Here I've included the dining area, trying to shown the painting that has green in it. My actual table is round birch 51" diameter (expandable). My actual dining chairs are similar to these but with gold velvet fabric:

I'd love comments on the dining/living layout and planned cabinetry/artwork. The space is somewhat challenging due to the corner bumpout, windows only at ends, etc.

For completeness, below is the view of the kitchen and front entrance from the dining/living area. I wanted these West Elm counter stools but they're gone :( (any other suggestions? want adjustable)

This post was edited by feisty68 on Fri, Apr 11, 14 at 17:11

floor plan:

I'm still welcoming comments on this. Or, feedback why no replies? Thanks very much :)

I know what you mean about bookcases. Not only can they feel looming, but none of my books look that great on a shelf.

If it was me, I'd use lower storage, as you've shown, but with doors instead of open shelves, to reduce the cluttered look that can come from stacks of board games, movies, and toys. Open shelving with baskets would look nice, but not be nearly as flexible as adjustable shelving. It also looks like what you've shown isn't too deep, which is another plus.

I'd love to see photos of your artwork!

Hi Annkh - thanks for your reply!

Yes, I was planning to have most of the cabinetry covered with doors. The open shelving would only be bookcases below the corner painting. I think that would be pretty unobstrusive because the books would be mostly behind the chairs. I do like seeing books in a living room though - feels cozy.

These paintings were done my mother - the one on the right looks cool hung in the corner like I've tried to show in my rendering.

Cool - thanks!

Still hoping for some input on this :)

Is there any specific you are concerned about? Looks good to me the way it is.

Thanks louislinus. Just asking about whether I'm on the right track here.

It looks good to me. Do you think that's enough seating in the living room? It seems to just fit four, so if you have friends over, what will you do? Bring dining room chairs over? That could work. What do you think about some floor pillows or poufs or something that kids might sit on when you have company? They might even fit under the besta cabinet. Or an ottoman?

If this were my space, I might try the table where the sofa is now and flip the rooms. That would give you lots more options for living room arrangement and not limit tv viewing to the poangs, plus you'd have a nice dining view.

The only other feedback I have is I'd hang the dining room art on the wall to the right of the tv. They are both wonderful, but they seem to compete with each other on the same side of the room.