1 Bedroom or 1 Bedroom + Den? Choosing the Right Edmonton Apartment
The 1 bedroom is Edmonton's most searched rental. But if you're spending more time at home than you used to, a **1 bedroom + den** might be the smarter choice. Here's how to decide.
## What's the difference?
A standard 1 bedroom gives you a bedroom, a bathroom and an open living and kitchen area. A 1 bedroom + den adds a smaller extra room. It's not usually a full bedroom, but it's a flexible space with a door or defined nook.
## Choose a 1 bedroom if…
- You work outside the home most days
- You like a simple, easy-to-maintain space
- Budget is your top priority
- You'll use building amenities (lounge, library, gym) as your "extra rooms"
## Choose a 1 bedroom + den if…
- You **work from home** and want to close the door at 5 pm
- You have a hobby that needs its own space, like music, crafts or a home gym
- You have family or friends staying over regularly
- You need **extra storage** for sports gear, seasonal clothes or a bike
- You live as a couple and both need some personal space
## The cost question
A den costs more than a standard 1 bedroom, but usually much less than moving to a 2 bedroom. If the den replaces a coworking membership or a storage locker, it can pay for itself. Compare the monthly difference against what you'd otherwise spend.
## Making either layout work
Whichever you choose, a few features make a big difference in a smaller home:
- **In-suite laundry** frees up weekends and closet space
- **Air conditioning** keeps a home office comfortable in summer
- **A balcony** adds outdoor living space
- **Storage outside the suite** keeps clutter down
At Louvre Residences, suites include air conditioning, in-suite laundry and balconies, and the building has storage on every floor plus bike storage.
## Use the building as an extension of your home
A great amenity building gives a 1 bedroom much more room to breathe. Louvre residents can read in the library, host friends in the kitchen lounge, work out in the fitness centre, unwind in the yoga room or play a round in the golf simulator, all without leaving home.
## Tour both layouts
The easiest way to decide is to stand in both. Book a tour at Louvre Residences in Century Park and compare a 1 bedroom and a 1 bedroom + den side by side.
## Frequently asked questions
**What is a 1 bedroom + den apartment?**
A 1 bedroom + den has one full bedroom plus a smaller extra room, often without a closet or window requirement, that works well as a home office, guest space or storage.
**Does Louvre Residences have 1 bedroom + den apartments?**
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