Need help in using this wine cart in our dining space
tean
6 years ago
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carolb_w_fl_coastal_9b
6 years agoDYH
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Please help us plan the layout of our L-shaped living/dining area
Comments (10)Here is my first cut at your space. Rev. 1 (and btw, super-duper measurements!! kudos!). I put an approximately 11' length of sofa along the wall and since you have that short wall before the windows, I put a large ottoman type piece. I put a swivel chair in "corner" of the living space near the windows so you can swivel to converse or watch TV? maybe, or swivel toward windows for views. I put a 60" long (max. to maintain walking space to other part of the apartment) and keep it 16" deep because it will stick out 17-18 with baseboard, cords, etc. Set TV on that console. I put a 52 x 30 coffee table that would be 18" from the front edge of seating area. You could also put a small round decorative stool/table, beside the swivel chair for a place for someone to set a drink/cup of coffee, etc. Now to the dining area. To get a nominal seating for six in this area, you need a 30" wide table and you might have to have it made. A live edge custom table with metal base might be great in your space if that is a style you might like. Then in the living area, go modern and sleek. I would do the coffee table, even smaller if you wish with glass top and metal base to work with the dining elements you select. The chairs at the dining table have to be really narrow across the front seat edge. That is the big challenge. This table is 60" long and 30" wide. For every day, 4 chairs could be placed there, two on each side with the additional two chairs in the corners just to give a more open feel and help maintain views. You will need some additional lighting and a arc lamp would work well on the fireplace end of the sofa and you might want another floor lamp beside the window end of the TV console. Unless you shorten the sofa on the long wall, you have no space for end tables and lamps. So something to think about when shopping. I put a 36x16" bench in front of the fireplace for one person. The seating area will only seat 5 so total would be 6. You could bring in a chair from the dining set if needed and just squeeze folks in. Watch the size of cushions for any sectional you buy, each person needs at least 24" of space, and generally don't like sitting next to each other. Also, TIP, make sure your sectional pieces join together "under" the pieces so you don't have brackets on sides. This allows for greater flexibility in "next" house and even if you just want a seasonal change of some kind here. I'll play a bit more with this later today and see what other options I can come up with for you....See MoreHELP! Office and Dining Shared Space
Comments (20)Hailey I would have a finish carpenter come in and build you a wall unit against the wall with your new desk. It can be customized to be shallower on the sides to fit the area and deeper in the middle to actually site at. I would mount your computer screens on the wall of that center area (like a flat screen TV) so that when not in use cabinet doors can close over them. This way when you're not working your dining room is solely a dining room and you can eat there or entertain and your work mess is all stashed into the wall built in. Get your self a nice dining room table that can function as your work space during the day if you need to spread out. Get some comfy dining chairs. You will tire quickly of an office that has no possibility of being "put away " during your non working times. A desk never belongs in a dining room if it can be helped. Another option is to get a Murphy bed for your second bedroom so it can be an office until guests come. Congrats in your new home!...See MoreDining Space Needs Help!
Comments (12)That's really pretty. It has a ski lodge look about it. I wonder if you were to place your dining table a little towards the staircase (not right up against it, though, as the current setup) instead of centered in the room, if you'd have enough room for a comfortable upholstered chair - something along the lines of a wingback, perhaps? - on either side of the fireplace. You could think of this room as more "keeping room" -- a place to dine and cozy up by the fire. You could use the dining table for games as well as meals, perhaps read in the chairs by the fireplace. A large piece of art over the fireplace would be nice. You don't need a lot of stuff in here, as there's a good deal of architectural interest already....See MoreNeed help in picking the appropriate dining table for the small space
Comments (24)It will be difficult to find a traditional round table that will fit both table and chairs in that space, I think. A 3'7" diameter table - which is considered fairly small - would barely allow people to sit at the table. But, a "pub" table is smaller, and is usually bar height (and less expensive sets, also.) Hopefully you aren't needing to seat more than 2 or 3. Try searching that term on google, you should have examples come up from Ashley, Overstock, Amazon, Walmart etc - both rectangular and round. Your other furniture & room elements are a mix of modern, and more vintage looks (like the ceiling fan, floor lamp, little table and newell posts), so I would look for a set that is simple clean lines. I love the blue on your walls - a multi colored with blue print would be so pretty in that TV alcove!...See More
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