Large empty wall of L shaped room needs help
The view when entering the front door is a large wall of my L shaped living/ dining room. I can't find inspiration for creating balance for this large focal point. If you have a similar set up I'd appreciate seeing how you have managed it. (PS, I know my curtains are too short, I just haven't found the right color yet)
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PROBeverlyFLADeziner
2 months agolast modified: 2 months agoYour drapery panels are not mounted high enough and they should almost touch the floor. Besides, how do navy draperies relate to anything in this room?
Use a plant to divide the LR from the DR and select a large canvas for over the sideboard.
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Emma Gee
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L shape w/ island layout - need help
Comments (19)I should have mentioned this before (it was late!), but I think #1 is your best layout b/c of... Workflow, (Yes, it would be better to have refrigerator --> Sink --> Range, but only if you have a Prep Sink or you don't have a DW. With only one sink, the DW gets in the way of that arrangement, so this is better) Logical separation of the major zones, Easy access to refrigerator & MW for both kitchen work & snacks, No zone-crossing, and Protection of the Prep & Cooking Zones from through-traffic in the kitchen. Note that even though the refrigerator is farther into the kitchen, it's a straight shot to get to it from the LR, table space, or bedroom areas...and no interfering with work going on in the kitchen! I know you have an OTR MW in your layout, but to be honest with you, I really do not recommend one. They're usually very ineffective hoods b/c they're too shallow and b/c they're just not designed that well as a hood (they're real purpose is a MW, venting is more of an afterthought) They're rather short for a MW (at least my sister's is...but she has a very, very tiny kitchen and had no other place for a MW, so she's stuck with it) They're not the safest things to use b/c they're so high and you have to reach up and over a hot range as well as steaming/splattering/smoking food. If you're short or a child, they become very dangerous b/c you're either reaching inside above or at your eye level or you're using a chair to get to it. Try taking a dish full of water (use cold for safety!) out of a shelf that's as high as an OTR MW is...unless you're incredibly well-coordinated, you'll have trouble blindly reaching up & in and then blindly pulling it out while keeping it perfectly level and perfectly "calm" so nothing sloshes over the edge. Your youngest will certainly not be able to do this even when she's old enough to start using the MW. Now, imagine doing this with boiling water/steam, smoke, or high heat rising or grease splattering... If someone needs to use the MW while someone else is working at the range, you'll have a bottleneck...this could be someone who's defrosting something for dinner, cooking veggies or other dish for dinner, or someone trolling for a snack. A MW drawer, regular one mounted below the counter/on the counter/hanging from upper cabinets, or a built-in one is much safer and easier to use. [If any of you are even slightly tall, then I'd nix the idea of mounting a regular one below the counter b/c of bending over, reaching in, and pulling out...all would be done blindly for someone even the slightest bit tall. (Besides, drawers are great...you open it, look down, stir, close...all without taking the dish out! Plus, it has a "cool" factor...especially favorable with the guys!)] Pantry... It depends on the handles you use & whether you have hinges on the wall side of the cabinet. But since you seem to only have a 30" deep wall, even the hardware & hinges......See MoreL shaped kitchen with island - appliance layout help needed
Comments (8)I'm not sure which layout I like best yet, and it might not be any of them. Here's why. Are you really going to spending your entire time entertaining at your sink? Point being, I actually think an island sink is in the way of any entertaining (and any view) and really limits your prep space. If I'm entertaining, I wash dishes at the end of the party. I try to load dishes into my dishwasher as the event progresses, but I like the island clear of anything since that's where people tend to gather. Having a sink in the middle of the entertaining space gets in the way of all the action. Add dishes that are waiting to be washed will just add to the mess. Having a clear island gives you a TON of prep space. Your prep space in all 4 of those options above is really choppy. So, I'd put your micro drawer in your island. You could also try putting either 1 or both your ovens in your island. Put your dishwasher and sink in your perimeter....See MoreHelp with L-Shaped Living/Dining Room Layout
Comments (3)Not a pro, but I would ask if there is any way to place the TV on the small entry wall? I think with it there you could then rearrange the furniture to still be able to view it well but then it would also eliminate it from being the focal point once you walk in and then you could actually boast the decor upon entry instead of it being seemingly immediately closed off....See MoreHelp needed for L shaped Kitchen Layout
Comments (12)Not to be negative, but this is a huge undertaking so trying to make a hasty decision on where mechanicals should go could be a problem. Make your decision about the plumbing if you must but ask if something comes up can it be moved, then find yourself a kitchen designer right away because next you are going to be asked about where your appliances are going and what sort of lighting you are doing etc. Personally I would not do the main sink in the island. My sink often has a bunch of dishes in it if I am doing a lot of cooking and who wants to see all that! Put the prep in the island. Make sure with the prep sink that you have room for the "dirty side" and then the clean side - many people put them at the end of the island and then you are just putting clean food back onto a place the had it before it was washed. I know others will disagree, but I like a corner sink - when it is just for dishes and I like the picture you posted showing that. Also make sure you look at 24" wall ovens - they are very small! The standard is 30". My only other question is: do you like to open everything up for fresh air and breezes frequently? Quite often when I work on waterfront properties, I do no do painted cabinets because of the humidity. Sounds like a great home! Good luck...See More
PROPatricia Colwell Consulting
2 months ago
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2 months ago@Patricia Colwell Consulting thank you for the request to see more. Maybe you get a better feel with these shots. I do not want a wall mounted tv and I do not like turning my head to watch tv when I am on the sofa that is why I have it on this wall. The sofa in these photos is different than my initial post. All soft items in this photo are brand new and not returnable and a mistake! I swapped the new sofa with one from my family room because I thought the one below was too small of scale for the room. I am not a fan of the rug but the designer recommended, my husband likes it but I just can't seem to find curtains to pull this together. That is why I mentioned the curtains that are temporarily up; I didn't want to focus on the length but I guess the height is off too. Thanks for the look.
mrscotta88
2 months ago- PRO
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2 months ago housegal200
2 months agoA large, bold art work with a bit of color you can echo with drapes and pillows would draw you into the room. Here's a palette:
HORSEHEAD Contemporary Fine Art Gallery Wrapped on Giclee Canvas, 40"x40" · More Info
Check Society 6, a site where artists submit their original designs, which are reproduced in wall art of differeing sizes and decor items.
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Etsy:
Metallic Grommet Curtain Panels, 84", Teal · More Info
Off-White Wool Blend Lumbar Pillow With Blue and Brown Pattern · More Info
PROGray Space Interior Design
2 months agoA large landscape piece of art work would be perfect as a focal point, it also could be a cool gallery wall for several smaller art pieces.
anj_p
2 months agohousegal200
2 months ago@anj_p: There's something to be said for changing layout so that TV goes on the big wall with sofa facing it with a chairs facing the sofa in conversational group.
TV could go over a console cabinet, with perhaps smaller art on the wall.
mrscotta88
2 months agolast modified: 2 months agohousegal200
2 months ago@mrscotta88: Thanks for the clarification. One way to make the sofa back more welcoming, place an attractive, narrow sofa table above it with a few beautiful objects--handmade bowl for keys; books; art photo; candles; flowers when you have company.
This setup is nice with pullout seating and lamp next to sofa for welcoming light:
Really interesting sofa table. Etsy has live edge tables and legs.
Kendrah