In an ordinary apartment with a classic layout, there is always a place where a person can retire to relax. As a rule, this is a separate room, often a bedroom. He entered it, closed the door and nothing disturbs you, neither the inhabitants of the house, nor loud sounds. And what to do in an apartment where there is only one room? And this room is at the same time an entrance hall, a living room, a kitchen, a bedroom and an office. In the article we will talk about such apartments, they are also called "studio" and how to equip them with a separate place to relax.
What is a studio apartment and its features
Studio apartments are ideal for a single person or a young couple without children.These apartments have their own advantages:
- Everything you need is at hand, within walking distance. There are no massive closets and pantries. Everything is simple, accessible, without unnecessary rubbish.
- Each of them is created according to an individual design, which is a matter of special pride for their owners. An ordinary one-room, cramped apartment is taken, in which all the walls are demolished and a single living space is left.
- Studio apartments, if they are sold ready-made, are much cheaper than an apartment with the same footage, but with separate rooms. This is an important detail for young families.
A studio setting requires less furniture. They are lighter and more spacious.
Studio apartment layout options
In urban apartments, the premises are divided into 3 main types: closed, partially closed and open. Closed - each functional area for sleeping, cooking, work and leisure is separated from each other by walls or wall partitions.
Partially closed
The common room for all family members is open. Rooms for sleeping, hygiene procedures, rest are separated by thin-walled partitions or portable screens.
open
All residential and functional areas are combined into one space. The zones are separated from each other only conditionally. The studio apartment is an open plan apartment. If it is necessary to separate the space for relaxation, then it is easily transferred to the category of partially closed.
Ideas for creating a place to relax
Interior design experts say that if you approach the layout of the apartment correctly, then creating a secluded space is not difficult at all. This does not even require the construction of stationary structures.
Here are some examples of such solutions:
- Rest on the second floor.In apartments with small footage, it is unreasonable to buy additional furniture for relaxation. Experts recommend looking for opportunities not in expanding horizontally, but vertically, upwards. One of these solutions for small apartments is a two-level furniture design.
- On the first floor there is a workplace with a table, and on the second floor there is a place to sleep. The design takes up a small area and looks very stylish. For the guests staying overnight there is a nice bonus - there is a folding bed opposite the desk.
- Another good solution is a small podium on which a mattress for relaxation is located. This place is separated from the rest of the room by a small superstructure that houses a TV and bookshelves.
Even if someone is resting on the mattress, it is not visible at all. Peace and solitude.
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