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Devising an apartment layout needs to be done with more forethought than you would apply to a whole house. For one, apartment layout ideas need to include world-class storage that's incredibly stylish, since they are unlikely to be hidden away; color schemes might need to be space-enhancing and will need to work room-to-room as well as across the whole apartment; and, of course, you'll need to ensure that your apartment ideas for each room are carefully defined.

It sounds challenging, and it is. However, with expert interior design advice it's very doable. We have gathered decorating ideas from a range of industry professionals so your apartment layout ideas are second-to-none.

Apartment layout ideas – 10 of the best ways to arrange your space

Practicality is key for apartment ideas, and the layout you select should not only be able to accommodate your lifestyle, but enhance it. These expert apartment layout tips should meet your needs – and make the most of your existing space, no matter the size.

1. Multiple living areas should blend together 

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'Designing an apartment often means having to incorporate several different living areas into one space, such as placing the dining room in the same space as the living room,' says Katie Lion, senior interior designer at Kitesgrove . 

Robert Burnett of Holloways of Ludlow agrees: 'The main motivation for creating an open-plan living space is to be more sociable. Parents can prepare meals while interacting with their children, perhaps helping them with homework or a project, and monitor TV or internet use.'

2. Create elegance with a neutral scheme 

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'An interior design tip for creating a flow within an apartment is to use whites and neutral tones,' says Melanie Griffiths, editor, Period Living. 'This doesn't mean you can't use pattern – we love the use of this graphic metallic design in Emilie Bonaventure's charming apartment.' Due to its versatility, most colors go with white and beige – it is a neutral after all, which means it will act like a blank canvas on which you can put your mark.

3. Use sliding doors to close off areas

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If your apartment layout is open plan, having some sliding doors fitted will offer a little privacy and quiet, plus they can be a design feature and focal point to boot. 

'Broken plan spaces are the new, post-pandemic, practical alternative to open plan spaces,' says Jennifer Ebert, digital editor, Homes & Gardens. 'Broken plan layouts allow you to create a wide range of clever and inspiring ways to make your space work for you,' she adds. 

Paint the space inside a contrasting color for added impact when the doors are open.

4. Place the dining table along one wall

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It is vital to keep a small apartment looking light, bright and spacious – and color is the best way to maintain an airy feel.  

'In this Kensington apartment, we kept the overall palette of the space light and airy with tonal off whites giving a unified and calming feel, but the use of a beautiful rug subtly defines the apartment living room area, while the oversize pendant and green velvet chairs visually separate the dining area from the rest of the space,' explains Katie Lion, senior interior designer at Kitesgrove . 

5. Help your layout by zoning key spaces 

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'For smaller open plan living room spaces, clever zoning can make all the difference,' says George Miller, home designer at Neptune . Simple additions, like a rug and coffee table will help to define your seating area, even if it’s a matter of steps from the dining table. Artwork can be used in a similar way, whether framing a workspace, reading nook or eating area. Just be sure to stick to a clear palette to ensure the space doesn’t end up feeling disparate.'

6. Create drama with contrasting walls and floors

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'Apartments can be small, so create extra interest by choosing contrasting colors, like this dramatic black parquet flooring and the off white walls and woodwork,' says Andrea Childs, editor, Country Homes & Interiors. 'It makes the overall feel more stylish and contemporary, even though the space has architectural details.'

7. Ensure the apartment flows from room to room

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When decorating an apartment or smaller home, it’s important to consider the overall design scheme and how you want the rooms to work together. 'If you’re looking for a cohesive feel, where rooms flow naturally into one another, plan your color palette as a whole, layering in different textures or colors to zone key spaces,' says Philippe Desart, managing director at Arte .

'Consider the views between rooms carefully, and if you plan to go bold and add contrasting feature walls, consider how they will be seen through open doorways between spaces. In a smaller apartment keeping elements such as flooring, woodwork and skirting consistent will allow for more freedom to play with your wallpaper color and texture whilst ensuring the overall feel is harmonious and considered.'

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Freestanding furniture cleverly divides up space 

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While fitted kitchens are unlikely to ever go out of style, there has been a gradual move towards more relaxed-looking kitchens in apartments.

