After a traumatic experience with some roommates (one tried to burn the apartment down while i was in it), it's my first time living alone (finally!) in a rent stabilized apt (finally!) and need help creating a safe, secure, healing home within my small 1BR.

The amazing things is that it's 3rd floor and get so much sunlight. I added floor to ceiling length curtains along the windows in my bedroom and living room. My bedroom feels peaceful because it's just for sleep/sex. Moving here forced me to downsize and I'm enjoying being more minimal than ever.

The immovable things are the radiators in the bedroom, living room, and bathroom (forgot but it's where the 0sqft text is). The TV is wall mounted. The right living room wall has a section that juts out about 5" and i use this as backdrop for zoom/auditions.

The annoying things is that my queen sized bed is basically the size of the bedroom. My standing desk is underneath the TV (I usually move it out to use it). The kitchen is too small for the fridge. And the right wall that juts out a bit in the living room is a space I need to use for self tape auditions.

My biggest issues are how to block the energy from the front door opening up into my bedroom? and how to block the energy/crossover from bathroom to kitchen? i have a walking pad and a gym bench and some dumbbells, where do i store those? Do I move the fridge to the space next to TV?)? should I move the TV (over the radiator? to the top right corner on an angle?) where do i need rugs?

I am hoping to get a new couch or a different set up. I'll be replacing the storage dresser with a mirrored ikea cabinet for clothing and extra storage.

I greatly appreciate any of your help. This sub has been super informative so far, and I'm hoping to create a safe, grounded space for my healing.

Trauma survivor eed advice for 1BR in NYC