DIS Our walls are plaster. I have nightmares every time anything heavier than a painting goes on the wall! The drapes have held up tho! The vent is proving to be not as problematic as I thought. I just am having trouble making a decision.

I saw this today. Of course it is expensive, but... not out of reach. I'd love to hear your opinions. It looks very nice, but doesnt fufill much in the way of "storage".

Moe's Home Collection Hannah Tall Cabinet in Black $1400

Depth16.900 inches

Height86.200 inches

Width35.000 inches

other options:

Riva Ridge (Aspenhome) in Mink $600

epth14.000 inches

Height78.000 inches

Width34.000 inches

Heirloom Home Gregory Bookcase in Flat Black - $550

Depth18.000 inches

Height84.000 inches

Width36.000 inches

Four Hands Sussex Bookcase in Smoked Black $3300

Depth21.000 inches

Height84.000 inches

Width47.500 inches

Whoops! Already pasted this one.

Heirloom Home Mariss Bookcase in Flat Black $570

Depth18.000 inches

Height84.000 inches

Width42.000 inches

So- 6 potential cabs that l've found and vetted for size and price.

Price range $550 - $3300 (a big empty between $1500 and $3300). My local furniture store (Nebraska Furniture Mart) is having a big sale this weekend, so prices are about as low as they are going to get. I've checked against online stores.

I'm seeing arched cabs everywhere- seems like it might be a short-lived trend but what do I know?

Kait - I've used those in the past. Thanks for the reminder.

Thanks to all for hanging in with me. It's very helpful! I'm having my right knee replaced on Oct 28; I'd like to have things in place before, so I do really appreciate all of your comments. My hubby just says "yeah, looks good" to almost everything so not much help :)

DIS the rendering makes me so happy! Beautiful! and so symetrical... those chairs are marvelous.

Here’s an inexpensive arched hutch.

Good luck with your knee surgery - my 2nd TKR will be a couple weeks after yours. 1st was unexpectedly easy, hope yours will be. I want to thank you for the link and info about your DR photograph. I checked out his site and fell for a different landscape, and am trying hard to see if I can fit it in - a small version doesn't move me but the large one which does may be too big....I've been enjoying following along on your journey - it's all coming along so nicely!

Abby Of the cabinets you posted i like the last one. However i like the one Emily posted. The black works so well with your fireplace and it pulls from your dining table base as does the interior wood color.

The chair i dropped in that rendering was this one

https://www.interiordefine.com/living/all-custom-chairs/custom-accent-chairs/alexander-custom-accent-chair?legs-type=189387&material-type=714169&options-24260=714169&options-7994=189254&options-7996=189387&sku=ALXR.FABRIC.CHAR.ACCENT.DC-03.Leg005-3.ROY-009

Emily - when you have a minute, could you please post a link to the cabinet? I'd like to see if I can find it locally. I wish Houzz would allow Google lens to read the pics.

Cabinet_ So I should get one that is all black rather than the lighter wood on the inside? I was thinking the lighter wood will allow photos & decor items to be more "seen".

DIS- you like the one Emily posted and this one Heirloom Home Mariss Bookcase in Flat Black $570 ?

I bought the Feizy Pearson rug yesterday but it will take a week or 2 to ship. You were right on DIS! Once I had a small version to look at in place I could see that it was THE rug.

Looking more at art for over the FP.

DIS mentioned getting 2 of the (current) green barrel chairs https://www.nfm.com/slatehouse-fairfax-dining-side-chair-in-moss-69300838/69300838.html?srule=undefined

as host chairs and 4 black spindle chairs to go along the sides of the DR table. Could it work in reverse? That is- 4 green barrel chairs along the sides and 2 different host chairs?

I was able to use google lens? Seems to be this one:

https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/red-barrel-studio-71-h-arched-storage-display-cabinet-with-led-lights-adjustable-brightness-large-drawer-large-capacity-tempered-glass-doors-freestanding-cabinets-w121316187.html?piid=2095281712

kcooz - I wonder what I'm doing wrong using GL. Yes, that's it! But it's only 31" wide and 15.5 deep. I'm hoping for a minimum of 36" wide (preferably 40") and 16-18" deep.

If placing the same cab on both sides of the FP isn't feasible, what is the best alternative? I'm concerned that there isnt enough wall space on the "short" wall. I mean, a small cab will fit, but not so sure it will look right.

A floor lamp or large planter? Open bottom legs higher.

How about this one from Wayfair? https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/trent-austin-design-holzhauer-modern-arched-glass-bookcase-with-drawers-w117943004.html?piid=118490464

Sorry I hadn’t seen the link request until now but looks like kcooz07 found it for you. What is the wall length that you have to work with on the short wall?

short wall 48" total with a light switch at 42"

A main walkway goes past this area.

I am also considering something like the Nathan James shelves and cabs. I think only the top rails need to be attached to the wall (but not the cab).

