How high is the ceiling? Is there a way to have a bed loft?

Are you renting? Sounds like you might be able to build things....

I see that, of Darzy's... I assume placed along the window wall? Wondering if you, like me, dislike morning sun, disruptive to sleep?

Do you like working near the window, the view and air?

Thank you!

Darzy- I have to go back and measure the ceiling height, but I don't think it's tall enough to loft. I really like the picture you posted! But, I need to think about what to do for book storage (I need about 2 bookcases worth at least)

everdebz- I am renting. And, yes, I do like working by the window. (Btw the windows face north), I was thinking to put the desk against the window at the back left of the apt and the bed would be on the right. Although I'm having trouble visualizing the best arrangement.

I have to confirm what direction means: "back left" means seen straight ahead as you walk in the door? Thanks... where the living area? You could place your desk behind sofa/ at window.

Building? first you see the bed, and then you don't.. how long do you plan to live here? and Idk if this could work....

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Thanks everdebz!

yes, that's what I meant by back - left. Also, I should have said - the windows are floor to ceiling, the entire wall.

i will be here at least for the next 2 years, maybe up to 5 years.

In my 'studio' ideabooks are several room dividing options: bamboo, art screens, curtains hung from ceiling, etc... you could keep bed area away by the W/D maybe with 2 or more dividers.

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Several height/ width/ colors are sold... some recommend painter's drop cloths...

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$309 - place 2 in L shape to make a tiny bedroom? Or 1 "wall" could be bookcases. I also picture this with something draped over: quilt, or fabric / art tacked.

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$180:

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Emptying mine out! there are many such screens/ the shortest might be 4 feet high. One is plain, and you can decorate/paint yourself.... good 'luck'!

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Thank you! I love the pic you posted of the bed enclosed by bamboo! Although, I would have to think about redecorating done if the dividers you posted- any ideas? And the coffee table you suggested is perfect! And any chance you could recommend a good drop leaf table?

Drop leaf for eating? Ikea is great, but I'd have to look.... could be kept in entry closet? for counter height, or regular?

That photo / not bamboo but doesn't matter / might've been re-used wood pallets ... you could enclose bedroom with curtains, with screens of your liking, etc... designating a private bedroom with 'walls' is more cozy imo.

Funny idk what DH is?

30" square for 139.

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I think DH refers to double hung closet. But it's a closet.

Benches store under, or if you need extra seating: for LR visitors cushioned? 300... had similar look to other table you liked...

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Books - you think 2 tall bookcases? cause shorter ones might be ok as you said as dividers. I picture right half for bedroom / desk by window.

Living area at left for visitors / entry view... ??

If you don't want books as divider, would a wall arrangement work / near tv?

Houzz pro idea: "A wall of shelving, whether custom-built or free-standing, is useful and makes a design statement. Floor-to-ceiling shelving also works surprisingly well in a small space since one large, perfectly fitting piece makes a room look more spacious and less cluttered than multiple smaller pieces would."

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My Ikea bookcase shelf fell from weight -- steel frame?! 3 - 6 shelves. Lower if you have art for above.

Q. is how much weight to you need for a shelf? Budget.

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To wall or ceiling / Ikea fabric is inexpensive:

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60075295/

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A houzzer suggested a smooth look over entire W/D wall, leaving room for entrance of course -- if you don't want bed on a shared wall, it could float a bit out from W/D you see what I mean?

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Industrial maybe, but sure holds big books! in black too:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-48-in-W-x-24-in-D-x-78-in-H-Steel-5-Shelf-MR482478W5/203828250

Thanks everdebz for all the recommendations!

And er612 - those are great floor plans? How did you design them?