Furnishing an apartment is a very difficult moment, since it requires careful thought and drawing up a clear floor plan. Particularly problematic is the furnishing of a one-room apartment with limited space in which you need to fit everything you need. This issue becomes especially relevant in connection with the growing popularity of studio apartments, which require mandatory zoning. We will talk about possible options for arranging furniture and decorating a one-room apartment below.
How to arrange a one-room apartment
Options for planning space in an apartment for a family with a child
The first thing to do is to really evaluate:
- amount of light in space;
- geometric features of the room;
- amount of furniture;
- wishes and needs of each family member.
Living in a one-room apartment is accompanied by a number of inconveniences and requires the owners to pay increased attention to interior design in order to obtain the required level of comfort.
To ensure comfort for everyone at the same time, focus on the general plan - diagram.
Divide the space into:
- area for adults
- area for the child,
- and a common area for spending time together.
Features of the zone for preschoolers
A newborn baby will not have to allocate a large area. The child does not require free space to play; his territory is limited to a crib or playpen. A baby's wardrobe includes a lot of things. But they can be placed wisely, using rationally the area of the room. The modern assortment includes multifunctional children's furniture for a one-room apartment. For example, a crib-playpen, a chest of drawers with a changing table, etc.
It is advisable to separate a newborn’s children’s corner in a one-room apartment with a screen or mobile partition. This will eliminate drafts, protect the child from light for proper rest, and provide conditions for changing clothes, feeding, and massage.
Children's corner for newborns
A preschooler will need an autonomous children's area in a one-room apartment. A child at this age needs active games, for which conditions need to be created. It is necessary to instill useful skills, such as a love of order. Therefore, every thing should have its own place. A preschooler has a lot of such items. Every modern child has:
- solid wardrobe;
- toys;
- educational games;
- books;
- materials and tools for creativity.
A loft bed will free up additional space
In the children's area you need to install cabinets and shelves that allow you to place all these items. Furniture will help with the arrangement. For example, in a children's room in a one-room apartment, you can install a loft bed that provides conditions for sleeping and playing.
Basic zoning methods
All types of zoning come down to two main ones:
- Using real separating objects.
- "Invisible" zoning.
The first option is all kinds of partitions, false walls, or simply furniture that serves as a distinction.
The design of a one-room apartment for a family with a child needs to be thought through thoroughly.
In horizontal space, zoning a room in this way is beneficial in the case of considerable square meters. But, if the height of the ceilings allows, this type of zoning is perfect for creating an additional tier.
“Invisible” zoning is the division of space due to different colors of floor and wall coverings. In the case of a small one-room apartment, this is it.
Every detail is taken into account, furniture is arranged in the most rational way.
Features of choosing an apartment style for a family with a child
It’s true that for a family with a child, practicality is a priority over style. But is it really worth denying yourself aesthetic pleasure? We invite you to consider an interior style that harmoniously combines beauty with no less degree of practicality.
With the arrival of a small child in the family, the need for proper planning of the living space and increasing its functionality increases even more.
Contemporary style
Common features. Combining the incongruous, so that it is truly beautiful and comfortable - this is the whole essence of contemporary art.
This style is based on Scandinavian, constructivism and minimalism.
This is a budget option in which you can safely afford inexpensive furniture, simple monochromatic decoration of walls and floors.
An option even with a grandmother’s wall instead of a newfangled wardrobe will do. The main thing is that the furniture is comfortable, roomy and multifunctional. After all, beauty is in simplicity and plenty of free space. So forget about the habit of storing unnecessary things. And you can increase the space due to maximum functionality using:
- Folding transforming table.
- Modular furniture.
- Folding sofas.
- Furniture wall.
One-room housing, as a rule, has a small area. Therefore, its main disadvantage is the lack of space.
Tips for increasing the space of a small apartment
The main task facing the owners of a one-room apartment is to create an interior that would visually expand the limited space. Color always helps in solving this problem, the functions of which do not end with psychological influence. The walls and ceiling in the only room should be light, that is, painted in cream, sand, blue, beige or light yellow. Using the listed shades will at least visually add a little space to the room.
The light design of a one-room apartment will visually increase the space
In a one-room apartment, you are supposed to hang curtains whose color matches the shade of the walls. The room should not be covered with dark wallpaper or treated with bright paint, which visually deprives the room of several square meters.
When decorating a one-room apartment, rich colors can be used only if it is necessary to focus attention on individual interior items.
If the owners of the apartment cannot give up the dream of making the room dark, then they should put white or simply light furniture in the room. Thanks to this technique, the owners will be able to avoid serious visual compression of the space. Mirrors attached to the doors of the wardrobe can also help to visually increase the area of the room.