Consider this piece. its the perfect size and has a nice finish. If you wanted to lighten the look of it up you could do a peel and stick grasscloth in a natural color in the back of the shelves.

https://www.crateandbarrel.com/keane-40-black-wood-storage-bookcase/s200308?a=1552&pla_sku=618168&pcat=FURN&ag=adult&storeid=&targetid=pla-314148698522&campaignid=22943547754&adgroupid=198110584694&adpos=&creative=821498207722&device=c&matchtype=&network=g&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22943547754&gbraid=0AAAAAD-RWKjLK5euPpxTkQVSVdPfm4bsw&gclid=CjwKCAjwwfnUBhAtEiwAfQpAYgyBGyP91X7FTMtkhnZu_4_V9kb3lclbshkLDUFFYF-JjkfMu5wa7BoCVNgQAvD_BwE

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Scott-Living-30-75-sq-ft-Natural-Vinyl-Textured-Abstract-3D-Self-Adhesive-Peel-and-Stick-Wallpaper/1001001060?user=shopping&feed=yes--0?store=426&cm_mmc=shp--c--prd--kit--ggl--PMAX_KIT_Priority-Items_Omni--1001001060--local--22869275677--&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23536723822&gbraid=0AAAAAD2B2W99GVK7tqs1TGYdPcZwyB55-&gclid=CjwKCAjwwfnUBhAtEiwAfQpAYouHYpzQC2k3yxs4H5ouommWxsXxCPYKnLNWrCRatoTfVYuLCm_-exoCd3cQAvD_BwE

or for a budget option this one is a good size and got decent reviews

https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/harriet-bee-kirklyn-6-tier-standard-bookcase-with-4-drawers-hcho2756.html?piid=106884829

DIS, what do you suggest for Abby to balance the right side of the FP? I was confused and thought she was flanking the FP, but that doesn't seem to be the case?

I love that C&B cabinet. Thans for posting that one.

Any ideas about what to do on the other side? Im thinking maybe just leave it as is.

I think I would keep the rug fairly simple and let the chairs bring in most of the color. Since you already have a large piece of art, too many strong colors could make the room feel a little busy.

Maybe a neutral rug with some subtle pattern would work well, and then you could choose chairs in one of the colors from the artwork. I would also look at different Furniture options before deciding, especially if you are planning to add a console and a tall cabinet later. That way everything can feel more coordinated.

I think keeping the rug neutral and using the chairs as the main pop of color would give you a nice balance.

Catch me up why arent we flanking the fireplace?

DIS The short wall is 49" (41" to a light switch) from the edge of the mantle to hallway opening. I'm not concerned about the electrical outlet, or the switch (reacing behind is ok for me). It seems a small amount of space for a large cabinet. Maybe I'm wrong.

I picked up the other 3 dining chairs yesterday! Looks good! The consult for window treatments is Monday. Still waiting for the Feizy Pearson rug to be delivered.

The question is- should I put smaller cabs on both sides of the FP or just one large cab on the long wall?

LONG WALL

SHORT WALL

bETTER PHOTOS of FP wall:

I just discovered that the augmented reality renderings I'm using from retailers do not accurately reflect height. A 70 inch tall unit hits the same wall space as a 92 inch unit. Great :(

The answer is really dependent on if you are a Symmetrical person or not. You can balance a buffet style cabinet on one side with art on the other and use a mirror above the fireplace . If you keep the two book case style cabinets you are going to likely want a couple inches between the FP and cabinet. Because of this I would consider moving down to a 36-38” width. You can place a plant/tree on the left of the left cabinet if you feel the space looks unbalanced.

The answer is really dependent on if you are a Symmetrical person or not. You can balance a buffet style cabinet on one side with art on the other and use a mirror above the fireplace . If you keep the two book case style cabinets you are going to likely want a couple inches between the FP and cabinet. Because of this I would consider moving down to a 36-38” width. You can place a plant/tree on the left of the left cabinet if you feel the space looks unbalanced.

Thank you VERY much! After thinking things through (again), I see a need to keep the space in front of the vent as clear as possible but I prefer the taller cabs. Is there a specific name for a tall bookcase/cab that has an open space at the bottom (like the buffet you posted, but tall)? Is there a search term that might help me find them?

OR - what would it look like to place an open-style piece on one side and a cabinet on the other side?

Open bottom bookcase is a good term or bookcase on legs

Searches

eterge with cabinet bottom on legs

book case cabinet on legs

open bottom side board with hutch

check out this one by four hands.

https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/119902-Allura-Modern-Classic-Blue-Wood-Bookcase?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22277795172&gbraid=0AAAAADwTMm-MzrGqZClOtzj_J0SqrWthB&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzY7VBhDwARIsAFtPvBS_LPseXQ_yGChK682ZLvWyGpqXZCkl4U3P6xZKrbBq0cI1ETlueWkaAiAEEALw_wcB

or a knock off of the same thing

https://www.wayfair.com/furniture/pdp/beachcrest-home-bair-74-h-x-35-w-standard-bookcase-w004785434.html

I had been looking at the one you posted on Wayfair. Blue? I know you said black, but do you think blue is OK? Funny, my local staore has that same piece in green for $400. I didnt see any link Four Hands. Did you miss inclusing a link? Thanks for the search terms!

