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Space planning and interior design help

8 years ago
Hi lovely people., We have recently completed a large kitchen extension, it a modern look and very white! and now have this large white wall with a TV on it opposite our kitchen island. The space isn’t big enough for a sofa to face the TV and I don’t really want the TV to be a focal point, what sort of seating would work here and what design/ art work ideas do people have for the wall to make it more homely!! We currently have our outside sofa inside as we don’t have any furniture yet! Help!

Comments (15)

  • 8 years ago
    It looks like a great space - you must be really pleased!
    In terms of sofa positioning, maybe I’m missing something but I don’t see why you don’t have space for a sofa to face the tv. You have the sofa below the tv which, if it was turned around and moved back, it would give you the space? You might need to return the other sofa to the garden though! The tv is very high for comfortable viewing from a sofa but prob good for viewing from the kitchen! I guess it depends on what you want the seating area to be used for - tv viewing or for social purposes.
    You’ve asked for ideas for artwork / is this to add to the tv wall / other walls or to remove the tv altogether?
  • 8 years ago
    I think add to the TV wall? But I don’t know how too? There isn’t enough space to have to Sofa the other way because of the island.... Di I go sofa or seating area? With chairs?
  • 8 years ago

    I agree with Tamp75 about the tv being too high. I would consider shelving around the tv and/or a sideboard or wall hung units below. Google 'IKEA credenza hack' which uses kitchen wall units (shallower) hung low on the wall with a fitted top which could be the same as your kitchen work surface or a contrasting material. Lots of different versions online but a nice oak coloured top would provide some warmth you're looking for.

    Some inspiration photos for you below, different aesthetics depending on how minimalist or eclectic you're wanting your room to be.

    In terms of the seating arrangement, I would place a two seater where you have pushed your two garden chairs together to enjoy the view of the garden and TV. If you think you need more seating the stools under the tv idea below could work nicely. Best of luck. Wish I had this lovely space to play with.








  • 8 years ago
    So kind! Thank you all so much for the great ideas!! Think we need to rehang the TV, that’s maybe why I’m struggling so much and just a 2 seater sofa could work well! Thank you
  • 8 years ago

    Nice space. One or two generously sized rugs would look good I think.


    I'm sure others here can suggest some, better than I can.

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    I hope you don't mind me saying this but atm there is a slight office-like feel to the place, probably exaggerated by the fact the photos are taken at nighttime.

    Some diffused lighting in the form of table and or floor lamps can create a more homely atmosphere, together with soft furnishing like rugs and other texture.

  • 7 years ago

    Great space. Have you thought about reversing your dining and seating areas? We have open plan too and I always think it makes more sense to have the table nearer to the kitchen


  • 7 years ago
    tv in front of window is an option. I’ve never tried it but it could work?
  • PRO
    7 years ago

    I think all the answers you have had a pretty spot on.

    I would get rid of the sofas and possibly change to two chairs facing the tv seperatied with a nice round side table as shown in the picture

    I would then encase the wall with a floor to ceiling unit/shelving. I feel this would offer extra storage and showcase some nice coloured glassware, books etc.



  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Instead of looking at it like a tv problem I would look it like A wall problem.


    Ask yourself

    What do want to feel when I look at that space?


    Do i want to feel calm? Thought provoked? Homely and catch up with the outside world(hence TV)


    Personally I would make it a feature wall and hang some thought provoking art.


    Something that gets your quests talking every time they are in the kitchen.

  • 7 years ago

    Old post.

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    I know lol.

  • 7 years ago

    lol?

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    LOL, Lot Of Laughs

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