Design of a one-room apartment with an area of ​​30 sq. m: design examples

“Our homes are our prisons; but we will find freedom in them if we can decorate them at our discretion. " Coco Chanel

Many owners of one-room apartments are wondering how in such a small space - after all, most of the owners of apartments in "Khrushchev" have at their disposal only 30 square meters. - you can place a bedroom, study, living room, children's area and at the same time create a cozy and comfortable environment for each family member. The main thing is to properly optimize the space by zoning, then even by 30 sq. m. the whole family will comfortably accommodate.

Before proceeding with the repair, it is necessary to draw up a design project. On various forums on the Internet, in specialized articles on repair and design, you can get a lot of ideas for decorating your own apartment. When drawing up a design, first of all, it is necessary to resolve the issue of the need for redevelopment.

Combination is possible:

• kitchens and rooms;
• corridor and room;
• balconies and rooms.

Please note, before starting work, read the Resolutions of the Government of your city, with the Housing Code of the Russian Federation or consult with a specialist, since depending on the type of work, you may need permission from a state body to carry it out, or you do not need permission, you have to only register the changes made. There are repairs that are prohibited. These include, in particular, the demolition of load-bearing walls.

Also think about the possible pros and cons of combining rooms. This is primarily the appearance of odors that will inevitably float in the room when combined with the kitchen. If you have frequent guests, it may be inconvenient if you want to leave them overnight.

In the next step, you need to decide on the ratio of the zones. Someone works from home, and it is important for him to have a comfortable workplace, someone needs an increased storage area, and someone prefers maximum space. Think about your plans for the next 2-3 years: if you are going to have children, then the design should be immediately planned taking into account these changes.

A wide window sill can be used as a tabletop, and by placing cabinets with pull-out drawers under it, you will get a full-fledged workplace. In new buildings, the loggia gives a wide scope for imagination, since its area allows you to equip a work area on it, move the dining room, thereby saving space in the kitchen, or make a dressing room - depending on which of the zones there is more need. To use the loggia throughout the year, carry out preliminary work - it must be insulated, installed heating (heated floors, a radiator can be used for heating) and glazed.

A full sleeping area can be separated using a shelving unit or screen to create a more intimate space. If the height of the ceiling in the apartment allows, the sleeping place can be located in the second tier, and a working area can be arranged under it.In a small area, it is more rational to place transforming sofas or transforming beds.

Storage space should be hidden - you can equip a dressing room or use a wardrobe built into the wall. We advise you to take a closer look at the options with swing doors - this will allow you to carve out additional centimeters, since the design of sliding doors is quite capacious. Happy owners of "Stalinok" have small pantries, which are perfect for the role of a dressing room.

Use multifunctional furniture - beds, sofas, poufs with linen compartments. A children's bed is no exception - now there are many models that combine a berth and a storage system. There are transformer cots that will "grow" and change with the child and his needs.

Take a closer look at other transforming models - it can be a transforming wardrobe, which turns into a full-fledged sleeping place at night, and saves 4 square meters during the day. m. area; a sofa with a built-in tabletop instead of an armrest will save you from buying a coffee table. And of course, owners of small apartments should not forget about the possibility of custom-made furniture. So the furniture will occupy exactly the part of the room that you have allocated for it, thereby leaving free space.

The following zoning methods can be distinguished:

• construction of plasterboard structures;
• construction of decorative architectural units - podiums, columns;
• the use of a relief ceiling;
• the use of various floor textures;
• combination of different colors and textures;
• creation of various light scenarios;
• arrangement of pieces of furniture;

Plasterboard structures. Currently, designers rarely use a material such as drywall when creating an interior. It is mainly used to create partitions that are small in length and height, which are similar to a bar counter or shelving. With the help of plasterboard structures, you can divide one functional area of ​​a small studio apartment from another - for example, separate the work area and the rest area: the kitchen and the living room. The plasterboard wall itself, in addition to dividing the space, can become an independent element of the decor - it is enough to give it an unusual shape.