I think I'll go with this one. Expensive for us but it comes put together and I really like the style. The legs are 10" so it clear almost all of the vent.

https://www.nfm.com/moes-home-collection-hannah-tall-cabinet-in-black-69388098/69388098.html?pview=PDP

Oh shoot I just saw that it is out of stock until 11/25/26.

ok maybe Ikea with a leg hack?

Oh shoot I thought that was black! Skip the navy one.

This one is by four hands just sold under other labels on many sites. I believe coleman furniture sells it for $200 less.

https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/98460-Corazon-Global-Baazar-Black-Acacia-Wood-Mango-Woven-Cane-Open-Back-Bookcase?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17955275906&gbraid=0AAAAADwTMm9Z7N8BBMvtYSIORHTDyXgdt&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8JPVBhD-ARIsAO691sE_ZM073PBuAn_kIBO8uKzLp9sy3fY6F6pma9jp728jbG1_YwQFPZ4aApqyEALw_wcB

and this is a knock off of it on Wayfair

https://www.wayfair.com/Beachcrest-Home™--Bair-74-H-x-35-W-Standard-Bookcase-X115896545-L38-K~W004785434.html?channel=GooglePLA&ireid=160014947&fdid=1817&refid=GX714769969188-W004785434&device=c&ptid=334337754466&network=g&targetid=aud-2334530351723:pla-334337754466&B2B&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=21133386441&gbraid=0AAAAAD9ISC7GGVulDySUPaz8a5Cudlk6u&gclid=Cj0KCQjw8JPVBhD-ARIsAO691sH0SaAeT3SzIVyjL9CAIq6yib-6bfb-FsSFd5aAivOSuFbOcNIxJ7saAnIUEALw_wcB

Sorry, I haven't read all of the comments, so i apologize if i am repeating someone.

I'm not sure if you've given the actual dimensions of the DR area, but at first glance it seems as though your table should run the other way. The length should be parallel with the bay window wall, with the head of the table centered on the 11 foot wall.

IMO, making that adjustment first would add balance…. prior to adding design/color.

Again, sorry if this is redundant!

First, Change out and get rid of the plastic fake wood flooring. With real wood floors, you will not need a rug - the floors will be the beauty. Besides a rug in the dining room is crazy as there are always food spills even with the neatest of people.

And for chairs, some nice antique wood chairs would be great. Add colors in art and curtains, not the floor or rug.

And be sure to avoid greys and black as it was stupid that it was ever trendy and thankfully is no longer trendy. Also the cold uninviting look is going out and more traditional warm looks are back in as they should be. Think "warmth" as you make decisions. Look at photos in OLDER magazines before the black/grey cold trend was in to get ideas.

Have fun!

DIS I found it on Coleman's but they charge over $200 to ship. So it comes out in the wash. I saw this today -

https://www.nfm.com/wycliff-bay-marsden-86-wall-bookcase-with-lighting-in-black-and-tan-70832894/70832894.html?srule=HighestPrice

I like it. It's less $$$ then Four Hands but still good quality. But it isnt going to be in stock in my local store until Thanksgiving.

Does anyone have time to put these two prints above my FP?

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1697115168/red-poppy-by-georgia-okeeffe-1928?ref=cart

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1652492239/georgia-okeeffe-red-poppy-1927-georgia?ref=cart

The rug was delivered yesterday! @ DIS thank you SO much for the suggestion to use this rug! It is perfect. I'm continuing to work on the other pieces. I have had 2 estimates for romans, but I did not care for the fabrics offered and for $2500 for 3 small windows, I want something that REALLY like. On Saturday I'm going to a different store to look at cabinets to flank the FP.

New pics -

Wow I love the rug I don't know I don't see my words everything changed for me with this I hope they're all appearing I might repeat myself because I can't see the words they disappear and a lot of plants in one spot I see unless AI put them in the pic and interesting wall on the background blue it looks like are you going to incorporate any blue in the other room that you're doing with the fireplace?

Abby- the rug is beautiful. And perfect. Listening to the pros (like @Design Interior South) is a smart move.

Very nice rug for your room! I am happy for you!

The rug looks great! Try Two Pages for romans. Lots of fabric choices and you can get samples sent to the house to pick exactly what you want.

It looks super! I like the furniture arrangement , too, and envy your green thumb.

So happy you love the rug Abby. Looking good!

I too love the rug! Is there a link for it? Thanks

Just following along but am wondering about the setup of the room adjacent to your LR. Looks like a cool room with lots of windows. Anyway, it looks like you have a tall bookshelf in that room. Wondering if it might be too much to see three tall cabinets/bookshelves along the same line while sitting on the couch? Can’t really tell but just a thought. Nice rug!