I need help with how to design this space
Kathleen Collier
3 months ago
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Need help - how do I fill up this front entrance space?
Comments (3)A few suggestions (plants not specific as don't know where you are) ... Think I would paint door, door frame & posts just white. Shutters, one of the greyed teals. Explore color on one of the paint mfg. websites where you can upload photo (a better one w/ less shadows) and see changes ... like @ Valspar.com....See Moreneed design advice on how to do this space...pics.
Comments (38)What a pretty room and home you have. I have to agree with everyone, the windows and view are fabulous. I don't agree, however, with a window bench. One thing I would do is pull the sectional back so that there is no rug coming out from underneath the sofas in the back. In other words, pull the sectional to the far corner of the rug (next to the glass top table). This will shift things over a bit and move the recliner out of the walking path. Visually, it will look better also. It's not that far in either direction, so it won't be too far from the television either. If you have radiant flooring, you probably won't be able to put in floor outlets. Moving the sectional to the rugs' edge will possible allow a table with lamp or floor lamp at the outlet on the large wall (closest outlet to your desk). I agree, a comfy chair and table with lamp in the far back corner would be perfect. Especially the lamp. Is there an outlet near the glass top table and chairs so that a floor lamp could be placed there? If you get three good lamps in the room, you'll be able to turn off the can lights for a relaxing evening. If you cannot do floor outlets, I might only do one sofa table (against sectional back facing kitchen). I can't tell how much space is actually there - would there be a decent walking path to the glass table? If so, something more hefty than the table you linked from CB2. Make sure it is not taller than the back of your sofa (minus the cushions that stick up). If open below, buy a couple of woven wicker baskets with lids to hide toys, games and/or colorful throws....See MoreNeed space designing help for my window seat
Comments (6)I have to agree with jck910 that in the long run a window seat is not comfortable for sitting while eating. You can't lean back and you have to slide into the seat vs pulling out a chair. But......if you want the bench I wouldn't build the bench around the dog bed. Since I have a dog bed near my breakfast table I feel I have some experience here. :) Your dog is not going to feel secure, relaxed or comfortable with people walking/moving around her bed as they access the bench and chairs. If it were my dog he'd be a nervous wreck. So, I would suggest building a full bench and center the table to the window. From the photo it appears you currently don't have chairs on the dog bed side of the table because of the dog bed. If you're just needing more seating I would either move the dog bed or move the table. I would either leave the table where it is and place the dog bed under the window in the left corner; or center the table to the window ....use all the chairs......and leave the dog bed where it is....See MoreNeed Design Help: Open Concept Kitchen Family Room w/o Eat-In Space
Comments (26)Yeah, I know it’s a tall order to come up with something that accomplishes what I want but I figured I'd see if others on Houzz had some ideas. Both sectionals that I'm considering are pretty spacious. The first one is 144” x 79” and the other is 120” x 110.” msteezzy - here’s a picture of the space you asked about....See MoreKathleen Collier
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