r/StudioApartments

I'm on the journey to finally start decorating my studio, but am struggling and wanted to get some ideas from other studio apartment havers!

I have been considering getting something different for my bed (a modular kind of couch or a murphy bed) so that I can get a small couch? I have a small friend group so I don't need a huge amount of seating, but I was wondering how comfortable and long-lasting those boneless couches are, so if anyone has one and wants to share how they've either liked or disliked it, please do so! Along the same topic, I wanted to get a simple foldable table of some kind that sits 4 people, but that can be put away when not in use/used as another side table when away. I've checked Amazon and didn't really see anything of good quality, so any ideas on functional dining for a studio would be greatly appreciated!!

Also, I also am a collector of books, figures, and have started purchasing DVDs and CD again so I wanted to get more shelving but was wondering if my best option was wall shelving? I love a physical bookcase, but realistically it would probably make my space feel even smaller 😅. If anyone has recs on wall shelf units, please let me know!

Other than that, please leave any random ideas or things that you've done that helped maximize your space! Thanks

Thinking of getting a cat. My family and I had many cats. If I do decide will be my first legit long living personal pet. Do you think studio apartments are good. That’s my layout and measurements. If so will the cat be happy or claustrophobic. I don’t have porch or deck just windows that open.

Can’t decide if I need a room divider, my bed is placed under the window and I kind of want separation from viewing the front door from my bed. However the weird angle of the entrance also makes it hard to decide on positioning.

I also worry a room divider might cramp the entrance and ruin the flow of the space. Any tips appreciated, thanks!

Only one wall is big enough for a bigger tv. How can I divide this space and make it cozy. THANK YOU IN ADVANCE I AM LOST

I'm moving into a long rectangle studio layout. How would you style?

I built an apartment over the past few years in a barn on my parents’ property, and I finally got it to a point I’m happy with. One thing I’m struggling with, though, is how to organize the stupid thing.

I don’t have many flat walls for shelving or putting furniture up against, which is causing issues. I’m debating adding internal walls, but that’s a lot of work and will make the space more cramped. The “kitchen” is getting an upgrade soon with cabinets, which will help the overflowing aspect.

The main things I don’t know what to do with are the taller workbench table and the couch… no good flat walls for either of them and they’re just kinda there right now.

Bathroom is elsewhere, no running water here yet.

Anyone have any suggestions or lived in a loft? I have a slightly upgraded floor plan image in the comments.

Edit: thanks for the advice everyone! I’ll clean up and build in the cabinets this weekend and post the new layout. Really appreciate the idea and insight!

Hi y’all. I’m going to be moving out from my family’s home and into my own studio by the beach!! I’m very excited and looking forward to browsing used furniture to fill my studio with.

I will move in with my dog. My boyfriend will occasionally sleep over.

I’m wondering if I could receive some layout ideas for my furniture. I’m not the biggest fan of having my bed just out there, because it looks like a bedroom and I want to have a living room
And a bedroom, not just people sitting on my couch.

By the way I have no balcony; even though floor plan shows one

https://www.reddit.com/r/SantaMonica/s/GSGgCgH6bc

First time moving to a studio this size, it comes with a double bed and a small two door wardrobe. I have a small standing desk and TV too. I'm just not sure where to position everything and also wanting a bit more storage - any help is appreciated!

I have been living here about 6-7 months now, rent about 837, with utilities it adds about 100-150 bucks more to the bill.

im in a 377ft studio for the last four months and i cannot figure out a good layout, specifically for my bed living space desk area. this specific area is 172.3sqft the other 207sqft is my kitchen,washer dryer, and bathroom so i only have this room to work with 😅

and also i was attached to a 5x5 kallax from my previous housing which was a 2bd/1bth but im so fed up now. what do y’all recommend regarding the layout?
i also dont think i can put my bed in the top left corner bc i am the first unit in the entrance and my neighbors constantly slam the door closed

for context, i have a queen bed 😫 (maybe i should do a full), a 5x5 ikea kallax, a wardrobe (black in the pic), a desk and chair for wfh days, 1 arm chair and a mounted 50inch tv on a standing wheels mount thing, and a 6ft tall cat tree and 2 cats lol

also the brown line at the bottom represents no wall, bc that’s what leads to the kitchen and the white lines are windows

Never lived somewhere so small any tips or tricks ?

im struggling to figure out a layout for my studio apartment. is this fine or is there a better layout yall would suggest

Hi! I may be moving into a 288 sq ft studio soon and was wanting to put a full size daybed in this lil nook in the bottom left. I can't measure it right now, could someone guesstimate if this would fit length wise? (idc about it sticking out of the corner. just want the headboard to fit in the wall if that makes sense, like the drawer area sticking out is fine.) Thanks!

Hi! I am looking for someone to take over my lease at Straits Row. The apartment is a studio with one bathroom located at 633 S. LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60605 (Printer's Row, South Loop). The lease begins on August 1st, 2026 and ends on 31st July, 2027. The monthly rent is $2199. sq. ft. 355

The apartment is fully furnished and includes in-unit laundry, parking, TV, internet, etc. It is conveniently located near cafés, grocery shops, the movie theater and more. The apartment is pet-friendly.

The community offers co-working hubs, social lounges, grilling terrace, private meeting rooms, complimentary printing, fitness center, heated pool, coffee bar, club room, sky lounge, secure indoor bike storage, and bike repair station. There are bus stops and train stations super close by, they also have secure door access.

If you are interested or would like more information, please dm me. Couldn't add more than one pic so here's how the rest of the unit looks like- https://imgur.com/a/YyFgsoe