Living in a studio apartment is inspiring as it is, living in a neat and beautiful studio apartment is true talent. Whether you're moving into a studio or getting things in order after family has vanished in the distance — you're going to need a little inspiration and a swift kick in the butt!
It's a little hard to get moving after a holiday vacation and the last thing many of us want to do is clean and get organized. We all know that storage is number one for studio living and sometimes you have to turn to some interesting tactics. Open shelving in the kitchen seems to be a leading way to stay organized without weighing the space down. It's an easy way to display collections, dinnerware or pantry items.
In the "bedroom", maybe you need to flip your bed up and keep it tucked behind doors during the day to make extra room or maybe you have a bed adventurously tucked above your kitchen — either way, it is possible to have a full size bed in a studio apartment.
How do you keep your studio apartment neat and organized?
Images: John Ellis, Frank Oudeman, Sean Karns, Adam Friedberg, Kristen Ellis, Beth Zeigler
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I like the sectional in the second picture, does anyone have a clue as to where its from?
My studio has a very large walk-in closet. I simply shove all of my crap into the closet. I'm always tempted to organize it but I'm just too lazy. My studio is lovely but that closet is my great shame :(
I installed a shelf in my tiny (less than 100 sq. feet) kitchen spanning one wall and it has given me TONS more storage. Look up and down for possible storage options!
-Chic Done Cheap
Wow, what a neat space!
i want more pictures of that fourth place (the crisp white and tiny stainless kitchen). does anyone know if it was featured on AT before? im longing for a house tour of that space.
Is there a link to the apartment in the first two photos? I'm curious to know where the armless blue couch (futon?) comes from.
Never mind my previous comment. The photographer's links go directly to the original source. And I know now that can't afford the sofa :)
In my studio apartment (less than 500sq ft) the my biggest issue isn't space or storage, its keeping it clean. It seems like even just leaving a glass out or art supplies laid across my dining area makes the whole place seem totally trashed. I love my apartment. I really hate cleaning.
Ouch! I just stubbed my toe on the corner of that platform in picture #5. Is it just me or does that seem like a pain in the patoot not to mention a waste of space. Why make what looks like a double bed take up the floor space of a king???
@lizolson11 i'm positive that the 4th place was featured on a tour here on AT.
clicking on the photographer link yielded this: http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/sf/house-tours/125-square-feet-kristens-minimalist-studio-house-call-131800
These studios are SOOO much nicer than the ones I've rented, with their cheap fake paneling, ratty wall-to-wall, semi-functional appliances, etc. You could almost LIVE in these, rather than pass through them as quickly as possible! (At least mine were cheap!!)
I lived in a studio once. I couldn't take it. I'm lucky enough that I live in a one-bedroom with a living room and a separate dining/kitchen, so I have three different spaces to use. I tend to roam throughout the day and to use both the living and dining rooms for when people come over: sometimes one, sometimes the other, sometimes both.
I have a roomba! It cleans the floor so I don't have to. I have a tiny apartment, so all the crumbs, dust and hair (I have long hair) gets cleaned every other day! It's the one thing I can't live without!
If you want the secret of a immaculate studio, try teaching piano lessons out of one 4 days a week. Works like a charm ;)
I really liked the studio set-up in picture one (weird since I hate murphy beds) - though I wonder why the matching bedding to the sofa/whatever it is. In theory you fold up the bed daily so no one's seeing the bedding - plus a warm grey/soft yellow/etc would all go well in the room.
ktdid, my apt is less than 400sf but it does have 3 large accordion closets so I'm blessed with hideaway space. I also use a used effectiv storage combo in my workspace area to hold all my files, papers, printer, cables. I learned this tip from a friend who has lived in a studio for 30 years: everything has a place, and everything gets put away. Also: purge. I've gotten rid of a 1/3 of what I owned when I moved in, and looking to do more. It really does make a difference, and makes the apt easier to clean as well.