WHAT TO COLOUR YOUR WALLS
Today's market offers a wide range
of wall coverings and materials to create beautiful and personalised
wall features. Opt for smooth, silky and shiny textures. Keep away from
bold effects in dark colours. It is better to avoid wall techniques such
as combing, streaking, spatula effect in dark colours as they visually
draw the walls closer, making the space look small, which in the context
of a studio apartment is already in short supply. White, ivory and grey
are ideal background colours and help in highlighting other colours
that are combined with these.
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Wallpapers, wall size photos,
graphic illusions are in vogue. They enable instant transformation of
space. Wood panels, mosaics, ceramic tiles imitating natural surfaces,
exposed brick walls painted in white are timeless and a
popular choice for studio apartments.
Using glass and metal is highly recommended because of its versatility.
Glass partitions, glass bricks, glass enclosures allow light to pass
through and visually enlarge the room.
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It is important to match
the colours and textures of the floor with the walls and ceilings. I
suggest using an achromatic (black, white and grey palette) or a neutral
palette (browns & creams) for a studio apartment. This can be
complemented with the accent colours of your choice. Since flooring is
not easy to be changed often,
better investment of time
and money should go into selecting the durable one. Large wooden planks
in light colours make the area look bigger. Marble and granite are
timeless options.
MAKING A SPACE MORE PERSONAL
Although studio
apartments can be kept open in most places, some people strongly wish to
have certain areas personalised. It is good to use partitions or
dividing elements that are less obtrusive and collapsible. This helps in
maximisation of light and space. Sliding panes in glass help in saving
space.
For more privacy, a roller blind can be fixed to the panel
which can be used when necessary. Another feature I am noticing these
days is a corner window. This visually opens up the space and provides
ample natural light. Creating mezzanines for storage of books and other
items is also a clever way to use a single space for multiple uses
efficiently. Drapes can also be used as a dividing element. This could
have a motif or a mural which provides a focal point. Bookcases without
back panels also look
beautiful in contemporary homes. Lighting plays a vital role especially in small homes with many restrictions.
HOW TO LIGHT UP CREATIVELY
Most
of the general lighting should come from the ceilings and the walls.
This opens up the room. Studio apartments should effectively make use of
lighting to differentiate spaces. For example, it is important to
differentiate a dining area from the rest of the space. Here, I suggest a
lamp fixed three feet above the table. Using mirrors on walls reflects
light and is a means to enhance natural lighting. When it comes to
furniture, it is clear that “less is more” in studio apartments.
Therefore, choose furniture with multiple uses. A table nest consisting
of 2 or 3 tables can be used as a single unit or a multiple unit. Our
good old foldable chairs can be stored behind doors when not in use.
Dividing tables that can be extended both sides can be used as a home
office and a breakfast counter.
With technology moving at a rapid
pace, it is not far to see the use of fold-away beds, fold-away living
room units and other such interesting options that can be built into the
walls and concealed away when not in use to make the space look less
cluttered in
studio apartments.
Studio
apartments are here to stay as youngsters; especially in metropolitans
increasingly prefer independent lives thus opting for these. With
smaller spaces, comes more practical living.
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