Open Plan Living/Dining/Kitchen Distribution
I am planning to open up my living room space to a bedroom, as my current kitchen layout is over the other side of the flat and i would much rather have it nearer the living space. This is the floor plan and area to play with.
These are some of the ideas i have come up with
I have blocked up the window in this plan but ideally i would prefer to have the tv away from the window otherwise just have a curtain behind to stop the glare, but that would block out light, so not ideal either.
I would like it to be as light and airy and free flowing as possible without it feeling claustrophic. The plumbing and drainage is not a problem as it goes along the back wall.
Finally, the current living room before taking walls down.
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Denise Marchand
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Comments (0)Hi, We're looking for some design options for a house we are planning to buy. We love the house location but the kitchen \ living area is proving to be a bit of a dilemma. There is a lot of glass in the kitchen area with full length windows to the front and rear which limits the options for layouts. We had a kitchen design prepared but are unsure if this really makes the best use of the space - it includes a corner dining area which while using the space feels a bit cramped for a family of 5. Due to the door position into the kitchen the builders design looks odd as they have placed the kitchen table right in line of sight of the front door so placing the table there seems a no no. We want to have an island in the kitchen ( its plumbed etc for one ) which we can have up to 5 high seats around which is in the design. We would like to have a TV in the room ( again limited places to put one on the walls due to the glass ) and would like some suggestions on layouts there also ( maybe the TV has to go ! ) - without something that completely blocks the access to the rear doors. Any thoughts gratefully received !...See MoreAdam
3 years ago
minnie101
3 years agoSorry to hear about your health. The kitchen looks fab, I’d just have one pendant down the seating end. Would you consider the split face tiles in the kitchen (I think green looks lovely with white, wood and black) and then just have the panelling in the tv area. I like 1/2 in the window facing the sofa as it makes it look cosier for conversation
minnie101
3 years agoAdam
3 years agoI like the colour, as I am more about off whites than whites, but it looks cream next to the worktop and clashes with the cement colours I had chosen, so maybe I should bring in some colour as you say. Sorry for being a bit of a newb, but what do you mean by split face tiles?
Carolina
3 years agoDenise Marchand
3 years agoI, too, have no idea what a split face tile is.
I had a feeling the sofa wouldn't fit end to end, but what about setting it up as intended? Of course, you want the dining room to stay at the other end of the room, but this is another option. You still have room for two occasional chairs. this was a suggested plan, way back when.
Denise Marchand
3 years agoAdam
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Monica
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agominnie101
3 years agoAdam
3 years agoIt's meant to have a cool grey in it..
https://www.farrow-ball.com/paint-colours/wevet
I had 4 options and went for the one on the far right because I thought the bright white would have been too much and made the worktop look darker and duller.
I love the split face tiles you posted as you can see from my 3d design. My only reservation is what you said.. more difficult to clean, although I have the hob on the island and not the back.
These are some of the options I had.
Monica
3 years agoMonica
3 years agoAdam
3 years agoI did hold them up hold they would go and they seemed to be the same, but it depends on the light. The overheads are exactly the same colour as the lowers and also look different.. It's definitely the worktop throwing it off, so if they have to change it.. I think I will ask for a more subtle one.. and to be honest, I don't know how they are doing to fix the mess they made without changing the whole slab.
minnie101
3 years agoAdam
3 years agoI think the problem is when similar colours with cool or warm undertones are mixed.. just look a bit off. Anyway.. I will see how it looks once the backsplash and everything is in and at worst, I can always relacquer the lower cabinets a different colour. I love dark coloured kitchens and moody interiors, but the problem is that I had to go for what would look good in the conditions I have.
I have always been in love with this flat, but I just don't have the light for doing something like this.. Mind you, my thick japanese blinds do take out a lot of light, but i really like them too..
Monica
3 years agoAdam
3 years agoI was referring more to greys and whites. Maybe it's just me.. but I have a cool cement grey flowerpot on my table and it looks awful to me and clashes with everything so I want to change it. At the end of the day.. it all comes down to taste I guess.
minnie101
3 years agoI think the top tile is my favourite although no idea of scale! I like the “texture” from the variation (or is that the light?!) and subtle pattern. Have you propped them up too?
Adam
3 years agoDenise Marchand
3 years agoYou are making yourself crazy again, Adam! Yes, the whites do not match perfectly, but that would happen to any surfaces that are not the same base product. If you look at a field of green, all the shades and tones of greens are different which is what makes it so lovely. Time to look around for a good tile. Just bring samples of every one you like and sit with the tiles a few days. Don't try to match anything. You wouldn't match art to a matte or wall color.
