Do you have access to a floor plan with measurements? You have a very neutral backdrop, so you might start by listing your personal favorite colors. Then make an ideabook with rooms having those colors. Start looking for apartment sized seating so you don't get pieces that are too big. Is this a "junior 1-bdrm." with a cupboard sized space for sleeping or what? How do you want to use that area out in front of the double closet doors? Here's a way to make that into a private bedroom space if you need to.

Brainstorming to help ideas flow --

swivel chairs can be good --

chaise is comprised of two armless chairs and an ottoman.

Victor Liberatore Interior Design

I could wait til you tell us, but I'll post anyway: a work desk behind couch:

[https://www.houzz.com/photos/my-houzz-modern-and-moody-nostalgia-in-salt-lake-city-contemporary-living-room-salt-lake-city-phvw-vp~7154431[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/my-houzz-modern-and-moody-nostalgia-in-salt-lake-city-contemporary-living-room-salt-lake-city-phvw-vp~7154431)

Do you know if you'll need a moveable work island/ cart? there seems room. This could be against a wall [or with thermal shade, under window?] - W 48" / D 32.5" / H 40" / for one side of a dining table, or in an entry, family or living room. Neatly tailored / antique brass nail head trim / tall tapered legs. 100% polyester is durable and easy to clean. Manufactured By R2H.

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Course this is large, but showing use of ceiling cans [you have?]

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Not knowing if a mural or stencil project is a 'like' of yours - but possibly:

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The wall paint seems to have a sligjy blue undertone to it so I think my best bet is a beige couch... Would I do monochromatic with greys? And what color could be a small accent or pop? I also am not sure if I should put the TV facing the door coming in and that large pole... Or if it should be flat against the wall looking at the kitchen sink. The area with two vloset doors will be concealed because I'm putting a small adjustable bed for my four year old and the sofa will double as a pull out bed for myself. Not sure how to position furniture.. Wanted to do a long table behind couch with couch facing pole and TV on that wall... But not sure how to make it flow since I'll have to block off that three foot space from the pole to the wall to conceal the bed for my daughter. What type of rug or pillows would be good for a couch? There is one mediumwindow across from the fridge... Slightly inset with a ledge for some greenery. Also want to be able to tie in colors from living space with the bathroom so it's all as cohesive as possible. Was thinking the sofa could maybe be flat against the wall looking at kitchen cabinets.. With small table behind it with two small lamps and some art work and then maybe a armchair somewhere diagonal

All great insights and ideas though thanks so much this is so helpful! I like rich blues. Some coral Or blush even a deep lavender. Scared of the space looking cold so need some type of warmth.

I'll post the actual photo I drew of the dimensions and wall length to get a better idea of the space... Cause how to Set up and arrange the furniture is always a struggle and really makes a world of difference when done right. Thanks so much everyone!!

Really need a one dimensional floor plan with dimensions etc. The colors you mention can work together. I would stick to as simple of a color combo as possible. The space will get busy quickly.

this is a rough sketch of the floor plan that I drew up myself with not exact but pretty close to it measurements. It's not the greatest quality but gives an idea of what the space is like

these are the two couch options I have decided to choose from because they are inexpensive enough, convert into a bed, with the moveable ottoman that opens for storage. Also, they are a good size for the space not too big but not as small as a love seat. Torn between how to arrange it with possibly a chair as well and if I def will choose the beige or gray option. Thoughts?

heres some pics today of some pillows I was putting together for some ideas... But didn't want it too busy. Maybe solids for the square pillows and then the more abstract one for rectangular. Liked some velvet ones but remembered someone said linen or natural fabrics are better

With the left side of the refrigerator against the wall, opening your refrigerator door all the way to remove the veggie drawer(s) for cleaning may prove to be a problem. You might be better served creating a kitchen corner pantry and turning your refrigerator to put its back against the wall now to the left. You could then add some floor to ceiling storage (not as deep as the refrigerator) left of that, perhaps with solid doors below and glass doors above.

Perhaps you could find a style of "dining table" that could double as a prep island or bar (preferably with wheels).

The fridge is all the way lined against the back wall... Are you referring to where I wrote it in the diagram? Cause that was just me jotting notes as to what was all along that wall, generalizing not specific placement ..

Suezbell I'm not sure what you are saying about the fridge. If you can reference the actual pictuew image from the room and then let me know!

In the third pic the left side of your refrigerator is against a wall. You're likely to find that you cannot open the door all the way -- at least not as far as is needed in order to remove the veggie drawers for cleaning them.

The corner pantry I suggested might look like this:

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Then the right side of your refrigerator would be against the left side of the pantry.

Sometimes as your room is cozy, a home stager might give you some pointers! They use the least amount of stuff for the most impact to make a home cohesive and pretty....maybe you could consult with a stager and go from there with the least amount of angst?

