Help with layout of our new small living/dining space
Hello,
My wife and I have purchased our first townhouse condo in Toronto. The layout for our living/dining room is posing a bit of a issue, as we are unsure how to best utilize the space, especially with our first baby on the way later this summer.
We want to keep the space as open concept as possible, but the layout is a bit tight. I've tried my best to create a floor plan with accurate measurements from the unit (using a free app called roomle). Please find our prospective layout depicted with our currently owned furniture. Understanding that we may need to get rid of our sofa, and bar style dining table currently in the diagram, we had some ideas of potential furniture replacements.
Potential furniture purchases
Table: https://www.structube.com/en/zak-recycled-teak-dining-table-150cm-59-41-46-91?pid=17401
Sectional:
https://www.smallspaceplus.com/collections/small-space-sectionals/products/hemingway-corner-sofa
-or-
https://www.structube.com/en/taylor-interchangeable-sectional-sofa-97-65-31?pid=17961
Additional seating (placed underneath the TV):
https://www.structube.com/en/nikka-storage-ottoman-81-25-37?pid=19591
We have a corner unit, and so we have two large 6'6" windows (one behind the dining table, and one beside that), which run almost floor to ceiling by the current table. In addition, the closest window depicted in the drawing to the TV is actually a sliding door with access to a small balcony. Apologies, as I wasn't able to clearly depict that using the app.
3D floor plan
2D floor plan
We were wondering if anyone could provide input on the following:
1) Do you think our location of the TV is ideal in this layout?
2) Should we keep our existing sofa?
3) Is there a way to increase seating, other than using the bench underneath the TV (i.e. accent chairs)?
Comments (8)
groveraxle
4 years agogroveraxle
4 years agoWhen selecting seating, go for sofas and chairs with legs. In such a small space, you need furniture with as little visual weight as you can get.
You might do this...
...but I think you'd be better off with a sofa and a chair at the end. That way to watch TV, one person can lie on the couch and the other use the chair and both end up facing the TV. Structube has a small sofa that's only 32" deep.
Sai Balaketheeswaran thanked groveraxleRelated Discussions
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Comments (2)Thanks Patricia for taking the time to read my post! I agree with the built-in banquette seating. My finance is pretty convinced that it's a great idea for big family dinners (which is funny since most meals we eat out OR eat in front of the TV since we live in a condo and it's only the 3 of us). As for the pictures, I took these with a wide angle lens, which unfortunately distorts the edges of the pictures (ie like a fisheye lens, but less severe). I took them like this to fit more of the room into a single snap shot. While the drawing isn't 100% to scale, it, for the most part it shows the correct scaling of the walls, nooks and crannies. We're mostly hoping to have general furniture layout suggestions to keep the room looking not awkward, with clean sight lines from walking up the stairs, out the patio and from the kitchen (far screen left in the diagram; it's cut off, but will be a full kitchen that has a pony-wall overlooking the stairs)....See MoreHELP w/ Small Space (Layout and Look)
Comments (5)well first i have to say that i would not arrange my room according to whether the door looks off center. to my mind a good way to decorate is things that are necessary, but not designed to be redone should not be included in your design. secondly in your case the door is balanced by the other nonmoveable feature, the staircase. Regarding the distance, the only minimum distance between your couch and your tv is the ability to walk between. I think you might actually have the room to put an entry table instead with a little entry rug to give it its own area....See MoreHelp needed - Small living dining room combo - layout added
Comments (14)Try a 3-seat sofa facing the windows with a coffee table and two chairs, one at each end of the coffee table to form a "U." Use a drop leaf table behind the sofa to serve as a dining table/sofa table.Hang art opposite the grouping with a console or credenza below it. On the large wall add casegoods (bookcases, a secretary, display cabinets.) Additional art between the bedroom and entry doors. Scale is different below, but just for concept of a "U" and of a sofa/dining table....See MoreNeed help with furniture layout for Kitchen/Dining/Living space
Comments (5)I can see the door system working in the long term! Good suggestion.. however, i’m more or less looking for furniture layout solution as I’m not able to swing architectural changes right now. Floating sofa looks fantastic! Thanks everyone...See Moregroveraxle
4 years agoSai Balaketheeswaran
4 years agoJust wanted to thank groveraxle, and hollybar for taking the time respond and share some design suggestions. We haven't received our keys yet, but I am just sharing some photos of how the realtors had decided to stage the property.
What we didn't mainly like about the way it was staged was that the focal point of the living room was looking right into the kitchen. In addition, having the dining table on the opposite side, and not next to the kitchen seemed a bit odd, to us at least.
Thanks again for your suggestions, as well as suggestions for furniture options! My wife found another potential sofa below as well:
https://www.structube.com/en/falcon-3-seater-sofa-46-19-68?pid=18218
Marsha Lorentzen
4 years ago
groveraxle