How to make a studio feel twice its size

A well-planned studio can feel calmer and more spacious than a poorly arranged one-bedroom. It’s all about zones and light.

Create zones

Use a rug, an open shelf or a change in lighting to separate sleeping, living and working areas. Your eye reads each zone as a room.

Choose double-duty furniture

Sofa beds, extendable tables, storage ottomans and wall-mounted desks free up floor space when you need it.

Layer your lighting

Combine a ceiling light with lamps at different heights. Warm, layered light makes corners feel intentional instead of cramped.