I am not really used to sq. feet, and diagram is small.... but I am curious about the post area ... could one bookcase go in wider space, and identical next to it [against wall]? so, 2 side by side [though not as wide as Ikea's Billy]

https://www.houzz.com/photos/nina-van-de-goors-home-contemporary-dining-room-amsterdam-phvw-vp~29946

You can face them toward each other, as shown here, line them up side by side, or put them on opposite walls — experiment to see what feels the best in your space. Budget tip: Inexpensive pieces feel fancier in symmetrical arrangements. Flank a window with a pair of basic bookcases, or line up three simple dressers and top them with a pair of lamps. 2 or 3 dressers as tv unit.

Ikea Micke white desks, Ikea Rast hack library chest, Ikea Malm white dresser at left.

https://www.houzz.com/photos/home-office-contemporary-home-office-toronto-phvw-vp~456200

These folks must've liked the fabric a lot [for headboard]… kinda ok cause it finishes off the trundle bed... for you/yours I can't tell....

https://www.houzz.com/photos/playroom-guest-room-contemporary-kids-san-francisco-phvw-vp~7477527

"Another rug scored at The Home Depot helps define the living room seating area, adding bright color and pattern to the floor. Motiani extended the rods and linen drapes up to the ceiling to exaggerate the sense of height. To give curtains a more luxe look, she also recommends using ring clips instead of sliding the fabric through the rods."

https://www.houzz.com/photos/marina-living-room-contemporary-living-room-new-york-phvw-vp~27738286

Okay Elyse here is my recommendation.

First I would place a tall book case with the shelf portion facing the space you would like to place your daughters bed and on the back I would wall paper it in a wallpaper with a nice graphic pattern. On the back side of this I would place a TV on a TV console or cabinet, your preference but by getting one with doors or drawers you will get more storage. As you can see from the floor plan I created for you the rest is somewhat self explanatory. I placed a small dining table on the far wall of your main living area for a place to eat, work, do homework whatever you. might need. For chairs there I would get an upholstered or slip covered chair that you can also use for more seating should you have company. A parson chair would work. I wasn't sure if the sofa you shared with us had a chaise. I included it but when I searched it our on the Ikea site I didn't find it with the chaise. For a coffee table you won't have much room with a chaise so I would consider doing some garden stools. I will attach some pictures of the items I'm thinking of. In the area outside of what will become your daughters room ive placed a large dresser. This can be used as its meant to but by placing two lamps on top you can create essentially a hall table and bring more light into the space. This rendition is to scale and I took the measurements of a child bed as well as the sofa from Ikea you shared to show you how they would fit in the space. Hope this helps.

Upholstered dining chairs to use at table to do double duty as occasional seating.

garden stools to use as coffee tables.

Thank you! I love this! I have decided to go with a smaller love seat sized sofa with a twin pull out couch. I love the idea of a bookshelf with wallpaper on the back. Super clever. I was thinking to do a more narrow dining table but I like ur idea a lot with the decorative chairs that double as seating....

Any rug or wallpaper suggestions

Elyse don’t rob yourself of a regular sized sofa. With a 15’ length of wall there is no reason not to do a full sized sofa and it will be worth it in the long run. A small space doesn’t need to equal a bunch of small pieces. It’s better to do fewer large pieces.

I would keep your rugs neutral and on the lighter side

Wallpaper for back of book case/s I'd do a self stick. easy and they sale them just about everywhere now.

Id keep most everything large like sofa, chairs rug neutral then had your punches of color on items that can be easily changed when you want a different color. Like pillows.

Visual like pink's is nice: that was my thought too, to place useful item where her tv went.... Ikea's Malm 2 or 3 of them could be extended where her end table is... unifying.

I love these peel and stick wallpapers def gonna look into those! This is great and I'm glad I won't have to sacrifice on the couch size. Was just worroed it would overwhelm the room by being half the size of the actual wall.... So I'll go for beige color couch and a larger rug maybe 8x10

As far as a kitchen table goes. Should I go for a standard square size? Or round? Or do one that is more rectangular? They also have ones with fold down sides to be used to elongate when needed. Also, many come in wood finishes.. Do I go for a light natural wood? As opposed to a stained darker wood for legs? It's getting tricky cause If I get the decorative chairs for kitchen table.. Gotta make sure I get ones that will match my table legs right

thoughts?

I think the fold out one is great. Provides extra room when yI u need it and can be tucked shut when you don’t. As far as chair legs. Really don’t get too hung up on that. Since you’re at IKEA take a peek at their skirted slipcover parsons chair. Skirted means no worry about matching the legs. If i remember correctly they are very reasonably priced at around $89. Come in white , natural or gray covers i think.

Ikea's ektorp jennylund?

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Looks like everyone's studio apartment in NYC! Nice bathroom, lucky you!! Here's a floor plan that might look crowded on the plan, but it's not if you are careful with your purchases and keep everything the same tone with color in the accessories and art and bedding.

At the entrance consider a narrow bench at the foot of the bed and Ikea shoe cabinets with a mirror above across from the bed. I would add an interesting bookcase on the left of the shoe cabinet, like the zigzag bookcase below.

