NEED HELP! Apartment layout crisis

[NoMoreSnowForMe]

Also, can you put a little bistro table inside that L by the front door, instead of using that dining space for dining? You might have to use it for living space and put a tall, skinny bistro table inside that nook by the kitchen.

I have one like this table and the stools fit under it. I love it. Have had it for years. Originally bought it from Target, I think. It's just plain espresso stained wood. But, this is the shape. Rectangular and thin with stools that fit underneath:

http://www.hayneedle.com/product/3pi...FccjgQodbcUMng

[becomingbachelorette]

Originally Posted by cully

Face it with the wall angle. The angle is less noticeable at the narrower end. Put a chair at the right end . You could do the same with a small chair at the left arm but the idea is the more the sofa is toward the upper end of the floor plan, the less the slant will look.

I think I like this idea! I wasn't sure if I should work with the angled wall or to put the couch straight on. Thank you for this!!!!

Originally Posted by cully

If your dining table is round it will fit the dining room space better and also will flow with the slant of the sofa.

I haven't gotten a dining table yet and I was thinking of a rectangle one but the round one sounds okay too.


There isn't a counter, it's a wall that's separating the kitchen and living room.

Originally Posted by cully

What kind of building is this? Why the slanted wall?

This is a really old building, it's shaped like a Y and I'm in the corner apartment of where the two \ / meet.


Thanks for all your help

[becomingbachelorette]

Originally Posted by Sundaydrive00

I can't tell from the drawing, is the wall actually at an odd angle, or is it that you have vaulted ceilings that creates a none rectangular wall?

If it's vaulted ceilings, since there are still windows and a door at the lowest point, it doesn't seem like the ceiling would be low enough to cause any sort of problem.

I live on the top floor of my apartment, and so I have vaulted ceiling in the living room. The lowest point is 8 ft high, and I would say the peak is about 11 or 12 feet high. I just treat them like normal walls.

The ceilings are normal 9 ft, not slanted, the one wall in the living room is just obtuse or "angled"

[becomingbachelorette]

Originally Posted by NoMoreSnowForMe

Can you add measurements to your drawing?

I had to downsize to loveseats at one place because there was no good place for a long couch. But, without measurements, can't tell what will fit.

This is a layout I drew out myself because the building management wasn't able to provide me with one or the measurements I think a normal couch will fit and possibly an accent chair.

[GraceKrispy]

Originally Posted by rezfreak

lol i think we have different definitions of crisis

I'd rep you again, if I could! I was thinking the same

OP, sounds like you've gotten some good advice. I've had apartments and houses with way more difficult layouts and odd pockets of empty space. Enjoy your new place.

[becomingbachelorette]

Originally Posted by GraceKrispy

OP, sounds like you've gotten some good advice. I've had apartments and houses with way more difficult layouts and odd pockets of empty space. Enjoy your new place.

Thank you! I'm hoping it all goes well with the move!

[KittenSparkles]

There is a free app called Icovia Room Planner which allows you to map out your room in exact measurements and then play around with placing furniture in it. Furniture companies sometimes offer it on their site.

Here is one link to it: Room Planner | west elm