dining room help
I have a good sized dining room with a large dining room table. There is a large picture window at one end which I love and an adjacent sitting area. The other end is a small window that the previous owners left in after building the addition of a “mudroom”. I need something on the wall with the small window. Ideally for storage but would be happy with a console table.
Should I hang sheers wider than the window to make it appear wider and then put a small two door buffer on either side of the window? OR could I just do one long 4 door sideboard in front of the window with two lamps? I may do cafe plantation shutters also so only the bottom half is covered. In the photo, the wall with the piano (which will get moved to the office) is where I would like two small buffets or one long one. Maybe something on legs so as not to look “heavy”. Would love feedback.
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2 years agodakotacharm
2 years agoThank you!! I can’t really pull the leather chair away from the wall further than it is bc the next chair would also have to get moved closer to the dining room and it would be off center. You can see in this pic a different angle.
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2 years agoIt doesn’t have to be something heavy.
You can do:
Shelving
Glass fronts
Mesh fronts ...
See inspiration photos below. Also, notice the lights in some of them. I think a some pretty gold accents on top will look amazing
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2 years agoWhy purchase two cabinets? Just purchase a cabinet and place it in front of the window.
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2 years agoBeverly, this is what made me think of the option of two smaller ones on each side of the window. However I love you idea. I love glass doors and wasn’t sure if it would be too much glass with the window. What are your thoughts on linen sheer panels to give the appearance of a larger window ?
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2 years agoAnother option is building in a bench along the whole wall. And have the bottom portion made with drawers for storage, but again you can leave it empty. With just a planter in the corner of the room also...
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