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Open concept layout help

last month

Trying to figure out the best layout for our open concept living room. We purchased our couch before really considering the layout. It’s probably too big and shouldn’t be a sectional, but we wanted something comfortable. Wondering if we can make it work either facing the tv or against the wall in front of the window. There’s also quite a bit in the space right now that is just temporary furniture until we find what we like, ie, barstools, storage trunk. And planning to add a nice area rug to break up all the wood/ warmth. So also would appreciate barstool and rug ideas. Our biggest dilemma is not having a true dining area. The bar is very long and what we’ve been using, but it would make hosting friends for a meal difficult. Could we put a long console table against the back of the couch that could double as seating and be pulled out for dining? Is there some way to use the small corner space to the left of the window? Should we sell our couch and find something that fits the space better?

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Yvonne Martin
last month
Please provide a detailed floor plan and photos of all four walls of the room.

Comment on why stools are against the counter with no overhang.
Lauren Taylor
Original Author
last month
This is the floor plan. Stools are currently against the bar, which is a 12 inch overhang.
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tracefloyd
last month
If you scootched the sofa forward a bit, a round counter-height table and chairs would fit behind it, to the left of the window, and allows foot traffic to enter to the right of the table.

This height is comfortable for dining, plus you would be able to watch the TV while munching. A tulip style table has no legs so easier to get in and out.

For the bar, slim backless stools would feel less cluttered.
houssaon
last month
I thought of the same solution as tracefloyd. I would also move the TV down a few inches.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
last month
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There doesn't appear to be a way to accommodate barstools without remodeling the countertop.

You could flip the sofa/chaise and place a table and chairs behind the sofa/chaise.

Your TV and cabinet are both too tall for the room. This isn't a sports bar.

Having the TV on the diagonal will allow for a larger screen TV

If you create a counter that hangs over the edge, I'd consider a very minimal barstool.
shirlpp
last month
The barstools are right in your face and appear to be out of place. Maybe swivel backless barstools would be better.
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lisedv
last month
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Regarding your floorplan, can you see if I understand your dimensions correctly plus would you please fill-in the missing ones.

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