A Color Blocked 30 Square Meter Apartment Big In Style

Designed by Elena Fateeva, this 30-square-meter studio apartment is a stunning example of color blocking and efficient use of space. The kitchen boasts sleek white cabinetry paired with pastel pink accents, creating a fresh and modern vibe. A black round dining table with matching chairs stands out against the white tiled walls and floors. The . . .

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A Small Modern Rustic Studio with Wabi-Sabi Charm

This small studio in downtown Los Angeles, designed for two by Yana Prydalna, epitomizes Wabi-Sabi style, embracing the beauty of imperfection and natural simplicity. Organic materials like wood and stone, paired with a neutral color palette, create a serene environment. The kitchen and dining area blend functionality with rustic charm, featuring wooden cabinetry, a simple . . .

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Chic Small Interiors That Make You Want To Live The Studio Life

You might think that a big house would be the most aspirational but these chic small spaces really reboot the dimensional mindset. These four high-end, style abundant apartments have given us a real case of studio envy. Small yet perfectly formed, these upmarket places have everything the heart desires in terms of modern home comforts . . .

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How To Upscale A Studio: Two Examples With Images

When you think of a studio living situation, it might not conjure the most luxurious interior imagery–only feelings of restricted creativity and limitation. However, home is what you make of it, and the only limits are your imagination. These two little studios have style in spades, and two entirely different approaches. Studio number one is . . .

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Creating Style In Super Tight Studio Apartments

Tight living spaces present challenges, but challenges often evoke great creativity and ingenuity–and this is certainly the case inside these four small studio apartments. Not only are these tiny homes packed with great space saving ideas and bespoke furniture inspiration, but they manage to exude style within their limited proportions too. Exciting accent colours, artistic . . .

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Creating Comfortable Living Spaces in a Modern Minimalist Studio

Creating unique living spaces in a studio apartment for one can be a challenge. Between having enough storage space and feeling like there’s enough room, there’s much to consider. Designed by Cartelle Design, this studio apartment for one located in Saint Petersburg offers 38.4 square meters of living space without sacrificing style. As with any . . .

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Two Minimalist Studio Apartments Making Statements with Shape

Sometimes the restrictions presented by minimalist interior design can open the door for powerful methods of visual expression. Setting concise boundaries often results in those boundaries being pushed, pulled, and elegantly redefined. These two studio apartments take minimalism seriously, yet they stand in perfect opposition to the misconception that minimalism must mean plain or boring. . . .

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Two Different Methods of Dividing A Studio Apartment

These two small homes feature two very different concepts in sectioning very limited living spaces, envisioned by two different creative minds. Our first home has a unique ‘sleep box’ installation at its centre, which effectively divides the home’s floor plan. The sleep module’s rough raw wood finish also brings colour to the rest of a . . .

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3 Open Plan Interiors With Glass Wall Bedrooms

Small studio apartments have the bedroom area situated right alongside the kitchen diner and lounge area – usually without divide. However, these compact open plan homes use glazed panels and doors to create separated glass wall bedrooms. The clear nature of the medium means that the sleep space can still be viewed as part of . . .

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Designing A Living Space Under 18 Square Metres: Challenge Accepted

Looks can be deceiving. If you were to look at a tiny area of 17.3 square meters, you could be forgiven for thinking there isn’t room to designate clear areas for dedicated study, sleeping and dressing, plus a full kitchen and bathroom. However, this Ukrainian studio apartment located in an old building at the centre . . .

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4 Small Studio Interior Designs That Give Little Places A Lift

Live small, think big. The designers of these four small but beautifully formed studio apartment interiors have put together decor schemes that are filled with gorgeous home style, furnishings and attractive accents without feeling overstuffed, despite their limited proportions. A small open plan studio layout can too often feel like each and every area is . . .

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Super Compact Spaces: A Minimalist Studio Apartment Under 23 Square Meters

Designed by Barinov Andrey, this compact apartment design tests the limits of space conservation. Thanks to multipurpose living spaces and a super efficient layout, this apartment feels far more spacious than its actual size would indicate. In fact, this compact home measures in at just under 23 square meters! Simple decor and streamlined furniture keeps . . .

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5 Studio Apartments With Inspiring Modern Decor Themes

While studio apartments can only have so many different layout combinations, there are no similar limits when it comes to decor possibilities. This post looks at five gorgeous studios that each embrace their own distinct aesthetic – ultra modern, natural, urban industrial, sleek luxury, and contemporary Scandinavian style. Whether you’re looking for a new look . . .

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