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Got a super- small studio apartment ? Just because your square footage may be lacking doesn’t mean your style has to be! There are actually quite a few tips and tricks to decorating a studio apartment stylishly…and smartly. We’ve put together a guide of some basic ideas and strategies to help you make the most of your tiny apartment, no matter what your style or taste. 1. Maximized Use & Layout. View in gallery Throw some stools under an end table to pull out for extra seating when needed. Have a coffee table that doubles as great storage , or even a chair. Hang shelves from the ceiling. Leave plenty of walking space where possible to make the studio feel relatively roomy. 2. Neutral Walls. View in gallery Neutral walls have an expanding effect – they seem to float away from the actual space itself, giving the small studio apartment a look that reads as larger than it actually is. Plus, they infuse the space with a warm sense of structure and balance. 3. Use Moveable Dividers. Vi...

Share This: Modern Studio Apartment %20-%20http://www.yliving.com/blog/decorate-modern-studio-apartment/" target="_blank"> Modern Studio Apartment %7C%20YLiving" target="_blank"> The stakes are high when decorating a modern studio apartment . After all, when every function needs to happen in a single, compact space—from sleeping to cooking to entertaining—even one poorly placed or scaled piece of furniture can throw off the balance of your modern living room or modern dining room . To avoid common missteps we called on Iain Halliday, of the New York- and Sydney-based architectural and interior design firm Burley Katon Halliday . A veteran designer who has detailed everything from studios to vast homes, Halliday offers modern living room ideas for smart small-space design. YLiving: What are the major challenges when decorating a studio apartment, and how can they be addressed? Iain Halliday: It’s important to understand that in a studio many thin...

The biggest problem that not just interior designers but the whole of mankind faces today , is the tricky situation in regards to limited space. With the room around us shrinking so rapidly, small studio apartments challenge with their limited spaces. So how exactly are we going to fit so much into so little? Here are some tips that will help you figure out just that… Collect this idea Choose wisely and edit ruthlessly The most basic way of making a small studio apartment look real awesome is by making sure that it does not actually appear small and cluttered. The best way to do this is by ensuring that you only bring in what is absolutely necessary and by phasing out all that is not essential. Unlike a large space, there is no luxury of putting up stuff for mere aesthetics. Utility has to be your priority. Create a well-defined and sufficient storage space When you are picking and choosing as much as you do in case of a small studio apartment , it is important to have a sufficiently...

One of the biggest downsides to studio living is feeling like you live — and entertain — in your bedroom. But even though that might physically/technically be true, it doesn't mean you can't use design to make it feel like it's more than just a studio. These smart and stylish studios — all under 500 square feet — employ three of the most successful ways to make a studio apartment feel bigger than it is. And they're design tips that anyone can use (whether you have more than one room or not!) to make any room feel better. Choose double duty furniture Alee Ruggieri's 200 square foot Greenwich Village studio Alee's studio apartment is successful thanks to the powers of double- duty furniture . In the morning, her bed transforms into what looks like a sofa by a simple rearrangement of throw pillows. Placing it with a long edge against a wall (like you would a sofa), helps the illusion. Arranging the rest of the home's furniture around the bed/sofa makes he...

A studio apartment is a great option if you're living on a strict budget or in a city with a flooded real estate market . While decorating a single- room living space can present unique design challenges , there are easy and inexpensive ways to create a beautiful, restful space you can call home. By using a few simple design strategies , you can find room for all of your everyday activities without feeling like you're drowning in a tiny sea of clutter. Go Big on Neutrals When decorating a studio apartment, consider neutral, light colors, which tend to make a room feel larger than it actually is. Selecting lighter tones for walls and larger furniture pieces will also add a sense of unity and structure that will anchor the space. To add inexpensive drama without making the room seem closed in, consider an accent wall that highlights a unique wallpaper pattern , bold paint color or oversized poster or painting. If you want to add bright hues to your neutral color scheme , ...

Collect this idea When you walk through the door of your small apartment , do you feel that your space is as inspiring as the ones featured in our post 30 Best Small Apartment Design Ideas Ever Presented on Freshome ? If not, this is the post for you. We’ ve gathered dozens of examples of space-saving furniture for your small apartment to enhance your living space, organize your belongings and give your home the modern edge you’re after. Here are the four categories of space-saving furniture we cover: We also have some ideas for color accents to make your space your own. Before you add any furniture to your small apartment , take a weekend to organize and clear your place. Go through your closets and cabinets, and donate or discard anything you don’t need or haven’t used for some time. Once you’ve sorted all your stuff, give your apartment a fresh paint job or a good wall and surface scrub to freshen it up. Starting with a blank canvas is liberating. Now it’s time to personalize! H...

Sergio Blanco-Herrera It is a good place to live if you are an IUPUI STUDENT. Super close to campus and the complex is very safe. It is pricy, so be ready to dish out a good amount on rent. The only downside is that parkin … g is not included and they charge 70-80 for it. more » It is a good place to live if you are an IUPUI STUDENT. Super close to campus and the complex is very safe. It is pricy, so be ready to dish out a good amount on rent. The only downside is that parking is not included and they charge 70-80 for it. Anon Y Terrible. I stayed for 6 months and had to leave. It's actually not very close to the campus at all (it takes the same amount of time to drive as to walk). Main issues: the apartment shakin … g. It felt like an earthquake in my apartment every few nights, shook me up and scared me so bad. My heavy wood dresser would shake with the walls. My light fixtures and dishes shook at least once an hour....this continued until 4 AM every night. Also you can hear...