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Need help with this area please

3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago

I need help filling this space, would like a buffet/bar server and artwork for the wall possibly. I can use the existing buffet or replace.

In a 125 year old home, the photos are of the livingroom, long but narrow.

whole room is 25’ L x 12’ W, opens into the kitchen (we took out a wall oppisite site of fireplace).

adding a picture to show opposite of fireplace is kitchen entry.

The blue cabinet will be going, and the tv above is gone already, chairs at island are gone as well, replaced with stools that tuck under.






Comments (9)

  • 3 years ago

    Agree. what is on the onther side of the room? I would have seating by the fireplace and the bar outside the seating area.

    Sandy Russell thanked auntthelma
  • 3 years ago

    Opposite end of room, will be changing the tv stand. I just rearranged all the furniture to open upthe whole room.


  • 3 years ago

    looks like you are a furniture collector, like me. I have several hutches, cabinets, sideboards.


    Starting with your new TV arrangement as a given, and concentrat only on your question of the blue hutch, my suggestion is that the blue hutch needs to find a new home. Put the matching wing back chairs on either side of the fireplace as a separate seating area from the TV arrangement.


    Big yes on artwork!

    Sandy Russell thanked auntthelma
  • 3 years ago

    I'm going to suggest swapping the sideboards. I think the white unit would work better for a bar area. Perhaps the mirror could go above the fireplace and then you could add shelves above the new "bar" for glasses etc. You could then put your tv on the blue unit on the livingroom side.

    Sandy Russell thanked nelliebean
  • PRO
    3 years ago

    I ahte the TV in the corner and IMO you have too many cabinets in that space . Put the TV back where it was wall hung with just a shllow cabinet underneath and get a nice bar cart .The TV before was too high and IMO you have too much furniture in the space already.

    Sandy Russell thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • 3 years ago

    You have some beautiful pieces - love your armchairs, and a nice space, but your home has a bit of multiple personality disorder going on. The living room looks granny-glam, and the fireplace room looks contemporary, modern cabin. Your fireplace says gather, but all the gathering seating is in the living room. I think you can reorganize something to make it more an eclectic space that doesn't feel so confusing.


    I'd start by removing the mirror over the living room credenza and hanging the TV there. The TV is so shoved in the corner now it looks like you forgot to unpack after moving! The mirror doesn't currently reflect anything where it is hanging. Maybe there is another place in your home for it.


    I really love the blue buffet, but it seems too large for the space because it cuts off the fireplace. The corner piece that your TV is currently resting on - can you try that next to your fireplace where the blue piece is. It might be smaller than what you wanted for this space, but I think this space is not all that big and it seems a bit rustic and a nice bridge with the modern cabin looking fireplace.


    Also, what is happening in the fireplace room to the right of the chair - where does the living room start?


    Aside from having a buffet/bar in the fireplace room, what other furniture do you want in there and what purpose will that room serve?



    Sandy Russell thanked Kendrah
  • 3 years ago

    Thanks Kendrah, I may have posted pictures alittle prematurely. Let me explain. Being that the room is long and narrow, the couch was originally width middle of room facing the fireplace, blue cabinet was placed as per the photos, there was a 65” curve tv above.

    The 2 wing backs were place opposite end of room which was behind the couch, therefore the room was split in half and the back half was never used.

    I just started moving things around this morning, the 65” tv is gone, not putting it back up anywhere. As for the gather sign on fireplace , that area was where the couch was originally. See photos below, showi g the room before I started rearanging.


  • PRO
    2 years ago

    It's hard to get the feel for your current room with the photos, however if you've already removed the console and TV then I'd recommend looking into some small bar carts or small console tables to work as your bar cart. Below are just two ideas from our designs. Try to look for art that goes with the colors that are in the room.

    Colleyville · More Info


    Modern Global · More Info