The worst thing about our studio apartment has been not having a couch. I know that may seem silly, but to us the couch is where we (dogs included) could all sit together and eat, watch a movie, relax, read, etc.  Without it, Josh and I resorted to the bar or our desks. It was also awkward when we had to have guests sit on the bar stools.

I didn’t think there was a way we could fit a couch into our space without it looking awkward and cramped.

I decided to try and see if anyone else had the same problem and found tons of inspiring pictures online of people who had made it work.

The key seemed to be finding one of the right size that structurally fit in with the rest of the room. I needed to give it a shot.

So there is our loveseat! It’s not much to behold but it was the smallest couch that lined up perfectly with our bed, was the same angular structure, and still allowed for all of us to snuggle and lean back comfortably.

Pros

• Fits structurally.
• Perfect size.
• Dog-proof, washable cover. (We put a blanket/throw on top just because… Well, our dogs are messy.)

Cons:

• It didn’t come in brown or another neutral shade aside from black and white, so we were forced to go with a canvas cover.
• It’s quite short and you can’t lay your head on anything.
• We had the hardest time agreeing on pillows. Still hunting for the perfect ones, but these are fine for now. I actually love them, but I still can’t decide if they match our brown-black living room well enough.

I come home and finally feel like I’m…home. A couch is a must!

Do you think you can survive without a couch to bum out on? I certainly did, but I missed it terribly.