Would a bench or chair &small table look better than console?
nancy0830
3 years ago
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When you walk in the front door, this is straight ahead. I’m considering putting a chair and small table instead of the console table so I will soften and add color. What do you think?
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nancy0830
3 years agonancy0830
3 years agoSo this chair is too big / table too small but if I got the scale right and added a rug, would this look cozy? You see it when you walk in the front door
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3 years agonancy0830
3 years ago
Freya Henry
3 years agotedbixby
3 years agoI don't know your style but this would be a good place for a bench that the style is more unexpected. You could also add a colorful cushion if you wanted some punch of color. Because of the window and the door I'd probably stay with a backless bench for less busyness.
Don't know your size needed but just to give you some food for thought below. As far as a rug. Take blue painters tape and tape it on the floor to give you a sense of size needed and if you like the shape. I'd get the bench first as that could change your feelings as far as a rug shape and pattern.
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decoenthusiaste
3 years ago
PRODesign Directives, LLC
3 years agoPerhaps a bench or thinner chair would work better than a chair or a console?
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