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Smaller Homes Design Dilemma living room

Layout for my first apartment (yeiii)

6 years ago

I just got my first apartment. And I want your advice regarding on the layout of the living room.

It is a small living room that is next to an open kitchen.

I don’t know what type of couch to get, but I would love the most comfort I can get. I love how sectionals with chaises look.
How should I place the couch, next to the window? Back to the kitchen?

I would also like to get the Tv somewhere and a small desk to do some laptop work.

All sugestions are welcome.

Thanks!

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Nancy Ingram

6 years ago

The stool depth will determine how far you need to pull it out. I would shoot for something no deeper than 12” and then allow 8”-12” to pull it out. Something like the one pictured would work.

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Nancy Ingram
6 years ago
So here’s what I suggest. You may want to tape the outline of the sofa on the floor so you know what size will fit. You could put a console style table under the tv to use as a desk with a stool or small chair that you can tuck underneath when you are not using it.
Andrea Guzman
Original Author
6 years ago
That looks great Nancy! Thanks.

As you can see I have a bar next to the sofa. I want to put some stools. How much space should I leave between the stools and the sofa?
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
If comfort is waht you want a sectional is not it unless all you want to do is lay down. A sofa and a nice comfortable chair are a much better choice. The T.V on the wall beside the phone I think as for stools something thaat works with your style and a swivel base instead of legs would be my choice. Apartments are always short of storage so get a T.V stand that has lots of storage. I love the Besta system from Ikea for this purpose and you can customize it for your use.
Andrea Guzman
Original Author
5 years ago
Hi Patricia. The thing is I’ll be living here with my boyfriend. And I can’t think on another way for both of us to be comfortable while watching TV. That way one of us can use the sofa section and the other one can use the chaise. Lounging I think, would be the primary use of this room. Do you have any other idea?
Mrs. S
5 years ago
I vote for sectionals, in general. Our whole family lounges on our deep sectional, for family TV watching. In fact, I would recommend paying attention to the depth your sofa/sectional will be, if you like laying on it. Apartment-sized furniture may not be very deep, and that's something to pay attention to.

Additionally, if you've never bought a sofa before and plan to lounge on it, I would like to suggest that a firmer sofa is better.
Andrea Guzman
Original Author
5 years ago
How depth do you think the sofa should be?
Andrea Guzman
Original Author
5 years ago
How deep do you think the sofa should be?
User
5 years ago
I don't think you have to worry too much about depth because it looks like you have plenty of space to get a deep sofa just you don't want one that is too small. I really like the first layout recommendation.
Mrs. S
5 years ago
Our sofa is 44" deep (that is very deep), but we have a really big family room.

One thing I like about a sofa this deep, is that it is so comfortable to lay down on. (We are a casual family, you see).
Nancy Ingram
5 years ago
In the plan I did for you, the sofa is 36” deep. Just remember that going deep could interfere with your barstools. Some of the more modern style sofas can be quite deep.
tqtqtbw
5 years ago
You could get a sofa with a chaise piece that can be moved to either end. This will allow you more options if you move later.
Andrea Guzman
Original Author
5 years ago
Hey there! Just wanted to share with you what I have so far.

What rug size should I look for?
User
5 years ago
in this case, big enough to have all legs of the sofa on the rug
Andrea Guzman
Original Author
5 years ago
Do you think I could squeeze a sofa table/dining table/desk behind the sofa?
User
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
I think a sofa table there would be lovely however then you might want to consider stationary curtain panels on either side because they won't really be easy to close but for privacy consider a Roman shade which can be drawn down, it's a nice look I'll provide some pic of the look. I liked the suggestion with the desk under the TV you had gotten. I'm not too sure a table and chairs would be a good idea back there because it doesn't look like enough space unless it was a very slim table and small chairs which would accommodate only very skinny people lol and if you are there it would be a very difficult spot to be able to sweep I think.
User
5 years ago
in this picture they have the Roman shade paired with curtains which coordinated in your color scheme with the rug and pillows would work nicely with a sofa table there, you could draw the shade and leave the curtains open then.

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