights enjoying restorative sleep.
