Living in a studio apartment means maximizing your space and ensuring that every inch of your studio works for your needs. Living in a small space can be hard, but there are easy design tips that can update your studio apartment and turn it into a place you love.

Here are several design tips you can use today:

Add bold and unique elements to your studio apartment.

Your studio apartment doesn’t have to be boring or look generic. Add bold touches like a striped chair and bright bed sheets, or hang an eye-catching piece of artwork on the wall. 

Make your studio apartment look bigger with curtains.

Install curtains as high up on the wall as possible. This creates the illusion of high ceilings, making your studio feel bigger than it is. Even if you only have one window, adding floor-to-wall curtains instantly adds height and visual interest to your studio. 

Use a low bed to create more height in your studio apartment.

Low beds also help create more height in a studio. You can even put your mattress directly on the ground for a cozy vibe. But make sure always to make your bed with neat sheets!! A messy, un-made mattress will downgrade your studio instead of making it look nicer.

Declutter as much as you can to maximize your limited space.

Limited space means you can’t display all your favorite books from high school or keep a shirt you haven’t used in seven years. Get rid of magazines, mail, and anything else cluttering your space. 

Add houseplants to your studio apartment

While you might think adding a big plant will take up space, a plant with tall, spreading branches directs eyes upward, making the room seem bigger. It also updates your studio, making it look more contemporary.

Put up floating shelves to add extra storage

Add extra storage while updating your studio design with floating shelves. Maximize your limited space by adding floating shelves to put your everyday essentials and keep your space nice and neat.

Add a large mirror to visually double your studio apartment’s size.

Putting a large mirror on one corner or wall visually doubles your studio’s size. It gives the illusion of space and also updates the feel of your studio. Plus, you’ll have somewhere to check your outfit or take a few selfies before leaving your apartment. Win-win!

Create your own closet with a chic garment rack.

Instead of stuffing all your clothes into a small closet, use a chic garment rack, like a copper or black hang rack, and openly display some of your favorite outfits, bags, and hats. This adds more visual interest to your studio while increasing your closet spaces. Again, make sure to keep it neat!

Opt for wall-mounted lighting fixtures

Save space and update your studio at the same time by adding wall-mounted lighting fixtures. There are so many designs to choose from, we’re sure you’ll find one that fits your needs and style.

The Fillmore Inn offers newly-renovated studio apartments perfect for college students looking for convenient off-campus housing. Located in the heart of Corvallis, you are minutes away from Oregon State University.

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