You’re fresh out of college, have a great internship or new job, and you’re ready to buy your first house, right? Maybe if this was 50 years ago. But nowadays, a studio apartment is in your future, and that’s okay.

Studio apartments aren’t the end of your housing journey. Just the beginning. And while they might be a little cramped, you can turn them into a homey space with the right sofa, bed, and furniture layout. It feels like a big game of Tetris at certain points, but with these tips and tricks, you can make the most out of your studio apartment.

Furniture That Works Great in a Studio

First, let’s look at some underrated furniture options to maximize space and versatility in your studio.

• A sofa bed

• Tall bookshelves (avoid low, wide ones)

• Compact armchairs

• Rolling chairs

• Home-office desks

• Hanging shelves

• Room dividers

• Storage ottomans

The idea is to pick furniture that looks great in a small space, offers comfort, and crafts a studio design that feels like how.

How to Organize Your Furniture

Organization is key in a studio apartment. It’s the difference between a well-thought-out home and a single room just full of stuff. Here are a few tips to get you started.

Create “Rooms” By Organizing Your Furniture

There aren’t traditional rooms in your studio, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create your own. Keep all your furniture organized by the room it would be in. This creates a feeling of going into different rooms without any walls. Make one corner your office with a desk, office chair, and maybe a bookshelf. On the other side, keep your bed. On the third wall, you can set up your TV and modular sofa. The pile of dirty clothes? That’s up to you, but it can probably float somewhere between bedroom and office.

Combine Decoration and Functionality

With limited space, decoration falls down your list of must-haves. But it should still be there. It gives your studio (and you) life and energy. Just combine both fun and functionality.

On some tall bookshelves, keep your decorative items up top where you can’t reach, and use the lower shelves for storage. Use half of your walls for hanging storage and the other half for paintings and pictures.

Keep Multi-Use Furniture Close Together

Multi-use furniture is a necessity in a studio. It might make your “rooms” bleed into each other a little but keep this furniture close together. A sofa bed and a pair of bedside tables can go from bedroom to living room in seconds. A rolling office chair can be your work-from-home seat and then transition to the dinner table. Or you can eat dinner at your desk. We’ve all done it. Microwave noodles don’t care where they are.

General Studio Tips

Declutter as Much as Possible

We all know how easy it is to bring home treasures from a thrifting trip, but with a studio, it’s just as important to take treasures to the donation pile. Take time every month to declutter and free up extra room in your studio apartment.

Enjoy the Little Things

If you don’t appreciate the little things, your studio can seem smaller than ever. Splurge on extra-soft sheets or comfy pillows and turn your studio into a luxurious retreat you can’t wait to return to.

Nail Your Routine

We are creatures of habit, but it’s easy to fall into a habit of leaving dishes out and not making your bed. In a studio, these are one-way tickets to feeling like you’re living in a dump. Make a habit of cleaning up after yourself, organizing your space, and cleaning regularly, and pack your studio from wall to wall with immaculate vibes.

About Koala

While Koala is the leader in comfortable, sensible, and high-quality furniture, they’re more than that. They’re an honest, straightforward, and sustainability conscious brand striving to make your home beautiful while supporting a comfortable lifestyle. Your home wouldn’t be home if it didn’t feel good, and Koala makes it feel good in all the right ways. Whether buying a mattress to turn your nights into something special or a sofa bed for when your bestie needs somewhere to stay after partying just a little too hard, Koala delivers high-quality products right to your door. The best part? If it isn’t your jam, there’s a risk-free 120-night trial. You can try out Koala products until you find the perfect match. Whether this is your first home or your 10th, Koala is the best way to make sure you never want to leave.

Outfit your studio apartment with help from Koala at https://koala.com/en-au

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