***How to arrange living in a 470 SF studio.
I'd love any input on how to maximize space in a 470SF Studio Apartment.
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Furniture Arrangement for Studio Apartment
Comments (25)With an apartment that small, I wouldn't be that worried about company. I for one would not want to fuss with putting my bed up and down each day. Get a daybed or futon and use as a couch and bed. Get a duvet to cover you and that's that. Or build a loft bed if the ceiling is high enough. I'd get one of those tables that is either round or square and had two fold down sides, so you can fold up when you need a work space or have company, and down when it is just you. I had one for years in my apartments, the extra chairs store under it, which is also nice. It comes in square, round and oval variations. Get a rolling coffee table and maybe some rolling storage files and boxes so you can roll out various things you might be doing in the apt. and then stow in the closet when not in use. Get a good Internet connection, kindle books and a library card so you don't need a lot of media equipment....See MoreArranging furniture in a studio apartment
Comments (9)Hi Nikki- What you do with your apartment really depends on your lifestyle and your needs. Do you entertain a lot and have people over for dinner frequently and need a table for 6 or not? Do you work at a desk frequently and need your computer and printer out and really need a desk and a return and a formal work space? If you are a social gal and entertain frequently, keep your dining room as your dining room and get a table and chairs, so you can have friends over at the drop of a hat, even if you are getting take-out. You can have your office in your living room, with bookshelves and a desk (make sure you have drawers that lock. Find a file cabinet that is attractive that locks as well, and a way to house your computer, printer, mode, router, external hard drive, and all your other things that conceal them and can be locked. Your bed can either be a convertible sofa (they are way more comfortable these days, or a Murphy bed as mentioned earlier. or a regular bed that is disguised in a variety of ways, some of which are shown above. If you live in a city, the odds are there are many small apartments and singles living in them. It might be worth it for you to consult with some experienced interior designers in your area about the best use of your space for your purposes. They may come up with some fantastic ideas especially suited for your needs and purposes and know just the people to make the items or where to purchase them....See Morearranging furniture in a studio?....
Comments (4)This is a real room . Here is a pic attached w/ given dimensions. The bathroom is located where the bifold door currently is (entry point) but I did not include....See MoreHow can we expand? Need 100-150sf more from our house!!
Comments (28)Zennifer I understand what you're trying to do, totally understand the location and blood/sweat/tears you've got in the current home. But prepare to be shocked. My guess is financially you'd still be better off moving. I wouldn't attempt an addition onto your house without an architect's help bc I agree it could easily look funky and wrong. The examples above proved it for me. How much would it suck to pour hundreds of thousands of dollars into it, only to have it look bad in the end? Good luck. I've been there. Loved my old little home but it didn't make financial sense to add on. We moved. Sometimes I still miss that old house but it was the right decision....See More
decoenthusiaste
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoDo you plan on TV and where are the connections for it? If you have control over that, consider wall mounting TV on the closet/pantry wall and placing a comfy chair facing it on that side of the room. Use the larger wall for a Murphy bed unit. Are you single and living alone? Here's a nice single one opened and closed.
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Urban Glass House, NYC · More InfoToo pricey but I like the caster idea so you can easily move it.
Boxed Back Chair with Small Nickel Sabots and Casters, Black/Navy · More InfoOne or two bar stools at your counter could provide some guest seating if well padded.
GDF Studio Ralph Off-White Leather Backless Counter Stool, Set of 2 · More InfoVi Truvian thanked decoenthusiasteVi Truvian
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Nancy in Mich
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI like convertible furniture. I have a coffee table that makes into a dining table that seats 6 to 8 people. I know that the best of convertible furniture is quite expensive, but you can start small. Like this convertible console table that makes into a small dining table.
There is also quite a variety of Murphy Beds available. If you know someone with a wood shop, you can buy just the hardware from a place like Leevalleytools.com.
Or Wayfair has all of these to choose from.
Check out this system from Houzz. It has a couch that converts to a bed, and a table/desk that can slide behind the couch to support the back, or can be brought forward to be a table or a desk. Then the cupboards above provide storage. It costs a lot, at $2400, but it also does a lot.Click on "more info" to go to the page, then there are pictures below to see the different configurations.
Compact Sofa, Cabinets Wall System, White, Without Mattress Cover, 2-Piece Cushi · More Info
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