Moving into a new apartment soon and trying to decide whether I can comfortably make a 1B work, or if I should just go for a 2B.
The 1B layout I’m considering has:
- Living room: ~11'3" × 20'9"
- Bedroom: ~11'6" × 11'
- Small den: ~9'7" × 5'9"
(Please see A4.5 floorplan in the link)
I work from home quite a bit, so I need a decent workspace setup ans not just a tiny laptop desk. Ideally:
- Desk with monitor(s)
- Comfortable chair
- Bookshelf/background for calls
- Decent sofa + rug/living space that still feels relaxing and not like an office
The den exists, but it has no window/ventilation, so I’m not sure I’d enjoy working there full-time.
I’m starting to think the best option may actually be putting the workspace in the living room near the window and keeping the bedroom just for sleeping.
For people who’ve made a similar 1B layout work:
- How would you arrange the room?
- Did the living room end up feeling cramped?
- Did you regret not going 2B?
Would especially appreciate layout ideas from people who WFH and still want the apartment to feel like a home rather than a studio office.