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awkward space in living room

3 years ago

Help! We have an awkward space between our living room and kitchen and I have no idea what to put there without messing up the flow. We also have a tall blank wall between the kitchen and fireplace.. and help it ideas appreciated!

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katinparadise
3 years ago
You could add a console table with a piece of art above it on the blank wall. Add a lamp there so you're not just relying on the recessed lights in the space. You could add two smaller scale swivel chairs with a small table between them over by the wood stove as a smaller separate seating area to enjoy the fire.
freedomplace1
3 years ago
Your photos appear dark, at least on my monitor, so I am not so clear on your space, But I think you have a sofa with back to kitchen? If the sofa has to float, I suggest a sofa table to anchor it, and that would also help to define the spaces.

Sofa table with two lamps would be good.

And if you do not need that space behind sofa for dining, one option is to bring in a cocktail table, or an ottoman, with two or four chairs.

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And as mentioned above, one idea for empty wall could be wood storage.

Here someone did some wall art.

You could alternatively hang art, of course.. Another idea might be a plant,
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