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Wasted Space Help

5 years ago

We just moved into this home. We have tons of wasted space. This area is off the kitchen dining and office area. The walled portion is 8 by 10 so pretty large, plus the open space. On the other side of the wall we have an additional space that is undefined.

This home provides all the rooms we need at this time in this part of the home.

What the heck do we do with this space?

Comments (37)

  • 5 years ago

    Live in the space a bit...the house will let you know what’s best.

  • 5 years ago

    Love the reading nook idea. Just can’t decide if it’ll be odd so close to the kitchen. But rlly great option

  • 5 years ago

    Storage, storage, storage. Get yourself a large armoire that fits that wall. Because of the proximity to the kitchen, dining and office, you’ll find it very handy as extra storage for any of those rooms. Also, it looks like a strange spot for a ceiling fan. Perhaps replace with a ceiling light.

  • 5 years ago

    reading nook! a sitting spot near kitchen would be perfect for resting while things bake up

  • 5 years ago

    Two or four occasional chairs, whatever fits the space, would be great for tea/coffee in the morning while reading or wine/cocktails in the evening.

  • 5 years ago

    Big statement art. Good place to plug in a Roomba.

  • 5 years ago

    Can't tell where your dining is but that looks like it was supposed to be a dining area. a banquette would be fun.

  • 5 years ago

    it used to be the old dining space before an addition.

  • 5 years ago

    Looks like the perfect spot for a bar

  • 5 years ago
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    Can look secondhand for a rugged chair, or unique item you like looking at when taking a work break... ;)

    just an idea-

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  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Is that a cow piece on other wall? you could add/ experiment with others in your house already.... this is cute too.

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  • 5 years ago

    yup cow print on the other wall, we r rural

  • 5 years ago

    I wonder what colors you have liked, seeing them in that space? even pulling out towels, shirts, etc....

  • 5 years ago

    With mostly wood there [from what I can see], you can add lively - click to see their display photo's leather, and blue:

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  • 5 years ago

    $217.

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  • 5 years ago

    If you celebrate Christmas, put the Christmas tree there. Then decide after Christmas what to do with it.

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    267 for "emergency reclining" ;)

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  • 5 years ago

    love the blue!

  • 5 years ago

    !!!


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  • 5 years ago

    I post cause I like a deal -- $48.

  • 5 years ago

    A smaller one wherever works.... $97

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    I'm done for a while... I rather like this, and for 175.

    Good reviews.

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  • 5 years ago

    your idea are appreciated!

  • 5 years ago
    last modified: 5 years ago

    Do you have a child? That might be a good place for your child's computer station.

    Many parents do not like their child to surf the internet unmonitored.

  • 5 years ago

    We have 3 children, We don't encourage computers or screen time. I appreciate your feedback though! Keep it coming.

  • 5 years ago

    armchair, reading lamp, maybe a low bookcase...

  • 5 years ago

    Maybe a low bookcase under the window and a comfy loveseat for reading or napping along the other wall.

  • 5 years ago

    ok, this is what I had on hand. Needs more and I have a few signs sitting there that could go somewhere 🤔

  • 5 years ago

    Hey yeh... :)

    Try pulling rug out a bit from the chair? but in person does it look small? I can see that a rectangular or square rug might have a point into the hall .... how wide is your rug?

  • 5 years ago

    good idea. The chair may slide around without all 4 legs on it. Bigger rug, ✔ , good feedback.

  • 5 years ago

    the wall is still super empty, just trying to triage so its not terrible until I have time to paint, etc.

  • 5 years ago

    For now, try pulling rug out some from under chair. Pull chair out some and see if lamp/table will go behind chair.... like floor lamp. Move bookshelf where lamp is now. Try hanging cow picture or picture on bench over bookshelf. Move clock where cow picture is. Get dark blue pillow to go in chair and drape a coverup over chair. Might look for an ottoman/footstool to go with chair.

  • 5 years ago

    What do you need?????? First you should think about that ...do you need a fantastic Bar area for entertaining , do you need more storage , do you have large paintings or sculptures or books that need a place , a pantry ??? A children's or a luxurious dog house ....or a Green wall with a vegetable or herb garden ..or waterfall feature ..., here you can relax , or a massage chair ...have fun with this wonderful space ...and consider yourself lucky to have extra space

  • 5 years ago

    Shay, I've seen people plop down into a chair. Idk if that's you haha but you could try felt protectors so it won't slide. They say that placing blue tape, duct tape on floor in different rug sizes could help... or use newspapers to judge what works....

  • 5 years ago

    I am thinking beverage bar area / and or food pantry.

  • 5 years ago

    Oh, near kitchen... hm... is there anything you and yours do, or snack on regularly?