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One-Room Apartment Design: Where to Start and What It Costs
A one-room apartment does not mean less work — often it is the opposite: in a small space, every centimetre has to earn its keep. Here is where to start and what it costs, honestly — including the nuance of our minimum project size.
Where to start
Start not with choosing tiles but with the layout. First we work out how you live: whether you work from home, host guests, need a separate sleeping area. The floor plan is built around that — and only then come the style, materials and furniture.
How much a one-room apartment project costs
There is an important nuance here: we calculate a minimum project as 120 m². Even for a 35–45 m² apartment, the workload is roughly the same as for 120 m² — so an interior design project starts from $7,200. The reason is simple: a small apartment needs just as many layouts, drawings and decisions as a large one — and sometimes more.
How to make a small space comfortable
- Multifunctional zones — one spot serves several scenarios.
- Built-in furniture and storage systems instead of bulky wardrobes.
- Well-planned lighting — several scenes instead of a single ceiling light.
- A restrained palette that does not visually fragment the space.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a one-room apartment design cost?
Since a minimum project is calculated as 120 m², an interior design project for a one-room apartment starts from $7,200, regardless of the smaller floor area.
Why does a small apartment cost as much as a larger one?
Because the volume of design work — layouts, drawings, specifications — barely depends on floor area. A 40 m² apartment often requires no fewer decisions than a 120 m² one.
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