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Need Help with Front Room/Dining Room

13 years ago

I have a funny narrow room at the front of my house. Currently I have a table and hutch in there but want to make a nice area in the "front". This is the first room you see when you come in the house and it's basically empty right now. Need help with furniture/design for the front part to be a nice living area.

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Jeannie Nguyen
13 years ago
How about a nice sofa set? Have you made a decision on what to do yet?
jmcbabe
Original Author
13 years ago
No decisions made at all. Would be a lovely place to relax with the front window. Finding the right size I've found challenging. Did you have a sofa set in mind? Or placement?
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Dytecture
13 years ago
That area would be ideal for a small seating arrangement.
jiangmeidesign
13 years ago
I think you could create a reading area in the front and still have the living room in the middle. Don't know your style, so can't make suggestions on furniture. In general, I think chairs and sofas should be low-back, light in structure, not funky.
jmcbabe
Original Author
13 years ago
I'm leaning towards a chaise or small sectional with chaise end. I thought grey and mustard are nice together. Any suggestions on arrangement of furniture? Or placement.

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