'Freestanding kitchen cabinetry is particularly useful in large kitchen diners,' says George Miller, home designer at Neptune . 'Rather than being confined to one wall or corner of the room, the likes of larders, islands and dressers can happily stand apart to make the very most of the space,'

9. For a light and airy feel use glass 

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'You may only have windows on one side of your apartment – to maximize the light choose inner doors with glass panes and paint walls, woodwork and ceiling in crisp white,' says Lucy Searle, global editor in chief, Homes & Gardens. 'And choose a grand traditional chandelier to add sparkle and glamor.'

10. Use the same pop of color throughout the space 

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While we usually recommend that you stick to one harmonious color palette when designing an apartment layout, especially if you live in a studio,' says Jennifer Ebert, digital editor, Homes & Gardens. 'However, color is beautiful way to add intrigue and interest without changing the overall structure. If in doubt, redecorate using a neutral color scheme.'

'We love the use of this zesty orange that can be seen in the foreground of this white apartment. Using color in this way can help an apartment flow, note the use of the stripe rugs too that draws the eye into the living space beyond.'

What is the best layout for an apartment?

Figuring out how to devise the right apartment layout ideas is vital. Small apartment with open-concept layouts often have a number of activities that take place within them, so it’s important to identify an area for each one to avoid the space feeling confused and cluttered.

Use furniture to make a boundary of a seating area in a multi-purpose space. L-shaped or curved designs are a great tool to create a more intimate zone within a larger area, while a dining table and chairs can delineate between an entertaining and relaxing zone.

The best approach to 'zoning' an apartment is to create breaks in color, design, flooring, and furniture, at the same time maintaining a flow that unifies the design. 

Sophie has been an interior stylist and journalist for over 20 years and has worked for many of the main interior magazines during that time, both in-house and as a freelancer. On the side, as well as being the News Editor for indie magazine, 91, she trained to be a florist in 2019 and launched The Prettiest Posy where she curates beautiful flowers for modern weddings and events. For H&G, she writes features about interior design – and is known for having an eye for a beautiful room.

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On the hunt for some inspiring apartment living room ideas? Well, we have you covered, no matter what size you are dealing with, or awkward layout, or what your budget might be, hey, even if you rent, you are sure to find a ton of looks you can copy right here. 

Apartment living rooms tend not to be stand-alone spaces and often they have to double up as other rooms too – a dining room, a home office, a second bedroom when needs must. We work those spaces hard.

So before all else they need to be functional, but that doesn't mean they can't look stylish too. We've rounded up all our favorite on-trend living room ideas to prove just what can be done with an apartment living space so you can be inspired to give yours a refresh...

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Zone your apartment living room with paint and pattern

Carpetright Dynasty Twist Plain Carpet in Light Pink and Lustrous Duck Egg Rug

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If your space is limited, a room divider idea might not be an option without crowding the living room even more. One clever space-saving hack is to use your color on your walls to segregate areas. 

My Bepoke Room 's Head of Interior Design, Lucy Henderson and Lick 's Lead Color Specialist, Tash Bradley explain, 'A lick of paint can make all the difference. There are multiple different approaches you can take when designing a studio apartment. We recommend zoning your room with different patterns, prints and colors.'

'Painting the walls and furniture isn’t the only way to zone your space. You can also select rugs to section parts off as well as using different lighting intensities in each section depending on its purpose. For example, bright lighting will be needed in the kitchen but the living room can have a more cozy and ambient lighting scheme. '

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2. Add a patterned carpet or rug

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Jodie Hatton, Design Manager at Brintons explains, 'Similar to how dark walls can transform a small room or a patterned wallpaper can bring interest to an otherwise dull space, a patterned carpet is an inspired way to make a feature in an apartment adding interest and character. However it is important to choose the right patterned carpet depending on the size of the room.'

'Rugs create a feeling of warmth, depth and textural emphasis when laid over carpeting, wooden floorboards, or ceramic floor tiles. It’s an opportunity to introduce a bold color or pattern to your space. The unexpected shape of the rug will give an artistic aesthetic to the room.'

