Ideas for Furnishing a Studio Apartment

Contents

• Space Planning Tips for Studio Living
• Beds for Studio Apartments: Finding the Perfect Design for Your Space
• Multi-Functional Furniture Essentials
• Studio Living Can Be Luxury Living
• Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to have a studio apartment that’s functional and comfortable, doesn’t feel cluttered, and gives you the option to host guests? The answer is - Yes! The key to having the studio apartment of your dreams is utilizing smart, multifunctional furnishings and selecting the right bed for a studio apartment. Beds generally have the largest footprint of all your furniture, so finding the right design for your space can make all the difference in how well you enjoy your home. In this post, we’ll explore ideas for furnishing a studio apartment and different bed styles that work exceptionally well in studios.

Space Planning Tips for Studio Living

When furnishing your studio apartment, planning out the space is the first step to creating a home you’ll love. Here are some things to consider:

Create Distinct Living Zones

When possible, create distinct areas for sleeping, enjoying meals and relaxing, and working. You can use furnishings, including shelving and your bed, to define these zones. In some cases, your bed might be a daybed, which serves as a couch during the day and a bed at night. We’ll get into more details about daybeds and other bed styles later in this post, but what’s important is transitioning multifunctional beds from evening to daytime use so you feel like you actually have separate living areas.

Traffic Flow Optimization

Think about how you move around in your studio. Place furniture in a way that makes movement feel fluid, relaxed, and easy. This will not only make your daily life easier, it will also feel like your studio is more spacious and luxurious.

Measure Your Space and Plan Your Layout

Always be sure to measure your space carefully before buying furniture. This will ensure you pick the right-sized pieces that they’ll work well together in the space. If you’re wondering what size bed will fit in your space, be sure to check out CozyBeds’ Mattress and Bed Sizes Guide.

Beds for Studio Apartments: Finding the Perfect Design for Your Space

In a studio apartment, your bed is likely the largest piece of furniture you'll own, so it’s obviously important to choose a design that maximizes your limited square footage while still ensuring you’ll get a good night’s sleep. The right bed can transform your space from feeling cramped to feeling serene, luxurious, and organized.

Here are five bed styles that we recommend at CozyBeds for studio apartments:

1. Murphy Beds

CozyBeds Modern Full Size Murphy Bed with Shelves and LED Lights

Murphy beds are the ultimate space-saving solution for studio apartments. You can fold them up into a cabinet or against the wall when they're not in use, freeing up the floor space that a standard bed would otherwise occupy. During the day, you’ll have more room for working, entertaining, or simply relaxing.

CozyBeds makes a variety of Murphy beds, also called wall beds, that come with added features, including side cabinets, built-in shelving, integrated sofas, and desks, making them an ideal solution for studio living. Plus, with a quality mattress, a Murphy bed is just as comfortable as a standard bed.

To learn more about Murphy beds, be sure to check out CozyBeds’ Murphy bed buying tips guide.

2. Daybeds

CozyBeds Twin Upholstered Daybed with Trundle and Storage Drawers

Daybeds are another great option for studios as they can serve multiple purposes: a sofa for daytime use, a bed at night, and an extra sleeping space for a guest. During the day, your daybed looks like a comfortable lounge, so you feel like you have an actual living room. And then at night, you can transform into a cozy bed, so you feel like you have a separate bedroom. CozyBes also makes daybeds that have built-in storage, side tables, and even pull-out trundle beds, so you have an extra sleeping spot for overnight guests.

To see some daybeds in action, check out our blog post about daybed sofa ideas.

3. Loft Beds

CozyBeds Full Size Loft Bed with Desk and Wardrobe

Loft Beds are another space-saving solution that will help you get the most from the square footage in your studio. Loft beds elevate your sleeping area to give you usable space underneath. This arrangement allows you to set up a work space under the bed, a storage area, or even a lounge area.

CozyBeds offers a wide array of loft beds that are designed for adults that have integrated storage, steps, desks, and more. If you’re looking for the ideal live/work solution in a studio, be sure to check out our post that features loft beds with desks. And if you’re wondering if a loft bed will work with the ceiling height of your studio, check out our loft bed buying guide.

4. Trundle Beds

CozyBeds Modern Luxury Upholstered Daybed with Trundle

One of the biggest complaints we hear from those who live in studios is that they don’t have an extra room to host overnight guests. This is where trundle beds come in! A trundle bed is an excellent space-saving solution for studio apartments, offering two beds in the footprint of one.

During the day, the lower bed remains tucked away under the main bed, leaving you with more floor space for living activities. When needed, simply roll out the lower bed for guests. Today’s trundle beds come in a wide variety of styles, from contemporary platform beds to more traditional designs.

Beds with Built-in Storage

CozyBeds Twin Captain’s Bed with Storage Headboard and Drawers

In a studio apartment, every square inch counts, so a bed with built-in storage can be a game changer for organization and space management. At CozyBeds, we offer a wide range of beds that come with built-in storage.

One of our most popular styles is the classic captain’s bed. Inspired by a captain’s cabin on a ship, captain’s beds come with built-in drawers under the bed, and some designs also include storage headboards. For more ideas, check out our article on bed frames with storage.

Multi-Functional Furniture Essentials

As we highlighted earlier, when you're furnishing a studio apartment, look for furniture that has versatile features that can be used for different purposes. For example, at CozyBeds, we make smart beds with built-in LED lighting and charging portals, so you need one less lamp or end table in your space.

Other smart furniture pieces include a convertible table that can be used as a desk and dining table. Floor-to-ceiling wardrobes and cabinets can let you hide a TV, clothing, and other items to create a more minimalist, clutter-free environment. A storage ottoman can serve as an extra seat, a place to stow items, a foot rest, and a step stool.

Studio Living Can Be Luxury Living

Creating a home in a studio apartment that’s luxurious and functional is absolutely achievable when you take the right approach to furnishing it, particularly when it comes to finding the perfect bed. By embracing smart furniture solutions, like Murphy beds, storage beds, or versatile daybeds, along with other space-saving strategies, you can create a studio apartment that feels spacious enough for both daily living and entertaining guests while also being a comfortable haven where you can get a good night’s sleep.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to fit everything into a studio apartment?

To get the most of your space when you live in a studio, choose multifunctional furniture pieces, such as daybeds or beds with built-in storage. Also, make use of vertical space with a Murphy bed, loft bed, or floor-to-ceiling storage solutions. Hidden storage also helps to keep things neat and clutter-free.

How to furnish a studio apartment on a budget?

To furnish a studio apartment when you’re on a budget, start with your most essential piece of furniture: the bed. Furniture makers like CozyBeds offer a range of high-quality beds that are affordable and will work well in studio apartment settings. In addition, multifunctional pieces, like beds with built-in storage or desks and storage ottomans give you multiple pieces of furniture for the price of one.