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Any ideas on what I could do with this space?

7 years ago

Hi guys, this is my first post, sorry if it's a bit vague. I have got quite a big empty space by the stairs in my living room. Unsure of if I should leave it and keep the space just to avoid putting something there for the sake of it, or put something there. I have a large corner sofa in the room currently and only 2 people living here so not sure if more furniture is necessary. Considered a console table or large chest of drawers for storage but don't want to get storage to just fill it up and hoard. Hoping to think outside the box and maybe people could suggest something different? Thanks

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Create Perfect

7 years ago

Hi Laura, I think you need to bear in mind that this is a walk way through to the dining area and it is at the bottom of the stairs. So we can't go for something very large. I would agree that a radiator cover is a good idea. In white is will help break the colour up and hide the radiator but it will also give a ledge. I would place a plant for a nice vibrant feel adding some great freshness to the space and maybe the odd accessories - so 'a' book with a candle or small vase. A picture above it will help bring some accent colour into the space which you can take from your own furnishings or introduced.

Based on the width of cover you go for - I see a plug there - so you could also add another layer and height of lighting with a lamp. This will add a great feel to the space. I hope that helps :) All the best.

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Carolina
7 years ago
It would help if we could see more of the room, to get an idea of the space and your style. Could you post more photos? You can attach them to a comment under here.
headers13
7 years ago
Yes agree can we see how this space fits into the rest of the room.
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Laura Smith
Original Author
7 years ago

Hi guys, hope this helps a little bit more? The more I look at the space and the colours the more I think I need something to break it up, just not sure what.......
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Bathroom + Kitchen Eleven
7 years ago
Why not put a nice radiator cover over the radiator that will act as a shelf for plants or photos, and a striking painting above - with colours to complement your wallpaper? Also I would move the sofa towards the fire place wall as it looks a bit hidden behind the stairs. Put an end table the other side of the sofa and a low coffee table in front of the sofa. You could also accessorise the sofa with cushions / throw to compliment the wall paper and bring some colour into the room.

Shannon
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Eden Home Solutions
7 years ago
hi there

Is the space by your back door with a view into the garden?

I would think about what you use the whole room for. Is this a space that you could have as a quiet corner to read or listen to music with a nice view?

I would never advocate buying storage for storage sake as you will fill it up, however good your intentions and a chest of drawers could overpower the space.

All the space in your home should have a purpose - maybe if you think about what you might need, it will help create the shape of your little nook.

xj
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Laura Smith
Original Author
7 years ago
Hi guys, some great suggestions/points here thank you very much for your help. I do love those cushions that have been attached as pictures, where are they from? With my feature wall having blue in it would you just stick with blue accessories or other colours like the light greens/greys in the pictures you have both sent, would it be worth introducing colours like that? I have a some green in the orangery which is used as a dining area (which the living room leads into) so possibly could get away with green as it would flow into that room? I agree there is no point in storage for storage sake......great to see ideas starting to come together, and ideas that I wouldn't have thought of myself. Thanks again!
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Bathroom + Kitchen Eleven
7 years ago
The cushions are from Etsy.com they have lots to choose from and adding green accents into your sitting room to tie both rooms together would be a very easy and versatile solution.

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Laura Smith
Original Author
7 years ago
Hi Shannon, that is great thanks very much! I have been on the website- very impressed with how reasonable it is! I have found the cushions you showed me, and a few more.....however I cant seem to find the cushion with the green bird in it even though I have changed the search criteria to something that would be appropriate. You dont by any chance have the link of the green bird and grey cushion do you?

Thanks

Laura
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Feature Radiators
7 years ago
Instead of a radiator cover, it might be neater to for a slimline column radiator or an ultra minimal flat panel radiator as pictured. Give me a call on 01274 567789 if you need any advice.

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