Need advice on layout/interior design of living space!
So we have this living space, it's labelled on the picture as "dining" however we really only had an ugly sofa bed there for guests to sleep, as we had family from overseas that would often visit. As of now, we don't need to use it as a "bedroom" anymore so we are looking for a way to decorate it. (The little archway through the kitchen has been blocked off so it is just a plain wall). We already have a couch and TV in the lounge room so we are not quite sure what to do with the empty space. We are thinking of a little open studio? With some display cabinets? Please leave some interior design suggestions! Thank you in advance!
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Kate
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I need layout advice for small open plan kitchen/dining/living
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Comments (8)i'd like some feedback on the two windows, as I am currently looking at the same thing without windows. Why r they there given the expanse of glass on other wall. My mum had two narrow vertical windows either side and as they were un curtained they look like black rectangles at night which I found spooky. They didn't let in much light because of trees outside, but I guess if u had a skyline view say they may be useful. They also compromised positioning of artwork....See MoreUrgent interior design advice needed
Comments (17)Hi there, Without seeing the entire layout, it is hard to recommend what to do. Here are some ideas which could help! - wall mount tv with swivel arm and tilt to allow a better angle with out ruining the symmetry it creates above the fireplace. -cables can be cover with conduit -curtains can stay but extended to reach the fire place to create the illusion of a larger space. -foxtel (or dvd unit etc) can then be tucked behind curtains where extended curtain is vertically the save space and remove clutter i just finished a project where i did something similar. i will try and take a photo as an example. lavada...See MoreLaundry layout design and use of space: advice please.
Comments (7)Thanks all for the wonderful comments. Ive made some redesign, and taken lots of points from you all. Big Reader: agree to have some window/lights on southern wall of mud corridor to allow light through. clerestory is a great idea Nik Star: Your suggestion make practical sense about having a dropzone once when I walk through. Ive moved that, move the coat hook/bench with below seat drawers north of it, and added a small cabinet for hooks. Ive made a deep shoe cabinet on the east side where dropzone used to be. this keeps it in all one area. OkLouise: Thanks for big advice on laundry: I know now where to put laundry baskets, and have added in that extra linen cabinet. I might just access the whole understairs from the stairwell entrance instead. The southern bench space Ill keep now: can use to drop groceries and maybe could provision space for a future wide fridge, and great idea to make bench with open knee space underneath so can be a work area. Girlguides: Ive move the tough slight so can have elbow room on either side. I have a feeling the builder would want to keep plumbing/drainage of sink/WM close together. Ive attached the next iteration. Thank you. MB...See More
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