layout for corner fireplace in bedroom

2 years ago

last modified: 2 years ago

Hello!

We have a cozy corner fireplace in our bedroom and I would like to place either 1 or 2 reading chairs near it but am playing Tetris with the rest of my furniture pieces.
Where is the best place for this?

ideas:

tuck a chair directly next to the fireplace
low back chairs or low back cushion bench at foot of bed
chairs or cushion bench on empty wall (issue with this is it would obstruct the walkway to bathroom; clutter room?

The rocking chair is not staying, but my husband and I stripped and stained the bedroom set so they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon :)
The highboy, however, is giving me the most trouble and would be willing to part ways!

Thank you!!

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acm

2 years ago

I like the layout that you have -- then I'd just put a large piece of art on the remaining wall, no furniture there. No room for a second chair, even without the highboy, and the latter looks pretty valuable for storage.

other thoughts:

1. Not sure you have space for a bench without crowding the walkway from the far side of the bed -- the chair and ottoman are already slightly impinging.

2. I think I'd get a real reading lamp for the chair, rather than relying on the small lamp on the dresser. Could be super-minimal, more function than fashion.

3. I think I'd paint that high register to match the walls.

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JAN MOYER
2 years ago
You have to draw and MEASURE the entire room. All the walls, windows doors, passages and where they lead. Feet and inches please, boldly. Legibly. Upload below in a comment as a jpeg,
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Yes please and also some info as to the many pieces and are they needed . Do you have a walkin closet ? I need the drawing and info. DO NOT start another post.
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Maura W
Original Author
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Thank you Jan and Patricia! I uploaded the measurements and drawing of the room in the original post above. I also included the furniture pieces that I need to work around. Let me know your thoughts!
tfitz1006
2 years ago
last modified: 2 years ago
Is that a walk-in closet? Could you fit the highboy in there? Agree to paint the register. I might slightly declutter your mantel, the top of the highboy, remove some bed pillows. I love your wall color. I would think about painting the mantel almost the same color as the fireplace tile; the white looks too stark to me. I think if you can move the highboy, or move it along, it would be nice to have two small scale swivel chairs by the fireplace. I'd look for some artwork you love to enliven the room. I think you also need a good reading lamp for those chairs.
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JAN MOYER
2 years ago
NO Highboy

Lighten up those walls! , de clutter the mantel......do you have want tv? Etc.

Don't over crowd with brown.....One or two chairs is up to you. A less bulky look would allow two, share ans ottoman you can put a tray on for wine or coffee
tracefloyd
2 years ago
If you move the highboy to the wall between the doors, there is room for two chairs, one on each side of fp.
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JAN MOYER
2 years ago
There isn't if you are keeping a dresser, and the highboy! OP isn't attached to the highboy, a bulkier less attractive proportion by far. . She HAS room for two chairs, and the dresser which must remain.
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Annette Jaffe Interiors
2 years ago
We might suggest moving the highboy to the one wall with nothing on it, then you should be able to flank the fireplace with one or two chairs. We also might suggest getting a floor lamp or two depending on your needs.
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JAN MOYER
2 years ago
She had a good option give here 3 months ago. Then she left the building.

If it is still giving here "Tetris fits"? ....no idea : )

Could be a hubby resistance
Maura W
Original Author
10 months ago
Thank you all for these ideas and write ups! Sorry for my late reply, a baby arrived so plans naturally were put on pause :) paused.