Are there any minimalist here? Which furniture or style would be best/suitable for a minimalist apartment living room ?

[CarolinaGirl5]

I live in an apartment and despise clutter.

Futon sofa or regular sofa picture below

Futon sofa

Regular sofa

[molonski2]

I like the versatility aspect of the non regular , multiple uses.

I stayed in one of those Condos where you pulled down the bed too , it was great while the bed was new , and doubled the size of the Condo in practical terms , obviously you had to leave the space clear when bed was up.

[MicahRaine]

I'm a big minimalist, but I also enjoy comfort and being prepared for when something happens. It's a fine line.

I'd definitely prefer an actual couch since they are much more comfortable.
I also rarely go out without a tourniquet and gauze.

But I'm also the type of person to travel overseas with a single backpack, and only own a maybe 8 sets of clothes. And I don't keep stuff I don't use.

I'd describe myself as a practical minimalist.

[GOLDFISH_smile]

Double up furniture with storage space if u can. Like side table that has full drawers not just a table top. You can have less clutter if u have little spaces to hide the stuff u use most often.

[NathanDavis]

I would go with the futon sofa... they can be more stylish, and also easier to move around while cleaning, lol

minimalism works so much better when everything is neat and, clean...

[CarolinaGirl5]

But are futons comfortable?

[manhattan_betsy]

I had a futon in college they are horribly uncomfortable. Be happy and avoid the futon.

[NathanDavis]

well, no... they might not be the most comfortable, and that also depends on what kind of comfort you personally prefer

if you're going to nap on it, cuddle on it, or snuggle with yourself for a longer time, then yes... a couch would be much nicer for all that, lol

[CarolinaGirl5]

Noooo😭 omg I need comfortable too lol

[NathanDavis]

then go with the sofa... lmao

[Pterodon]

I’m a huge fan of futons. They have several positives over regular sofas. First when the mattress wears out you just replace it. When the cushions wear out on a sofa the whole thing goes in the trash. You can change the look of a futon anytime with mattress covers and accent pillows. Finally between sleeper sofas and futons is sleeper sofas are horrible beds and once the sofa part wears out the whole thing is trashed. Futons on the other hand are much better beds than sleeper sofas

[lightbulb27]

sit on floor like japanese. sleep on floor like japanese.

ikea couch for when that starts to hurt too much...

[CarolinaGirl5]

🤣🤣🤣 no way

[Iron_Man]

Small coffee table sofas a candle table to put crystal on put a mirror over it you know you can put pictures on it

[CarolinaGirl5]

So the small sofa no futon is what you're saying?

[Iron_Man]

Well, I was saying a smaller coffee table because I have a real large heavy duty one but it’s like built for a mansion. Try to get yourself a nice leather sofa. I don’t know exactly how big your apartment is, but I don’t like the sofas in the picture that material. Out of curiosity if you don’t mind me asking, how much do you pay for rent per month because in Miami regular apartments are going for $2500 for rent per month now that’s outrageous.

[CarolinaGirl5]

Mines 1300.. my issue with leather Sofas is peeling. I've gone to peoples houses and seen cracks in their leather Sofas. So I don't know

[Iron_Man]

Well that’s very true, but it usually take years to do that. That’s a pretty good price on your rent

[CarolinaGirl5]

I've been here for a while they have 15 month leases so my rent increases very slowly

[Iron_Man]

Well as long as you can handle the price

[justabuddy]

I would still go with a regular sofa unless cost is an issue. More comfortable, just harder to move around. You just don't need more than one.

[Flower7]

Regular. Futons are uncomfortable.

[paledreams]

What is a futon anyway

[Flower7]

It looks like a couch but can fold flat into a bed. The 2nd, 3rd, and 4th photos above show examples of what they look like.

[Anonymous]

My boyfriend is minimal

[maj1nall]

1st sofa looks more elegant