Design Dilemma... we have a small 1949 ranch home...
Julie Sherr
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2 years agoOne more comment, we also have this furniture in our other property (excuse the kid stuff!). I had assumed that we would need new furniture but if we can make any of this work, BONUS!
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Comments (4)@Build Beautiful thanks for your thoughts & kind words- it took about 100 drafts to get to this point but we’re finally getting there :) The space is only 708 square feet overall with the Kitchen taking up 210 sf total so far...so rather small compared to average homes but you make due with what your given right? Since its such a small area with the dining and living areas so close without separation the island is going to be a furniture style builtin without seating. Its only my partner & I living here so no need for all that just for the handful of times a year we entertain large parties. Plus any extra storage for things like batteries, light bulbs, dog snacks, etc that can stay out of the kitchen is a bonus! Only real entry point will be front door. The other “doors” on that wall will be European Tilt & Turn Doors so they’ll appear to be full pane glass windows unless opened from the inside. The patio door is a similar situation- it’ll be 3 large sheets of pane-less glass that operate independently & slide along a teflon track & stack open if desired (so no hardware on the outside for either of these walls). Unless you already know they slide apart & open it’ll appear as if its just a large wall of glass.......See MoreJulie Sherr
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