Not everyone can afford to buy a large apartment. Many are content with small areas. That is why a one-room apartment of 40 sq. m. is a fairly common type of housing, in which a full-fledged family of three can easily live.
The main problem of a small-sized living space is the need for rational organization of usable space. However, despite its small size, the studio apartment is 40 sq. m. m. can be organized in such a way that you get a comfortable, functional space that has its own unique style and appearance.
Rest zone
There is usually a large TV in the sitting area of the living room.
- You can place a music center and karaoke nearby so that guests don’t get bored.
- Opposite the TV there is a sofa with armchairs.
- Some people have a coffee table.
Some people refuse such a piece of furniture. There may also be a small closet.
Layout features
When planning and interior designing a house of 30 sq.m. It should be remembered that the main task is to maximize the use of space. You can do this with simple tips:
1) A large number of things overload the space, so the ideal option for such a house is minimalism. If possible, it is better to purchase things that are multifunctional. For example, a sofa with a storage box or a folding table.
2) If the zones are not separated from each other by partitions or walls, they must be combined with each other.
3) Each zone should be useful in its functionality
Cabinet
In the living room you can allocate a small space for a small table with a chair. Where household members can work at the computer or looking through documents. It would be great if there was good lighting here.
This area can be located in any part of the room, not necessarily near the window. The main thing is good lighting. Several small shelves next to the table are also welcome for convenience.
There may be books, documents, and so on. The office area can be separated by a screen if some privacy is needed.
Who is it suitable for?
Not only relatives should consider a duplex as housing. This option is suitable for friends or those who are ready to live in one apartment themselves and offer the other for rent. In addition, many families prefer to build two separate apartments at once with an eye on the future of their children, who are provided with housing in advance.
A huge house with many rooms does not have this advantage, and the construction costs are approximately the same as a duplex.
Children's zone
There must be a carpet or carpet on the floor here. Nearby there is a rack or a small closet where children's toys, books, and stationery can be stored.
- Everyone chooses the zones into which the living room will be divided, depending on their needs.
- You need to understand what is needed from the living room. The room is zoned with proper arrangement of furniture and different ceiling heights. The zones are separated by different ceiling heights.
- Partitions are not welcome. It will be great if you divide the zones with a large aquarium with beautiful fish and a turtle.
- If the house has a fireplace, it can also serve as a kind of divider if it is located in the middle of the living room.
How can you visually expand the space?
You can visually expand the space without additional financial expenses. There are several tricks that will help make your home look larger:
- It is better to choose white for wall decoration. Unlike dark shades, it does not hide the space
- Additional lighting will help achieve the same effect.
- Light tulle or organza will look more appropriate than thick, heavy curtains
- The space can be zoned using partitions
- It is better to place furniture near the walls so that the center remains free
- There is no need for a corridor in such a house. It is better to use this area for living space
- You can hang a mirror on one of the walls. Just like light shades and lighting, this will help visually expand your home.
All of these life hacks can be applied to any small space, but you need to remember that the individual layout still depends on the size, type of room and its general parameters.
Choosing a living room color
For such an area it can be difficult to decide on repairs. You need to think carefully about everything before you start making it. Large living room - space for imagination. Here you can realize any wishes and requests.
- It's better not to use just one single color. It will not look interesting, gloomy.
- Most often, when renovating, the walls in the living room are white, blue, beige, gray, and green.
Start of work on arranging one-room apartment
Start of renovation of an apartment of 40 sq. m. it is worth starting with the development of the project. If there is no opportunity to contact professional design designers, then simple pencil sketches on paper will be enough to make approximate calculations and conveniently plan out the usable space.
When drawing up a project, you should pay attention to the following points:
- a budget that already includes funds for unforeseen expenses;
- design features of the room, including all niches, projections, crossbars, etc.;
- the number of household members who live in the area permanently, taking into account their needs and desires;
- chosen stylistic concept;
- location of the main furniture groups and accessories.
Materials
When repairing, you can use absolutely any materials. Walls are tiled most often in the kitchen area of the living room. Part of the wall can even be made of clapboard. When remodeling a room, they use brick and so on.
In the budget version, linoleum is placed on the floor. Middle price segment - laminate. An expensive repair option is parquet. Sometimes the floor is covered with carpet, especially if there are children in the house.
Advantages of small houses
For those who doubt and believe that it is unbearable to exist in an area of 5 by 6 meters, strong arguments can be made in favor of a small structure:
- Significant savings on building materials;
- The house does not require large maintenance costs;
- Small area allows for quick cleaning;
- It keeps heat for a long time and does not require a boiler room;
- The optimal solution for a small plot of land.
We offer a wide selection of layouts and ergonomic solutions for a comfortable stay.
Choosing a style for the living room
Such a large living room can be designed in absolutely any style. You just need to decide for yourself which style your soul lies in. You can mix styles.
If the living room has a kitchen area, it will be difficult to renovate it in a palace style. There were no kitchens in the palace. They were in separate rooms. Dining area yes. But you can’t use the kitchen.
