Studios and Apartments: What are you looking for?

Before you start: studio or apartment?

Prior to making your big decision about where to live during your time at university, it is important to take into consideration what it is that you want to gain from your choice of accommodation, and ponder what best will suit your needs. Studios and apartments are both accommodation options that may be of benefit to you. 

What are the differences?

To begin with, a little explaining may be needed in order to illustrate the characteristics that define studios and apartments.

Studios are a type of accommodation that contain the kitchen, living area and bedroom all within the same space.

Apartments are similar to studios, with the exception that the bedroom is positioned in a separate room to the other facilities on offer.

How much space do you need?

It could be that the most effective approach when considering these options is to initially take into account the amount of space that the apartment or studio you’re looking at provides you with.

The amount of space that studios and apartments tend to offer can vary, so carefully considering how much room you will actually need is important when it comes to making decisions about where to live.

The fact that apartments comprise a separate room for sleeping in will likely necessitate extra furnishings. On a more personal level, you may simply prefer the idea of having your bed separate from the main body of your accommodation, away from the main living area and the aroma of your cooking, a quiet, private space for you to rest in. 

Or, you may find that the concept of a studio is not necessarily well-suited to the possibility of inviting guests to your home. The presence of your bed near to the main living area might feel slightly uncomfortable and undermine the overall atmosphere of whatever gathering it is that you have instigated.

An example of an Apartment

An example of an apartment currently available through Unihousing is the "Maple" apartment on Old Church Road in Harborne. It boasts 2 bedrooms, an amply sized living area, kitchen/ diner with appliances, and is near to both the Queen Elisabeth Hospital and to Harborne centre.

 Advantages of Studios

For those seeking a fast and carefree lifestyle, it is possible that studios are the superior option. In addition to this, studios are often lower in cost than apartments are. This usually more affordable type of property can also be found with Unihousing.

One of their studios currently available is Dawlish Road. Located in Selly Oak, this property is within a convenient distance from the university and is a brand new contemporary property.

    

  

Making your decision 

In conclusion, there are a number of practical advantages to each type of accommodation to bear in mind when you are choosing which is preferable for you.  

Remember also, that the positioning of the housing itself is also very important. You are unlikely to want to spend much time, effort and money travelling to the places you need access to on a regular basis.

If you have given these matters careful thought, you should be closer to making your decision. 

Unihousing can help you decide whether an apartment or a studio is most suited to your needs. Call us today.