Front Room/Dining Room design idea
Angi G
5 years ago
I’m having a tough time figuring out how to organize my furniture so that is pleasing and also not so crowded. The dining room part is 8’ x 12’ (8’ to the railing another 2.5’ ish to the alcove) and the sitting room part is (from the window in the alcove) is 12.5’ x 11’ . Any ideas on how I can create a dining that can hold 6-8 people on holidays yet still have a functional and comfortable sitting area. I need the storage of the sidebar and I do love the piece. I appreciate any ideas. I’m a newbie at decorating and I know what I like don’t have the capacity to put it together. The photos are from all different angles and I tried to incorporate the rooms that attach.
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5 years agoAngi G
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Kitchen/living room/dining room floorplan design
Comments (9)I like both Rebunky's and MG's ideas. If you don't want a full banquette, you could still have a window seat and then a dining room table. We had a Craftsman home once and, in addition to dividers between dining and living similar to what MG shared, we had a window seat in the dining room plus wainscot in the dining area in Craftsman-style (not beadboard) with nice, wide moldings at the top to create the plate rail. That and your trim on your doors/windows should easily keep the Craftsman details you love. Of course, I realize that all Craftsman moldings probably aren't the same but we were able to recreate our moldings in a family room addition using various pieces of readily available moldings from HD. I would just add that, imho, if you end up having the w/d in the kitchen, I really don't see the problem with that. I wish I had a picture to share but I someone who has a w/d, side by side, not stacked, in their kitchen behind bookcase doors built on strong piano hinges. The door glide easily and she had some books and pretties displayed. Most of the pretties had museum gel to help hold them in place. She does laundry regularly so the clothes are loaded, washed, folded and put away without laundry piling up. Without a laundry room, you would need to do that in order to not create a mess area. If that's your style, it could work well for you....See MorePlease help with living/dining room design ideas.
Comments (12)I'd do: -a sideboard between two windows. Craigslist is an amazing idea as is Danish modern..problem is won't be for a song anymore since the sellers picked up it's hot (and nobody knows that I -well and probably some other people LOL- understood it 7 years earlier when all the vintage from these decades started naturally appearing in second hand stores and estate sales as the owners grew older and older and had to part with their stuff)..so try to compare the prices-everything mcm is, like, automatically twice, triple price of other pieces since it's mcm..especially when somebody's refurbished it. Still, very well worth checking into..saw totally amazing(was very hard not to write it in caps..ok still going to do that: AMAZING) credenza/dresser, wood plus white, rounded, great condition, leather handles, very tastefully done, looks like new..they wanted 500 for it which is great considering the piece itself, and the prices on this style right now..the owners probably weren't fans and just wanted it gone..and of course it was gone in a day. Hell I'd buy it myself -I just couldn't think of space to put it. Sorry that was long..just to repeat the Craigslist/vintage advice..and not to be surprised about the price discrepancy..I'd still hunt mcm since I simply love it..but there are many interesting things out there that can work. (if somebody asks me-I know nobody does, but just in case-buy armoires guys..while you can..they'll be all the rage very soon)) -an art above the said sideboard -shelves on the opposite wall. I mean if you feel a need for shelves..books etc. It can hold also other collections. And plants. And art. Slim shelves, great storage, great impact. But I love books everywhere including dining so take my suggestions with a grain of salt. Shelves can be used for many things though, as I've said. I don't like when they say "Conversation piece" but some pieces are like that. Once we had a laugh for twenty minutes over some improvised ashtray-it was a weird pottery piece. -corners? A tree/bigger plants would do great there. Indirect light. Lots of it. Not kidding..they'll thrive. Put the smaller ones you own already on the taller shelf-here's your corner. Or they have to be in front of the window? Depends on the plants of course. But bottom line-I'd play with plants arrangements there you don't need to fill up the whole room..as much as I'm into stuff I need some negative space as they call it..figure out your level of comfort as you go Also the more you consolidate in one place-art, credenza, shelves, etc-the emptier the other can afford to be. Just balance it out. -I'd repeat the white of the chairs somewhere..sideboard as was said or accessories..say even white ceramics or white mats in art? Center piece(ok hate this word too but whatever) in white, like a vase? I'm into vases lately..some are so indefinitely cool..and you can do pattern too..white plus something. White plus brown will be amazing too..picks up the wood and the upholstery. -Wouldn't paint the table-I think it's too nice as it is now Well..sorry for the lengthy post ..I wish you a fun and meaningful decorating!...See Morebrighten up my living/dining room combo: need layout and design ideas
Comments (1)I would create a "foyer" by floating a 3-seat sofa or a reversible chaise sofa facing the two windows with a flat screen TV on a low credenza. Hang the clock on the wall opposite its present location. Flank the large front window with a pair of fabric armchairs, a new side table and a table lamp. A new rug should be at least 2 feet wider than the new sofa. For proper installation of a dining chandelier, your table will need to sit under the current fixture. Try doing that to see what you can achieve. Do you want to hire an electrician to remedy the offset? You can probably find a paired semi-flush and a pendant or chandy for both your ceiling lights and maybe the kitchen too. Once you find the seating and rug, we can find a new, brighter paint color to really bring this room out of the shade!...See MoreDining room design ideas needed!!