3. Choose multi purpose furniture

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You can't go wrong with multi purpose furniture. The most obvious is to invest in the best sofa bed you can buy that'll be a statement piece in your living room and convert to a comfy bed for guests to come to stay. Another living room storage idea would be multi tasking built in storage. 

'Built-in storage is always a massive help but it either comes with the apartment or you have to spend a fair amount of money building it. However, you can solve this by purchasing multi-purpose furniture,' explains Bradley.

4. Think about your apartment living room layout

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When it comes to configuring the layout of an apartment living room it can be a bit of a tricky task, especially if you are working with an open-plan space or a room that has to double up as something else. But there are plenty of living room layout ideas to make the most of your space that are way more interesting than just pushing everything up against walls.

We would actually start by drawing up a plan of your space and then deciding on what furniture you can actually fit in the space, then start planning its location. Remember it's okay to float your furniture, it can actually make the space feel bigger than if you just go for the layout that shows the most floor.  

5. Make your room multi-purpose

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Often in an apartment, you have no choice but to make your living room multipurpose, but embrace that, and rather than see it as you have a one-room apartment see it as an open-plan space.

Carve out space to create a little dining area that can double up as a workspace too. If you have the room add in screens in the form of curtains or furniture to make the living space feel like it's made up of different zones. 

6. Separate your space with a sectional

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In an open-plan apartment or a studio, it can be tricky to decide on the best sofa. You don't want it to look like it's just floating in the middle of the room. Opting for a larger sectional sofa (even if your space isn't massive) can solve that problem, acting as both a sofa and a 'wall' between your living room and the rest of the space. We love that this one is double-sided, adding a sofa to both the living room and the dining room.

P.S. even if your space isn't as big as this living room, don't be afraid of choosing a large corner sofa. Let it hug the walls of your room and create a cozy, inviting ambiance, plus plenty of seating.

7. Opt for wall storage to save on space

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When your floor space is at a premium but you need to add storage to your apartment living room, open shelving is the way to go.

'We suggest you use all the available space you have, including your walls. You can use shelves, but also use your walls to store your dining chairs for easy access and to not clutter your floor space,' explain Henderson and Bradley. 

Peter Erlandsson, Co-Owner of String Furniture agrees, 'In a small room, it’s great to be able to change the design once in a while. Sleek wall shelving provides you with plenty of flexibility both practically and aesthetically, meaning you can achieve a completely new look whenever you like. There is an age old doctrine of using light colors on walls to make your home look bigger. This is true, and your shelves need not detract from this.' You can invest in this String System in ash at Utility Design . 

Opt for something slimline in the same color as the wall it's going to sit on, so you can maximize the storage space and so your shelving idea doesn't dominate the room too much.

8. Embrace an all white color scheme

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If you are renting, chances are you have inherited a sea of white walls, so why not embrace them and go for an all-white living room idea. Even if you aren't at the mercy of a landlord's tastes, white is a classic that creates a very serene, calming vibe, plus it's really versatile so you switch up your decor as your styles change without having to paint all your walls.

Pair your white walls with a sofa in a similar hue, and pile up the white pillows and blanks too. Choose white window treatments too to maximize the natural light in your apartment. Add a touch of contrast in the form of prints and houseplants.  

9. Mix and match style for an eclectic vibe

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We love the whole vibe of this Copenhagen apartment. By mixing so many different styles and textures this room is so unique and full of personality. Recreate that in your living room by picking out furniture that means something to you (even if you think it won't go, that's part of the look). 

Start collecting objects and decor that feel personal to your style and layer them up with new pieces to create a very eclectic cozy space, that still has a stylish, contemporary feel. 

10. Or keep things simple and linear

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Or if you like a more contemporary look and like for your room to have some structure, pick furniture and decor that have a linear look to them. 

And by that, we mean clear lines, so a modern coffee table with a metal frame, a straight-backed sofa with square arms, even simple prints in black frames will add to the very clean vibe. You can add in some softness with cushions, rugs and blankets in you still want the soft to have a comfy feel.

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If your living room is in an open plan apartment, a rug is a super easy way to create a 'zone'. See your living room rug idea almost as like walls of which you can arrange your living room furniture around to create a space that feels slightly separate from the rest of the room. 

