One thing I would suggest is possibly getting a bookshelf, or cube arrangement to make more of a "wall" between the living and bedroom space. One that continues along the line of the bottom of the bathroom. You could use this in two ways. One: You can face the arrangement toward your bedroom, and use the back side as a place to put your TV, or Two: switch the arrangement, giving you more "wall space" in your bedroom for you desk and dresser and more storage in the living/ dining space.

This doesn't have to be a bookshelf, it can be a floating partition, something. Extend it far enough so that you can enter the bedroom along the angled wall with about 2'-6" - 3'-0" as a "doorway". It essentially gives you a third wall in both spaces.

That's my first thought! I wish I could print out the image and sketch on it for you!

I like the above, however the shelf might be to deep, but maybe you could hang two wires from the ceiling and attach a branch/metal rod to it and make it a suspended open closet.

Turn the bed 90 degrees so that the head of the bed is against the bathroom wall.

Other than that, I'm not really sure what the problem is. The layout seems a lot easier to work with than many studios I've seen.

It's a shame that they stuck that one closet there by the entry, but the nook next to it seems like a fine place to have a desk.

What about placing the sofa so it faces the living and dining room wall (do you have a tv?). If you don't have a tv, do you have a view? Situate the sofa so it looks out the sliding glass doors. Place the desk behind the sofa, like they've shown in this photo: http://www.livecreatingyourself.com/2009/09/wish-list-west-elm-parsons-desk-in.html. In that nook place the shelves and/or organizer if you need storage or the chaise if you love that piece and it'll fit. In the bedroom, I'd place the bed against the bathroom wall, almost fitted into the back right corner, which might open up the circulation paths within the bedroom area. Good luck!

I like Laura78's suggestion of a floating partition. You can use masking tape on the floor to get a sense of what size unit would work for you.

I would put the sofa with its back to the bedroom, maybe with a bookcase or table behind it. Add a chair or two and a coffee table, some lamps and a side table or two and put art and/or your tv on the facing wall. You might also look for a table that folds down to nothing (you could use a vintage drop leaf table or something like this one: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20104718#/10116887/) placed behind the sofa or against the wall opposite the sofa. It could provide a dining table or useful large surface if you entertain/do crafts/spread out to work or study etc.

Before you buy new furniture, though, you might buy a rug to anchor the living room and put up a few pictures, some cushions, a throw some other accessories and maybe some bed linen. I think some color and finishing touches might go a long way to making you feel more satisfied.

I can't figure out where your friend put your sofa since it's not on the plan and you haven't included a photo, but two things do leap out at me:

(1) in a place this size you can have a sofa OR you can have a chaise longue - you really can't have both. One of them has to go. You may have room to replace the one that goes with an armchair, but you may not. A large floor cushion may meet your needs just as well.

(2) That expedit cube at the foot of the bed is awful, please please move it immediately, or get rid of it (since you're on a spree). I'm a fan of the Expedit but they are very deep, if you need a bookcase there are many more slimline models you could get (but again, don't but them at the foot of the bed).

That chest of drawers beside the bed is way too high for that corner. It looks like one of a cheap Ikea range so I would say chuck it out and instead get a three-drawer high Malm (also cheap enough Ikea) that would double as clothes storage and a bedside table.

If you're keen to seperate the bedroom and living areas I agree a living area rug would be a good idea. What would also work would be light, floor-length curtains between the bedroom and living areas. If you can't fit a rail to the ceiling you should be able to run a tension cable from wall to wall. It's actually better if you never close the curtains, just having them at the edges does define the space without making it feel smaller (this was very successful for me in a studio I lived in).

And finally think of getting curtains for the window in the bedroom area in a stronger colour, it will draw the eye to the edge of teh room, and make it feel more spacious. Oh and please don't hang your shopping bags on the back of your closet door, they look stumpy and awful.

Like stationeryfiend I would suggest you hang a rail or wire between the bedroom and living areas with some light/sheer fabrics to separate the two areas.

And yes, please do remove the cube at the end of the bed.

I would also suggest painting the walls in something that is not so bland. Maybe some grayish blue because it really makes a place feel more put together.

For storage I would like to see som long, shallow bookshelves stretching the entire length (and height) of the wall behind the bed. Fill it with books, decorative objects. Store ugly things in beutiful containers on the shelves. The shlves would also double as sort of night stand so please remove the chest of drwers next to the bed.

Some nice bedding would look nice. Add some extra pillows after making the bed for some colour.

Change window curtains to something in a richer colour. Maybe same colour scheme as farics attached to rail?

Is the living area big enough to have the sofa and chaise lounge facing each other with a small, slim (but long) table between? In that case place the sofa with its back to the kitchen, then the table and the chaise lounge opposite, that way it won't ruin the view of the patio.

