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10 years ago
Our small condo front door opens directly into a small foyer area with a single large "picture" window; the space also happens to be shared with a U-shaped kitchen. In actuality we would like the foyer space to serve many purposes and functions: entryway & landing space, reading area, dining "room" and living room. We have placed temporary furniture (a dining table and chairs, and an oversized wing chair) that we utilized when family visited us during the thanksgiving holiday, but we are interested in starting from scratch and furnishing the space to serve our many needs! We would love to retain a classic 1920s or midcentury "feel" in the space. So far, we have installed a 1920s restoration hardware chandelier and soft Carrara marble flooring that we really love. Are there any recommendations in terms of small scale, multi functional furniture sourcing? What about furniture placement? Current photos and floorplan are enclosed for reference purposes. Thank you in advance!

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  • 10 years ago
    I intended to mention in my original post that the wall with the front door measures 132" (58" wall by the window, 39" front door, 35" wall); the wall with the window measures 155" wide (41" wall, 74" window, 40" wall) and the third wall measures 156" wide. The kitchen peninsula measures 79" wide.
  • 10 years ago

    1920 is flapper era, and mid century is Doris Day and Rock Hudson in the movie Pillow Talk! So, we're talking about two different time periods. Anyway, get storage unit for shoes in the corner by front door. As always - measure twice, buy once for all pieces. Directly to the right of front door, get six foot high storage unit if needed. Looks like you may benefit from some storage. From this point forward, please plan your entire project beforehand. Piecemeal rarely works. I'm assuming you're getting rid of the dining set? Since you have limited space, I suggest this: Create one arrangement for all your needs. You're going to have to be vigilant in keeping this clutter free. Create a seating arrangement that serves as both living and dining space. All of your furniture is going to have to be narrow profile. That means absolutely no oversized furniture, curved large arm rests, etc. One way you could do this is have two love seats (one facing window and one perpendicular to right side of window), one upholstered chair, two straight chairs. None of your furniture can be the sort that you have trouble getting out of! (in other words, it has to serve two purposes of sitting for conversation and sitting for eating) You'll have to test all your pieces when you shop. Get a round 30" table that can easily be converted from coffee table to dining height. I know you just got the ceiling light. I hope there's a dimmer switch on it. Also add a table lamp or wall sconce in each corner (for maximum flattery to most people!) If you Google search small furniture, a lot of options will show up. Also visit your local furniture stores for hands on shopping.

  • 10 years ago
    Thank you for your suggestions Elaine.

    Here is the light fixture we installed:
    https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2111650&categoryId=cat3850076

    It's hard to see in the original photographs - it is a 1920s style elegant chandelier fixture and I would love to get new furniture that is small scale and not overly curvy (given the space constraints) but somehow still complements the light fixture.

    And yes, we can certainly use storage, and we are getting rid of everything. We recently moved in and this furniture that you see in the post is all going away - as are the window treatments. We are starting new!

    I'm having a hard time visualizing furniture placement that serves as living room and dining room seating.
    Where do you recommend we place the three chairs that you suggested? Should we consider art, mirrors, certain types of window treatments or window seating?

    Thank you again.