1950’s home design concept leaves no space for inviting layout
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Comments (13)GGG, You are right, I'll check one of the book stores to look at the latest mag. It is amazing how much we all are doing to our small houses. And really appreciate the ongoing wirtings/pics from all. SDtriplits....jeesh, you are doing all of this with 3 babes walking around? I'm having enough trouble getting things done on my own. Find trying to complete something requires something else which becomes a revolving door going to HD and I'm not even changing walls, etc. Having 1700 feet when you are finished will be wonderful. As for being embarrassed, me too at this point. Haven't posted any pics yet because of the "in-between" stages. Will get there with some before/afters. My front opens into what was being used as a dining room, open to living room. Using the entire space as a living area. The kitchen too is rather large for such a small home, but was remodeled before I bought, there were other ways it could have been done for better flow but better judgement says to work with what has been done. Your house sounds like it is laid out like a ranch, but think the design is a bit more than such, although same era and probably looks a lot like mine interiro wise. My creativity isnt' as good as it should be and making me a bit irritated when things don't work out as envisioned. Or I have gotten myself into more than planned. Am very visual so all the things that need to be done are tough for me to ignore.....need patience on this one. Still, it sure helps to know what others have done and are doing to keep me on track and see ideas. Sandy...See MoreNew design concept, feedback welcome!
Comments (8)Thanks for the input! Briana - thanks for the compliment! I have an architecture degree but never worked as an architect (career just went in other directions). It has been fun to scrub the rust off of my CAD skills. :) You are probably right about needing a beam, so maybe the window sizes will have to change. I can live with that. You might also be right about a header beam between dining and kitchen. I left a support post in the plans thinking that it might be too hard/costly to span that distance though I did imagine recessing the header into the ceiling. That may not be feasible. Anglophilia - yes, it is a small living room. Do you have a suggestion? Mamagoose - thanks for your input! It probably IS tight between stools and DR table. I can probably nudge table a few more inches toward the LR but need to keep the walkway to the hall clear. If I was certain we didn't need a support post in the opening in the wall between DR and new kitchen, I could shift the whole peninsula down a foot or so to provide additional clearance. The glass cabinets were going to be for specialty glassware with regular plates/glasses/flatware all stored in the cabinets & drawers to the right of the DW. But, taking your suggestions into account, I have basically mirrored the layout of the long wall w/ sink to keep dish storage near the DW. I've also shifted the range to be centered in the floor space:...See MoreBought 1st home & need your layout & design skills for living room!
Comments (23)Thanks all again but after being in the space and testing out the layouts your offered, I really do prefer the TV in the corner so I'm trying to decide between one of these 2 corner TV stands: https://www.birchlane.com/living/pdp/pullman-corner-tv-stand-for-tvs-up-to-65-b001030194.html?piid%5B0%5D=1082005253 https://www.birchlane.com/living/pdp/birch-lane-heritage-benedetto-corner-tv-stand-for-tvs-up-to-65-b000771980.html Thoughts? Then I can put an upholstered storage bench underneath the big window and a console/desk behind sofa with chairs for extra seating. And I still want to get a chaise lounge or armchair with ottoman place counter the sofa (empty space in mock up below). *Mock up is not the right colors or styles but just picked based on size to help with figuring out layout...See MoreLayout and furniture help for open concept living room!
Comments (56)I doubt you can squeeze the bookcase and sofa on shelf wall. There is a sequence to use in redesigning a room. 1. Determine layout of main pieces. 2. Select rug(s). 3. Select wall and ceiling color(s). 4. Paint. 5. Ensure everything works well, make adjustments as needed. 6. Set out wall hangings to determine best layouts. 7. Hang art. 8. Add final accessories such as decorative pillows and throws, trays and plants. Sometimes this sequence isn’t possible but if not roughly followed a lot of redo is generally needed which takes more time and resources....See Morehousegal200
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