Design of North American apartment after acclimating to UK-style flats
I am returning to North America after 4 years living in a small flat (<400 sqft) in the UK. I've just signed a lease on the 2 bed/2bath with attached floor plan. Essentially, I am more than doubling the amount of sqft available, which means that my spaces do not need to fulfill multiple roles
I'm mostly wondering how to plan furniture lay-out, as I will (at least) need to furnish and design the dining room, living room, and guest room. I plan for the guest room to serve as a guest room (monthly or so), and a home office otherwise, although my commute to work is less than 20 minutes.
At first pass, I was considering a circular dining table with 3-4 seats along with a coffee bar/espresso machine in the dining room. I was planning to place a couch along the wall in the living room, with a TV opposite and rocking chair + accent chair facing the large window (backs to the dining room) around a coffee table. In the spare room, I was thinking to place the desk facing the window with the chair perpendiclar to a double bed with nightstands.
I'm also not sure how to organize/design the entry way. The laundry room has significant storage for my outdoor gear (skis, hockey equipment etc.)
Thanks for your help!