Hahaha.. Reminds me so much of the photos of the stools I bought for my apartment awhile ago. The pictures used are random stock photos of people with the stools photoshopped in front.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZDS0V4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_45kODb64SG78S

I believe this is it :

https://www.amazon.com/Namco-30-inch-Pac-Man-Barstool/dp/B07BS6V8JR

For those who would like to outfit their retro dens ;)

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cool place! that colored wall pleasantly surprised me as I was going through.

Few suggestions:

• Barn light over the countertop/kitchen. You could maybe even put two there. A red one like this would tie into your accent wall.
  
  
• bench for shoe storage by the door. just measure the space & make sure you find one to fit.
  
  
• Get a throw pillow that has some red to match your accent wall. It can be a solid color or a design you like.
  
  
• For the wall behind the couch, under the window, grab a skinny sofa table & put some plants on that. They should get plenty of light there!
  
  
• the bar stools don't really match with the rest of your style. These metal industrial style ones are super popular. No-back or back
  
  
• Wall sconce replacement by the front door. you could do two of these there.

Thank you. I found them on Amazon. It wasn’t easy to find this specific style. Here’s a link to the blue version: Richardson Seating 0-1971BLU... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XWCY8BC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Congrats on your new place! Sounds like you are going for a modern style. Maybe a small table and bar stools? I live in a bungalow home and use a little table like this and adjustable stools like this as a breakfast bar. You said your apt is modern so it might go nicely with your place & is a good price point if you don't want to invest in a big table.

In another comment you mentioned mounting your TV to a wall. Alternate suggestion is to get a projector screen and roll it up and down to make your space feel larger.

If you need more kitchen storage you could hang your pots on a rack or do a magnetic knife holder and spice jars.

Please update and show us how you arranged it!

My original thoughts are that black might make it too dark? Perhaps brown or grey would be a better fit? Strongly considering these types of barstools below

https://www.amazon.com/Leopard-Adjustable-Swivel-Stools-Hydraulic/dp/B01JYVJ2VI/ref=zg_bs_3733851_2?_encoding=UTF8&refRID=9M8WG8GEQVVA9MB2K1YQ

Unless you can find a great sale (and I've seen some steals on new drum sets before, especially on Amazon), I think buying used is probably your best bet, especially with a $1000 budget. Also, you may want to spend a large portion of your budget to buy high quality cymbals from the start. Keep in mind that drums can always have their heads changed and also be tuned, whereas there is very little that can be done to change the sound of a cymbal. In my experience, the most common and affordable "pro" level cymbals are Zildjian A's if you are buying used.

Additionally, everyone here seems to recommend buying the best seat (which is referred to as a "throne" for some damn reason...) that you can afford. Popular choices are Pork Pie and Roc-N-Soc. Personally, I use something that isn't sold as a drum throne - this work stool.

Finally, are you a totally inexperienced drummer? I recommend just a practice pad and pair of sticks to start. It's certainly much cheaper, lol.

Keep trying. I didn't search very hard but you can find cheap plastic bar stools in this shape

Just stick some rubber pads on the bottom.

It depends on how you’re handling the rest of the place, but I have a similar looking apartment and went dark wood/white metal around it and have some like this.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079T9QJKN/
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Mine came with backs but I took them off to open up the space.

Edit: I don’t know why that link is so big.

This is a tough order for a makeover!

Couch isn't bad, but if you want to upgrade: one | two | three

Accent Chairs & Stools: one | two | three | four | five

Coffee Tables (your current one might be fine): one | two | three| four | five

Storage: one | two | three

Rugs (black and white or saturated colors seem to be the trend with this style): one | two | three | four | five

Lighting (I doubt you can install fixtures in your rental, so go for swag lights with cords): one | two

Decor ideas:

• Cement/concrete planter pots
  
• Don't forget to add other textures for warmth and softness - rope, rattan, sheep skin & wool, deep wood tones, rich pops of color
  
• Do you use the fireplace? If not you could prop art, mirrors, vintage window frames, candles, or plants in front of it.

She found the stools on a fb yard sale page but we’re pretty sure that these are the same ones . I think she found the pendants at Lowe’s or Home Depot but I can’t say for sure.

I LOVE those chairs, I saw this one a while back but it's more of a barstool. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XQ8F1RP/?coliid=IE4QDLTFU24XU&colid=3J3L8J33G81J3&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it I've actually been thinking of getting one of the Herman Miller office chairs, but seeing this one...

I bought them from amazon Poly and Bark Trattoria 24" Counter Height Stool in Orange (Set of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MTB6F6M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XrCYCbWCCA9FB

This link :

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZOFS07

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Maybe consider a shikibuton (Japanese futon) for your sleeping surface. And as far as seating for guest maybe a bench along a wall or stacking stools

I bought this for my SF2 modded cab:

Homall Bar Stools Walnut Bentwood Adjustable Height Leather Modern Barstools with Back Vinyl Seat Extremely Comfy Bar Stool 1 Piece (Black)

I'm leaning towards these. Thoughts? https://www.amazon.com/Flash-Furniture-Hercules-Restaurant-Barstool/dp/B01AG41P76/ref=sr_1_140?ie=UTF8&qid=1493262300&sr=8-140&keywords=bar%2Bstools&th=1

Yeah, their style is a little outdated, imo. How about these instead, or something like them?

I recently got these after seeing them at the local modern-furniture store. They are amazingly comfortable, inexpensive, adjustable-height, and they swivel.