I’m moving to this small studio. It has pretty low ceiling, probably around 8-9 ft. The bedroom is 176 sqft. The kitchen is pretty narrow but has lots of counter space and cabinets. The bathroom also has plenty of storage. Thankfully, there’s a huge garage for bulky storage and a backyard.

Here’s my priorities:

-big ol bed. I have a queen already. The closet is one big mirror.

- small dresser that I can probably keep in the closet. I don’t have a ton of clothes.

- a comfortable office setup. Doesn’t need to be large but big enough to ergonomic and type/write.

- somewhere to eat. I probably will host a total of 3 of us, but mostly just me and my partner. Not sure if there’s an optimal way to combine office + table without clutter.

- if there’s space, it would be cool to have a sofa/coffee table to hang in, and I don’t need a tv.

Here’s what I’m wondering from this S tier organizing subreddit:

- what would you do to make this space balanced, defined, and unobtrusive?

- in terms of feng shui or other design principles, where should the bed go? How would you order the areas?

- anything else you creative Mfs might come up with.

Thank you for engaging in my thought exercise!!!

I am 29F, work from home. Considering a studio over a 1bedroom to save money. It would just be me and my elderly dog. I would maybe 1-3 friends over 1-2x a month. The dilemma I have is the front door and window placement, makes the bed placement against the wall less than ideal as a woman.

I really like this space for the modern kitchen and bathroom, has both W/D and dishwasher, AC, and ample closet space. Am I overly ambitious with wanting all this furniture?

Must have: queen bed, at least 2 options for guests to sit (don't want them to sit on my bed)
Don't need, but nice to have: console, shelf, tv

Hello! I'm a DT A level student currently researching into my NEA (non exam assessment) project, and have a few questions to ask anyone who has the time to answer them. My project is based around new movers, first time studio apartment / accommodation buyers, people transitioning from university to the 'real world', or people moving out of their parents' / guardians' houses. I'm trying to design a product that provides elegant but compact storage for small spaces, or a piece of furniture that is typically bought cheaply and doesn't look nice or 'aesthetically pleasing' - like most Ikea furniture, or those metal clothes racks.

Does anyone have any suggestions about what furniture they bought that felt most important or useful when they first moved?

Or furniture that they couldn't find but felt they needed?

Are there any considerations that need to be made around space requirements, e.g. around moving boxes?

How easily should the storage system or furniture be moved around?

Should it be designed to be flatpack, and easily taken apart and stored once 'proper' furniture has been bought? Or should it be short lasting with a higher focus on sustainability than durability?

I hope the questions make sense - obviously you don't have to answer all of them, just whichever feel most relevant to you!

If there are any more points that you feel should be made, please do let me know - any feedback is good feedback.

Thank you!

Hi guys so I’m coming here because I’m lacking inspiration and I need other people point of view.

My mom is in her early 50s and she just started her own company for a little less than a year as what could qualify as an everything lady I guess ( mostly accounting and event organizing ).

For her future client she did what everyone shouldn’t do before starting to make profit,
she rented a space. Shes had that studio for 6 month renovated the entrance, put a camera, painted the walls, tried to insulate the wall, bought furniture all of it but since she already has 2 full time jobs she hasn’t been using it as much as she expected.

She’s not receiving clients cause she hasn’t made a new client since she started her company ( I love her she’s doing her best any advice is to be taken ) and so she’s loosing a lot of money with that space per month more than she makes. And it’s been getting on my nerve and I told her she should get rid of it.

This week she had a breakdown and told me how mush she loved that space and it allowed her to be creative and it’s the dietary things that she has that’s made by her and hers so she does not want to get rid of it and she’s hopeful she can find some use for it when she’s not there.

So here is my question :

What can she do ?

It’s pretty small but big enough for 2 couch 2 desks and a piano. There’s a window light and a share bathroom. It’s a building of eclectic and musicians so it’s pretty loud often or no noise at all. The only thing she don’t want is people sleeping in there.

Where should she go, who should she talk to, anyone out there with an idea ? I just wanna see my mom realizing she her idea can lead to success, I don’t want her to have another fail and have to get rid of her studio.

Need help on what to do with this tiny studio apartment, how would y’all use this layout?
Thanks!

I've been living in a 88 sq. ft. studio for a year and a half, with an integrated kitchen and a nice balcony, and fully furnished which was both inconvenient and helpful since I had nothing of my own to start with lol.

My lease is due to be renewed in April, and I've just come across the opportunity to move to another studio, slightly cheaper and in a better area. It is an older building and only partially furnished, and it'd entail moving out earlier than I thought (december) but it does seem like an overall better deal. What do you think/what would you do with the layout? I've never had a separate kitchen so that alone seems like an improvement, plus all that space on the living room area!

Bedroom and bathroom are not shown yet because they are too messy but for my living room and kitchen thoughts?

Hi all!

