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Comments (18)I would make sure there is a filler piece (not sure if that's what it is actually called) on either side of the refrigerator, rather than just having the tall cabinet on the one side butt right up against the refrigerator. It looks more symmetrical to have an even "box" around the fridge, IMHO. I'd also bump the box out a bit so that the granite overhang on the one side has something to bump up against. It also allows the fridge to be recessed in a bit more so that sides of the fridge don't stick out even a little bit. Jakuvall, I see your point about the increased functionality of the recessed corner sink, but like GauchoGordo, I'd feel claustrophobic tucked back in there! If I were the OP, I'd want my sink out of the corner and under the window. I don't really mind the look of a corner sink, but to be doing dishes and staring into that corner, plus having that upper cabinet in my face ... I wouldn't like it very much. Washing dishes is therapeutic for me, but probably because I can stare out the window while I'm doing them. I also agree with KathyNY76 that the "all drawers for lowers" does not work for all applications, especially in smaller kitchens. Think about what YOU will be storing in those cabinets and get what works for your situation. The last thing I wanted in my kitchen was a bunch of narrow drawer banks!...See MoreNYC Apartment: Conflicted About Furniture Layout
Comments (4)That's an amazing NYC apt! 2 bathrooms and a w/d--and closets! My daughter would die. She lives in Chelsea with 2 roommates in a 5th floor walk up. Charming old building but t.i.n.y. But I digress... I like celerygirl's layout because watching tv is real, and you probably don't want to have to turn your head from the sofa to watch. If you have 2 other chairs (the ones you picked from CB2 are great -- maybe wait for a sale?) you'd have the flexibility of either of the above layouts. Move things around and see what works for you. Once you know how the seating works best, then figure out the right rug size. You also want to think about an end table next to the sofa so you have a place to put your drink or other items. Nesting end tables (example in link below) would enable you to really have 2 tables if you need more space when you have friends over. Assuming you do use two chairs with the sofa, consider getting a stool to use between the chairs as a small able that can also be used for an additional seat. Here's an example T17804 Re lighting -- I think the placement of other lighting (floor lamp or table lamp) depends on where you end up placing the furniture and what you need the lighting to do (is it just for more ambient lighting (guessing your have recessed lighting in the ceiling) or do you need more light in a certain part of the room. A tall plant in a corner will https://www.allmodern.com/furniture/pdp/wallick-2-piece-nesting-tables-brsd5641.html?refid=SBP.otAgYljfE2WnqqjsRSuCAoP7UbLQLkHwqWp2B4FTOCM...See Moreapartment layout choice
Comments (15)Just my personal preferences, but I have problems with both. A doesn't appear to have a coat closet, which I would definitely want. However, B's coat closet is really awkward the way it sticks out in the middle of the wall. In B, I can't picture how you're going to open the door to that storage closet. You're going to have to step into bedroom 2 to give the door enough room to swing past you. I don't really like those tight quarters at all, but at a minimum the door should open the other way so you have room to stand where the door can clear you. I don't like the angled closet in B. I don't like the walk-in closet without enough room to put many clothes in A. I don't like the toilet right next to a bedroom wall in B. I don't like the storage closet being with the water heater in A. That means every time it needs to be serviced, all your storage has to be moved out. Both require you to move the couch any time the furnace is serviced. And it doesn't even look like there's space to move the couch into - so it would require moving the armchairs and coffee table, as well. That's a lot of hassle. If I was forced to pick one, I would go with A. I just can't get over the awkward space around the storage closet, the angled wall, and the location of the coat closet in B....See MoreAdvice needed on small open kitchen layout in EU Apartment
Comments (4)So I like your ideas. I would definitely talk with a contractor and then a kitchen designer. My whole concept hinges on whether you could change the glass wall/doors so that the doors are on the other side. If it’s a whole unit (which it look like it is) you may be able to take it out and flip it upside down. So then what you would be able to do is run cabinetry all the way down and possibly build in the rad. Give a seamless look and takes advantage of all the vertical wall space for storage. Also the sofa would be jammed in the that area giving you a better view of the outside and there wouldn’t be any glare on your tv. It also allows for the peninsula to be a little further down which would allow the addition of a microwave cabinet which could be put on the end with the pantry next to that so it won’t encroach in the doorway. It also allows more room in the kitchen for two people. And I’ll also mention that the sectional I’m showing is really deep. Unfortunately, the program I’m using doesn’t allow me to change the size but you could go with something smaller in scale....See More- 3 years ago
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