OMG, I would loooooooove to find a studio JUST LIKE THAT.

Your bedroom setup seems pretty reasonable to me, is there something you dislike about it? As for your living room... I guess for whatever reason RY did not think it was important to include that photo... so it's hard to say. Is the "awkward nook" the desk is in the corner next to the closet in the living/dining area?

What?? I don't find this floor plan awkward at all! It's a studio. And you have a walk-in closet! You can use that creatively for storage.

My suggestion is to:
Step 1, look up last year's tiny division of the small cool contest for inspiration. http://community.apartmenttherapy.com/contests/smallcool/2011

Step 2, turn your sleeping space into something more nook-like so you have an escape. You can do the whole room-divider-with-an-expedit thing everyone loves. Or you can trade in the Malm (or whatever that is) for an Edland and use some curtains on the top rails. Oh, and, flip it by 90 degrees and push it in the corner. That normally isn't the best coice, but with studios, things are different. You want to create little nook areas.

Step 3, fix the rest. I think I get where the desk is. Now that the bed is against the wall, move it to the "bedroom" in front of the windows (hem those curtain!) and use the "awkward nook" for a small little dining nook with two chairs. Then you have a huge area to set up for seating. Suddenly things are comfy again!

I'm not going to repeat the others, but you can incorporate their suggestions as well b/c they are good ones.

Suspend steel cable at or near ceiling height and hang curtains to use as room dividers. You can pick up cheap white IKEA sheets to use for the curtains or inexpensive yardage--try natural colored burlap--zigzag the edges and let them fray. Those little rings with clips will work or buy a grommet kit at Joanns.

The cable and hardware can be gotten from most hardware stores--use something called a turnbuckle to make the cables tight. Ask the hardware store folks for help in selecting the right stuff. You'll need to plug molly bolts into the walls and ceiling--it will be up high so when you move out it should be easy to patch over and not look bad even if you're not good at patching.

Then you can float furniture against the curtain wall(s) like the expedit bookcase or your bed's headboard. You can also hang lightweight artwork from the steel cable or pin to the curtains.

I dont' see the issue here:

The bed is fine where it is - but you need a small dresser in the corner next to the bed for a nightstand - and you need a headboard.

Put the sofa against the wall opposite - That's the only logical place for it to go. You don't have space for the chaise - so I'd replace it with a nice upholstered armchair or slipper chair, and have another armchair that you can use at your desk as well as in your seating area.

I nice storage ottoman or coffee table with drawers in the center of your seating area, an end table with enclosed storage on one end of your sofa and your desk at the other end - and a pair of table lamps flanking the sofa

Your TV on a nice cabinet in the niche next to the hall closet - and a pair of barstools at the counter.

t's small enough as it is - Don't make the place smaller with dividers/partitions/curtains, etc dividing your sleeping area and sitting area. Instead, take your inspiration from hotel suites to make your space a cohesive and elegant whole.

Accept the size of your apartment.

Turn the bed so that the long side is where the headboard is now. Then use a small table in front like a sort of coffee table. Wall mount two swing arm tack lights above the long side. stack pillows in graduated sizes from back to front. Now you have a couch and bed. 2 in one. Consider ditching your bed frame and upholstering the boxspring for a tailored look.

Add an armless low chair at an angle facing the bed/sofa. Use the angled wall as a guide.

Put a wall of storage along the long wall in the living dining area and then add a round desk height table with four very comfortable chairs: the kind you would linger in after a long meal. use this surface as a desk. Then when you have company, put your laptop, files, etc either in a basket on the "bar" or in the storage area.

this is what I would do for myself but without knowing the way you use your apartment it is hard to give appropriate advice.

I have a studio and I love love love it! Take it from someone who's lived in different studios for the last 5 years, embrace the openess dear. The partitions can often make the room feel so so closed in. If you can avoid an actual partition, pls do. You're layout for the bedroom nook is fine. One suggestion, which i think you'll love is... Invest in a great sturdy headboard, it should be high and grand in the same wood or metal tone as the staples in your home... whatever entertainment center/ bookshelf (or go bold with white or black). The back of the headboard should face the living room. You can lean a table/desk or dresser against it, rest a mirror on top of the table. You can even rest your sofa against it or a pair of chairs. From the livingroom, it will look like a partition, but it will be a hint of your gorgeous bed. Then make that bed area all about relaxation with paint (don't forget about the ceiling). Or... embrace the open area by leaving the bed where it is and making the area a feature. Nice headboard or large plush euro pillows, artwork or large mirror above the bed. Desk or dressers as a footboard facing the living area. Paint that door so that it has symmetry/synergy with the cabinet to the right in color. Try to even out the height with a lamp (or even a stack of hardcover books). The possibilities are endless. Studios are the best, go nuts!!!