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What to do with kitchen space?? Table or no?

8 years ago
I have this empty space in my kitchen basically measuring 10x10. Is there enough room for small table and couple of chairs or would it look too crowded? I would like to put in a banquette. Also, before anyone says it, I already know the light is wayyy too low, but hoping to change it out anyway.

Comments (11)

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    You can certainly fit a table and chairs or opt for a shallow bench under the window. The biggest challenge is being able to pull out both the bar stools and kitchen chairs at the same time though it is manageable.

  • 8 years ago

    How about an easy chair and bookshelves with a plant or two on top? A reading nook. Course fixture would have to change. Or a small desk with the one chair you have there. You can put a small table with two chairs if you want to....that would work.

  • 8 years ago
    I would like a small table and chairs or maybe a window seat??? I hadn't thought about how close it would be to to counter. Maybe I should get stools w/o backs.
    What kind of window treatments would you suggest. I was thinking maybe roman shades. The shades are temporary cellular versions.
  • 8 years ago

    With a banquette you could seat 6!! DH built a tressel table and benches-2 it was AMAZING the room we had. You already have a breakfast bar in that space. Do you really want both?? Seems redundant that close together...

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    If youe light fixture is 60-ish inches from the floor... it isn't too low. Previous HO's must have had a table beneath.

    What's the distance between peninsula and window?

  • 8 years ago

    I think you could do something really nice without adding any chairs - just a banquette and table, or upholstered bench (not these configurations of course, but to fit your space):




  • 8 years ago
    Thank you for all of the feedback! I think I will look into a small seating area either two small chairs and side table or a window seat as you guys suggested. We don't necessarily need it as extra eating space anyway bc we have the breakfast bar and dining room and we are a small family. It's just an awkward space.
    The photos were really helpful and gave me some good ideas!!!
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    We think the banquette idea would be really wonderful in that space.

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  • PRO
    8 years ago

    This is a situation that without a plan and elevations it's all pie in the sky. You have french doors that open and i have no idea as to layout or flow on the other side of the french doors or the kitchen layout where you are shooting images from. From what I see you have may have a problem with the doors unless you offer more information. Also window treatments relate to each room to room to create a whole. You have the option of mounting RS in the window or above as an eye brow. The decision is based on the windows throughout the house. If you do something different in each room you will not have a well considered overall design.

  • 8 years ago
    On the other side of the French doors leads to the back porch. On the other side of the counter is the kitchen.