Pick a large, plain-ish, short pile rug to act as an anchor, and then you could always layer up a smaller rug in a more intricate pattern on top to be a focal point in the space.  

12. Don't underestimate a strategically placed mirror

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It's interior design 101, mirrors make spaces feel bigger. A strategically placed mirror can make the smallest of apartments feel larger and lighter. Go for a simple mirror, nothing too heavy or ornate and go as big as you think your place can handle.

‘It’s incredible what you can do in your studio apartment to make it look like you have more space than you do. Mirrors, glass or tiles reflect not only the space you already have but also the light, which makes all the difference,’ explain Henderson and Bradley.

‘The more natural light you have, the more spacious and soothing your space will feel. Try to keep from blocking this precious light with bulky furniture. Opt for pieces with a slim profile and with legs rather than bulkier options to cover as little floor space as possible.’ 

Rather than put it high on the wall, behind your furniture, try hanging it just off the floor like in the room above or even get a leaning mirror you can prop against the wall (a great solution if you are renting) and you'll see how it instantly makes the floor space feel much bigger.

13. Add life with plenty of house plants

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We've mentioned the room-changing abilities of the best indoor plants many times, and there's no denying that they can add so much... life to a space. In an apartment living room where floor space might be tight opt for a shelving unit you can display your plants on but will also work as some handy extra storage too.  

14. Pile up the textiles and textures to create a cozy feel

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Sometimes the best thing for a cramped apartment living room is to embrace those small dimensions. Turn a small sad room into a rustic, boho, bang-on-trend dream space just by filling it with plenty of different textiles and textures. 

Pile up the throw pillows and blankets on the sofa, cover the walls with prints and memorabilia, stack up your books and fill every surface with decoration. Stop it looking too crazy by keeping the walls white so you have that neutral backdrop, and pick a simple color palette for your decor too. 

15. Use your book collections to add color

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And if you do want to go adding in some bolder colors, use books. Book storage ideas are great options if you are renting too and can't go nailing stuff to the wall or painting a bright mural. If you've got books, you've got decoration. 

Dedicate an empty wall to creating your library and use some simple shelves to display your collection. Mix in some storage too with baskets and add extra interest with prints and houseplants.

How can I decorate my apartment living room on a budget?

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The best way to decorate an apartment living room on a budget is to shop second-hand. Not only is this going to save you money it's going to add a ton of personality to your space that you won't get if you just fill it with a load of cheap flat-pack furniture. 

Also, get DIYing, a lick of paint can make all the difference to a space, or pull up carpets (if allowed) and see if you have anything beautiful underneath, make your own throw pillow out of vintage fabrics. Just think; can I make that/restyle my current space to get that look, before you go spending any money.

What is the best layout for an apartment living room?

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The best layout for an apartment living room very much depends on the size and shape of your space and what you need to use it for. It is solely a lounge? Or does it have to become a dining room or a home office idea when you need it to? This will obviously dictate the layout, but the best place to start is by drawing up a plan of your living room and trying out different layouts.

Our top tip is to always give your living room furniture some room to breathe, don't have every piece in your room stuck up against a wall. And be creative with your layout too, don't just pick a focal point and angle everything towards that.

Hebe joined the Real Homes team in early 2018 as Staff Writer before moving to the Livingetc team in 2021 where she took on a role as Digital Editor. She loves boho and 70's style and is a big fan of Instagram as a source of interiors inspiration. When she isn't writing about interiors, she is renovating her own spaces – be it wallpapering a hallway, painting kitchen cupboards or converting a van.

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Getting Started

The arrangement of furniture in a two-room apartment mainly depends on the number of household members, their age and interests. In any case, there is a need to organize the space in such a way that each person can freely do their favorite things: a hobby or self-development, fully relax after a hard day's work, without disturbing others. Traditionally, one of the rooms in the apartment is used as a living room, and the second is used as a bedroom (if there are a maximum of two residents) or a nursery (if there is a child in the family).

