IMO a murphy bed is my go to in tese types of sapces . There are really cool ones that incorporate a sofa even. They also have much needed storage for small spaces .

Thanks! We’ve considered a Murphy bed, but my son has a bad back from a childhood kite flying injury, so not sure it’s a good option.

I think I'd put the TV on the wall behind the bathroom, then create two living spaces, one for lounging/TV watching and one for sleeping. Use an open bookcase as a room divider and put the bed on the long wall perpendicular to the windows. The only hiccup here is that your son will be looking at the kitchen while in bed. If possible, add drapes or sliding panels via a track on the ceiling to cover the kitchen. Some inspo photos:

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I'd go on the Ikea website and look at how they put rooms together. They are very clever with small spaces, and might give you some ideas. If you go to their showroom, it might give you a good idea of how the spaces are to live in, too. Plus, their looks will work for even a stereotypical guy.

I’m not familiar with the idea website. Can you provide a link?

@mkcb1000 I had a typo. I meant Ikea. Apart from their small space ideas (which I think are super creative), I also like that their designs don't all shout "feminine", so there's scope for different kinds of people. I have been really impressed with this when I wander around their showrooms. Some very elegant "guy stuff".

I think I would tuck the bed into the corner by the bathroom so it is not the focal point when you walk into the apartment and it is not right next to the kitchen.

There are no dimensions, but if room, I would put the head of the bed on the bathroom wall. Put a small seating area by the window.

Post dimensions. Do you need a bed for one, two all the time, two occasionally? What is the budget?

A murphy bed is the best since you choose the mattress and they are very easy to open and close I did my Aunts when I was 6

We have camped for 40 years and I hated the ones that you have to make the beds up every night and morning. NO! to a murphy bed for every day. It would be okay in an office, but NOT every night.

My son sent me this! I’ve got my work cut out for me…

Here's one idea for the layout. I don't think there's room for bed, living and dining spaces. I would get a coffee table that converts to dining height and store a couple of folding chairs for dinner guests. The shelving unit at the end of the bed could be full height with tv on living room side. Or, it could be a lower dresser or console with tv that could swivel from living room to bed.

ha, ha,...A real gamers pad. Here we are thinking sofa and stuff!

@mkcb1000 - We must have been posting at the same time. Looks like I left out some important items! :-)

I like your son’s layout, except that there’s no place to eat. How about a foosball table that can also be a dining table, and two adjustable chairs instead of bean bags?