Furniture with mirrors is ideal for a one-room apartment
The room will not seem tiny if you do not leave the area near the front door completely empty. The area at the exit from the room should be occupied by a dressing room or closet with bedside tables. Also, in order not to narrow the already limited space of a small apartment, it is necessary to maintain order. Things randomly scattered around the room always visually reduce the area.
When thinking about what furniture to put in a one-room apartment, you should pay attention to the places that are almost always empty. We are talking about corners into which you can easily squeeze corner shelves, cabinets or walls. It is recommended to attach shelves along the perimeter of the corridor in a one-room apartment, eliminating the need to occupy the floor with additional furniture for storing things.
You can store hats and umbrellas on the shelves at the exit from the apartment.
A single room, divided into several zones, should be well lit. Moreover, it is better to equip such a room with several light sources of various types. This will allow you to draw a conditional boundary between the study in the bedroom and the recreation area or the territory of adults and the area for children to spend time.
When arranging furniture in a room in a small apartment, you should follow the Feng Shui recommendations:
- do not place the bed in the center of the room;
- place the head of the bed against a wall beyond which there is no bathroom;
- try to place furniture around the perimeter of the bedroom;
- give preference to interior items without sharp corners;
- position the mirror so that sleeping people are not reflected in it.
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Design options for a one-room apartment depending on the age of the child and the number of children
The room changes as your child grows. Consider the following points to ensure the comfort of all family members.
Infant
Until a certain time, the baby needs very little space for a crib and a chest of drawers, which can simultaneously be used as a changing table.
Rational use of space will help make the room comfortable, and modern design solutions will help you decorate it stylishly.
Pay attention to the cots that are placed next to the adult bed. This way you will save space and provide yourself with convenience in caring for your baby at night.
Preschool child
Now the child needs a place to play and store toys. Pay attention to organizers, containers, shelves and bedside tables.
The design style can be chosen to suit every taste.
Schoolboy
The need for a work area becomes urgent.
The main requirement for housing is comfort.
If square footage allows, allocate a separate space for a shared desktop. If the room is small, consider a bunk bed, where the upper area is reserved for sleeping space, and the lower one is for working or playing.
Teenage child
In adolescence, it is important to build boundaries and respect each other's personal space. This applies not only to relationships, but also to the actual space in the apartment. Use partitions to create the effect of a separate room for the child.
The design of a small apartment is designed in such a way that children and parents have the necessary conditions for leading a healthy lifestyle.
It’s good if there is a separate niche in the room - it’s perfect for creating a separate space.
With two and three children
The task becomes more complicated if children are of different genders and ages. But everything can be solved by using a bunk bed and successful zoning. To successfully arrange the room, follow the recommendations of the previous paragraphs.
The main thing is that everyone has the opportunity to fully relax, work efficiently and develop properly.
Zoning
When it is not possible to allocate a separate room for each type of activity in an apartment, you have to combine everything in one. After all, despite the size of your home, you want to get a good night’s sleep, communicate with friends, relax in front of the TV or pay attention to your child. So that all this does not turn into chaos, and family members do not interfere with each other while doing different things, it is very important to do zoning correctly. It is not always possible to make a rigid division; sometimes it is rather light boundaries that visually separate the comfort zone.
There are several ways to highlight different zones:
- Racks with open shelves.
- Screens (wooden, fabric, metal, etc.).
- Canopies (usually used to hide the sleeping area from prying eyes).
- Sliding or hanging partitions (can be glass or wood).
- False walls and plasterboard structures.
- Podium (a table for work or study is placed on top, and a pull-out bed is placed below; a variety of designs are possible).
- Attaching a balcony to increase the area (you can place a work area, storage system or a place to relax there).
- Multi-tiered (with high ceilings, the bed or work space can be moved to the second tier).
Nuances of decorating a two-room apartment for a family with 1 child and 2 children
In the case of a two-room apartment, solving the problem of comfortable accommodation for adults and children is much simpler.
If there is only one child and you are not planning on adding a new child, feel free to furnish a separate children’s room and change it as they grow older.
The enlarged area is much easier to divide into zones and decorate it in your favorite style.
If there are two children, consider their age, gender and needs. For children of different sexes, it is better to create a separate space for each using a partition, and place a desk, a closet, and a place for games in the common area.
For children of the same gender and with a small age difference, a bunk bed option is suitable. And in general, the need for a separate corner will not be so acute.
The area of the room and the height of the ceilings are the determining factors in the selection of finishing materials and furniture.
