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Advice needed with open corner in kitchen

2 years ago

I have a blank, open corner in my kitchen that is begging to have something added.. I’ve thought of a pantry cabinet, a coffee station or wine fridge, a built in bench, a small desk, etc but am not sure what would look best.. I’ll be adding open shelving to other open space next to the stove hood. There is a window right next to the corner with a radiator underneath. From the start of the wall to the window, the corner dimensions are 33.5” on the “long” wall by 24” on the “window” wall. I do need to keep some clearance to walk past the island to the left. Appreciate any and all ideas!!

Comments (14)

  • 2 years ago

    Great kitchen! I would add a pretty little (live) tree in a nice large basket - great texture & it would be so happy in front of those windows


    (also do you mind sharing the name of your floor tile?)

  • 2 years ago

    Thank you! The tile was in the home when we purchased it but my husband will know, I’ll ask him and update you, it’s a slate tile and we do love it!

  • 2 years ago

    That corner isn't very large, IMO it doesn't need to be filled with anything. La_la_girl's idea of a plant is good. Unless you really need any of the things you listed as options and don't have anywhere else to put them. Then I think I would keep it to something low (not full height) and put art over it. It's not going to look right if it's over-stuffed. Are you planning on having some sort of window treatment on those two windows? I like your floor too. :-)

  • 2 years ago
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    ^^ thank you for the tile name! :)

  • 2 years ago
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    Beautiful kitchen! I wouldn't put a cabinet there. I'd probably either do the suggestion of a tree or a plant stand with a beautiful fern or some other houseplant.

    I think adding great window treatments to that window (and the window over the sink) would do wonders to make that area look less bare and warm the kitchen up overall. Either a roman shade in a custom fabric, or a wood blind of some kind.

  • 2 years ago

    Hi. Lovely kitchen. Maybe a corner shelf unit for plants or pottery display.

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  • 2 years ago

    I love your lovely kitchen.

    Keep that space open. Less is almost always more

    I like the windows open nothing on them. But... if you want to do something for texture maybe light airy sheers or drapes or shade that can close nothing heavy just keep it fresh.




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  • 2 years ago
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    I’d hang a set of framed prints, one above the other. I like the ideas below, classic/simple and shades pick up nicely with your floor.

    From Ikea:





    From Etsy and come in various sizes so you could 1 large one, or 2 or three vertically.



    https://www.etsy.com/listing/1428632043/vintage-fern-prints-rustic-wall-decor?epik=dj0yJnU9V2N1M1I3bm1oTjlFcFAwd2U5azNoSHkyWmtWd2M3NGwmcD0wJm49ZlJfbTYtelVhV1AtdEZKVUZMSENpdyZ0PUFBQUFBR1c2YkFZ

  • 2 years ago

    Thank you so much! These are wonderful ideas, thank you!

  • 2 years ago

    Beautiful kitchen. Negative space is a wonderful thing. Don't clutter up a nice look. Either leave as is or hang artwork in a wood frame to match your counters. I'm doing in this in my kitchen, though mostly in my head because it has been 2 years and I still haven't found the right artwork!

  • 2 years ago

    Not every space, be it wall or floor, needs to be occupied…lest the kitchen look too cluttered. Eyes need a resting place.

    Besides, that area is a pass through to the main part of the kitchen. I certainly wouldn’t put anything, plant of furniture, in that space.

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    that space is not crying for a cabinet. Art or a plant could be a nice addition.




  • 2 years ago

    Oh wow love the visuals, thank you!

  • PRO
    2 years ago

    I'm not sure I would add anything that takes up a footprint just because... because. You do need that area for walking around and all. Keeping that footprint clear can allow you a spot to land things on occasion if needed- extra boxes, bags from shopping, someone dropping off a something, ect.

    Personally I would be more likely to use those walls for hanging storage of things like pans, strainers, lids, ect. Or use one of the walls as a murphy if I felt I needed the extra horozontal space sometimes- have art on the bottom of it for when it's tucked up.