So I finally took the time to do a real nice floor plan for my living room/office/kitchen as it currently stands. I left a few things out and the furniture measurements aren’t exact, but I think you get the idea. I’m feeling like I need to rearrange things for better flow, but I’m stuck on how. As you can see, I have these strange pillars in the middle of the room that limit things a bit. And we also have two bikes that need to be stored inside, but preferably not in the middle of everything. It’s a fun idea to have the kitchen table next to the window, but it is so closed off where it is now, we almost always eat at the coffee table which is just silly.

I’m thinking that I will put the TV/stereo console where the computer is, move the two seater couch to where the TV is, stick the computer in front of the window, and set up the kitchen table against the pillar where the two seater couch is now.

Eventually (i.e. ASAP), I want to get a new desk and set up a whole home office corner by the window for both boyfriend and I since we will both be students again next fall. I’m thinking some sort of L-shaped configuration with shelves above on the wall so we can each have our own space. It can’t happen this month because we just purchased a new mattress (!!!!!) and that’s about two-thirds of my Cure budget this season, unless I find an amazing deal somewhere.
So… what do you think?!

UPDATE:  Well, that idea didn’t work.  But at least I got a good workout.  Oof.  I’m now thinking maybe I need some new furniture first before I can really to a rearrangement.  Still would love ideas!

Plus side:  Every corner of the apartment has now been vacuumed and is dust free.  Yay!