The use of the podium in the interior is becoming more and more popular. Such an element of the interior will not only help to focus on the desired part of the apartment, but it is also quite functional. The podium is able to separate the boundaries in the apartment, while not spoiling the integrity of the picture.

Columns can be used to visually separate the kitchen and living room area, separate the sleeping place, and decorate the entrance to the apartment with them. The main thing is to choose the material of the column. Using columns, you can hide supporting structures, communications.

Traditionally, columns are made of marble, concrete, but nowadays they use artificial modified stone, wood and other materials. Designers advise choosing the material for the columns based on the functionality of the premises - polyurethane columns are suitable for the bedroom, since they perform only a decorative function.

Please note that the podium is contraindicated in rooms with a low ceiling: it will crush, cause a feeling of tightness. If the ceiling height is sufficient, then the optimal podium height is from 10 to 15 cm.If it is necessary to make the structure higher, it is better to add a number of steps proportional to these dimensions.

Using an embossed ceiling with different heights of ledges will also help you delineate the space. For example, so that there is no feeling of a "well" in a narrow corridor, its height can be made smaller. The use of stretch ceilings is widespread due to possible configurations and shapes, the ability to use color solutions. So, the dining area can be decorated with an oval figure on the ceiling. This method is recommended to be used in combination with others, since by itself it is insufficient for a clear delineation of zones.

Multi-texture flooring is also able to highlight areas. Carpets of different colors and materials can cope with this task, it is allowed to use different floor coverings. For example, in the kitchen and in the hallway, you can use tiles, lay laminate in the guest area, and separate the sleeping area with a small carpet.

Combining different textures and contrasting colors on the walls is one of the easiest and most effective ways. If you paint one wall in a bright color, make it brick (or decorate it with an imitation), you can select the necessary space in the apartment.

Each zone should have its own source of lighting - this can be a table lamp in the workplace, hanging lamps in the dining area of ​​the living room, installation of lighting in the lower part of the hanging cabinets in the kitchen. Lighting scenarios help zone the room and visually make it larger.

Using shelving and cabinets is one of the easiest ways to divide a room's space. Depending on what you want - a small cozy room or simply divide the space - you can use either a shelving unit closed on one side or open on both sides. The boundaries of the zone that you wanted to separate will turn out to be brightly marked, and the small height of the rack, the mirrored wall will not overload the space.

When creating an apartment design, do not limit yourself to just one of the methods, combine them with each other - for example, separate the living room from the kitchen using a bar counter, highlight the guest area with a contrasting carpet and place accents through lighting.

When creating a design for a one-room apartment, you should use all sorts of ways to increase the optical area: use bright lighting, light colors for decoration, mirrors. Several colors are selected for decoration: the lightest of them is the main one, and the other two - which are a tone or semitone darker - perform the function of delimiting zones and creating contrasting transitions. It is better to choose a color from a beige or gray palette as the main color. Materials for finishing floors, ceilings and walls must be in harmony with each other to create a single space.

Do not forget about mirrors - this piece of furniture not only carries functionality, but also helps to increase the space, even if visually. Install mirrors in the form of windows on the opposite side of the window openings - they will reflect the sunlight, filling the space with the warmth of the sun. Place one large mirror full height from the ceiling floor or several small ones - this will add some complexity to the space. The use of mirrors also creates a sense of lightness and airiness, which is important when space is limited.

First of all, choose a style based on your lifestyle, preferences, because you are the one who has to live in this interior! Listen to yourself, your family members, to understand which design is closer to you - rustic simplicity, sophistication or modernity. Choose the style of Provence, vintage, high-tech, respectively.

And if you love a certain country or miss your homeland, then bring the colorful elements of your favorite country.At the same time, take into account the peculiarities of your apartment - some styles will look inappropriate with low ceilings, others will put additional pressure on the space, taking away valuable square meters.

• The interior of a small apartment should be, first of all, rational and functional;
• For finishing, choose light colors, use various lighting solutions to highlight areas;
• Furniture should be multifunctional and preferably light shades, so as not to further burden the space;
• Choose minimalist design styles;
• Spectacular decor elements will help to introduce bright colors into the design.

For an overview of the design of a one-room apartment, see the following video.