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Small studio layout

6 years ago

Need help maximizing space and comfort in this small beach studio. Specific measurements not available at this time, however main space is approx 12x12. Would like to incorporate queen bed. Any ideas for furniture placement/layout?

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housegal200

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

A queen bed is going to really take up a huge amount of real estate, but here goes. Measure everything with blue masking tape before you purchase anything. And rethink whether you absolutely need a queen size bed in such a small space.

--Keep the space open--no dividers that take up room.

--Position the bed in the corner where the windows are, leaving room under the windows to get around the bed.

--Get a wide, but not too deep console cabinet to use as a dresser across from the bed. Put your TV over that if you have one. Otherwise a mirror or piece of art.

--Hang a great looking hanging lamp in the corner to use for reading.

--On the interior side, get a long, low bookshelf with cubbies against the bed to "divide" off the space.

--Get a small round table--maybe a modern gateleg that can be opened up--for the alcove with two upholstered chairs that can fit under the table but be pulled out for seating. Hang bookshelves in the dining area for a "library" effect and for storage.

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--Get a very small, apartment size sofa, up on legs for airiness and put it by the entry door if that even fits. Again measure depth before you move in a sofa. No coffee table. This is 57" wide. Put a large round mirror over the sofa.

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If there's room to the side, either get a very small chest, or pullout nesting tables.

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--Define the living room space with a great rug that picks up gold tones of the floors.

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--Cover the bed in a Moroccan style cream "wedding blanket" or other textured cream blanket rather than duvet to give the look of something upholstered. Wayfair and Overstock probably have knockoffs of these.

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Keep your palette consistent--same paint for entire space and everything harmonizing so that you get visual flow and not a chopped up feeling. Do a Google or Pinterest search for "tiny studio" to get ideas.

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Lampert Dias Architects, Inc.
6 years ago
A plan view with dimensions would be helpful..........
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havingfun
6 years ago
i second that
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Lampert Dias Architects, Inc.
6 years ago
Great answer housegal200
groveraxle
6 years ago
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stoverjaykay
Original Author
6 years ago
This is extremely amatuer as I’m not a designer-also measured in all inches-however, this is a quick sketch. Thank you for all of your time and input!
stoverjaykay
Original Author
6 years ago
(Approx 21” from corner to right window, 39” from left window to main door)
stoverjaykay
Original Author
6 years ago
I may be open to twin or full size bed as well.
groveraxle
6 years ago
Here is your studio roughly to scale (I had to estimate a few things)...
...and here it is with a queen sized bed:
If you plan to do anything other than sleep here, you might want to look at something convertible like a Murphy bed or modern futon.
groveraxle
6 years ago

Andover Mills Tyrone Murphy Bed & Reviews | Wayfair · More Info
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groveraxle
6 years ago
Here's a twin daybed and small chair in two configurations, one with a TV mounted on the wall.
stoverjaykay
Original Author
6 years ago
Wow, thank you all so much! Really helps to see the layouts and design suggestions. Thank you for taking the time!
havingfun
5 years ago
also, you can look up christopher lowell, he had a design show. one of the things he would do when living in all one room or two is use a book shelf set as a wall, fitting diagonally across room. one side had bed and art work etc. on it, the other had tv and books etc. on the shelves.
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