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Help me fill this space between couch and the wall!

last year

In process of remodeling our open space kitchen living room and dining room. Need ideaa for what to do in the area behind the counter- no need for a dining table.

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Sammie J

last year

Pull the sofa back to where the wall angles in the "empty" part of the room. Add a couple of swivel chairs on either side of the fireplace, facing the sofa. Place a sofa table behind the sofa, with a couple of lamps, to give some nice light to the room and further visually fill the empty side. Get a much larger rug, and a larger, round coffee table.

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houssaon
last year
How about a desk?
OhNat
last year
Have you considered turning your sofa 90 degrees so the long end is facing the door? Pulling it further from the fireplace and adding some chairs would open up the room.
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RTHawk
last year
What are the measurements? What activities are you looking to do here?
ffpalms
last year
That looks like a great place to enjoy a hanging basket chair.

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elcieg
last year
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You don't want to fill the space too much so it interferes with a pathway to doors, but covering up the back of the sectional would be optimal.

I don't see a rug in the space. I like how the rug is placed in this photo.
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I need meausurements but IMO pulling the sofa back would be the first step
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May be some chair or couple chairs for conversation nook?
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Everything Home
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It might be nice to do a little reading nook or desk in that area depending on what you need. Below are a few of our designs which might aid you further with your dilemma:

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