Open floor plan kitchen/living room/dining area- need help defining sp
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PROCDR Design, LLC
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Need help for my open kitchen, dining and living room layout design
Comments (5)It would be possible to put a play corner in the first two drawings but not in alternative 2. I would recommend a corner of storage furniture to corral the toys. I am usually a fan of built-ins but not in this case because eventually the kids will outgrow their toys and you won't need that storage there anymore. The built-in exception would be a window seat under one of those windows on the plans. Some of the storage could be cabinets or bookshelves for bins or toys underneath a window seat. I'm not a fan for toy box style storage because they either become a black hole or the kids throw everything out of them looking for what they want and then do't put the rest of it back. As for the kitchen placement, near to the deck would be best in you like to eat outdoors on the deck or entertain on the deck. We entertain a lot and the kitchen is on the other side of the house from the patio. It's a real pain and a big part of my design brief for the architect was for the kitchen to be next to the patio. I even wanted a pass-through window from the kitchen sink to the patio for ease of clean up but unfortunately I wasn't able to work that out....See MoreNeed help for my open living/dining area
Comments (20)Often good re-decorating requires taking some elements away, but you are asking for a feel of luxury, so you need to carefully add elements. If you have enough space and budget, then consider continuing the built-in to the other side of the fire place, and painting all of it to match. That will anchor the fireplace as the focal point of the room. Fabric can really add a sense of luxury so you could raise the curtain rods and add longer drapes on either side of the windows, with a filler spanning in between, not a swag, but something like you'll see as an example on the the first picture that Beverly posted. Original art says "luxe" and it looks like you have space for a great and sizable piece of art on the wall adjacent to the sideboard across from the dining room. Larger accessories absolutely, and some that are taller. They don't have to be expensive, but they should be things you really enjoy looking at and that you find delightful, or even amusing. Garage sales and flea market are gold mines. Then look carefully at the 2nd pic from Beverly and you'll get and idea on how to do a collection of smaller items to make a bolder statement (collections are 3 or more items.) The key to unifying is color. You've done a good job with your neutrals, add a couple of more luxurious throws in that palette and a few pillows. It looks like you enjoy blues so add that to the mix as well and a pop of black here and there and you should be well on your way....See MoreHelp with Open Floor plan and front door opening to open living room
Comments (3)That really leaves you with the current arrangement, replacing the grey chair by the front window with kid stuff and leaving the floating living space opposite the TV. I'd really look into rerouting cable so the TV can be where the large art piece is. It's not usually very expensive and will be necessary in order to keep your walkway from running right in front of the tv....See MorePaint choices??Living room, Dining room, kitchen open floor pan.
Comments (4)To have the best flow and harmony, paint everything one color. Isn't having one space the reason you opend up the space? Do coordinate the new color with your fireplace and floor in the warm direction. A color consultant could really help you tie together your furnishings with your visible "givens," fireplace, floors, big sofa. A warm white would work beautifully in your living area and kitchen. Some of the pros can make suggestions. Could you take some photos in daylight standing with your back to the French doors?...See More
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Jennifer Hogan
3 years agoI know drawing a to scale floorplan can be difficult if you have not done this before.
Can you take a tape measure and just let us know where I have things wrong.
Julie Charlanow
3 years agoWow, this is great. Thank you :)
The upper right wall is 52.5 inches from wall to entry doorway (this leads to the garage).
Here are corrections, let me know if it doesn't make sense...I am new to this, lol!
Jennifer Hogan
3 years agoOkay - did the corrections and think I have a close approximation of your space.
Each block represents 1 foot.
The gray area is the space needed around the island for walking with people seated - should be clear of furniture.
Can you take a picture of the full wall where the fireplace and tv nook are - not sure I got their placements right.
Do you plan on using the tv nook for the TV? How did you envision the living/seating areas when you designed the kitchen?
How many people need to be seated - do you need a dining space and how many people need to sit at the dining table or are you just using the island for meals?
Julie Charlanow
3 years agoNo, there is a counter right next to the refrigerator and the island diagonal from it.
Julie Charlanow
3 years agoJulie Charlanow
3 years agoIf the DR is on the fireplace side, I have a hutch that would fit in the nook, but might look weird? Really nowhere else to put it and I have a lot if china, etc. Or, a TV console that would fit back there too...
Jennifer Hogan
3 years agoJulie Charlanow
3 years agoJennifer Hogan
3 years agoI think I would do a 3x2 sectional sofa, a chair, a 48" round table with leaves for extending when you need additional seating.
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