Studio flats (or apartments) are known as usually one-room functional spaces with various zones designated for use. They might also have a separate bathroom space. As such, they’re quite small, but are a popular option for students or professionals renting for the first time. They can even be a good first step onto the property ladder.
Because of some of the constraints involved in renting or purchasing a smaller space, you may feel that little decorative effort will have an effect. Yet actually, the opposite is true. The small things matter enormously here, and you can decorate well, in a disciplined manner, with less expense.
Moreover, if the space is unfurnished, you may have room to bring your own items. In this post, we’ll discuss how to make a studio flat your own, what that means in practice, and how to curate an overall outcome worthwhile to you. Let’s discuss what this may look like in practice:
Consider Window Decorations & Privacy
Windows in studio flats often face busy streets or buildings, so you’ll want to balance privacy with natural light. Sheer curtains work well because they soften the view from outside while still letting daylight filter through, and you can use window blinds shops to find a good affordable option if you’re unsure where to go.
Window films with subtle patterns are good too, as they can blur the view and don’t make the space feel closed off like heavy, dark treatments would. You want to avoid anything that will make your already small space feel smaller.
Create Divided Zones
It’s nice to have small zones you can feel like you have room for distinct action in. Strangely, the space feels larger this way.For example, a bookshelf placed perpendicular to the wall can separate your bed from your living area and yet still keep providing storage. Rugs help define different zones too, as a larger rug under your seating area and a smaller one by your bed makes each space feel purposeful and separate.
Furniture placement also helps create boundaries, so position your sofa with its back to your sleeping area, or use a console table to divide the room. This makes each zone feel more obvious, as opposed to everything just being scattered around one room.
Use Vertical Space For Storage & Design
Studio flats can often have decent ceiling height, which you can use to your advantage. Tall bookshelves draw the eye upward and make the room feel larger, and still give you essential storage for books, decorative items, and everyday things.
Also keep in mind that wall-mounted shelves keep your floor space clear and can display items at different heights. Installing shelving near the ceiling gives you storage for things you don’t use daily, like your bedding too. You can also go lower, such as below the bed or furniture as long as it’s not a trip hazard.
With this advice, we hope you can make a studio flat your own.
