need help with open living and dining area
Ebony Douglas
6 years ago
Trying need some advice on a few things before I make some purchases. 1. I need a new light fixture this one IS NOT working also our ceilings seem pretty low so can’t have anything too crazy. Any suggestions?
2 how are the chairs? I only ordered 2 from RH in case I didn’t like them. If they are good then I’ll get the rest.
3 the console under the tv I’d like to put where that brass shelf is at in the dining area. But then where do I put the brass shelf? Maybe in the corner in the living room?
4. I will insert a pic of the media console I’m thinking about getting to replace what’s under the tv now tell me what you think.
5. Above that cabinet I want to put in the dining area I’d like to hang a framed scarf that I’ve seen done so many times. Should I do that or put a mirror? I will also insert the scarf options I have
6. I know I need a new sofa and love seat and a new rug and coffee table lol... will get to that at a later time but should I do another sofa/ love seat or sectional
... sorry it’s so lengthy but if you read all of this GREAT! Only allowed to upload so many photos at a time so I’ll have to add the rest in comments
2 how are the chairs? I only ordered 2 from RH in case I didn’t like them. If they are good then I’ll get the rest.
3 the console under the tv I’d like to put where that brass shelf is at in the dining area. But then where do I put the brass shelf? Maybe in the corner in the living room?
4. I will insert a pic of the media console I’m thinking about getting to replace what’s under the tv now tell me what you think.
5. Above that cabinet I want to put in the dining area I’d like to hang a framed scarf that I’ve seen done so many times. Should I do that or put a mirror? I will also insert the scarf options I have
6. I know I need a new sofa and love seat and a new rug and coffee table lol... will get to that at a later time but should I do another sofa/ love seat or sectional
... sorry it’s so lengthy but if you read all of this GREAT! Only allowed to upload so many photos at a time so I’ll have to add the rest in comments
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Ebony Douglas
6 years agoMore photos.. also I know the cord is an eyesore. That’s thanks to my husbands “handy work”
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Comments (1)I have attached an image of our kitchen, dining, family room area (using a 1 foot x 1 foot grid). Separating the kitchen and area to the north is a peninsula with an overhang for stool seating on the north side.I feel like the total square feet is what I need but the layout is really awkward. I feel like it makes sense to have the dining area be to the west of the kitchen and the living area be north of the kitchen. But with a 3.5'x6' table and space for chairs and passage, I feel like the dining area would feel cramped.I could put the table just north of the peninsula and have the living area north of that but I wonder if that would make both feel a little cramped? Or would this be a fine amount of space? And then what would I do with the area west of the kitchen? A breakfast nook?I am open to suggestions on how to best use this space. I don't have furniture picked out for the living room, but probably a couch, coffee table, and a couple of chairs. I would be up for getting a new table (though I would want it to sit at least 6 people) or even making changes to the kitchen to get the best layout....See More
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6 years agoThat beautiful ;) abstract painting to the left of the window was created by the wonderful artist I gave birth to when he was 4yo. He named it Hair.
My Houzz · More InfoEbony Douglas
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katinparadise
6 years agoI like the RH chairs. What do you think of a light similar to this for your dining table?
I would move your art work over the dining table so the frames are about 2" apart. It will have more impact grouped closer together.
Mercer 5-Light Linear Pendant, Black With Seeded Glass · More InfoI very much like the brass shelf in its current location. The wall color is dark and the metal gives a nice contrast. It's also very well arranged.
The t.v. console you've chosen is great. I like that the brass ties into the shelf and lamp.
I would choose another sofa versus a sectional. Two sofas would work versus a loveseat if you have the room.
Ebony Douglas
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