Residing in a studio apartment comes with numerous advantages such as less cleaning and less rent. However, it poses certain challenges. For instance, having a space to entertain, relax, and sleep could feel overcrowded.
If you’re tired of the same look, these tips will make your living room feel like a separate space from the dining or kitchen area.
Bookcase
A bookcase is a handy solution for studios. It maximizes space and works double duty as a room divider when you place it perpendicularly to the wall. When you place it between the dining and living room, it creates a wall that divides these areas. Another benefit of a bookcase is that it offers valuable storage space as well.
Include Curtains around the Bed Space
You can add some color even as you split your studio apartment by including curtains around the area you wish to divide. For instance, adding curtains around the bed won’t consume much space but will give you the necessary privacy when you extend your curtains.
You could also use the curtains to hide the bedroom when entertaining visitors at your studio. You’ll discover that curtains also help produce a different mood in the various areas in the studio. Numerous kinds of curtains from which to choose exist, enabling you to express your style while functioning as a great room divider.
Pendant Lamps
Consider investing in some pendant lamps to produce another division. They not only save floor space but you can also DIY. Hang two or three light strands to produce a practical barrier that divides your dining and kitchen area from your bed or couch.
Screens and Panels
You can buy standing screens easily from antique stores or yard sales. Consider painting and decorating the screens. If you can spare some money on antique screens, you can create a traditional look. You can use numerous designs and kinds of texture materials such as glass and bamboo for distinct creations.
Folding screens are a cost-effective and simple way of separating rooms in a studio. Consider folding screens that feature hinged joints, so you can change the arrangement as you wish. They’re easy to remove and install.
Panels are a conventional way of dividing rooms. They’re available in various materials and they move easily. You can use them in line with your design or theme to match the rental. Additionally, you can use the panel’s fabric. It’s easier to use fabrics because you can wash and maintain them easily.
Carpets and Rugs
A well-selected set of carpets or rugs helps divide various areas in a studio. The floor coverings enhance definition to your space and link the general design of a room together. The key to making rugs and carpets work as space dividers is producing a striking contrast between the floor covering and the flooring designs.
Chic Shutters
If you’re keen on developing physical divisions of your studio, shutters are ideal. Glass-made, sliding shutters with blinds can help you control light.
Furniture Arrangement
This trick won’t cost you anything. The strategy lies in the furniture arrangement. Just position the couch against the bed’s foot and it will create a distinction between the two areas instantly. Since the couch will face away from the bed, this arrangement will produce a barrier and you won’t compromise on space.
Final Thoughts
While living in a studio poses obvious challenges in terms of space, it’s possible to create privacy and a homely feeling with these tips.
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