Accessories need to be artistic and interesting. Pass on the simple grey cylinders. If you do go for solids, at least they should be whimsical and multi geometric. Like Ettore Sottsass vases.
Denise Marchand
3 years agoDenise Marchand
3 years agoAdam
3 years agoThanks Denise! I had never seen those steel tiles before and they look pretty interesting. I have been learning towards a big porcelain slab with light veining to give a bit of interest, since I don't want anything too busy.
As for accessories.. I need to choose some pendants (If I should even put any.. not sure), bar stools (the ones I have are old ones from my mother's which have been scratched to pieces by the cats) and I already have some bits and pieces. I am trying to pick up on some of the copper in the plugs and tap as well. My dad got me some handmade ceramic Sugar/salt/coffee holders for my birthday which have a nice design and go with my Japanese style bowls.
Concerning the whites, it looks much better now that they have finally installed the overhead door and I have put in the led lighting. I really wanted this white because it's very soft and not the typical nuclear white, which would have stood out too much next to all the other muted tones I have.
Denise Marchand
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3 years agoDenise Marchand
3 years agoFor pendant lighting over the island, take a look at Tom Dixon's Beat Pendant Lights. They come in different shapes, singles, multi fixture, black, white. These are what I would spec for your place. Plus I love the copper/gold interior for a warm tone for the light.
Adam
3 years agoI have always liked them and they are on my original 3d plans I posted on here.. my only hesitation is that they are so bold and may look too heavy in the space. The island is 10 foot by 3 and something, but it's still a relatively small flat (by American standards I believe after watching too many home reno shows 🤣). Was also thinking of getting some black tube lights and customizing them with a bit of copper paint on the lower part.. Never been good with lighting 😅
I think I like this style of bar stool after looking all the ones you shared. I am torn as usual, as it would look more minimalist and modern without the backrest but if I'm going to be sitting up there for a long time.. it's better to have some form of support. They seem to be a good compromise.. What do you think? And what colour would you go for?
Currently trying to resolve my sofa problem too as using the chaise lounge sideways with the arm as a back rest is killing my back.. I'm starting to think that I may have to sell it and part ways.. 😢
Problem is that over here everyone loves these big bulky sectionals with one and a half feet of backrest padding and really high headrests and I want something more streamlined but comfortable, but all the shops in my city seem to specialise in bulky sectionals, as that's what sells. Seen some nice ones only, but am hesitant to make such a big investment without testing it for myself...
I would never buy a sectional again and I think a 3 seater with a foot rest is far more flexible and practical.. should have done that the first time round, but you live and learn I guess..
minnie101
3 years agoJust jumping in but have you also considered the Gubi semi-pendant? It obviously has an oriental feel and also comes in copper if you wanted to pick that up and a few sizes
where are you based re the stools?
barbaralawton
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoAdam
3 years agoAdam
3 years agoAlso love that sofa.. have seen it in many different photos but can't seem to find the name of it or find anything similar. Using the chaise I have as a sofa is really killing my back so I'm probably going to have to buy a new one fairly soon.. but as always.. unsure about the best layout.
I live alone with my cat and am thinking.. Do I want a nice deep sofa 8 ft aprox sofa and a comfortable accent chair in the bay and an ottoman by the TV which you can bring towards the sofa when you want, or is it better to have 2 sofas and an accent chair or ottoman? 🙈
Denise Marchand
3 years agoI understand what you are saying about not getting comfortable in a chaise. Our client in Malibu CA insisted on recliners and recliner sofa in his media room. We did research and ended up with a very expensive custom room. The outcome is that all of the designers on the project ended up getting a recliner for their homes! So funny because we all hate the designs. There are some good looking well designed ones out there. I can't tell you how comfortable they are! I finally gave in and let my roommate fulfill his dream!
Anyway, here's some pics. American Leather seems to have the best.
https://www.scandesign.com/products/concept-recliner-cement
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Porcelain Tile for Kitchen Backsplash
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3 years agol like the leather high stools. For the living room I'd go with a 3-4 seater and an armchair in the window alcove.
You kitchen is fabulous! Have you considered a glass tile or even a terrazzo. Otherwise a marble tile could also work well. I think you could definitely go with something either simple and contrasting in colour or a muted colour and busy pattern to break up the white slabs of the kitchen.
Terrazzo
Marble herringbone
glass
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3 years agoDenise Marchand
3 years agoCheck out these 3D wall tiles, very interesting. Nice thing is can be painted, no commitment and easy to install. Thought instead of a stone wall behind the tv, this is sleek and modern. They also have felt fabric peel and stick tiles for acoustical purposes. Good for behind a bed.
https://inhabitliving.com/products/seesaw-wall-flats-3d-wall-panels
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