Home Tour: A small studio apartment (54 sqm) in One-North Residences

This studio apartment presented a classic urban living challenge: maximizing functionality within an incredibly compact 592 sq ft (54.9 sqm) of space. The standard-issue bathroom and kitchen with its breakfast counter remained unchanged, serving as the foundational elements of the home.

Recognizing the complexity of creating a livable environment in such a limited area, the homeowners wisely approached interior design firm Project File to help them strategically plan storage and optimize every single square inch of their potential living space.

Small condo design

A display niche for books, ingeniously tucked into the wall, becomes a multifunctional marvel that simultaneously serves as the TV console. This clever design solution transforms what could have been a dead wall space into a dynamic and purposeful architectural element.

The recessed shelving not only provides a home for beloved books and decorative objects but also creates a visual focal point that draws the eye and adds depth to the compact living area.

Built-in TV console

The TV console itself becomes a study in minimalist design, with cabinets featuring innovative timber strips used as grab-bars instead of traditional handles.

This design choice creates a sleeker, more streamlined finish that eliminates visual clutter while maintaining practical functionality.

The timber strips add a natural texture that softens the potentially sterile feel of a small, modern apartment, demonstrating how thoughtful design can transform utilitarian elements into aesthetic statements.

Sliding door partition

The interior design team’s most transformative intervention came through the installation of sliding glass doors as an interior partition. This architectural solution elegantly separates the sleeping space from the living and dining areas without creating a sense of visual heaviness or completely blocking light flow.

The transparent nature of the glass allows the entire studio to feel more expansive, creating visual continuity while still providing a sense of defined zones within the compact living environment.

Open shelving design

Open shelving at the end of the TV console emerges as another brilliant storage solution, creating a convenient spot to store recipe books and decorative knick-knacks. Positioned within easy reach of the kitchen, these shelves blur the lines between storage, display, and functionality.

The open design prevents the space from feeling closed in, allowing visual breathing room while providing practical storage that enhances the apartment’s overall usability.

By embracing clever design strategies and prioritizing multifunctional elements, this tiny studio apartment becomes a testament to the potential of intelligent interior design. Every square foot has been carefully considered, transforming potential limitations into opportunities for creative living.

The result is a home that feels spacious, organized, and deeply personalized – proving that size is truly no barrier to creating a comfortable and stylish living environment.