Awkward space next to kitchen

8 years ago

Need help deciding what type of furniture to put in this open space next to our kitchen. It is a split level and the downstairs has our living room set up. We have a counter bar in the kitchen with 4 stools. Large window on one side of the room and stairs on the side not shown. Thanks!

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bbtrix

8 years ago

Where’s the dining room? Is it included in this space?

I have a Tri-level. Main floor is vaulted like yours with dining table perpendicular to the island. Our space in front of the windows is our sitting area. I have a couch facing the window and matching overstuffed chair and ottoman perpendicular. My piano is on the far wall. It’s were we sit and read, drink coffee in the morning. Our family room is lower level where we watch TV though we also have one on the main floor

There’s lots of ways to position furniture but first decide how it will be used as herbflavor suggests. Loveseats or sectional, couch and chairs, all would work. Do you entertain? Need a bar/beverage area? Bookcases, large art, maybe a tryptic on the big wall.

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herbflavor
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
you could do a game table with upholstered chairs..or 2 loveseats facing each other with large ottoman. Lots of light, and pitch to ceiling. Depends on if food is taken here. Is this a dinette..but you think other use?...I would still think food will come into the space unless you have a table elsewhere. People gravitate to light and windows..
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cpaul1
8 years ago
It's impossible to answer that question without knowing how you want to use that space. Do you have a dining room somewhere else? Do you have a TV room somewhere else? Does this need to be a "kitchenette" type area for casual eating?
functionthenlook
8 years ago
It is hard to tell, but it looks like the space is for a kitchen table.
herbflavor
8 years ago
by the use of term "awkward", I'm thinking the size is giving you a problem in that it's too big to leave it and too small for a real den..too close to kitchen as well. The logical thing for me, would be find a vintage farmhouse table..lots of character and put old comfortable chairs with cushions or upholstery up to the table.Get a corner floor lamp and a dimmer switch for the ceiling cans...create atmosphere. Get a great area rug.....and just let people congregate and see how things work out. This does not involve a large investment …. you have a feeling it is "awkward" and who knows what will really transpire.
Beth H. :
8 years ago
that's the perfect spot for a built in breakfast nook.

or beverage or coffee bar
suezbell
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
Beautiful space; liking all that natural light.

It is obviously, to me at least, a dining area in need of a table and chairs with a china cabinet against the far wall (first pic). How many people do you need to seat on a regular basis?

Beautiful looking floors. Make sure you add protection to any chair and table legs if those you choose don't have that.
Elle
8 years ago
Informal dining area, or a "coffee room" with some comfy armchairs where you can sit, read a book, watch the news, drink coffee. We have our living room upstairs and just added a sitting room downstairs. It's so nice having somewhere comfy to sit off the kitchen- definitely leads to more people keeping you company while you're cooking.