Comments (5)I like your chandelier choice. You might be able to go bigger and definitely hang it lower than your current fixture. I would consider pulling one of the colors out of the rug for your drapery panels, use a more substantial fabric than you have now. They should also be hung a little wider. Are they always closed for privacy purposes? Hopefully one of the pros will chime in with buffet suggestions. Something for on top of the table would look nice too, perhaps a long tray of succulents. And art of course. Every room needs some art!...See More
Angi G
5 years agoniccidhg
5 years agoInspiration for smaller scale furniture and/ or for 4 chair only seating groupings -
kaye1951
5 years agoAngi G
5 years agoPic of dining area across from dining window. Trying to take out the leaf. It’s an ugly old table but I may take off the table cloth and see how it goes. Lol. I also took a pic of the area opposite the sitting area. The staircase makes things very difficult. My house is messy so I know I need to put stuff away. I do have it on my to do list to de-clutter. I had used the table by the door as an end table but I couldn’t find a table I liked to fit by the door. Note: I have a 15yr old and he leaves stuff as he walks. Please try to look past all the “crap”. Lol.
PROMolli Young Design Consultant
5 years agoIf you don't want to buy smaller furniture take the one of the large chairs out. Place the red chair on the side with the dining table. You can angle these towards the sofa to create more of a conversation area. If you want to add to small ottomans for extra seats you can put them in the center of the room or near the rail.
By adding a large clock or art on the wall behind the dining table you could have a great focal point when you walk into the room.
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Jennifer Canel
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5 years agoThat’s my next task. I’m just going to try and move that. And take down the drapes... maybe get lighter brighter ones that will match this rug I’m thinking of purchasing. I may need my hubby; the lead and the sidebar are a two person job. Haha
Pugga70
5 years agoAngi G
5 years agoHow about this? I think I kind of like it. Took off the curtains. Maybe some nice sheers to utilize the curtain rod I made my hubby put up. I’m looking for a nice evening tan rug but have had a hard time finding one I like. The leaf out only saved a foot. I need a smaller table.. ugh The light fixture is mounted in a ridiculous place. Need a different one or have my hubby shorten it. I tried taking the swag out but it almost touches the table.
Angi G
5 years agoAngi G
5 years agoWhat do ya’ll think of putting my sidebar or something here? It’s in my kitchen. I’ve been wanting to decorate or do something with that wall but the hubster disagrees. It’s ok if he’s right. He’s right a lot.
niccidhg
5 years agoAngi G
5 years agoOh my goodness!! That’s beautiful!! Where did you find that rug and lamp!! I love them!! That does really solve it! What a wonderful idea. I’m shopping tomorrow and will look for a coffee table and floor lamp. I took off the table cloth and moved pics of my kiddos for now. Looks better right?
Angi G
5 years agonjmomma
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5 years agoeverdebz
5 years agoVariation of quatrefoil hmm in wool expensive, but to me, repeating wood and warm neutrals there.... is chair a grey-green [nice with gold] -
Kaleen Hand-Tufted Helena Beige Wool Rug, 8'x10' · More Infohttps://www.houzz.com/products/kaleen-hand-tufted-helena-beige-wool-rug-8x10-prvw-vr~96244789
everdebz
5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoEven this neutral might brighten the darker neutrals in room - good reviews in wool and jute:
Falling Leaves Geometric Print Pillow, Teal, 16"x16" · More Info
Anji Mountain 8' x 10' Zatar Wool and Jute Rectangular Rug AMB0308-0810 · More Info
[https://www.houzz.com/products/zatar-wool-and-jute-area-rug-8x10-prvw-vr~39077932[(https://www.houzz.com/products/zatar-wool-and-jute-area-rug-8x10-prvw-vr~39077932)Angi G thanked everdebzeverdebz
5 years agoPosting something cutesy:
Full Bloom, Blue Faux Suede Fabric 16"x16" Throw Pillows Cover · More Infohttps://www.houzz.com/products/full-bloom-blue-faux-suede-16x16-throw-pillows-cover-prvw-vr~14606227
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groveraxle
5 years agoAngi, here is the rug:
Uptown Rug from Next Generation by Orian | PlushRugs.com · More Infohttps://plushrugs.com/orian-rugs/next-generation/uptown/#off-white
And the lamp:
Possini Euro Cherry Finish Wood Surveyor Tripod Floor Lamp - #W1650 | Lamps Plus · More InfoAngi G thanked groveraxlegroveraxle
5 years agoLower your art in the dining room.
If you want to take it to the next level, find a big piece of art you love for that spot:
The next level: an even bigger piece of art.
Yes, it really does get hung this low. Art goes at eye level and eye level is lower when you're sitting down.
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5 years agoThis light is 26.4" wide and $125 at World Market:
Antique Brass and Glass Globe 5 Light Alessa Chandelier | World Market · More InfoAngi G thanked groveraxle
Laurie Tillett
5 years agogroveraxle
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5 years agoFabric for warmth?
Disco Wall Tapestry · More Infohttps://www.houzz.com/products/disco-wall-tapestry-34x52-prvw-vr~98804948
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5 years agoIf you keep red chair [and not sagey] - would your rug be too dark, adding charcoal items and gleam for 'lift'....
"Black Horse II" Painting Print on Wrapped Canvas · More Infohttps://www.houzz.com/products/black-horse-ii-painting-print-on-wrapped-canvas-prvw-vr~61150368
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5 years agoIdk if this would look messy with your current pair on wall? something like...
Lucas Field, Gallery Wrapped Canvas, 30"x40" · More Infohttps://www.houzz.com/products/lucas-field-gallery-wrapped-canvas-30x40-prvw-vr~70906880
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5 years agored item, for red chair:
"Red Elephant" Print on Canvas, 40"x40" · More Infohttps://www.houzz.com/products/red-elephant-print-on-canvas-40x40-prvw-vr~40026757
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