Tuck the bed next to the closet, with a 18" wide nightstand on the closet side. Drawn in is a queen size bed and it can overlap the wall edge if necessary. This area can be very special with art, dramatic headboard, bedding and lighting. (see below) When facing the bed, on the right side, close to the living area, consider the Ikea fabric panels from ceiling to floor. It will give you a slight separation from living and sleeping and avoid the room looking like a hotel room. (Even though I myself have been in hotel rooms I could easily live in forever!)

One of the most important walls/corner in your apartment is the far left corner, across from the kitchen. That corner will set the mood and invite you to enter the room. get a sofa (as large as possible) with a left facing chaise, leaving 48" from the kitchen to the end of the sofa. Place a narrow 12" console behind the sofa for lamps, books, trinkets and a very large piece of art above. Nesting tables will give you the versatility when you have company.

The sofa should be the color you love most and the brightest tone of that color you can find. The shelf console behind the sofa can be a simple Ikea LACK shelf, butting several for the full length of the sofa back.

In the kitchen have a narrow simple counter high table butt the column with two small scaled stools. This will give you additional workspace for the kitchen also. If you can, have it made in formica (lots of colors available) or painted metal in a great color as shown in the pic below. I would stay away from a wood tone to keep the entire style light.

Mount the tv on the wall above a simple white cabinet. You can continue the white cabinet with drawers around to the sofa, or get something special and unique. I always find incredible cabinets on craigslist for cheap. That could be a showstopper. Make sure it will serve as a dresser with lots of drawers.

I love studio apartments. It uncomplicates life as we know it! If I could, I would have a studio in every cool city in the world! Hope this helps.

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Another kitchen counter

Should I go for a square table or one more rectangular

Go with a narrow rectangle. What is the width of the column? It shouldn't be much more then that dimension. Think of it as a kitchen island. You may be able to find one on craigslist that will be perfect.

I’m not sure the higher island table is the best option with a toddler.

Pink peony... Any ideas for the bathroom? What color route? I was hoping to do paint maybe? And incorporate the colors from living space into the bath? How about art for the space? Generally I do a lot of pictures but maybe I can do it above the dresser you mentioned in the 'hall/entryway' area? Also was wondering what lights to do in addition to the high hats? 2wanted to get a floor lamp with the extended arm to sit above couch cause I want a focal point of sorts. Or maybe shelfs on the wall behind couch with stuff resting on them? Plants Maybe or frames?

Denise the column is very narrow

Excuse the proportions as this was my first time quickly playing around with this feature. ;-). I forgot you had a window until i finished this so let the mirror represent the window. I did floating shelves over the dining table on that wall. You will have plenty of space for art work and photos. In the entrance do two fun table lamps on the dresser and a mirror on the wall above it. Usually I’d say a mirror is best when it’s reflecting a pretty view but in this case it will be optimal for throwing more light into the space. You can do a gallery wall to the left of the dresser still. For the bathroom if you want to carry the colors you mentioned you like before int that space I’d do it in towels . Instead of painting you can use large matting in your frames in those colors. Some fun flow art in the colors you want to incorporate would be a great way to bring in color to the small space and won’t compromise the light reflection an overall paint color might. If i were to do any painting in that bath room I’d go for a light airy spa blue color. It will keep it light in there and work well with the marble like floors/tile.

Ladies, I have ordered a lot of furniture but not all because I want to wait until it arrives to get a feel for the space and didn't want to over do it without an idea on how it will all fit. I shopped for some small things to get ideas. Heres some pics and any feedback on decision making is a big help!

any thought on these side tables?

love these natural wood top small tables that can be placed side by side at diff lengths to make a coffee table look (table I'm referring to is above the long entertainment center piece) I'm not sure if I would def need a coffee table or want one. So it could also be a side table... Also liked the round cylinder one, can I mix these materials and still have it be a cohesive look? I want to make sure the pieces make sense look wise but I like so many diff styles not sure what the rules are for combining them. Also any thoughts on the entertainment center stand?

loved this! Perfect size and could acg as a TV stand, an entry way table or even a microwave stand with shelves inside to conceal snacks and food...then there was this TV stand which was a little less cost wise.. Could also double as a kitchen piece too cause I will need a place for my microwave... But wasn't sure if it was a keeper or not lol

loved this side table! But again, how do I stay cohesive with the design style? All these wood finishes throw me off not sure how to mix furniture pieces or style without making it too busy... Also my friend suggested that these tables are so low.. My couch is lower but what size do I want to go with? Lastly... I haven't chosen a rug yet but been looking.. Might find a more ombre stipled looking neutral one is what I'm thinking... Maybe in cream and beige tones... But I don't know what size yet. Not sure if it should be the length of my whole couch, or if it should exclude the area that the ottomon/chaise section will be. I see this done either way... But not sure and don't know if maybe I could get a second small rug for under kitchen table to increase the emphasis on seperate kitchen/living space... Is that too busy? Ahh! Sorry for These long posts but this has all been hugely helpful and I am really appreciative of the feedback and good advice! Also will be purchasing two accent chairs that will double as additional kitchen table chairs when needed, not sure about the placement of the chairs and if they should be all on same living room rug?! Thanks ladies!