How to organize and furnish a children's space
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If the apartment has a balcony, storage room or niches, attach them to the living area. Another option is to create a two-room apartment from a one-room apartment using a partition or plasterboard wall.
Creation of a studio
To do this, you need to demolish the wall, but this is only possible if two points are met: the wall is not load-bearing and you have special papers that allow you to demolish the wall. This option is perfect for those who have a small child, since zoning can be done using screens.
Kitchen relocation
A nursery can also be made in a room intended for the kitchen. In this case, the kitchen is moved either to the loggia or to the living room.
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The nuances of decorating different rooms in an apartment for a family with a child
Kitchen
Take care first of all about safety:
- install plugs on sockets,
- limit access to kitchen appliances by creating a special place for it,
- install closers for bedside tables so that your child does not injure his hands.
Light colors are suitable, which visually make the home more spacious.
In addition, we recommend minimizing the number of glossy surfaces.
Living room
To make it comfortable not only for adults, but also for children, arrange a children's area in the living room.
Only the most necessary furniture is installed; transformer-type items are appropriate.
Poufs-pillows are an excellent replacement for other children's furniture, and they are also transportable and comfortable. Select toys according to age - and the children's area in the living room is ready!
Hallway
To make the getting ready process less time-consuming, take care of a special place for your child in the hallway. A small, stable bedside table that you can sit on will not only handle storing your child’s shoes, but will also provide convenience when putting on shoes. And the hooks for the height of the child above this bedside table are an excellent replacement for a closet for storing outerwear.
As for the interior design style, the best option is modern.
If you have planned a wardrobe in the hallway, make a separate section for your baby with a place to sit.
Balcony
There are two options, equally practical and stylish for the solution:
- Loggia.
- Private balcony.
A bright part of the room should be allocated for the child so that the baby receives a sufficient amount of sunlight.
If the apartment is very small and does not meet the family’s needs in square meters, it would be rational to design the balcony as a loggia. To do this, you need to approve the redevelopment, and only then do the repairs.
The option to keep the balcony separate is also good - this way you can create an additional room or arrange a workplace.
As a result, the room turns out to be light, bright, filled with comfort.
Features of choosing style and shades
A one-room apartment with a children's room is a specific combination of a bedroom and a living room. Only in this room it is necessary to equip two sleeping places or even three if there are two children. When choosing the overall style for a room, you should give preference to laconic options. In this design, unnecessary details are unacceptable.
The classic style with its abundant decor is undesirable for such a room. Usually modern trends are chosen for it: high-tech, loft, minimalism. But not everyone is a fan of these styles. In addition, a children's corner in a one-room apartment, decorated in this way may not be the best solution. It is worth taking a closer look at styles such as:
- Scandinavian;
- Japanese;
- eco.
Children's corner in Scandinavian style
These directions will help create the necessary coziness and comfort; they are also well suited for the children's area, thanks to the priorities of natural shades. You can use a combination of two directions that are not antagonists. For example, an adult area can be equipped in a minimalist style, and a child’s corner in a Scandinavian version. You can look at photos of children’s rooms in a one-room apartment, choose design solutions that match the specifics of the room and preferences.
Certain difficulties may also arise in choosing colors. Children's rooms are usually decorated in bright colors. But such an interior may not fit well into the overall design. It would not be the best solution to use a combination of white and black in the adult area. You need to stick to the “golden mean”.
General color scheme in the adult and children's areas
As in any other interior, when decorating a one-room apartment with a children's area, you should use no more than three color schemes. One of them is basic, the second is additional, and the third is used for accents. For the adult area, you can choose calm, pastel shades, and for the children’s area, more saturated ones.
Apartment design options for a family with a child of different sizes
40 sq m is not such a large area for a young family with a child, but if you approach the design correctly, it is quite possible to provide comfort.
A Khrushchev-era one-room apartment is transformed into a modern apartment for a young family with the help of successful zoning and the desire to preserve natural light and free space.
Proper zoning will make your home comfortable and fill it with coziness.
For your inspiration, we have selected photos of how to furnish a 1-room apartment for a family with a child.
52 sq m or more is a common option in new buildings. Most often this is a one-room apartment or even a studio apartment.
It is necessary to organize a children's area and a sleeping place. For this purpose, partitions are used.
We recommend dividing such a large area with partitions. This way you will ensure a comfortable stay for all residents, regardless of gender, age and individual biorhythms.
