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Comments (11)Removing the pony wall might also cause flooring problems. Do you know if there is finished flooring under there or would you have to try to patch it? Do you have material to patch it? As far as looking at how a different configuration would fill the space, the best thing to do when you get stumped is mock it up. Get our your measuring tape, a roll of blue painters tape and find other furniture, boxes or whatever. Mock it up the best you can. It isn't necessary to duplicate your table -- just get the sense of size and proportion so you can see how it fits in the room. I have seen some narrower pub tables that might allow you to combine olychick's idea with a freestanding table -- put the table up against the wall like a bar and use stools, one on either end and two on the side. You might only have two stools there for everyday if that fits your needs and be able to pull out the table and add the additional stools when you need them. In winter, if you don't use the deck much, you could even turn the table and just enjoy the view. Overall, with just one partial wall there, I like freestanding furniture better than doing a banquette. You can create the same feel and function, but you have a lot more options and can move as your needs or whim change. Got some boxes or poster board?...See MoreAwkward Room in Entry
Comments (10)Your living room looks like it has a bit too much going on. Lighting - The lamp on the shelf in the back right is enclosed and tight. If you want a more open space, I suggest a floor lamp since a living room is not much of an individual space. Curtains - I feel the curtains don't match the colour scheme, but if you like them, add in a yellow chair or flower pot here and there to keep the colours balanced. Furniture - I think the bookshelf on the right should be repositioned, or gone. Your white chair matches the carpet, and would contrast really well with two matching couches of different colours, but the other two are different......See MoreAwkward Front Entry in to Dining room - please help!
Comments (26)Yes, do what I did not do, pull the doors and then store them somewhere if you ever want to sell the house. IMHO, a round table, in front of the fireplace but moved out a bit so you can get around it, will look cozy and suit your daily needs. It's quite common in Victorian or European homes. You can expand when you have company. There's nothing wrong with people coming right into your house. You only open and close the door when they come and leave. The only thing to plan for is the dirt that will track in. With your hardwood floors, you're at an advantage compared to someone who had carpet. Here's a photo from the Pottery Barn web site. The table is even on sale now. They show it on the web page also matched with chairs similar to yours. Note: I don't have any affiliation with PB, it's just an example of what's out there. You could even get a little tea cart to put between the two chairs under the stairwell, and roll it to where it is needed for meals. https://www.potterybarn.com/products/tivoli-round-extending-pedestal-dining-table/?pkey=cround-tables&isx=0.0.4388...See MoreHelp with small and awkward entrance
Comments (1)Hang a picture above the thermostat and call it good....See MoreUser
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