Small sitting room

9 years ago

I have a lake house with a small sitting room off the kitchen. The unit next to me has made that area a coffee klatch/happy hour sitting area with an armoire turned "bar" . Right now the previous owners left an ugly sectional. I want to make it a cool place to hang out with girlfriends that is comfy yet accommodating 4 or more people.

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Bette P

9 years ago

I would consider a low armed comfy sofa on the 12' back wall and two leggy armchairs. Keep the view open to the window.

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Magda Interiors
9 years ago
Did you consider 2 sofas facing each other, or sofa and 2 chairs on the opposite side? Then have a coffee table in between. Hand some artwork and a nice rug. This will make a space feel more cozy.
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Esmaili Rugs and Antiques, Inc.
9 years ago
These are fun spaces with dual couches for entertaining. Would love to see what you end up doing!

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This is a really great idea. Instead of using a console table behind the couch, they used a bench. People can sit on both sides and still have meaningful conversations.

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Charles Neal Interiors
9 years ago
Here are some designs of ours that might make for great sitting rooms. Notice the lux vibe, rugs, wallpaper, and great chairs.
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Natalie
9 years ago
Hi---nice space!

A sofa and 2 chairs would provide plenty of sitting for 4 people.

A large area rug with a large pattern will make the room appear more spacious.

A mirror, wallpaper, mural, or overscaled art would look fabulous on that far wall.

Hope this is helpful. Good Luck!

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Manon Floreat
9 years ago
I've always liked the tete-tete for their social-ness, versatility and ability to both divide and connect. I can see one separating your dining area from your sitting area but connecting them at the same time. With small scaled sofa and a couple of chairs, some good music and food you'll have a delightful spot you can fill a number of people with comfortably.

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katinparadise
9 years ago
To me this looks like the perfect spot for 4 chairs around a round coffee table. You could then put some sort of bar or coffee cart on the 12 foot wall. The other side of the room would make a nice casual dining area with chairs comfortable enough to be pulled into the other space if needed.