Empty space between living/kitchen
Hi,
I’ve been trying to figure out this space since we bought our home over the summer. I have this open space that I’m just not sure what to put here. I’ve tried rugs and tables but it always looks a little odd to me. I have a full dining room off of the kitchen area so I don’t need a huge setting, but would like something here. I’m just looking for any ideas you guys may have. The fan is off to the side, which throws me off for designing. I’m still working on getting some things in the kitchen/living so it’s not 100% complete yet.
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AC LB
4 years ago
Jilly
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoI think I’d use it as a mini “Keeping Room” ....have a comfy chair and small side table, maybe lamp, maybe small stool. It’d be great for coffee, reading, reading to the kids, whatever. What about the chair and table by the TV? Looks like it would fit well.
Another idea is to clear the console (you could hang that picture up on the wall it’s leaning against), put it in front of the window with a lamp on it, candle, pretty bowl set, or cookbooks, etc. It’d be very cozy and give you more room near the back doors and to walk around the couch.
One example of a Keeping Room:
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4 years ago
Christi
4 years agoChristi
4 years agoemilyam819
4 years ago
rebeccamomof123
4 years agoAgree with others. Round table, 100%. Even if you don’t use it to eat at, it’s great as a homework space, to set groceries down, pay bills, you will use it all the time. I have a very similar floorplan:
Renee
4 years ago
katinparadise
4 years agoChristi
4 years agokatinparadise
4 years agoHow about something like this? It will help fill the space but be out of the way.
You could put it in front of the window.
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