If you intend to use the free space of the apartment functionally, then start planning the arrangement of interior items in advance. Do not act impulsively, do not make the final choice in the furniture store. Carefully study the ideas in the photo of finished projects, listen to inner feelings, think over the color scheme, style, a way to satisfy the needs of the household without prejudice to the rest of the family. You should take exact measurements of the rooms, and then create an identical layout on a reduced scale on a sheet of paper or using a special editor on a computer. Design boldly, a mistake can always be corrected, and it is much easier to do this on a preliminary template, and not in real conditions. In addition, this will eliminate the possibility of wasting additional funds, personal time, effort and other resources. Initially, it is worth considering the communication system in order to avoid stretching all kinds of extension cords or the need to transfer household appliances and appliances to another part of the room due to the lack of an outlet in the right place.


Rules for arranging furniture in an apartment

Start planning the rooms of a residential building by determining the central element - the subject on which the main attention will be focused. A kind of coordinator to a greater extent determines the arrangement of other pieces of furniture in the apartment. Mostly the central element in the kitchen is a dining table, in the living room - a TV or a fireplace, in the bedroom - a bed and so on. You can focus on the coordinator with the help of additional decor items, accessories - a picture, a mirror, shelving, bedside tables, wall shelves. The main guarantee of harmony and comfort in a living space is freedom of movement. Mark in advance on the plan possible routes around the apartment and try to make them as free from furniture as possible, wide enough for unhindered movement (especially if there are children in the family). The piling up of interior elements is an additional risk for unintentional injury. Try to get rid of unnecessary furniture and things - those that are used extremely rarely or are objectively devoid of practical meaning.

The subtleties of the arrangement of the premises

Correctly use the corner space of the apartment during the repair. It is advisable to install a multi-tiered flower stand, an elegant vase or a rack with memorable photographs there. Such decor will not attract the attention of guests, will not be evaluated in terms of matching the style of the room, or cause discomfort. If you plan to install a sofa and a table in one of the rooms, please note that they should be located at arm's length from each other. Such placement is not only convenient for tea drinking or a snack, but also comfortable for the visual perception of households or guests. Geometric furniture compositions will look appropriate only in a spacious room, but will not be suitable for a more compact and multifunctional room. Use the techniques of visual expansion of space - light furniture of a simple design, the absence of a large number of small items, the symmetrical design of opposite walls or corners, modern technology.

Furniture arrangement options for one occupant

If one person lives in a 2-room apartment, the desire to create as much spacious space as possible is entirely due to the desires and needs of the owner of the dwelling. Depending on the type of professional activity, one of the rooms can be converted into a small office, a writing or computer desk, shelves and racks for special literature can be installed. If the area allows, it would be useful to organize an additional place to relax - install a small comfortable sofa, TV, mini-fridge. It is advisable to leave the second room as a living room, a meeting place with relatives or friends. Traditionally, it can accommodate:

A mini-bar can also be placed here. It would be useful to arrange multi-tiered shelves with vegetation in pots. To store personal items, you can install wall-mounted closed shelves.

Furniture arrangements for a couple

If a couple of young people who have not yet had children live in a two-room apartment, one of the rooms is mainly equipped as a bedroom - a place where guests cannot enter, where personal belongings are stored and where you can spend time together. Traditionally, the room is furnished with a standard set of furniture:

Everything here should be equipped so that the rest is as comfortable as possible. At the same time, it is advisable to install a TV or work surface in another room so that none of the residents of the apartment interfere with each other. Many manufacturers offer ready-made furniture sets specifically for the bedroom. Elegant collections will favorably emphasize the functional orientation of the room and allow you to equip the room in a single style without wasting additional personal time searching for a suitable headset or unplanned spending of money.

Options for arranging furniture in a family with a child

The setting of the children's room. If there is a child in the family, one of the rooms will naturally be re-planned as a nursery. If the baby is alone, it will not be difficult to equip the space. In the room must be such pieces of furniture as:

If desired, and the sufficiency of free space, you can add a room with a corner with sports equipment. If the child is very small, accordingly, it is worth thinking about how to arrange a changing table, an additional locker with essentials. If there are more children in the family, you should think about placing a bunk bed, modular furniture or transforming models. This will save additional space and guarantee multifunctionality of the room. If the children in the family are of different sexes, think about the possibility of zoning the space, while relying not on the visual effect, but on a more practical one - redevelopment with the installation of a plasterboard wall, for example. Everyone should have their own space, especially as they get older.


