There are plenty of advantages to living in a studio apartment. often, this type of cozy setup means that you get to live in the center of everything, with easy access to all the comforts of urban life, from the hottest restaurants and nightlife to the best and most stylish shops. When a studio is well-designed, it won't even feel cramped. But one key to a good studio design is the use of natural light. In this post, we'll explore four different studios that make sure windows and sunlight are maximized so that the homes feel spacious, clean, and beautiful.

One of the easiest ways to create more space in a studio like this one is through the use of a lofted bed.

As sunlight streams in from a recessed window, it makes this reading nook/living area exceptionally welcoming. The swing arm wall lamp is a clever solution to saving space in this tight space.

While the staircase up to the lofted bed takes up a bit of room, it considerably safer and more stylish than a ladder.

The bed in this studio is far enough from the ceiling that it is comfortable for sleeping but not so claustrophobic as some designs.

Storage is always a question to address in a studio like this one, which measures just 22 square meters, but this lofted storage area is a creative and stylish solution.

In the second studio, we see a lot more color and some elements that are a bit more bold, like these unique dining pendants.

The concrete planters that house a large desert plant are a industrial addition to the design.

In the small bedroom, the bed is snuggled up against the window, making a sunrise awakening that much easier.

To contrast with the bright and playful colors in the main living area, the designer has chosen a much darker palette for the bathroom.

This next studio is understandably dubbed Green Space, and is in Warsaw, Poland.

The green glass wall takes center stage in the design, filtering sea green light throughout the apartment.

The final studio also makes use of glass walls, albeit not as colorfully.

The use of indoor house plants can be very helpful in a small space, to keep the air clean and design vibrant. Here, the bedroom makes use of a funSwiss Cheese Plant.