Small apartment furniture layout help!?
The apartment that I'm moving into is a bit over 600 square feet. It's classified as a 1 bedroom, but it's a glorified studio with a divider wall.
I think that I've for the most part figured out the layout of the apartment. My only question would be placing a couple extra pieces, but I don't want to make the place super cluttered! The dividing wall leaves two points of entry into the bedroom area from the living room. There's one as you enter the apartment, and one against the far, exterior wall. I was thinking that I would close off the walk-thru space on the far side of the apartment with a wardrobe to add a little extra storage since there's only one closet space. I don't really want to put a dresser in there, but I might if I need it. The other thing I wanted to add was a mobile kitchen cart at the end of the island for extra eating space. I was thinking some roughly the same height as the counters, to extend the existing island since there's a sink right in the middle of the island. I don't want a dining set as I've elected to purchase bar stools.
This brimnes wardrobe in white would fit between the exterior wall and dividing wall. I was thinking I could paint the back with chalkboard paint, add art, or maybe some sort of decorative shelving to kind of make a full wall in the living room
I was thinking of a kitchen cart like this Stenstorp piece at IKEA. My cabinets and counters are a glossy white.
Any suggestions or feedback would be appreciated! I've never lived in a space this small. I've always lived just outside of the city in larger apartments, but now that I'll be moving to a central downtown area I can't afford as much space!
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Justin James
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoRelated Discussions
Thoughts on kitchen layout for small NYC apartment.
Comments (41)hello to all. Sorry for taking so long to respond, just returning after some time with the family in Michigan, where, might I mention, I could get some beautiful real estate for what we pay for a little apartment in Brooklyn. But that's not news to anyone. I have to say the thoughtful responses I've received on this thread, aside from being helpful, have warmed my heart. Ok, hope some of you are still out there. We're not yet certain where the dining area will go. The two obvious choices are by the doors to the patio or across from the kitchen. Either will work fine for the dining. The more important consideration is how we want to configure the living room. Sena01, I like what you did with that layout. (My favorite part is the door that leads to the idyllic green pastures outside, ah, if only. It actually goes to the bedrooms, but you couldn't know that as I left that part out.) There will be a door to the patio on the wall with the radiator. Do you still think the table would work there? The location of the island would in fact work better there as it would not be as close to the entry door. I have to see if the dimensions will allow that layout as when the architects did the drawings they didn't seem to be able to include the dishwasher. Cpartist. Funny you mention mocking up the design with boxes. I tried to build an island with cardboard. I'm no carpenter. It wouldn't stay up but I got some worthwhile raised eyebrows from my kids while doing it. The boxes are a much better idea. Nice thought with your placement of the fridge. We've thought a lot about that and would very much consider it if it weren't for the fact that there is a 10 inch column (that the architects left out of the drawing) at that end of the wall in the kitchen that would push any appliance forward about 5 inches. I love that it would allow us to get the oven as hidden as possible from the living space. It would mean, however, breaking with the clean lines of the cabinetry by about 5 inches. We won't know exactly how it would look until we start breaking some walls down, which I'm considering doing very soon because I can't stand trying to design this space not knowing the complete aspect of the room. I'd like to check out some design rooms to see what a 12 inch drawer/cabinet looks like. I do think we can squeeze and 18 or 20in island, however, that would allow the door to swing entirely open and would allow for us to enter without having to step around the island. By the way, you are all so good with these computer generated designs. What would take me a lifetime you seem to have little difficulty with. Can I ask what software you use? Hope at least some of you are still listening....See MoreHelp with furniture and lighting layout in new apartment
Comments (8)IMO the bookshelves are not holding books and look really cluttered put the books from the DR in those shelves then get rid of the rack in the DR Remove all the shelves forn the center of the unit in the LR and get a TV to fit there . I love the sofa and Eames the light fixture would be better with an LED bulb in 4000K to avoid the yellow cast .The lamps on the sideboard in the DR are to small get all matching chirs for the DR remove the table cloth you need a larger rug in the DR or none at all. All that storage in the LR will be agodsend when the toys start taking over the adult space....See Morei need help .. lounge and kitchen layout in small awkward apartment ..
Comments (2)if it is being built why not make sure the TV has a proper space and not decide on a huge sectional in a small space . Please make all the flooring the same , no change for the kitchen. Post just the meaurements you are working with not any furniture there at all. I deally also in feet and inches for most readers here ....See MoreHELP!!!! Small TV/sitting room furniture layout
Comments (9)Here's a revised layout. Your room, because of the odd size, is all about furniture scale. All of the seating should be low back and not over sized or "puffy". Think a more tailored design with a down dacron wrap cushion with a lush fabric. With a sectional not more than 9'-0" , you will have plenty of space on either side for walk thru. Consider the new Sunbrella or Perennials high performance fabrics for all of the upholstery, these fabrics are wonderful for a family room and indestructible. I have tested them out for a client with catsup and clean up was a dream! Also a smaller scaled sofa facing the fireplace/tv with a console behind, slightly protruding into the dining space to visually create a wider room. That's a low interesting bench in front of the fireplace. Everyone on here always thinks I put too much furniture in a space. I am used to designing NYC apartments where space is at a premium and entertaining is key. This a room for an invitation to relax, read, play games and enjoy your family. Hope this will inspire you!...See More
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6 years agoJustin James
6 years agoThis is everything I have ordered/have so far. I hope everything goes together. I've kind of just been buying things as I discover them and trying to piece them together in my mind. I guess I can return stuff if it doesn't look right together. But I don't like things too matchy, matchy.
This is the white sofa that I ordered, the Buchanan, from Pottery Barn.
I also ordered this blue chair, the Eliza, from Pier 1.
I ordered this green trellis area rug from Wayfair.
I ordered this storage ottoman from Hayneedle. There's actually a pop up coffee table with a lot of storage from West Elm that I want, and might return this for, but it's 600$. This ottoman was less than 200$, which is good for a broke part-time intern and soon-to-be graduate student.
I ordered these brass and marble nesting tables from West Elm.
This is the desk, hutch, and bookshelf combo that I have. It's the Hemnes from IKEA. It's not the most attractive, but it's functional. I kind of want to take the door panel's out of the hutch and replace them with glass, but idk if that'll look weird.
In the bedroom I already own:This grey tufted bed from Ashley.
Two of these white Hayworth nightstands from Pier 1.
Justin James
6 years agoThese are photos from the apartment complex. The unit I'll be staying in has a different layout, but the finishes will all be the same with the nice whitewashed greyish floors and modern glossy cabinets. Both of the openings on either side of dividing wall are a bit over 4 feet wide.
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6 years ago
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