Design of a one-room apartment 37 sq. m. and layout options

It has long been a standard that apartments in modern, new buildings are spacious and bright. But the old buildings are still standing, for example, the Khrushchevs. These living quarters are known for their modest size. If you competently approach the repair, you can make a cozy nest out of these square meters.

When decorating a small apartment, it is difficult to use standard design techniques, but the more interesting is the implementation of the task

A small one-room apartment, no matter how many people live in it, should accommodate several areas for rest and work. The competent design of a one-room apartment of 37 square meters is practical and functional.

The main space is divided into three sections – a bedroom, a living room and an office, or into two – a living room and a bedroom

Redevelopment can be different, depending on who lives in the room.

Bedroom + living room	A popular, simple option that does not require expensive investments. It will be enough to purchase a sofa, which will additionally “fulfill” the role of a sleeping place. If you want to put a bed, it is better to define it by a thin partition, a screen. This layout option will take away precious square meters..
Bedroom + kitchen + living room	The option provides for the demolition of walls, only one common space. Work areas are highlighted with wall, ceiling, floor, light decoration. We place the kitchen furniture along one wall, it is better to place the sleeping area as far from it as possible.
Living room + bedroom + study	Complicated redevelopment option, the office should be practical, convenient. You can separate with a screen or a thin partition. A large seating area is not needed, you can sit with guests in the kitchen, and a sofa and a floor lamp are enough to watch a movie, read a book.
Living room + bedroom + nursery	Option for families with children. Psychologists unanimously say that the baby should have, though small, but his own space for games, minutes of solitude, and studies. The best option is multifunctional furniture complexes. They include a full sleeping place, a compartment for classes, toys, a wardrobe.

Layout with a bed by the window

Layout with a bed in a niche

If you move the partitions, a place for the dining area will appear in the kitchen.

Recommendations for fast and inexpensive redevelopment

When the design of a one-room apartment is thought out and agreed upon, renovation work begins. So that the room does not turn out to be overloaded, you should not install many partitions, it is better to purchase mobile screens, at any time there is an opportunity to retire for work or rest.

It is not enough just to allocate a corner for each zone, you need to plan the room so that there is free space and the comfort of living increases

If the ceilings are high, the option of installing podiums, mounting niches is considered.

The sleeping area is allowed to be allocated with a podium, if the height of the ceilings allows

An elongated kitchen may seem inconvenient, but you can fit all the accessories and equipment along one wall in it

When zoning a one-room apartment, you can “play” with shades. The main thing is not to overdo it. A small room does not like bright and dark shades. The tones should be light, combined with each other. Different finishing materials are preferable. The floor in the kitchen and in the main room must be different. You can decorate the walls with different materials, paint in one area, paste over in another.

In a small space, bright color transitions and a variety of finishes are inappropriate, it is better to separate the zones with different floor coverings or just a carpet.

In a one-room apartment, the partition should take up a minimum of space. A good solution is a thin screen door

For a workplace, you need about two square meters to fit a table, chair and rack

Lighting plays a huge role. With its help, you can hide the ugly corners of the apartment, highlight the center. It is better to place lighting fixtures for each zone separately. A bulky chandelier will take up a lot of space, visually make the ceiling lower, so it is better to give preference to point lighting devices. In some zones, 1-2 will be enough, in others more light is needed, for example, a living room.

An example of successful lighting odnushka

A tripod floor lamp provides accent lighting, hinting that this area becomes a bedroom at night

Choosing a room style

Any design style of a small one-room apartment is allowed, the main thing is not to overdo it.

Some fashion trends “love” large footage, large furniture, a large number of accessories, this is unacceptable in a small footage.
The simpler the style, the more comfortable and practical small-sized housing will look like. Can be decorated in loft style, minimalism, hi-tech.
Some of the “old-fashioned” apartments have balconies. Thanks to him, they get a few more precious square meters. If it is possible to insulate the balcony, they arrange an office there or connect it to the kitchen. If insulation is not possible, organize a storage of seasonal items, tools.

Spaciousness, straight lines and contrasting colors – a suitable interior in the style of Scandinavian minimalism for modern young people

Modern design, combining various materials and textures, emphasizes the exclusivity of the interior and creates an atmosphere of mystery and even a little carelessness

For a small apartment, it is more advisable to choose styles that lack numerous decorations.

Furnishing, finishing, decor

Complex patterns overload the interior and make the room smaller. It is better if the surfaces are smooth, natural tones, calm.
If you want a bright accent, you can make it on one of the walls..
Furniture is preferable to be multifunctional, compact. Modular elements work well. For example, a bed or a sofa with large, built-in drawers, built-in wardrobes, sliding tables.
You can’t do without accessories, but not much. They perfectly “fulfill” the role of bright accents. It is not recommended to hang curtains with heavy curtains on the windows, they will make the interior heavy, the opening will not be visible. The absence of curtains is actual, this technique will make the room bright, there will be more natural light in the room. You can hang blinds, a roll version of curtains will do.

The bed can be hidden behind the bookshelves

You have to use every centimeter of usable area, even the windowsill

Even with minimal costs, it is not difficult to equip even the smallest apartment. With the right approach, you can do everything yourself. The basis of the idea is taken from magazines, from special design sites. There are professionals who give advice online, suggest which finishing materials and furniture are preferable, how to arrange it, where to highlight accents. The end result depends only on the imagination and wishes of the owner of the apartment. With a strong desire, you can transform your home in a few weeks.