Furnishings of the parent's room. A plan for the placement of furniture in the second room in a family with children must be drawn up with the obligatory consideration that the room must include several zones at the same time. It is desirable that the space combines the possibility of:

To save space, equipping the sleeping area, they traditionally opt for a folding sofa - after all, the second room serves not only as a bedroom for parents, but also as a living room, a room for spending holidays and cozy family evenings watching TV or playing. Mostly the sofa bed is equipped with storage space, but, as practice shows, only bed linen is placed in the internal recesses. To accommodate other things, you should think about buying a built-in wardrobe, combining a balcony (if any) with a room, placing modular furniture, forming a niche, wall shelves.

Furnishing of the hallway regardless of the number of residents

It is the entrance hall that most designers consider to be a kind of hallmark of the entire apartment. Therefore, the interior decor should be approached very carefully and responsibly - the design should not only be multifunctional and practical for households or guests, but also be aesthetically pleasing.

Hallway essentials

In the hallway there must be a spacious wardrobe for outerwear - a compartment or a corner one. In front of the entrance, it is worth placing an additional open storage system on the wall for the convenience of exploiting the space and eliminating crowds in the corridor. Under it, they traditionally place a shelf for shoes and a place for a seat - a small soft ottoman that will help you change shoes comfortably. Straight corners of pieces of furniture are recommended to be smoothed out with the help of a special decor, for example, stands for umbrellas. Objects that have a rounded shape will add grace and lightness to the interior of the hallway, and will visually expand the space.

Additional furnishings for the hallway

The mirror should also be located in the hallway according to certain rules of functionality and aesthetics - the object is able to visually expand the space (for example, reflecting the corridor) and serve as a place to collect on the road, you can install a miniature table with cosmetic accessories under it. The arrangement of furniture in the hallway of a two-room apartment also implies the correct alignment of lighting design to ensure a more favorable supply of space. A light chandelier will help to emphasize the elegance of the dressing table and smooth out the massive wardrobe, scattering soft light over the entire area.

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How to arrange furniture in a one-room apartment: photo, placement options

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Basic rules for furniture arrangement

Every owner of his own one-room apartment sooner or later naturally faces the question of how to arrange furniture so that the room is aesthetically attractive and living in it is as comfortable as possible. For these reasons, the owner of the premises begins to frantically look through the photos and decide on the preferred option for arranging and arranging furniture. Due to the limited space, a 1-room living area creates a number of understandable problems during repairs - it is extremely difficult to imagine multifunctionality and space at the same time. The development of ready-made design solutions for the design of the layout is a rather complicated and painstaking process, during which it is important to create a project that would allow maintaining a single interior style, but without sacrificing comfort, practicality and coziness. If you place the accents correctly, you can combine the living room, the bedroom, and the workplace in a small area so that spending time in each of the zones is productive and enjoyable.

Before arranging furniture in a one-room apartment, it is important to evaluate the appearance of the room as a whole. A visual layout will help you understand how to organize the space - therefore, it is recommended that you first display a detailed plan of the living area with its exact dimensions on a piece of paper or on a computer. If you doubt your creativity or are afraid to make a serious mistake when calculating the scale, use the ready-made standard layout of one-room apartments. A suitable option can be found in special design programs. The next stage is an approximate arrangement, the location of furniture on the layout. Also, one of the main criteria for determining how to arrange furniture is taking into account the number of people in the family. If for living alone you can use the room completely, then for a larger number of households it will be necessary to divide it into functional zones. Redevelopment involves increasing the room area by reducing the size of the kitchen, bathroom, corridor, installing thinner walls.


Tips and ideas for proper furniture arrangement

The main mistakes in the design of a one-room apartment, the arrangement of furniture are impulsiveness and haste. In most cases, important decisions are made within a few hours or directly at the furniture store. With such a scenario, it is practically impossible to hope for success. Study photos - examples, the location of interior items. Before you decide how to properly arrange the furniture in a one-room apartment, you can and should safely refer to the photos of ready-made solutions that are freely available. The more examples are viewed, the more likely it is that the arrangement can be organized functionally and aesthetically.

