Decorating a 50 sq. m. apartment: interior, placement and style ideas

Layouts

Currently, there are not only standard solutions, but also non-standard planning approaches, which include a circular, corner apartment or a type of housing, such as a Czech, butterfly or swing.

The most important aspect in the design of an apartment is the creation of a competent project. The layout may not always meet the needs of the owners, so in this case, it is often subject to radical modification.

It is much easier to distribute the space into separate functional areas in housing with an open plan. Simple in repair and moving walls are Stalin-era apartments in a brick house, more complex redevelopment is distinguished by Khrushchev-era and Brezhnev-era apartments in a panel house with monolithic reinforced concrete walls.

One-room apartment of 50 sq. m.

To correctly choose the most favorable design method, first of all, take into account all the features of a one-room apartment, its layout specifics, the presence of niches, ledges, window placement, etc.

This footage of 50 square meters is quite impressive for a one-room apartment. Such a space can be equipped with a separate corner in the form of a quiet and cozy bedroom, located in the farthest corner. For zoning, it is better to use lightweight or transparent partitions, instead of a solid wall that takes up useful space.

The photo shows the design of a one-room apartment of 50 square meters with a living room combined with a kitchen.

Such a spacious and comfortable apartment of 50 square meters is perfect for one person or a young married couple. For the design of a one-room apartment, you can choose a wide variety of interior solutions, for example, place a sleeping area in a niche, and use the rest of the area for a combined kitchen-living room, thus achieving an incredibly practical design.

Two-room apartment 50 m2

In this apartment, for the correct distribution of space and the functional purpose of the premises, you should pay attention to who will live in the two-room apartment in the future. For example, for a family with a child, it is necessary to arrange a children’s room, and for one adult, a layout with a combined kitchen-living room and a separate bedroom will be appropriate.

The photo shows a combined kitchen-living room in the design of a European-style two-room apartment of 50 square meters.

Most improved European-style two-room apartments have a balcony or loggia, which becomes a wonderful additional space that can be combined with a room to equip a study or recreation area.

A living space with a corner layout can have no less original design. A corner room with two window openings can be easily divided into two sections using various pieces of furniture or partitions.

Studio apartment of 50 meters

For those who prefer space and open space, a studio apartment will be the most optimal option for living. Such a seemingly not very large room, with the help of various partitions, can be visually transformed into a fairly large living space.

One of the most popular planning solutions is considered to be the division of the studio into a sleeping area and a guest area with a kitchen, dining room, wardrobe and bathroom. To separate the sleeping area, special partitions, screens or arches are usually used.

It is better to furnish a studio apartment with lighter compact furniture or choose transformable designs. For zoning, you can also use different furniture elements, such as a rack, cabinet or bar counter, and also divide the space with lighting, contrasting finishes, multi-level floors or multi-level ceilings.

Thanks to zoning, you can achieve a more practical and thoughtful design, designed for comfortable living for two people.

The photo shows the design of a 50-square-meter studio apartment, executed in a modern style.

Photos of room interiors

Photo examples of room design.

Kitchen

To furnish a small kitchen, which is most often found in 50-square-meter two-room apartments, you should not choose too bulky furniture or use a large number of decorative elements. The room should have light shades, glossy or mirror surfaces, and lightweight textiles that let in light well.

A more spacious kitchen space can be decorated with a large set and a roomy table for the whole family. This room can easily accommodate a stove, refrigerator, sink and many cabinets for food or dishes.

If you have a walk-through kitchen, it is important to think through the intersection zones carefully so that movement in the space is as comfortable as possible. The workplace in such a room is best separated by a dining table or a bar counter.

Living room

Special attention in the design of the hall is given to the furniture. Mandatory attributes in the interior of the living room are a sofa with armchairs or poufs, a coffee table and a TV. Light colors prevail in the cladding in combination with bright interior elements, in the form of pillows and other textiles. Window openings are decorated with lighter curtains, creating a feeling of panoramic glazing. A small rug and indoor plants will help to create a cozy atmosphere.

The photo shows the interior of the living room in the design of a two-room apartment of 50 square meters.

Bedroom

In such rooms, the bed usually has a classic location with the headboard to one of the walls. To save space, cabinets or open shelves are placed above the sleeping area. When equipping a work area, it is better to choose a space near the window, due to the large amount of natural light.

