Design help for our open plan seating area of new extension.

3 months ago

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We have made an open plan kitchen and lounge and I am trying to work out the best size sofa to make this space feel open and how best to style it with other furniture. I had wanted a corner sofa however I feel it is too imposing in the room as it was 262 x 200 x98. The area for seating is 305 x 360. Any advice/suggestions would be most appreciated.

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Joel CUTTINGS
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3 months ago
Joel CUTTINGS
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3 months ago
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Joel CUTTINGS
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3 months ago
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Hinton House Interiors
3 months ago
Do you plan to have a TV on the wall? What other furniture do you want to include?

You could opt for a chaise sofa, not as imposing a full corner sofa but gives some additional seating space if needed. Or you could consider a sofa along the wall, looking out to the garden, with a chair in the corner, by the radiator. Will depend on which other furniture options you want and TV etc?
Joel CUTTINGS
Original Author
3 months ago
Thank you for your reply. We are either putting a TV on the wall or a picture over the sockets if it looks strange. We have no particular furniture in mind as need to purchase it. We were thinking a coffee table and another chair or two, side tables, lamps and plants with a nice rug.
Isla Cherry
3 months ago
If you bought a large 2 seater modular sofa and a matching footstool (not attached) you could use it as an ottoman or as a coffee table. Alternatively Hay's Mags sofa is very simple and low and wouldn't overwhelm any space.
Joel CUTTINGS
Original Author
3 months ago
Thank you Isla, good idea. IllI'll chexkcheck out Hays mags.
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The Living House
3 months ago
Hi Joel,

This sounds like an exciting project. Corner sofas can be imposing as you say. It might be best to consider the room as a whole and design the room with everything you would like to fit in.

At The Living House we can help you to understand what is possible in the room practically as well as what will look great and fit in with your style.

If you need some tailored advice for this room or any room in your home we would love to help you. You can see more about us and how we work here. - Becky

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