Decorating Tips For Studio Apartments

So you’ve just moved into your first studio apartment – congratulations! Now comes the fun part: decorating. With a studio, it’s important to maximize the space you have without feeling cluttered or overwhelmed. In today’s blog, we’ll cover 5 design and decoration tips to make your studio apartment feel much bigger than it is.

Create walls 

In a space where you can’t permanently adjust the floorplan, you can create makeshift “walls” to divide up the unit. Some ideas for this include hanging art or bookshelves for something different, or curtains or temporary partitions for a more traditional approach. This will help you create some sense of separation for designated rooms, like the bedroom, the living room, the office, etc…

Zone out

Creating different zones or areas for your unit will help it to function as a flowing space free of clutter or disarray. It will also help you to feel like you have multiple spaces to spend your time in versus one stagnant spot. Not only will this make your space feel larger, but it will force you to make use of every corner. 

Strategize with furniture 

Furniture is important in any home, but in a studio apartment in particular, furniture is the focal point of the space. It’s important to make sure the furniture you select doesn’t take up too much room and has multiple uses. For something to take up precious space, it needs to be selected and placed purposely. It can also double as smart storage. Think a couch that doubles as a chest, a single table that serves purpose as a coffee table, a dinner table, and a desk, or a bookshelf that houses more than just books. 

Take advantage of lighting

If you’ve created walls or zoned your studio off, there’s a good chance you may have inadvertently blocked out some natural light. Use different height floor or desk lamps and create intention. A soft desk lamp in a corner nook can serve as a zen spot and a tall floor lamp in the center can signify the main room. 

Utilize color

While you may not be able to paint walls in your studio, you can certainly add pops of color via furniture, rugs, or artwork. By doing this, you create dimension and keep the eye excited and moving around, instead of falling flat and one-noted. 

You don’t have to sacrifice space or style by moving into a studio apartment. By following our tips, you can have a purposefully decorated space that feels much bigger than it actually is. Happy decorating!