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I’m finding the experience of furnishing and decorating my tiny space liberating and exciting. I mean, I went from a large two bedroom to essentially one long room. Needless to say, not only have I found storage space in short supply, walls as well! So I’ve been faced with the dilemma of furnishing this small studio apartment and speaking from a previous failed attempt, I found a solution that works.
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Keep in mind that you have limited space so every furniture piece will have a major impact.
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Ways to Separate a RoomAlthough some may disagree, I think separating a studio apartment, which is just one room is a must particularly the bed from the rest of the room. Having gone the ‘open space’ route, I quickly realized that separating a studio room adds functionality as opposed to having your bed and living space back to back.
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Curtains. This is an easy way to go who needs walls when you can have a curtain? Well maybe if you want some privacy and quiet time but otherwise, curtains are cheap, easy to install, and easy to remove. It’s a great temporary solution!
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Day beds. Day beds are awesome. It’s a couch by day or a (slim) guest bed by night. Or a super comfy bench when friends come over (which is my preferred way to use mine!)
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Use pretty mirrors liberally. Mirrors work wonders in small spaces. They trick the eyes into feeling like there’s more space than there really is. The best spot to hang a mirror is directly across from a window so that it reflects the light back into the room. It’s a neat decorating trick you need to use in a studio. And nobody said that you’re limited to just one mirror, I personally have two in my studio room one straight across the natural light source and another in the middle of the room, above where the focal point of the “living canada goose clearance sale room” space is. There’s also a hanging mirror in the foyer, as well as a vanity mirror to give it a walk in closet feel and mirrors in the bathroom. Naturally.
Use area rugs to separate spaces. Another trick I found is that area rugs create a sense of “purpose” for each area. Not only that, they also give your home a cozy feeling. and keep your feet warm.
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