About the most important thing
If you do not have a large palace, then having a large living room means that the living room will contain not only a relaxation area, but also many other areas: dining, working, children's corner, storage area for collections, books and archives, possibly a working kitchen area . The biggest advantage of the 40-meter living room is its large area and good lighting, as well as large windows overlooking green spaces. It is better not to split it up with partitions, but to correctly visually divide it into functional zones and emphasize the space, light and beauty of the living room in a private house.
Now the trend is simple interiors with a small amount of furniture and a lot of free space. But don’t get too carried away by the lack of furniture - a large living room will look empty.
A large living room can have the following functional areas:
- a relaxation area with upholstered furniture, often such areas are located near the fireplace;
- dining area;
- recreation area No. 2 with upholstered furniture - near the TV;
- in a modern living room there is almost always a laptop or computer; it is advisable to allocate a separate corner and table for them;
- children's Corner;
- workplace for needlework;
- kitchen area with a bar counter separating it;
- if the kitchen is in a separate room, sometimes they buy a ready-made cabinet with a bar counter or arrange it from other materials - it is convenient to place alcohol, sweets, dishes, and coffee here to treat guests.
Loft style living room
Modern style in living room design. Any furniture can be installed. The decor in the living room can be completely different. All flights of fancy can come true in this style.
You can even combine things that don’t suit each other at all.
- One of the walls in this style comes in the form of brick or stones. Near such walls there is usually a fireplace.
- The floor can be finished with tiles and decorative stone. In an economical option, you can use linoleum with a pattern of stones. Parquet and laminate are prohibited.
- The ceiling can be simply concrete, even without finishing. You can simply whitewash the ceiling in the living room.
- Textiles are used in minimal quantities. Curtains do not suit this style.
- Blinds or roller blinds are perfect for a living room in this style. One or two pillows on the sofa is enough.
The sofa is often made of leather. Chairs should be metal or antique. Decor made only of metal is welcome. Even cabinets should have metal stakes.
Zoning techniques
Since an area of 40 square meters cannot be called very large, and people living on them want to feel comfortable, when organizing the layout of an apartment of 40 square meters. m. it is recommended to use zoning techniques.
Construction of a partition in order to visually and practically delimit functional areas. It is possible to erect a plasterboard structure that would cover the area not completely, but only by 40 percent.
Racks with open through sections. Such shelves can easily accommodate your favorite books, nice souvenirs and other accessories.
And by purchasing plastic boxes that imitate rattan boxes, you can even store linen sets or clothes on such racks. At the same time, the overall appearance of such a furniture design will not look bulky or the room cluttered.
The podium is not only a tool for zoning, but also a very functional solution. This design very clearly divides the space, and in combination with curtains on it, it is possible to hide the placed bed from prying eyes.
From a constructive point of view, the good thing about the podium is that the space underneath is used as a full-fledged, spacious storage system.
High tech
The living room should have a lot of metal and glass. The walls and ceiling in the living room are mostly white. A glossy stretch ceiling will look best. Curtains on the windows in the living room should be light. You can also hang white blinds.
- The table must be glass. Shelves made of glass should predominate in the living room. The cabinet is usually gray with metal accents.
- Upholstered furniture is best if it is blue or gray. It can be made of leather or fabric.
A little about common sense
The most economical heating option is the “warm floor” system. If you have a water or electric heated floor in your living room, this imposes restrictions on the choice of furniture and the arrangement of objects. Heating is usually not installed under the walls where the proposed cabinets are located, but if cabinets and cabinets are located in the center of the room, they should be on legs so as not to reduce the heat supply to the room. Sofas and armchairs should have small legs (traditional mini-legs 3-4-5 cm high do not count). Floor carpets, the favorite keepers of heat from time immemorial, also cannot be laid on a heated floor.
Violation of these requirements leads to less heat entering the living room, and the wires of the electrical heating system will overheat, which is unsafe.
Another common mistake is the lack of curtains or blinds on the windows. This can only be done if the windows are closed at night with shutters or external roller blinds. A lot of heat is lost through windows by radiation.
When designing a floor, it is undesirable to have podiums, especially one step. Everyone will stumble, especially older people and small children. Sometimes, when planning living rooms, the floor level is lowered, and there are three steps at the entrance or at the transition to the kitchen-dining area. Paradoxically, this is a safer option than a one-step floor drop. The steps must have railings; it is better to fence the entire area with railings. This place should have bright lighting.
Classic style
The richest style. Reminds me of a palace style. It is allowed to lay marble or parquet on the floor.
- Either make the ceiling matte stretched or unplastered.
- There should be structures in the form of columns. If there is furniture in the living room, then only wooden furniture with mirrors.
- Sofas with wooden legs. The furniture in the living room should be gilded.
There should be paintings on the walls. In classic-style living rooms, expensive and high-quality carpets are welcome.
Adviсe
- Don't use one color.
- The walls can be of absolutely any color.
- Do not separate zones with partitions
- The living room should be in the same style
- Different flooring can be used in different areas.
- Living room closets must be closed. Glass doors are not permitted.
- If the kitchen is combined with the living room, then household appliances should be silent.
- Heavy curtains will not work.
Don't forget about lighting. Especially in the work and kitchen areas.
