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Help with Setting Up My Studio Apartment

3 years ago

Hi!! Moving into my first adult apartment (Female, 23) and would love some design/setup suggestions. The space is small at ~588 sq. ft with built in kitchen appliances (see photo). I normally lean toward scandinavian minimalistic design, but as I am in my mid 20s, also love the idea of having a fun/colorful apartment and adore the Jonathan Adler/Assouline book style decor.


Let me know what you would do and if you have any suggestions/if I missed any information! Thanks. :)


Comments (5)

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    It can be a challenge for sure. My two young adult sons are both in studios, different configurations and they have different needs for their spaces.

    So, what are your needs? Do you do any work at home? Do you need space for some kind of computer, laptop, tablet? Do you use your device to do all your life management like pay bills, make appointments, etc? Or do some things require paper, pen, and maybe storing the paper?

    Do you have a tv, or does your computer device screen suffice? Do you game? Stream? with friends in person?

    Do you cook/bake?

    Do you need to accommodate books or the like?

    How’s the view out that wonderful wall of windows?

    How long is the wall between the bathroom and the living room? Would a bed fit, either lengthwise or widthwise?

    Are there any vents or electric breaker boxes you need to account for? (My sons have radiators, and especially for one of them, the radiators really throw a wrench in furniture placement.)

    One of my son’s studio actually has the kitchen around a corner, which is nice. The other one found a screen to separate his kitchen (he is not good about dealing with dishes, but also there is so little space, a lot of things end up sitting out.) So, how tidy are you?

    Do you have a piano keyboard? Seems like an odd question, but my one son has to accommodate one.

    There is only one closet, is it enough for your clothes? Does your climate call for seasonal outerwear? Would a set of drawers in the closet be enough for you, or will you need a set of drawers or a wardrobe in the living area?

    Do you need to accommodate a bicycle or scooter?

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    I remember buying furniture and storing at my parent’s home...before I even found my first apartment lol. I know how exciting it is and congratulations in this next stage in your life.

    Problem is you only referenced styles, but first step should be layout, needs, and functionality/storage. Suggest creating three zones and add a divider. Find an on line room planner and see what’s possible with your dimensions.




    You like two very different styles! Which will be easier to achieve and you love more. Perhaps go Scandi with the furniture and experiment with color when slowly accessorizing. Look on line for inspiration (I searched eclectic Scandi on Pinterest).






  • 3 years ago

    My one son did a good job of creating zones in his studio. Even before the kitchen screen, he found a tall table and chairs to separate it from the living area. Putting the sofa in the middle of the room, facing the tv against the wall, created a separation from the bed behind it. The passage from front door to kitchen went through the”virtual hallway” between the back of the sofa and the foot of the bed.

    My other son, with an already-separate kitchen, has a harder time defining zones visually. His space is squarer, and has doorways and radiators in inconvenient places, and he works from home so needs a good work surface.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago
    1. What's between the refrigerator and the washer/dryer? Closet? Cabinet? Bench? Width and height?
    2. Do you need storage beyond what's built in?
    3. How long is the wall between the living room and bathroom?
    4. How high is the wall below the windows or do the windows extend to the floor?
    5. Do you work at home (and need a desk)?
    6. Do you have or plan to buy a TV?
  • 3 years ago

    Congratulations on getting your own place!!!🎉🎊🍾. Did you buy or are you renting? If renting, can you paint walls? Also, please put the measurements in your floor plan so we know how much wall space there is. Stalk FB and ND for furniture that people are getting rid of. A lot of the less expensive new furniture is cheap crap that costs an arm and leg. Looking forward to seeing what you Do with with your space!