Studio Apartment Living

Affordable, luxurious one, two or even three bedroom apartments and homes are hard to come by; however, studio apartments are a bit more affordable and accessible. Make your studio more functional with these simple tips.

Take Your Studio to New Heights
In a studio apartment, it’s absolutely necessary to utilize all the space you have—that means using your wall-space and stacking anything and everything as high as the ceilings will allow. Be creative by building tall bookcases that can double as kitchen cabinets, closets or just about anything you need. Adorn the walls with gadgets to store wine bottles, margarita glasses, kitchen utensils and pots and pans. You’ll be surprised how much space you can create when you think vertically.

Storage Where You Sleep
Lofting your bed can be the perfect way to create more storage space in your studio. It will provide you with much more floor space. Depending on how high your bed is off the floor, you may be able create an office or reading nook in that space. You can also try placing a dresser below your bed for easy access.

Become an Illusionist
It’s important to separate your sleeping area from the rest of your apartment – make it feel bigger than it really is – you’ll fall asleep more easily and rest more soundly in your “bedroom.” There are many different ways to divide the room into sections. Try using a folding room divider to create the illusion of two separate rooms. Curtains are also a great way to separate the room and they allow air and light to flow freely throughout.

No matter the size of your apartment, be certain to fill it with things that define your personality. Your home, where you spend much of your time, has to be a place that makes you happy. So, be creative, think efficiently and outside-the-box to create the home you have always wanted.