Practical advice from competent professionals

Heed the advice of designers. There is a group principle here - for starters, all the furniture planned for placement should be divided according to the group principle (dining, working, guest and sleeping areas). In each of them, it is necessary to highlight the center, using small-sized interior items for this, the rest of the furniture is placed around. At this stage of arrangement, arrangement of interior items, special attention should be paid to the combination of elements among themselves - otherwise it will hardly be possible to create coziness and maintain style in the composition. Arrange furniture in a way to visually enlarge the apartment:

Arrange folding or transforming furniture models, taking into account the space required for their disassembled state. You can see the practical application of the above techniques in the photo.

Which furniture to choose

Having decided to place a built-in wardrobe in the apartment, opt for door mirror inserts. Such a simple technique will help visually increase the space of the room. If such a surface does not fit into the chosen design of the room, make it glossy or at least light. If there are several people living in the apartment, arrange stools in the kitchen that are easy to slide under the dining table after a meal, thereby freeing up extra space for free movement. If there is a need for a large amount of furniture, its placement should be as close to each other as possible. More ideas can be taken from photos of finished projects posted in the public domain on the Internet.

Colors

Having decided to divide the room space into zones using different designs, before arranging furniture, think about the effect of color on a person, and also be sure to check out the photos of finished projects.

  1. Light colors have a calming effect on the person, besides they increase the room space. If the apartment has a lot of windows and enough natural light, you should opt for blue, with a shortage - on beige. If there is a need to introduce a children's zone, yellow or green colors can be used for it.
  2. If you're in the mood for dark walls, light-colored furniture makes sense. Use mirrored surfaces to increase room space.
  3. Red shades are associated with dynamics, activity, energy, but in some cases they can symbolize anger and aggression.

Purple is considered the most majestic and noble color. It symbolizes wisdom, creativity, helps to focus on important work.

Decide on a style

In the modern world, there are a huge variety of different styles of one-room apartments. Choosing a specific design, first of all, you should rely on personal tastes and preferences. Some like the restraint inherent in a classic interior, others like laconic minimalism. Connoisseurs of oriental culture prefer to arrange furniture in the apartment according to Japanese traditions. At the same time, each of the directions has its own characteristics - the color palette, the arrangement of furniture, accessories. Numerous photos of the implementation of a certain style in practice are freely available, it is not difficult to find them.

Provence

This style will enchant everyone who is not indifferent to France. The direction is characterized by light shades, floral motifs, simplicity, comfort and warmth. Furniture is traditionally decorated using the technique of artificial aging. Interior items should be made of wood and have both compact dimensions and elegant shapes. Arrange furniture in the following shades around the room area:

In the design of the situation, the arrangement of a large number of textile or wicker accessories with floral ornaments is used. To decide on the preferred option, be sure to check out the photos available on the Web.

Hi-tech

The style is characterized by the versatility of each piece of furniture, as well as the introduction of technological, innovative solutions (for example, the location of an electric fireplace). At the same time, there should not be anything superfluous in the interior. The color scheme used is limited to black and white. The arrangement of glossy, crystal, chrome or metal surfaces is acceptable. How exactly to place accents - look at the photo of finished designs.


Art Deco

This style is suitable for those who strive to emphasize individuality and luxury in everything, including through the arrangement of decorative art elements. Furniture fittings can be gilded, and wallpaper - with shiny patterns. Smooth shapes and gentle lines, shades are welcome:

In the materials used for repairs, preference should be given to leather or wood. How it looks - look at the real photo.

Modern

Art Nouveau involves a combination of different shapes, colors, materials and textures. Arrange antique furniture with leather inserts. Interior items should be primarily functional. The materials used are wood and glass. It is preferable to place furniture of an unconventional, bizarre shape - for example, a table with a massive top on thin legs. You can be inspired by ideas for decorating the room space of an apartment from real photos of finished projects.

Country

The style combines simplicity, comfort, cosiness, functionality and modern technologies. Arrange furniture and décor with sustainable materials yet simple. The use of plastic or metal materials in the design should be abandoned. Passages between rooms can be made in the form of arches, moreover, this will help save room space - this is clearly visible visually in the photo. Shades in the room should be neutral, natural.

