Living in a studio apartment is perhaps no one’s dream. But for the urban professional or studio, it may be nearly impossible to find a place that is both affordable and spacious. Luckily, the right design team can turn even the most cramped-seeming studio apartments into comfortable and even stylish homes. The five apartments featured in this post have only one room, and still manage to include space for sleeping, eating, cooking, and even entertaining. With a little bit of creativity and the right furniture, it is possible to live comfortably in a studio.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly
Visualizer: Top Lab Interiors  

A studio apartment can feel incredibly spacious with the right furnishings and layout.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

By putting a small dining table in the kitchen, it is even possible to comfortably entertain.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Light, neutral colors as well as a few decorative vases help to keep the space feeling open.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Creative storage solutions, such as a vertical bicycle, are an absolute necessity.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Smooth surfaces on the walls and floor as well as recessed lighting gives just a little bit more room.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

This little office nook gets enough natural light that it doesn’t feel claustrophobic.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Keeping decor minimal with custom neon art is another way to keep the space from feel cluttered and small.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Everyone will love how they look in this ring light mirror.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

You can see how many distinct areas are made out of a relatively small space.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly
Visualizer: Arch Ants Studio  

This little loft in Kiev, Ukraine is just 45 square meters.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

An exposed brick wall is always a nice industrial touch for a studio.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Shades of gray throughout the apartment keep the design feeling sturdy and a bit serious.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

The industrial style home decor is visible in a few ways here, including the Edison bulb lighting and the vault detail on the door.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

The cozy gray sofa opens up for lounging and even sleep.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

The cool pendant lights in the dining area are standout decor features.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Another cool lighting feature in the bathroom hangs overhead.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Even without a built in soap dispenser, the bathroom is incredibly sleek.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly
Visualizer: Polygons  

The third apartment in Lyiv measures just 29 square meters.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Despite its small size, the apartment houses a living area, kitchen, work space, and bedroom.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

A ladder leads up to a lofted storage space while elegant wine glasses indicate plenty of room for visitors.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

The work area is surprisingly spacious.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Wood kitchen bar stools take the place of a formal dining area.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

A glass shower stall with built in shelving is the ideal solution for a small bathroom.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

A black tile backsplash gives the bathroom a modern edge.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

The design clearly uses every inch of space in a practical and creative way.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Even a small balcony is accounted for in the plan.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly
Visualizer: BEZMIR NO  

More deep colors in the fourth studio give it a heavy, masculine feel.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Small concrete planters on the coffee table lend a splash of vibrant color.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

A mounted television is a must in a small space.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Sliding glass doors offer separation without closing things off too much.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

The bedroom, too, is gray but in lighter, cozier shades.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Bedroom pendants offer a clutter-free lighting solution.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Soft gray curtains are perfect for a bedroom to dampen sound from concrete walls.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Another mounted television and a few more indoor plants are a breath of fresh air.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

A cool gray bathroom completes this studio tour.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

A few views of the layout of the apartment.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Each square meter is used carefully.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly
Architect: Demirce Architects  
Visualizer: Anna Fedyukina  

The final studio is a student apartment concept for a hotel in Turkey.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Bright colors and natural materials give this studio a hip and inviting feel.

5 Studio Apartments that Use Space Splendidly

Carrying the color scheme through to the bathroom makes it all feel unified and therefore bigger than it is.

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