SMALL DEN AREA off kitchen -- NEED HELP!!
Small den area - approx. 11' x 11' next to our kitchen. These are our only bookshelves in the house & will have books in addition to some travel collectibles, etc. They came with really nice trim (crown, etc.) but if I push them together, have to have internet cords etc. MOVED as they are under end table in center.
Just downsized, so have LOTS OF STUFF to sort through, but trying hard not to overload house as I've really enjoyed a more minimal "existence" the last few months. This new blind has already "failed" and is going back to store -- will be replaced by plantation shutter now on order. Purchased natural fiber rug yesterday (my first) and am looking for 2 smaller profile chairs for in front of bookcases. Wondering ...
1-Love the credenza/granite top (family piece) & could easily paint it ... does it work?
2-Should TV be mounted on wall; I like to see it from kitchen where I spend a lot of time ....
3-DH has Civil War pistols (3 or 4) & 2 CW rifles ... what about mounting them in this room?
4-Should chairs offer a pop of color (teal or navy?) or stay on neutral palette?
5-Also have 3 antique wall clocks that could be hung above credenza if the TV "LEFT THE ROOM".
REALLY APPRECIATE ANY & ALL INPUT!! (Sorry Pix are dark - room is light & bright!)
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Comments (16)I am going to dissent for 3 reasons, though I am not sure I am seeing everything accurately.... If the current wall lines up with the rest of the wall to the right of the hall (can't tell with DH's feet there), I might leave it as is. Depends on the size and shape of the main room and whether that 'bump in' would look funny in that room. Two, consider the doorways and hallway headers. The opening to the room to the left (the one with the HWF) and to the hall will be affected by the 'bump in'. Right now the openings are framed, giving you options for casing or paint color changes room to room. Think about that before you axe the defined transitions. Three, since the chair will move forward when the wall does, the "gained" space will be behind behind you when you sit at the desk chair. You could always put storage on that back wall - but the space is then the same size as it was, and that storage is visible from the main room. Careful design will affect how much storage and function you can squeeze out of the desk area as is. I think there is enough there to work with. Instead of moving the wall, I would concentrate on ceiling to desktop storage. Open or closed. that could hold a ton and would be visible only from the desk chair. A return of 1-2 feet would allow a 3 sided recess above the desk for 'mondo storage' and still leave excellent sight line from the desk chair to and from the larger room. Opposite the desk, make the area visible from the main room attractive and simple: a framed print with a wall mounted sliver of a credenza below. I really like designs that give a work area 'mondo storage' and sight lines that manage to conceal that storage but not the worker. You have that option here. Transoms would be great, but only if they look good from the main room....See Morekeeping area off of kitchen needs some help
Comments (4)That's absolutely charming..I love the simplicity of the boxwood wreath above your fireplace You definitely need 2 wingback chairs in there, tho..maybe a couple of lanterns on the hearth. But less is definitely more, here. The print on the armchairs will be plenty....See Morepaint color for den/ kitchen area
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Comments (5)Dont worry about the divided floor, as long as you divide your functional groupings in the same way. That is, ok to use the smaller zone as your TV room, but only if all the furniture for that fits on that side of the walkway. Otherwise, put the TV on the wall to the right of the fireplace, and set up your seating arrangement in an L to encompass both (and maybe an extra chair or two for visitors). Then the "den" makes a natural office, etc., and you have plenty of seating in the larger space for hanging out or conversation....See More
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4 years agoAs with anything, it depends on budget.
I'm currently sitting in a Pottery barn rocker (comfort I think it's called) with matching ottoman.
It's advertised as a nursery chair, but why? It's smashing for tv watching and holds me and a dog.swampy6 thanked UserUser
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