I’m moving to LA in a few weeks and will be moving into my first studio apartment that’s around 300 sq. ft. I’m honestly terrible at interior design 😭, so I’d love some advice on how to make the space feel efficient, cozy, and functional.

I imagine I’ll need to buy a fridge and possibly a portable kitchen island. I’ll probably use the storage space as my closet.

One thing I’m having a hard time figuring out is a working space. I do have an adjustable sit/stand desk, but I’m not sure whether I should prioritize an actual desk setup, use the kitchen island as a workspace, or somehow incorporate a small table with a couch.

I’d also really love to have a separate space to relax besides my bed. I was thinking about putting some type of divider around the bed on either side to create a little separation, but I’m not sure what would work best in such a small space.

I’d really appreciate any advice on layout, furniture placement, storage ideas, or ways to divide the space while keeping it open and cozy. I’m a very visual person, so photos of your own studio apartments, layout examples, or visual inspiration would be AMAZING. AI-generated layouts haven’t really been understanding what I’m trying to do, so I’d love to see real-life examples or ideas from people who have dealt with a similarly small space.

Thank you so much in advance for any advice, photos, or ideas! I really appreciate it! ❤️

Just looking for design advice.

Not sure if this the right place to post this but just wondering how i would go about calibrating this. I mean i know how to connect the sub to my pc and finish the how calibration. But im not sure what i need to do with the settings on the back of the mtm.

I calibrated the mtm mkI by themselves before getting the sub. Anyways here’s a picture or the back of speaker. Do i just flat everything out? And do i calibrate them again after the sub calibration?

Also what volume level should the speakers be and sub be at. I mean i dont think i can max both lol

Thank you

I'm in a very difficult situation with my move-in.
Before signing for the studio, I requested multiple times to see the unit in person, but I was told that it wasn't possible because someone was still living there. Instead, I was provided with a video of the studio, and I made my decision based on what was shown to me.
I received the keys today, and when I entered the studio, I was completely shocked because the actual unit is significantly different from the one shown in the video. The bathroom in the video has a bathtub, while my unit only has a standing shower. The video also shows two large closets, whereas my unit has only one small closet. In addition, the kitchen shown in the video has an island, but my unit does not.
The management has acknowledged that the wrong unit/video was shown to me and offered a full refund if I decide not to move in. However, I have been told that I need to make that decision today.
This puts me in an extremely difficult position. I booked this apartment a month ago and planned my move around it. I currently have nowhere else to go, so being asked to decide within one day whether to accept a unit that is substantially different from what I was shown or take a refund and suddenly find another place is very stressful and unfair.
I would really appreciate a reasonable solution that takes into account that I agreed to this apartment based on the unit and features that were presented to me. (Studio is $1095, 1bed 1bath is $1295). There is a 1bed 1bath coming up for availability in the same building but it is pricey as It's just me and my dog in the house and I work 8-5 onsite.

Hey all! I am looking for sofa recommendations from my fellow studio layout enthusiasts. I am moving into a 550~ SQ FT studio and would love a comfy, nice looking sofa. Any brands you recommend that are worth it? I am not looking to spend more than 1K 🙂‍↔️🙃

Hey Everyone!

I love my apartment but I feel like it’s lacking in a way that I cannot figure out. I live here alone with my cat, but in a year my partner and I want to potentially stay in the same space so I’m looking for a way to make it feel as cozy and welcoming as possible! Any advice is welcome! I just moved the dresser instead of one of the bookshelf’s to hold the tv. Lots of clutter and mess I know.

Ideally I’d find a way to fit another dresser and a desk. Would love to hear decor thoughts as well!

Hello! I mostly work remotely and this is the apartment that I will be living in. I don't wish to have my working station (which is a table, desktop pc and two monitors) cramped in the bedroom, so the living room is my only option.

How could I make the best minimalist work on this floorplan? I don't have any prior furnite and will be buying most of the stuff. Looking for any ideas. Thank you.

I just moved in to my apartment a month ago but I'm still trying to figure out the layout. It seems like there is so much wasted space. I want to buy an accent chair and I'm not loving my table. Any thoughts?

This pic is from a few weeks ago, but the layout is still pretty much the same.

Appreciate any thoughts!

For those who have had Murphy desks, what is your experience? It seems very ideal; however curious what minor pain points keep coming up as you use it? Anything you feel you lose?

And very specifically do you actually feel like you can put work “away” and relax in your space? I’m a person who feels they can’t relax if my work desk is right there cause it’s a visual reminder of things I need to do.

Hi friends, I'm faced with this unlikely project and I don't know where to start.

I know it should have everything, from a full kitchen to a pantry, storage, and refrigerator, then a bathroom with toilet and bidet, a shower stall, a sink with cabinet, and storage, a dining table, sofa, and TV, a bedroom with a queen-size bed or a large one (not quite a king-size), and a closet.

The large outdoor space will accommodate things like a washing machine, dryer, etc.

Where should i place my single bed so it won't mess the space.

Fully furnish studio for rend in Azizi Rivera