7 space-saving studios under 30m²

How can you make the most of every inch of a small space? This is an eternal question when living in Paris. Talented architects rise to the challenge, redesigning these 7 furnished studio apartments.

Rue Coëtlogon

Paris 6th – Sèvres Babylone

Furnished, 18m² (190 sq.ft.) studio entirely renovated by an interior designer

Wicker mirrors

Convertible sofa: La Maison du Convertible

Extra space created by mezzanine

Building façade, rue Coëtlogon in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Light fixture by Ingo Maurer

Floor area
Furnished 18m² (190 sq.ft.) studio.
How much?
This apartment is rented for 1,300 euros a month.
What we love
The light fixture by Ingo Maurer Zettel and the mezzanine with its clever design.

Rue Mazarine

Paris 6th – Odéon

Rue Mazarine near Passage Dauphine in Paris

Furnished 21m² studio

American kitchen

Furniture: Alinéa and Habitat

Apartment located in the heart of Paris’ 6th arrondissement

Floor area
Furnished 21m² (226 sq.ft.) studio.
How much?
This apartment is rented for 1,400 euros a month.
What we love
Its welcoming, Scandinavian style that creates the feeling of a cosy, yet chic cocoon.

Rue Lentonnet

Paris 9th – Montmartre

Living area with American kitchen

Entrance hall to this cosy Parisian home

Office area with storage space under the desktop

Kitchen opens onto the lounge

Bright 19m2 studio

Floor area
Furnished 19m² (204 sq.ft.) studio.
Interior designer
Marianne Evennou
How much?
This apartment is rented for 1,050 euros a month.
What we love
A handsome entryway with a trompe-l’œil rug, small chef’s kitchen, authentic and elegant material. This studio has all the features of a large, Parisian apartment.

Rue Dauphine

Paris 6th – Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Furnished 21m² studio in Saint-Germain-des-Prés

Glass wall between living space and spleeping area

An apartment with coloured touches

Fully-equipped kitchen

Bright living room with exposed beams

Floor area
Furnished 29m² (312 sq.ft.) studio.
How much?
This apartment is rented for 1,450 euros a month.
What we love
The glass wall that separates the bedroom from the living area allows extra light in both areas.

Rue de L’Odéon

Paris 6th – Odéon

30m² studio under the eaves

View over the rooftops of Paris in the 6th arrondissement

Plenty of storage space built into the eaves

Bright and cosy living area

The exposed beams give this studio its charm

Sleeping area with desk and custom shelving

Floor area
Furnished 30 m² (323 sq.ft.) studio.
How much?
This apartment is rented for 1,650 euros a month.
What we love
The kitchen in the alcove behind a sliding door, allowing it to be fully hidden when not in use.

Rue d’Artois

Paris 8th – Champs Elysées

Furnished 23 m2 studio

Apartment located on rue d’Artois

Fully equipped black and white kitchen. Elegance and simplicity

Gold combined with black and white is inherently elegant and sophisticated

Rug: AM.PM.

Electric foldaway bed

Studio with a chic and cosy style

Floor area
Furnished 23 m² (248 sq.ft.) studio.
Interior designer
Jean-François Landreau
How much?
This apartment is rented for 1,400 euros a month.
What we love
The blend of black, white and gold gives this studio a chic and cosy feel.

Rue du Temple

Paris 3rd – The Marais

An apartment with bold colours

Entryway with storage space

Bed linens: Zara Home / Cushions: Pomax

Sleeping area in the alcove

High-end furnished studio

Wallpaper: Cole & Son / Coffee table: Maisons du Monde

Floor area
Furnished 29 m² (312 sq.ft.) studio.
Interior designer
Laura García
How much?
This apartment is rented for 1,510 euros a month.
What we love
The raised wooden platform houses storage space.
We also like the vintage furniture and the colourful wallpaper from Cole & Son.