Tip#1: Allow your furniture to serve as the focal point.<\/b><\/p>\n

Although your studio has an open floor plan, you can pick one piece of furniture to serve as the focal point of each area, making it feel as though you have several rooms in your apartment. For instance, place your bed in one corner of the apartment and your sofa in another. Keeping furniture pieces separated provides the sense that you have a distinct bedroom and living room in your studio.<\/p>\n

Also, avoid cluttering the area with excessive furniture, so you can utilize the free space. In addition, make sure you measure your space before purchasing any furniture, to ensure that everything will fit the way you envision it.<\/p>\n

Tip#2: Further separate your “rooms.”<\/b><\/p>\n

To further divide your space into separate areas, use accessories as borders. For example, hang a painting on the wall behind your bed or put your sofa on top of a rug, with a lamp nearby. These accessories will serve as visual distinctions between areas.<\/p>\n

Tip#3: Choose simple designs.<\/b><\/p>\n

As far as interior d\u00e9cor is concerned, the Scandinavians definitely have it right: They often choose classic colors, clean lines and simple patterns. Be practical when planning and designing your studio apartment space. Make use of simple patterns and minimal drapery (e.g. Roman blinds). By doing so, you can guide the eye where you want it to go and avoid having a cluttered-looking space.<\/p>\n

Also, stick to a single color scheme for the entire apartment so that the “rooms” do not end up looking disconnected. If you would like to add secondary or tertiary colors, make sure they are complementary, so they don’t clash with your primary color scheme.<\/p>\n

Designing a studio space can be a lot of fun, so relax and go with your instincts!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Apartment Living,Around Town,Decor Tips If you’re planning to move into a studio apartment rental or would like to redesign your existing one, think about how you can make the most of the space available to you. In a smaller apartment, every inch counts. Even with a few minor changes, your studio apartment can feel extremely spacious. Here are some… <\/p>\n