Design dilemma- how to fill a corner of modern powder room?
lew148
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Comments (28)I like those chair choices and think a swoop-arm chair would be a nice accompaniment to your sofa. However, since your room is not large, I would make sure that the new chairs' footprints are no larger than the ones you are replacing. Regarding the furniture placement, I agree that the sofa should be placed on the long wall flanked by the two chairs. Hang decent-sized art above the sofa and add coffee and/or side tables. If both the china cabinet and buffet need to stay, I would then switch their placement, giving weight/height to the opposite side of the room in counterpoint to the sofa and art on the other side....See MoreHow do to I fill space along a wall that isn't a part of any room?
Comments (30)Don't clutter it up! It looks to me like it's just a wall along a path/hall to the kitchen. All you need is a piece of artwork. Don't put any furniture there at all! There's a lot going on already in that huge kitchen of yours. Not every inch of a home needs to be filled up. Just hang something on the wall that's larger than the mirror you have, and that you will love to look at....See MoreHelp! Front entrance room design dilemma
Comments (7)Your first photo is typical of how one must arrange a narrow room. A chair could be placed on either side of the fireplace, but the center of the room needs to stay open. Put an etegere in the corner where the chair is sitting. If you want to use this room for dining, put ONLY a dining table and chairs here. Your second photo shows that a dining table with a sofa makes for a cramped space that is no longer easy to walk through. How wide is this room from window wall to fireplace wall—10, maybe 11 ft? Sofas and chairs are around 3 feet deep. Their width starts around 25 inches, but arms can add 6 to 12 inches extra to the 20 inch average cushion size. Always take a tape measure with you when furniture shopping to make sure the piece will fit where you want it. Your description makes me think this room is seldom used. Perhaps 2 chairs facing each other in front of the fireplace with a small coffee table or ottoman between them. Place a chaise in front of the window. This might cause the path to meander just enough to avoid a bowling alley feel. For more possibilities, draw a floor plan where 1 ft equals 1 inch on paper, and place doors, windows and fireplace as accurately as possible. On a separate sheet of paper draw the outlines of furniture you want to place in this room. Label each piece and cut them out. Set them on the floor plan and move them around until you are happy with the placement. HERE is a site that offers a printable room grid and furniture pieces....See MoreFamily room design dilemma
Comments (11)The furniture is going to run under the big window and "turn" along the slider door wall whether you opt for a sectional or a chaise. I would prefer the finished edge of a sectional with an armrest which also creates the option for a side table. A sectional can still be used to stretch out on like a chaise but has the benefit of a back for someone to lean against instead of sitting on the edge. What are you going to do about side tables and lighting? The corner is very comfortable and if you're lounging and have a beverage, it can seem like a long stretch to the coffee table, especially if you select the deep seating. You may want to consider a sofa table behind the longer piece as a place to set drinks and of course, you can also place lamps on it. Or, a C table that tucks under the seating can also be used. It looks like the 128" will work but I'd figure out the other key pieces you're going to need and know those measurements and flow before deciding....See Morelew148
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