Dining room by the window?

5 years ago

last modified: 5 years ago

This is my first time positing for hopefully this is the right place to ask this! I have a fairly long condo that has a U shaped kitchen and then space for a dining table and then a living room and floor to ceiling windows. I was wondeirng if anyone has put the dining table by the window instead? So I would have the kitchen bar, then living room and then a dining room. It's a little odd to have a bar and then a dining table and reversing it would mean that guests can look straight ahead to watch the tv rather than seeing it at a angle. But I can't seem to find any pictures online of this layout. Thanks!

ETA - Here is a design picture. Basically on the left you have the window (two to be precieise) and the wall across from the couch has a entrace to the bedroom and beside it is where the TV would go (which is right across the dining table in the current layout). The left white dash line is the bar of the kitchen. So basically I wanted to switch this, you get the living room first and then the dining room by the window on the left.

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Comments (5)

kandrewspa
5 years ago
You can help everyone to help you if you include some pictures of the space with your question. But my initial impulse is that if you think this layout would work for you, go for it. You will have further to walk when taking food to the table by the window, but if you don't think this is a problem, then go ahead. If you have friends who can help you to rearrange your furniture you could always try it this way and change it if you decide you don't like it.
Suki Mom
5 years ago
A floor plan would be very helpful, and pictures.
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decoenthusiaste
5 years ago
Nothing has to be set in stone. Flip the two areas seasonally if you like.
ginatay124
5 years ago
I absolutely love eating next to a window. The ever changing views, sunrises and sunsets, mountains, colorful foliage etc provide a feast for the eyes while enjoying a meal. I always find a way to put my table next to a window (there are only two of us) and move/center/expand table only when needed for hosting guests.
elisa p
Original Author
5 years ago
Oh thank you so much. I don’t see it done very often and so I wasn’t sure if it’s going to look odd. It’s great to know it’s really worked out well for you!