Studio
Size: 270 square feet (25 square meters)Location: Central LondonWhile a studio apartment often means the living room and bedroom are in the same room, it doesn’t always mean they share the same footprint. For this compact studio in London, Black and Milk installed a bed that flips down from above the sofa.“You just tuck the back cushions down the side, and then it’s ready,” interior designer Olga Alexeeva says. “It’s nice and high, just right for watching TV. You feel as if you’re in a boutique hotel!” The bed, sofa and shelves came in a set from Italy. We want to know: Do you live in a one-room studio apartment? Show us your photos in the Comments.
Thanks to the incredible diversity of products on the market today, decorating with tiles is a much freer exercise than it was 10 to 20 years ago. “There are so many different looks you can bring through with tiles, and everyone’s able to introduce a little bit of their personality to their homes, which is fun,” Gilding says. Interestingly, color seems to be taking a back seat — with black, gray and white dominating the palette — while pattern and texture take center stage.
Double the impact. Tile isn’t the only material that suits hexagons — they work on wallpaper too. So why not pair the two to double the effect? If you’re going for this look, keep the finish contemporary — and committed — by choosing plain tiles and a strong accent shade for the woodwork to complement the wallpaper.If you’re worried about splashes from the sink, do as these homeowners did and install a barely there glass or acrylic backsplash so as not to detract from the wallpaper.
Mix it up. At first glance, this is a fairly traditional-looking bathroom, but check out the floor. The tiny hexagonal tiles lend 21st-century style. If you’re considering creating a similar look for your floor, heed this warning: You need a lot of grout, and it’s often advisable to use one in a dark color because white won’t stay white for long.What Grout Color Should You Choose for Your Tile?
Bookcase. A large, open shelving unit makes a natural divider for a bedroom area in a studio. In this photo, a colorful, eclectic mix of books and collectibles is artfully arranged on the shelves. The arrangement catches the eye so well that you might barely notice the bed located on the other side, neatly tucked into a private, cozy corner. You can find many available options like this online; this one is from Ikea. Bookshelf: Kallax, Ikea; find more bookshelves
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