Doggie seems to think the sectional is pretty comfy! 😊 Seriously though - do you have a bit of storage space? Air beds have come a long way & are great for accomdating guests without having to fill one’s space with furniture that’s needed only occasionally. I have 2 extra long twin beds & a full sized one. They do come in larger sizes, have built in air pumps & deflation units so they fill up & deflate quickly. I store mine on a top shelf of freestanding shelf unit in my garage but they could fit in closets inside too.

He is definitely comfy 🥰! We have a great air mattress (double thick so very comfortable). Do you think it would look odd with a couch in that room? Two chair would def look better. Also considering adding a high top table but don’t want it too cluttered.

is the bar attached to the floor?

I say yes to a sleeper sofa in the alcove. Especially with the bar for conversation.

I would create a wall of bar supplies and art to make it a feature. Hang the guitars on the other wall as well.

Call it the music room. sleeper sofa, guitars and a bar. cozy

Say more about who and when this bar space and potentially high top or chairs are being used when the kids are not home? Who is sitting there and why would they sit there when you have such a nice couch? (Not slamming your idea, just curious what your vision is.)

Lyn, the bar is not attached.

Kendrah, we have three kids in college but this apartment only has three bedrooms so we need additional sleeping space for when everyone is home at same time which doesn't happen that often but for like TG etc. We also like to entertain so the additional seating won't hurt.

@tresmamma Based on what you just explained, I would furnish this space with the pieces I want & would use & with function that suits my life. Air beds & mattresses for all overflow! because as you stated ”…doesn’t happen that often…”

I might be tempted to get 2 twin beds in that space (in a L shape) and treat them like daybeds when no guests are in town - would be a great corner for lounging

I was thinking daybeds too. There’s all kinds out there.

Hmmm, that’s an interesting idea.

I would appreciate if you have any pictures of what you're imagining for the space. I have searched and found some idea but would be interested in what you envision.

Futons?

A separate lounge/library area would make sense off of the living room and could also be used as occasional guest space. Ceiling mounted drapes would help define the area and could be drawn for privacy, especially when someone is staying overnight. Style it according to your taste and also make it special for the person who will be sleeping in it - comfortable mattress, great art, etc.

I don't think it would be hard to build something custom in the corner - this is bigger than your area but gives an idea

https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/built-in-sofas-are-having-a-moment-and-literally-here-to-stay

I forgot to mention that this is a rental so we don't want to spend too much money on this "project".

"Bar is staying" does it move? Arranging around it would be a challenge. Even one daybed that is a trundle would work.

The bar can be moved but we like this placement of it since it looks out over the rest of the space but open to other suggestions.

I would turn the bar so that it faces into the room. Then the alcove, behind it, could serve as a back bar area. It looks odd just sort of sitting there.

Do you mean placing it by the opening to the alcove?

Like this?