In apartments such as Khrushchev, the bedroom is distinguished by an elongated and narrow shape and an area of u200bu200babout 12 square meters. It is advisable to decorate such a room in warm or light pastel colors, for example, use beige or white wall decoration and a light wooden floor.

Bathroom and toilet

Most often in 50 square meter apartments, there is a combined bathroom, which is distinguished by its small size. A small sink, toilet, narrow bathtub or compact and multifunctional shower cabin will be especially appropriate for the design of this room. The remaining space is decorated with neat drawers or cabinets for various things.

If there is a bathtub, the space under it is equipped for an additional storage system with sliding doors. To save space as much as possible, the washing machine is installed in a niche, masked with special panels or hidden in a cabinet.

The photo shows a small combined bathroom in the design of an apartment with an area of 50 square meters.

When decorating a bathroom, they most often use lighter tiles with contrasting accents, place large mirrors and use high-quality lighting to visually increase the space.

The photo shows the design of the bathroom, made in gray tones in the apartment of 50 squares.

Hallway and corridor

The design of the hallway in such an apartment, mainly has wall decoration in white, beige, cream, sand and other light colors and is distinguished by a sufficient amount of lighting.

To visually increase the height of the ceiling, choose suspended structures equipped with hidden lighting.

As patterns on facing materials, it is better to use smaller prints. An excellent solution would be to install a sliding wardrobe with mirrored doors or furniture that blends in with the wall surface to create the effect of a single space.

The photo shows the design of an apartment of 50 square meters with a hallway decorated with a built-in mirrored wardrobe.

Wardrobe

The main purpose of a dressing room with a small area is the systematic storage of things in large quantities. Most often, an ordinary pantry is converted into this room, equipping it with well-thought-out storage systems. It is desirable that the design of even such a small space does not stand out from the general style of the apartment.

Children’s room

A separate children’s room usually occupies the smaller of the rooms in a 50 square meter two-room apartment. To save useful space, the room is supplemented with a dressing room and other systems for things and toys. The room also has a work area with a desk or computer desk, chair, various bookshelves or niches, and a sports corner is equipped.

A children’s room for two children is decorated with a bunk bed or two separate structures located along the walls. For the cladding, they prefer a calmer blue, green, beige or olive color palette and use colorful accents, for example, in the form of photo wallpaper.

The photo shows the interior of a children’s room for a girl in a 50-square-meter two-room apartment.

Office and work area

The design of a separate office includes a comfortable desk, a comfortable chair, cabinets, shelves and various shelves for documents, papers and other things. When arranging a work area combined with one of the rooms, it is appropriate to separate it from the rest of the space using a partition, curtain, screen or highlight it with contrasting wall decoration. Another convenient option is to set up a mini-office in a closet or on a combined balcony.

Design tips

Several practical recommendations:

• It is not advisable to use central arrangement of furniture items. It is better to arrange them along the perimeter or use free corners. This creates significant space savings.
• As for lighting, it will be especially appropriate to use several levels of lamps. You should choose not too bulky chandeliers or compact spotlights.
• To add even more light to the room, you can install a cabinet with mirrored doors or design a ceiling with a glossy surface.
• Additional space savings can be achieved through built-in household appliances. In a small space, it is better to use equipment and electronics that create as little noise as possible.

The photo shows the design of a studio apartment of 50 square meters, made in the high-tech style.

Apartment design in various styles

Apartment in Scandinavian style, suggests a soft airy pastel color scheme in combination with bright accessories and textiles. The main colors of the coloristic composition are considered to be white tones, which are in very good harmony with wooden furniture, which is distinguished by a certain laconicism.

The photo shows the interior of a combined kitchen-living room in the design of an apartment of 50 square meters in a loft style.

Minimalism is characterized by special asceticism and functionality, which welcomes simple geometric shapes and discreet decoration. Such a design solution, due to built-in furniture, a large amount of light, and minimal decor, creates a feeling of freedom, lightness, and airiness in the room.

In the Provence design, it is appropriate to use a delicate, slightly faded palette, which gives the environment real warmth and coziness. Here you can often see rough plaster on the walls, vintage furniture with scuffs and various textiles with floral prints.

The photo shows the design of a hall in a modern style in a two-room apartment of 50 sq. m.

The classic interior has a solid, elegant and at the same time quite functional design. The room features solid wood furniture, luxurious textiles and noble shades. For a more harmonious look, in a classic style apartment, modern appliances are hidden in drawers, special blocks or niches.