How much does it cost to furnish a studio apartment with custom furniture?

A studio apartment is, by definition, a compact space where every centimeter matters. Standard furniture rarely fits perfectly — fixed dimensions leave gaps, and oversized pieces visually overwhelm the room. Custom furniture solves this problem: it is designed to the millimeter, adapts to your walls and needs, and eliminates compromises. But how much does it actually cost to furnish a studio with bespoke pieces?

What furniture does a studio apartment need?

In a 30-40 sqm studio, the essential furniture pieces are few, but each must be multifunctional:

• Slim wardrobe or closet (35-45 cm depth) — the main storage space for clothes and linens. The reduced depth compared to a standard wardrobe (60 cm) saves 15-25 cm of room space without sacrificing functionality. The clothing rail mounts frontally (pull-out) instead of laterally.
• Suspended TV sideboard — wall-mounted, it leaves the floor free and creates a sense of openness. Also serves as storage for cables, routers and small items.
• Hallway wardrobe — even in a studio, the hallway exists. A narrow cabinet (30-40 cm depth) with coat hooks, a shoe shelf and a mirror on the door transforms an otherwise unused space.

Budget tier: 3,000 - 5,000 RON

At this budget level, you focus on a single main piece — usually the wardrobe or hallway cabinet. Typical features:

• Carcass and fronts in melamine chipboard (the most affordable material, available in over 30 colors and wood textures)
• Push-to-open system instead of handles — saves 50-150 RON per piece and achieves a clean, modern look
• Optimized standard dimensions — width 120-180 cm, height 240 cm, depth 45 cm
• Simple interior: clothing rail, 2-3 shelves, 1-2 drawers

Concrete example: a 150x240x45 cm wardrobe in white chipboard, with 3 columns, clothing rail, 4 shelves and 2 internal drawers, with push-to-open hinged doors — approximately 3,500 - 4,500 RON.

Mid-range budget: 5,000 - 10,000 RON

With this budget, you can cover two custom furniture pieces. A frequent combination is:

• Slim wardrobe (180-220 cm wide) with extra accessories: drawers with MDF fronts, trouser rack, accessory organizer — approximately 4,000-6,000 RON
• Suspended TV sideboard (120-180 cm wide, 35-40 cm deep) with doors and open compartments — approximately 1,500-3,000 RON

At this level, you can choose material combinations: chipboard carcass and painted MDF fronts in an accent color. This pairing delivers a premium look at a controlled cost, since the carcass (the less visible part) stays in affordable chipboard while the fronts (the visible part) benefit from MDF's superior finish.

Premium budget: 10,000 - 18,000 RON

For those who want a complete, aesthetically cohesive set, this budget covers full studio furnishing:

• Wardrobe with painted MDF or ribbed MDF doors — 5,000-8,000 RON
• Suspended TV sideboard with wall-mounted cabinets above — 2,500-4,500 RON
• Hallway cabinet with mirror door and shoe shelf — 2,000-3,500 RON
• Additional suspended cabinets (above desk or in kitchen) — 1,000-2,500 RON

Here you enter the realm of premium materials: painted MDF fronts in RAL/NCS colors, Soft Touch or High Gloss finish, Hafele soft-close hardware on every door and drawer. The result is showroom-quality furniture, perfectly adapted to your space.

Tips for saving without sacrificing quality

• Chipboard instead of MDF for the carcass — the price difference is 20-30%, and the carcass is not visible when doors are closed. Reserve MDF only for fronts.
• Push-to-open instead of handles — eliminates handle costs (30-80 RON each) and achieves a minimalist design, ideal for small spaces.
• Standard dimensions where possible — a 120 cm wide wardrobe costs less than a 127 cm one, because chipboard comes in standard sheet sizes. The configurator shows the price in real time as you adjust dimensions.
• Internal drawers instead of front-panel drawers — drawers hidden behind doors are 30-40% cheaper than those with a separate front panel.

How long does production and delivery take?

All Techne furniture pieces are manufactured in our workshop in Tulcea. Production time is 2-3 weeks from order confirmation, regardless of configuration complexity. Delivery is available nationwide across Romania, via pallet shipping.

Calculate the exact price for your studio

Every studio is different — wall dimensions, door and window positions, storage needs vary enormously. That is why the most accurate way to find out your cost is to use the Techne 3D configurator. Choose the furniture type, set dimensions to the centimeter, select materials and see the price update in real time.

For a quick estimate without configuring, visit the How much does it cost page where you will find indicative price ranges for each product type.

Configure your first furniture piece for your studio or see indicative prices here.