Scandinavian style

The interior is characterized by rigor, conciseness, lack of excessive luxury and pomposity. The room should be spacious and light, the colors should be pastel, but with the inclusion of bright elements of decoration and decor. Natural wood furniture should be arranged, light shades should be chosen for decoration. Striped or plaid patterns in the interior look concise. If you look at the photos of various design projects, you will notice that Scandinavian style is often chosen for one-room apartments.


Organization of storage space

The main task when arranging furniture in a one-room apartment is to save space while ensuring its versatility. So, a free wall above a table or sofa can serve as a suitable place for arranging a storage system by mounting hanging shelves or small shelving. The location of corner cabinets is also a good solution for decorating one-room apartments. If wide window sills are installed in the room, they can be used as additional seating, and under them - place a shallow chest of drawers, which is easy to design on your own. The location of the wardrobe closet in the hallway can be replaced by an open storage system. In the absence of a large amount of furniture, with the help of the correct installation of the same chest of drawers, you can perform zoning of the sleeping and working areas. To organize a place to relax, put a coffee table and an armchair in the corner of the room. When positioning the TV, it is more reasonable to opt for flat models that can be hung on the wall. A niche is a great storage place that does not harm the overall room space.

Necessity and sufficiency rule

To live comfortably in a one-room apartment, follow an important rule - keep only the things you need and choose a permanent storage place for them. Get rid of unnecessary trash immediately, and everything you need requires location in the places provided for this. In no photo of the interiors you will see randomly scattered things or unnecessary objects stacked on top of each other. Arrange the space around you so that you can quickly find and use the right thing.

Lighting

A zoned room in an apartment requires multiple light sources. You should think over the furniture arrangement system even before the start of the repair, in order to carry out all communications if necessary. If the room has a single style, seek help from manufacturers who supply single sets of several lighting fixtures. It is worth clarifying that in a one-room apartment one should abandon the location of bulky chandeliers and give preference to flat lamps. You can see the difference in person in the photo.

Arranging furniture in a one-room apartment with a child

When a family living in a one-room apartment has a child, natural difficulties arise with the redevelopment of space, the arrangement of additional furniture. It is known that the baby needs its own zone for games and recreation, study, and full development. Since a separate room cannot be allocated due to limited room space, there is a need for a full-fledged zoning of the room. You can install a drywall construction.

Features of the organization of space

In the area for parents, it is better to place not a bed, but a sofa that will allow you to comfortably spend time during the day and sleep at night. For convenience, it is advisable to install a coffee table or a small bedside table next to it, where you can put away various little things you need before going to bed. When choosing a sofa, pay attention to models with built-in storage for bed linen. If there are two children, it is advisable to think about choosing a bunk bed with drawers or shelves. Ideas on how to properly arrange furniture in the children's area can be inspired by the photo.

Arrangement of furniture in Khrushchev

The layout of such apartments is extremely unfortunate and greatly complicates the project development process. For zoning room space, it is advisable to use visual techniques. If the apartment has a balcony, consider combining it with the common room space. The best option is the arrangement of modular or sectional furniture. Pay special attention to proportions, place objects that are compact and of the same size. If there are no children in the family, you can safely think about organizing a small but comfortable studio.

Kitchen

The kitchen is considered the most problematic place for repairs in Khrushchev due to the need to place a large amount of furniture, appliances, organize room space for work and a dining area. The arrangement of furniture in a one-room apartment is based on the principle of saving room space - install built-in appliances, use a cabinet-pencil case to protect the geyser (see photo). Such a solution will not harm the general appearance and will visually combine, expand the room space. It is recommended to arrange furniture in light colors. The hob and sink should be located in the corners, which will provide a convenient area for cooking.

Bedroom

The bedroom is a place of rest and relaxation, so the atmosphere should be appropriate, inviting. Install in the room only those pieces of furniture that meet the requirements of practicality, are integral and vital elements of the repair. Arrangement is possible in two ways - in the form of the letters "P" or "G" (a practical example can be seen in the photo, equip the apartment only after you have studied the planned result in detail). You can use the technique of multi-tiered, using items to decorate the room space of different heights. If there is not much furniture in the bedroom, you can think about placement, installing a full-fledged bed.

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