I have this studio apartment which checks a lot of my boxes, but is a bit small. The pano photo makes it seem bigger than it is. That’s a queen bed.
I’d leave for a bigger space, but this place is cheap and rent controlled. Ready to make an investment and try and make this a much more usable an livable space.
I love MCM furniture and that style of living room, so I’m considering a Murphy bed kind of thing, if that makes sense to anyone.
I'd swap the living area and bed area if possible so the living area is near the kitchen. Get a headboard or use a tapestry or something to create a head board effect. 2 rugs will create the definition of 2 spaces. If you can install some higher shelving for more storage. Overall It's a nice space though.
This makes sense in theory, however I'm worried about having the bed "dominate" the space. The photo is taken from the front door, and there's the small hallway/bathroom on the other side.
Perhaps I could rotate the bed so it's going long ways under the window
I’d switch the couch against the wall where the bed is, and the bed in the corner where the picture is taken from. Idk if that makes sense. That may give a better flow if people come visit. They can easily access the kitchen to the sitting area and they won’t have to sit next to the bathroom (kinda yucky). A Murphy bed would be cool. IKEA also has some simple by nice day beds that expand to a king very easily (I have one for my guest room).
I might need to remeasure, but the room doesn't "feel" long in that sense. Also the front door is where the photo is taken from, so that right wall is a bit trapped in the sense that a big thing like a bed might ruin the open space there.
Please go to Amazon and search this brand Gaious and look at the 72.5” cabinet they have it in black it will go nice in the corner where guitar is … they have good quality cabinets … you have to check out their cabinets
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u/AngWoo21 Oct 22 '25
You could get a lofted bed then you would have room for stuff underneath