A studio apartment is the perfect size residence for a single person or couple. However, whether you have lots of furniture or just a few treasured pieces, space will be at a premium. Below are three layout ideas that will help anyone smartly utilize every square inch of a studio apartment.

How to Lay Out a Studio Apartment

1. Open It Up

Arranging  furniture against walls will open up the space and make it seem larger and airier. An open layout is an especially suitable arrangement if you frequently entertain or exercise regularly at home. It can also discourage you from collecting clutter, as only limited places are available to store extra belongings. An open-concept design creates a sense of flow by allowing three separate areas of an apartment—the living, sleeping, and kitchen zones—to integrate seamlessly into one another.

2. Establish Zones

If privacy is important to you, try a zoned layout. Whereas an open concept breaks down borders between the living, sleeping, and kitchen areas, a zoned arrangement establishes clear partitions by designating space for a specific purpose.

A sofa, grouping of bookshelves, or curtain divider in the middle of a room is an easy way to break a studio into two distinct regions. Be careful not to choose particularly high shelves—or any excessively tall pieces of furniture—to delineate a border. They may block light from windows and make darker zones seem dreary.

3. Create Height

Although height should be avoided when establishing boundaries, height against the walls draws eyes upward, creating a feeling of expanded space. A mural-like artwork, a tall bookshelf, or a large mirror are all affordable design options worth exploring. When arranging furniture, always place taller furnishings along walls.

The right studio apartment—one that fits your tastes and budget—provides a blank slate for designing an ideal layout. The Axis at 1435 offers studio and one-bedroom apartments in Lexington, KY, conveniently located across from the football stadium. To find a new apartment three minutes away from the University of Kentucky, call (859) 286-9506, or visit their website to view property listings.