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Blank wall

B S
10 years ago
I need advise on what to do with this blank space? My dinette is only 48" but the wall is 65 inches. I don't need to keep the pictures? I am thinking a console table? Any ideas?
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    Antoinette Designs
    10 years ago
    I believe that a nice, narrow buffet would be great. You could keep the pictures and the console will ground them, it will keep them from feeling like they are floating. I would put them 4-5 inches apart and put a pair of tall, narrow matching lamps on either side with a low bowl of greenery in the middles. That should do it. P.S. Mirrors in the dining room are not always pleasant for those looking into them while eating :) You may want to paint the fireplace wall a few shades darker (of the same color) than the other walls to add some dimension, you could even repeat that behind the buffet. Feel free to email me with any further questions: Antoinette@luxxedesigns.com, 805-340-4093. Have a great time and Live Luxxxuriously!

    Comments (11)

    • B S
      Original Author
      10 years ago
      Advice*. Thanks :)
    • Chem K
      10 years ago
      I would hang them closer with a gap of 1.5 to 2in . If there is no need for a console a clear walk through is better. Less is more!
    • abbyjean
      10 years ago
      last modified: 10 years ago
      I rather like the idea of a console table there if it matches the table enough. THEN decide how to hang the pics, but I am guessing they will need to be closer as the table will not be that long. I am guessing the width of one frame would be perfect for the distance between them.

      I see there is an outlet there, too, just in case you put a lamp on the table.
    • willjea
      10 years ago
      A console/buffet would look nice there, and would be handy for setting out food. It looks like you have quite a bit of room, so I don't think it would look cluttered- I think it would cozy it up. Agree with chemayne about hanging the framed prints closer together. If you have extra dining chairs, you could have a small seating area against the wall with a little drop leaf table to double as a server/buffet. Good luck! It's a warm/pretty room! I just moved into my first little house, and isn't it tricky figuring out what to do with some things? :)
    • willjea
      10 years ago
      Also, if you're not committed to the framed prints, a nice big decorative mirror always looks sophisticated and opens up a room without adding the appearance of clutter (maybe a round one to balance things out).
    • B S
      Original Author
      10 years ago
      Thank everyone! Does anyone have an pictures of a console table that you would think would work well?
    • Noshir Dubash
      10 years ago
      From a very practical mind, do you need a buffet table? do you host enough? is the small table big enough for your needs? when you leave some empty space it makes the place look a bit more spacious. To the designers in this forum, do we really need to fill out every single wall ?
    • B S
      Original Author
      10 years ago
      Thanks Luxxe Designs :) Any furniture idea? Clara- I don't need a buffet table but I would prefer a side/console table for storage or maybe a storage for wine glasses?
    • decoenthusiaste
      10 years ago
      Are the centers 60" above the floor? Hang them just the width of a single one of the frames apart. Try a floating buffet to keep the floor open. With furniture beneath them they should be about 5" above the item's surface.
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    • sky68
      10 years ago
      I like the idea of a large mirror and the floating buffet. You could also do several floating shelves and place pics and artwork on them.
      B S thanked sky68
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