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patty_ramey

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8 years ago
We have a 10x10 room off our kitchen that we recently had wallpapered (grass cloth). It’s just a sitting room right now, but I️ like the idea of turning into a bar type area by either adding some shelving above the sideboard and setting up the top of the sideboard with various glasses and types of alcohol. Would love to hear some other ideas. Sick of looking at this room with nothing on the walls!

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  • 8 years ago

    I love your grasscloth and the color! Have you considered using the cabinet to hold liquor and glasses etc on top? That way you could hang a large painting above. Something light in color to make it stand out against the darker walls. I think a lamp or two would look great as well. Have you considered adding a small coffee table or a small martini table?

    Here are some ideas.... there are photos of shelving above as well.

    https://www.google.com/search?q=ideas+for+bars+using+credenza+something+above&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjWrM2_utzXAhVjhOAKHT6JCIwQsAQIMg&biw=1440&bih=710#imgrc=FwOdESvUjvUuMM:

  • 8 years ago
    Thank you! Yes I like the idea of setting up a bar on top. I️ keep thinking maybe wall shelves would be better, but I️ think you are right about adding a nice painting/picture with table lamps would like nice. I also like the idea of an ottoman/coffee table. Are you thinking fabric or metal? Thanks again!
  • 8 years ago

    Trays for liquor and glasses, art for interest, lamps for light. Smaller round table between the chairs. It should arrive 1" below the chair arms, and be large enough to set a couple of drinks or wine glasses. Angle them to soften the space. I don't care for the rug style, and it isn't anchoring the seating. If you want a focal rug, try a hide or flokati.


  • 8 years ago

    I agree with AK, the colors are really pretty.

  • 8 years ago
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    I would do a large lightly antiqued mirror on the sideboard wall. For the cabinet top I would use a few collectable trays to sit nice crystal glasses, a crystal decanter and a few bottles of your favorites on. Since the room is small and not a wet bar I wouldn't go overboard on a full bar scenario. Some things could go in the cabinet. Go less but nicer. A beautiful lamp would work as well. For art I would look at Darren Thompson paintings. They are very slightly moody and reasonably priced, he does a lot of bar scenes and a real lot of people reading paintings. Are you also using it as a reading room?

    Anyway, take your time collecting a few special things and not just generic stuff to fill the space. Make people want to stop and look.

  • 8 years ago

    I would do a coffee table. something small. I can see an oval to soften the edges. I think it could add interest. However, a rectangle would work too. Are you fond of metals? I see silver in room but can imagine a gold tone would look lovely with the browns and blue walls.

  • 8 years ago
    Thank you! Love all these ideas. I️ love my rug, so that is definitely staying! Agree about a smaller table. That was leftover from another home, but do not care for the one that was recommended. A bit too modern looking for my taste. Will check out those paintings, and yes it’s sort of a reading room. Still trying to figure out how to use.
  • 8 years ago

    If it were me, I might consider using two martini tables. You can easily move them around. I have one in front of my sofa and love it.

    Right now they are 30% off at west elm. Here is a photo of just one in front of a sofa. They come in chrome, gold and copper. They have other options as well.

  • 8 years ago
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    I'll be doing something like this as my next project....maybe on a smaller scale for your room??

  • 8 years ago

    your room looks great with the grasscloth. i vote for the painting above sideboard. Curious to know are those mirrors on your dining room table? where did you get those? thanks