Studio Apartment Room Divider / Wall
I've just purchased a studio apartment off the plan in Dulwich Hill, Sydney. The apartment was sold to me as a Studio / 1 Bedder - the original plans included sliding wall panels. However the developer didn't install these and so I've been left to organise this myself. This might be blessing in disguise as I can now do this really nicely - hopefully. Just never done this before and am not sure what is the best way forward - any advice would be much appreciated! I've created a Pinterest board of possible ideas here. Currently I'm think one of the following...
- Plantation Shutters (fixed, rolling or folding)
- Timber Battons - / or these..
- A bookcase (although this will take up precious floorspace and make the room less minimalistic).
Here's some photos of the space in question, I have roughly marked in red where the wall would be fitted. Approx. size is 2500mm by 2000mm. Thinking perhaps timber and either white or dark grain to compliment the floors / kitchen cabinets.
I'm looking for someone to carry out the project - including advice, supply & fit the wall.
Thanks,
Tim
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timsaway
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Comments (15)Hi Martea, I agree with Dohraime, an open bookcase would help create an entrance way and provide some storage that appears to be much needed from the floor plans. You asked about dimensions, I would personally make sure that the minimum clear space between the staircase and end of the book shelf is a minimum of 1200mm, but at the absolute minimum, 1000mm (1 metre) clear space is needed; thus it should be between 1200mm and 1500mm in length and the height should preferably match the head of your windows so approximately 2100mm. Depending upon the dimensions of your existing 3-seater sofa, I agree that you could back this onto the open bookcase. However, to ensure the best look, the sofa should end when the bookshelf does. As you can see from the diagram I have included, you could fit 2 arm-chairs and a coffee table in, however care will need to be taken to enure you have enough space to walk comfortably around the pieces of furniture. Try to search for a narrow coffee table. Given that you have replaced the curtains with shutters, you could place the television and console in front. This is not ideal in regards to lighting, but the space is constrained. I would also include a large rug (as depicted) for the living space so as to clearly define it. It could be approximately 3 x 1.8 m. This rug could be something bright and colourful given the muted colour scheme you have so far used. A bold pattern would also work. In regards to the dining area, it is possible to also fit a buffet in the space, and would again provide more storage. Something I noticed, and I am not sure it is within your budget, but the dividing wall around the staircase at the entrance is very dark and interrupts the clean lines you are going for. I would suggest if possible to remove it and replace with a glass balustrade. This would open up the space more and help to bring more light into this space. I hope this has been of help. If you want further advice or information please do not hesitate to contact me at admin@gracedesign.com.au and we can go from there....See MoreApartment kitchen renovation - Before & After
Comments (8)Beautiful. Love your white "Hamptons " style. Interesting your choice of both handles & knobs in the first after pic. The floor is stunning complimenting the cabinetry. I really like the island, looks great as a large work/dining space with out the obstruction of the sink or hot plates. Very fresh timeless. The room dividing cabinetry with above glass display very practical. Well done ✅...See MoreAdvice needed on my brown living room wall
Comments (21)I'm surprised to admit I really like the brown. I usually don't like earthy neutrals of any shading but this one is ok, it certainly provided balance for the dark furniture the previous owners had. I love the idea of the side table at 90 degrees to the start of that wall to create a reading nook/dining space and redirect traffic. You could get something reasonable tall facing toward the glass doors to be storage/extension of the kitchen so there is a sense of connection. You could then put paint, wallpaper the back of that cupboard and put up the mirror and a little table for keys. Or even have matching bookshelves back to back and use the one facing the front door as a 'wet' room/shoe storage. Ikea sells so many great units that you can tailor the combination of size and shapes open and closed to get just the right look on each side.If you do this you have to screw the two units to each other so that stand straight and appear as one. If you did use the nook as dinning space you could have all the serving/special stuff in that cupboard so you dont have to go far for setting the table and leave the kitchen cupboards for daily use stuff. When I first moved into my big home from a super tiny apartment I just laid out what I had (plastic dinning set and all) as best I could and moved them around every few weeks till I got the combination of how to use the room right. Then I went and bought more/new furniture over the next 6 months....See MoreCozy One-bedroom Apartment Transformation with Smart Storage Solutions
Comments (7)Give me the before any day ! Clean , uncluttered , highlights the wooden floors and door frames , has some colourful art and stools and cushions . I did wonder why you'd put a 1970's microwave on a table , but someone told me that was what TV's were like 100 odd years ago hahaha . More space ? A Bunnings gloss white cabinet on a budget would fit in , or a dark actual wooden one if your budget stretches into the $100's . Shelves above the couch for anyone over 1.8 metres to knock their head on ? 1960's green paint ? A 'nothing' couch ? A weird collection of pictures on a shelf ? A table that can't work out it its wooden or industrial ? That's okay in itself , BUT combined with a slightly strange wooden light / storage thing IN A DIFFERENT WOOD , and the floor different again , well . . . . . . . My quick 'vision' based on the before pictures -- leave as is , but add -- a large red rug ( actually 2 -- one in lounge , one in bedroom ) ; a larger abstract work of art ; a flat screen tv mounted on the wall ; possibly red subway tiles in the kitchen ( my current favourite wall tiles are a mix of 25mm tall charcoal , mid grey , aluminium and mid red tiles ) ; and new lights , but you'd actually live with the existing ones if you had to ....See Moretimsaway
8 years agotimsaway
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoThanks for your thoughts fiona_ab & ccwhatmough
I'm thinking the same thing as far as wooden slats being a great fit for the room, there's a real fine line between creating an open space, allowing light in and keeping a spacious feel to the room.
Good point about the reflection in the wardrobe mirrors. There is no specific reason for there to be a 'movable' wall expect to give the option for the room to feel more spacious.
At the moment I am thinking about dark wood shutter / louvres. Either one or two panels (if 2 then the second would slide back).
I found an example on Pinterest I really like - and have photoshopped it as best I can into the space to see what it would look like - and I think it could really work.
The other option is to have the wood white - but I think the dark wood would compliment the other furniture / wood in the apartment.
Appreciate any thoughts!
Crystal Gui
8 years agoHi Tim! Guess we are having similar studio woes. I understand what you mean about wanting to partition the room yet not to a full extent. Someone else suggested space saving of doubling shelving as partition. Like this
The wooden shutter panels you suggested do look lovely. I'm not sure how big a space is in between each louvre but as my mum always told me, if it takes more than 5 mins to clean it, you wanna rethink it. :)
cheers,
Crystal
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