r/StudioApartments

hi everyone!! i’m new to studio living and would like some advice on the organization of this specific floor plan. i apologize for not having pics of the actual unit—it’s a new construction so i never actually got to go inside!

anyway it’s a 424 sqft studio (~39.4 sqm) (i don’t have the individual measurements sadly lol) and the main thing i’m concerned about is how i’ll organize it (especially with that pillar there). i have a full bed, desk, night stand, standing mirror, lamp (my non negotiables), and a cube organizer and tv stand shelf that i am very open to getting rid of if needed! i’m having trouble visualizing what this would look like or if it’s even possible to have all this? idk!!

side question: i have a cat, where would yall put the litter box in this setup?

Need help with bed, work office, and other furniture. Applied and want to plan.

Hi! I’m moving to an expensive city and can only afford to rent a studio for now. It’s a bigger studio at 41sqm but still a studio nonetheless. I don’t love having everything in one room so I want to create the illusion of having a separate living room and bedroom.

The photos I’ve added are screenshots from a video I took. Think of it as panning from left to right.

- What I love: Open floor plan, definitely a lot of space for a studio
- What I don’t love: I want separate spaces (living/reception, bedroom). I think the black furniture’s coming off too strong. I don’t wanna spend too much on replacing furniture that’s already there as much as possible but if there’s no way to make what’s available work, then I’ll find cheaper furniture on fb marketplace.
- What’s missing. i need a work desk, maybe a vanity, if there’s still space maybe a small dining area but not a priority as I can eat on the couch TBBT-style. Ideally more wardrobe space since I have lots of stuff haha

My ideas so far:

- First photo (window): thinking of adding cushions to make it a cozy reading nook/mini baywindow situation
- Third photo (couch with the square center table, it’s actually storage): I don’t love the couch. I wanna replace it with a sofa bed. I don’t know how to make the center table work either. It’s definitely useful storage, but it feels so awkward there.
- Fourth photo (bed): I think the chest of drawers is awkward but I definitely need the storage. The black bed frame’s coming off a bit too strong as well. Most importantly, I’m thinking of adding a partition to create a “bedroom” so that my “living room” / “reception” isn’t in the same place as my bedroom.

Any other ideas/tips? TIA!

On the road to getting more furniture (bed frame, tv stand - there’s a tv in front of the couch/behind the keyboard) and decorations but very happy with the feel so far and wanted to share.

Hiii! I’m moving to a small studio apartment soon this fall. I’m excited but also concerned about the space cuz I have lots of clothes and random stuff (jellycats, vinyl record player, makeups, etc). I really need help placing all furniture below! So I think I’ll need
1 6-chest dresser, 1 four chest dresser, 1 double bed, a small couch/accent chair, 1 convertible coffee table (those one i can lift up the surface to eat comfortably on), 1 ikea kallax (3*4 or 2*4), a desk and a chair, a bed side table.
I’m also a huge fan of decorating my apartment and be creative of converting small corners into functional and cute corners!
Need some inspirations!!! Thanks

I just moved into a studio and I cannot figure out a layout that maximizes space and doesn’t feel cluttered. It comes furnished, so that is all the furniture I have now, but I will be adding a cat tree. Any suggestions on how to move the furniture to make it better? Ideally I’d like to keep my bed by the window but I’m open to other ideas too. The pic is a general layout , but my unit has the kitchen and bathroom on the opposite sides.

I have been wanting a sofa in my small studio apartment. It’s a necessity and I want to get it from rovelabs before end of their long weekend sale 😭 I need help with the layout where I can put it in my awkward layout. I want a separation from my bed which is why I added a peel and stick wood wall. There’s a white built in cabinet that’s an extension of the kitchen, in the middle of the apartment that is an eyesore. Which is causing me hard to add a dining/working table, a sofa without crowding the kitchen and the dresser. I tried everything and I would like someone else’s opinion.

Right now I am thinking of adding a curtain on the ceiling to cover the end of the wood wall and also cover the middle built in cabinet. I am happy to replace the circle table with a rectangle one or smaller to make space for sofa but i definitely need a table and if possible would even like to add a working desk. Please help and any suggestions are greatly appreciated!!

Hi everyone! Getting so inspired by all the posts I’ve seen and how creative everyone is so hoping to get some advice on a studio space. It’s fairly small (12.75 ft by 13.5 ft, pics attached although it hasn’t been posting recently so hopefully they did). I’ll need to fit at least a WFH desk and a full bed, but would be nice to also fit a small couch with a TV and some sort of table for eating. Thinking of curtains or dividers between bed and living space? Open to any and all advice on decor or space saving furniture!! Thanks in advance 🤗

I just moved into a studio from a 1-bedroom unit. The only reason I’m struggling is because the wardrobe is not moveable, otherwise I would’ve put the bed there and then have the living room by the window.

I don’t have living room furniture yet, just a double bed and a desk. I want to buy a couch and a tv but I don’t know where i would put them.

Just wanted to share a final update to the original post and the previous update now that I am settled. This is what a single, early middle-aged college instructor, writer and artist can afford on a lower-mid income (with outstanding debt). $550 per month for ~150sq ft main space (bathroom is maybe ~50sq ft) all utilities included, no kitchen. I had next to no furniture prior to moving out of my previous spot- an RV I rented on rural land. Most of the furniture and appliances were scored cheaply, second-hand from graduating college students, suburbanites and used furniture stores. The mattress was an inexpensive online purchase. I’ve lived from coast to coast in several major American cities - from punk houses and live/work commercial art spaces to old Edwardians, studios and one bedrooms. I’ve always maintained the preference for some basic elements - light, privacy, simplicity and coherent order. Thanks to all for the feedback and suggestions on previous posts. America is a beast and economic survival isn’t easy, but you can still live an enchanted life with a little creativity. Peace be with you.

This is the current situation. Everything is in meters and m3.

Windowless bedroom feels awkward. I'm not sure really what's the best layout and how to furnish it best to make it cosy. I welcome any ideas.

Hi everyone, first time here. I'm struggling to find the perfect for my studio. I want a space to put the bed and storage for my clothes and i want it to be separated from the rest.

I also want to have a real living room with a couch and a tv unit. I tried a few options but i can’t get it right 🥲

Also the measuring unit is in meters and centimeters (France.. you know..)