Need design help for “open” L shaped living space
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Help reconfiguring attached designs for L-shaped kitchen remodel
Comments (10)I've attached a rough sketch of the main floor of the house (not drawn to scale, but you can get an idea for the layout). Regarding the kitchen - the pantry (as shown on this sketch) is a mess and will be taken out to provide more space in the kitchen. This change is included in the designs I attached to my original post. And, as I mentioned before, the enclosed stairs to the attic and basement will be opened up. For the time being we'll install pull-down stairs in the hall in front of the 2 front bedrooms and bathroom. The basement stairs will be kept in place and refinished. For some info on how the space is used...We are a family of three, me, my husband and a 2yo. We're expecting a baby in Feb. We'd like to open the kitchen into the dining room for a more open feel in general, but also so we can see kids playing in the living room while we're cooking. There's currently no play area visible from the kitchen. We'll need a mudroom because we usually enter from the back of the house. We need all three bedrooms. We don't currently spend a lot of time in the dining room, but hoping this will change some with a more open plan. I realize the island in the kitchen will be a little tight to walk behind, but we've done the best we can with the plans there and we want some seating in the kitchen. Hope this drawing helps with ideas for my above-posted layout questions for the kitchen. Thanks!...See MoreHelp with L-shaped living room furniture layout
Comments (1)I should also mention that on the corner of the L is our entryway (which we have plans to improve in the future but not for a year or two)...See Moreneed help designing/furnishing L shape living/dining room
Comments (3)1) wall may be structural 2) you may have to replace all the flooring if you remove it, unless you have more on hand 3) I'm confused, because it looks like the dining room is already in the main space, up by the kitchen/window where there's a chandelier hanging down. then I see two ceiling fans worth of LR space. the more enclosed room to the left looks like an additional/separate room, maybe intended as an office, or as a more enclosed space (family room) for TV watching. if you open it up, you need to think hard about where you are going to put the TV with furniture facing it, and how you will subdivide the rest of the space. If you can draw a sketch of the floorplan, with measurements, including things like whether there's a closet near the front door, we might be able to rough in some different arrangements to help you visualize what you might be able to do with the spaces. It's a bit too hard in the abstract to tell whether this is all one big seating space, or whether it's big enough for an entry zone or game table and a separate conversation area, and what would happen if you added in yet more LR space......See MoreL shaped living room / kitchen - design advices
Comments (6)Thank you so much for the dimension, we will get back to you in a few days. Meanwhile please let me know a few more things. 1) How many numbers of seating you want to plan for? 2) Are you looking for a floating sofa or sectional sofa? 3) Do you wish to use any existing furniture or planing purchase new furniture? If you are planning to use any existing furniture then I suggest you post photos. 4) A number of seats for a dining table? 5) Looking to accommodate fireplace/ TV/ or any specific element in the room? 6) flooring material and wall color preference if you have any?...See MoreRelated Professionals
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