Why does the light switch make a difference? I see no reason why it should. I think you could go up to 100".

@ilikefriday im not sure but that is what a designer at the store told me and I just took their word for it :)

Would 72 feel too small for the space then?

Given that you have only shown this one wall, I think the longer cabinet looks much better.

Sorry, here is a different view of the room. excuse the mess:) I would also take down the current picture and put up a mirror over the sideboard.

I think longer is better and I would put up a large piece of art. I think a mirror you would just see yourself eating

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Hi, what did you end up putting in this space? I'm having the exact same problem and would love to know what you did!

This sounds like a Design Delimma or Home Decorating topic. Seems like our forum mods are lax on proper use of topics, in sub catagories. I could very well ask what type of fire place insert should I get, and place it in furniture.

I meant to ask what size piece she put in the location, not the exact brand of furniture.

I meant to ask what size piece she ended up using, not the exact brand of furniture. I am having a similar sizing issue in almost the exact same type of space.

I can see the option for a longer sideboard but if the shorter one were centered & had appropriate art above I don’t see why that wouldn’t work. A super long pice of furniture is great if there is one that makes your heart sing & it fits and you need the storage there ( & who doesn’t need more storage) , but then it’s less versatile, harder to move and usually much more $$, fewer options, so I think most people likely to buy cheapo item.