How to arrange furniture in a one-room apartment with a child
For the children's area, plasterboard or radius partitions, curtains, and screens are often used. You can install through shelves for separation, through which light will penetrate. It is better to arrange the space for children near the window, away from the doors, so that during sleep parents are less disturbed by watching TV or working. Adults should not buy a wide bed; instead, it is more convenient to install a folding sofa, which is used during the day for communicating and receiving guests. A model with a box will allow you to fold bed linen and seasonal items inside. It’s convenient to place a chest of drawers or a coffee table with drawers for small items nearby.
Color scheme for decorating an apartment for a family with a child
Designers and psychologists agree that pastel colors have a better effect on the child’s psyche.
When designing a children's space, it is necessary to take into account that the little owner is growing quickly and his interests are changing.
Use light colors to decorate the room, avoiding heavy, saturated colors. This way you will create a space that is equally comfortable for work and relaxation for all family members.
It’s better to make accents bright, although children’s toys will do the job perfectly.
Decoration of floors, walls, windows and ceilings in an apartment for a family with a child
- Rule No. 1: Environmental friendliness and safety of materials.
Floor. Parquet or wood are perfect for flooring in an apartment with a child. Such materials have excellent thermal insulation properties and are easy to clean.
Additionally, lay down rugs on which the child will feel comfortable playing.
Walls. Modern plaster is an excellent solution for the design of a one-room apartment with a child. In addition to beauty, the material as a whole guarantees the necessary microcirculation of air in the room without the release of hazardous substances.
It is important to remember that a child’s sleeping place should be equipped with an orthopedic mattress and a comfortable pillow.
Pay attention to the panels: this is an excellent solution for a future artist. Covering an entire wall with chalkboard, or using at least one square meter of cover, will provide your child with space to create while creating a beautiful, modern design for the room.
Ceiling. The most environmentally friendly option would be to paint or plaster the ceiling.
- Rule #2: Practicality.
Floor. Wood is practical in that it does not require additional thermal insulation and looks great in any interior.
The children's area is a warm, functional, light-filled part of the room.
Walls. The most practical and cheaper option would be to paint the walls or use natural plaster. This way you can easily wash the walls if they become dirty.
Ceiling. The option of painting the ceiling, in the case of a family with a child, is more practical than the hanging option. This way you won’t have to worry about your child throwing something and damaging the expensive coating.
So, the design of a one-room apartment with a child or several children is distinguished by the importance of taking into account: the needs of each family member, the size of the space and the location of windows/doors.
Refuse standard furniture, a lot of knick-knacks and beautiful but unnecessary things.
Next you need to decide on the interior style. We advise you to focus your attention on “contemporary”.
It is also important to remember that the children's area or room will change as the child grows older. Keep in mind that your child develops quickly, and make sure that repairs are up to date for at least a few years in advance.
And don’t forget about the correct arrangement of furniture, which will hide mistakes in the overall layout of the room.
Good luck in setting up a family home!
Furniture arrangement
An important point in the planning process is the arrangement of furniture in a one-room apartment with a child.
Due to limited space, it is unlikely that you will be able to furnish a one-room apartment with a large amount of furniture, so you need to take into account the size of the rooms and work based on the existing possibilities.
It’s worth equipping your apartment with only the essentials:
- a sofa that can accommodate a large number of guests during the day and also perfectly replaces an adult bed at night;
- TV on a small special cabinet or wall shelf;
- the carpet will perfectly complete the overall picture of the interior, will help with zoning (you can use different carpets in each zone), and will allow small children to play directly on the floor;
- children's beds (pay attention to bunk beds, attics, podiums, transformers hiding in the wall during the daytime);
- desk and laptop;
- The storage space must be equipped so that it can accommodate as many things as possible.
There are many options for furnishing a room using a minimum number of items.
If your choice falls on separate beds or small sofas for each child, then never place them close together. According to the Taoist practice of Feng Shui, the most successful arrangement of two separate beds is a parallel arrangement at opposite walls; you can also place them perpendicularly in the corner of the room.
One continuous tabletop can be used as a workplace, behind which children can fit. Pay attention to lighting.
Do not separate the children's area from the living room with bulky cabinets. It is better to place them around the perimeter of the room. For functional zoning, lighter structures should be used.
Give the children's area a place closer to the window and further from the aisles and corridor. This way, children will be able to calmly go to bed and wake up according to their own schedule, and adults will not once again disturb their sleep and distract them from interesting activities.
The design of a one-room apartment with 2 children involves compact placement of all kinds of furniture in the house. The easiest way to implement this is in the nursery. There are entire furniture complexes for it, which will simplify the task of planning an area for the children. One option may be to choose a one-piece structure, where a workplace or a small dressing room will be located below, and a bed above it. There are also work nooks with built-in cabinets and shelves.
