8 Studio Apartment Ideas for Decorating in 2024

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Suggest Expanse With Plants

Bringing the outdoors in boosts our well-being and increases our sense of expansiveness. Green growing things also evoke a sense of tranquility and add life to small spaces, Kropovinsky says.

Because studios often have low light due to fewer windows or surrounding tall buildings, choose low-maintenance plants like snake plants or pothos. Neither needs much light or love. Then amp up their simple look with space-saving hanging pots and slim, stylish stands.

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Utilize Multiple Coffee Tables

Instead of opting for one large coffee table, which can take up too much space and look bulky, Stanley suggests clustering small tables together. You can separate them when entertaining to use elsewhere or tuck them out of the way.

He recommends going with three or four tables of different shapes and sizes. And don’t be afraid to mix wood, marble and glass. “It’ll add dimension and coolness,” he says.

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Pick a Paint (If You Can)

If you don’t own your studio apartment, ask your landlord if you can paint the walls. If so, it’s a chance to really make a splash. And don’t buy the cheap stuff. “Spend a little more, because it will look like a million bucks,” Stanley says.

These days, he’s a big fan of Farrow & Ball paints, because the texture is so deep and rich-looking. He’s also “in love” with the durable and luxurious Benjamin Moore Scuff-X paints. He says his Brooklyn buildings with tons of traffic take a beating and still look great.

Kropovinsky also likes Farrow & Ball, especially their Hague Blue for a refined, modern touch, and Babouche for a boho feel. (Psst: Other paint companies mix color dupes for you for less.)

A key design rule: Lighter colors make spaces look bigger and airier, and darker colors close you in. Neither is wrong, but both definitely have different effects. Keep that in mind for your final pick(s).