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Kitchen/diner empty space

Laura Desborough

3 years ago

Hello, I wondered if anyone could offer advice on what to place in the space where grey chair currently sits and then where to position pictures. The chair is going— chewed by puppy. There is a closed off fireplace on the chimney wall but we’ve not opened it up as thats really the only space for a dining room table - there is also no chimney (possibly storm took it down). The table and chairs will be replaced too (no decision made). The childs desk in the corner doesn't have to stay. Thanks in advance!

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User
3 years ago
Beautiful room! I wouldn't put anything in lieu of the grey chair. You already have beautiful windows, kitchen and piano surrounding the dining table. I'd get a much larger rug. And maybe a bigger dining table, but it's hard to say from just photos.

What if you tested moving the dining table closer to the piano?
Dave C
3 years ago
I'd be tempted to replace the grey chair with a bookcase, displaying cookery books. Otherwise, it's laid out how I would lay it out if it were mine.

if it were me, I'd add a piece of art between the two windows and a larger rug under the table. A mirror might help bounce light around back into the kitchen area too, perhaps on the grey chair wall?
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Hi Laura - It looks like you already have a pretty good layout in the space. I dont know that you would need anything to replace the chair. I agree with Dave maybe a bookshelf that you can style with items, cooking books etc would look lovely. I definitely think art work over the fireplace wall and maybe some smaller, images and art work on the wall above the radiator to balance it out would look great! - Good luck!
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3 years ago
Hi Laura,

I am not sure of the dimensions, but perhaps a narrow sideboard or dresser can be positioned in place of the chair, that way there will be extra storage for dinnerware etc. Then maybe a gallery wall above the radiator. I believe a single large portrait on the wall between the windows would work well to complement the windows. Or a floating shelf could also do the trick in resembling a “mantelpiece” with display items on it.. Some examples attached. I hope this was helpful. Good Luck!

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