What would you put in this space?

[abseptember17]

We're trying to figure out what to put in this area.  I want it to be used for informal dining, especially when we have the whole family in town and H wants it to be a loungey type area where you can have some coffee or a drink.  This space is in front of our kitchen.  We'd thought about something maybe like this.  www.wayfair.com/Safavieh-Watson-4-Piece-Seating-Group-with-Cushions-FV20949.html

The toys won't stay here and the rug could stay or not just depending on what we put in the area. 

Thoughts, suggestions?

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[munkii]

If you're going to go lounge-like, I'd do something like a sectional. Do you have another eating area if you don't use it as a dining room? Also, is there are reason you're H wants this to be the lounge area rather than going to another room?

[abseptember17]

Yes, there's a formal dining room on the other side of the kitchen. He wants it to be more comfortable seating than a dining table so that people have somewhere to hang while others cook/clean in the kitchen since the actual dining and living spaces are closed off from the kitchen.

[wineenthusiast]

I personally don't care for outdoor furniture inside and that screams outdoor to me. I think it would look fine as a lounging area but I would do something like this with 2 chairs in front of the fireplace and a couch opposite of it.

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But I would rather if the dining table if I knew I were going to entertain my family frequently enough to get good use, unless you have another area that can be used for dining.

[emoflamingo]

Yeah, I like the concept of a lounge area too, but not with outdoor furniture. Or maybe a table with a padded bench? I've skimmed, sorry lol.

[TBM]

I would get a table with the upholstered seating that is sort of like an L shaped sofa, (but taller), with chairs/stools for extra seating.

It's the best of both ideas.

[auntie]

I have a friend who has a "morning room" in lieu of an informal dining set off her kitchen. They have a small table for two, a couple deep cushiony chairs and a love seat.  She has an island which means the cook faces those who are seated there. It's really a great set up for informal parties. 

Another friend installed a counter height gathering table which elevates guests to almost standing height- her kiddos are all teens/adults so it works well for her.

I don't like that set at all. It looks like the snap together plastic furniture from my ancient Barbie Dream House.

[abseptember17]

Jun 7, 2013 14:19:58 GMT -5 TBM said:

I would get a table with the upholstered seating that is sort of like an L shaped sofa, (but taller), with chairs/stools for extra seating.

It's the best of both ideas.

Do you have a picture of this you can post?  I'm having trouble picturing what you are describing. 

[abseptember17]

Jun 7, 2013 13:42:53 GMT -5 munkii said:

If you're going to go lounge-like, I'd do something like a sectional. Do you have another eating area if you don't use it as a dining room? Also, is there are reason you're H wants this to be the lounge area rather than going to another room?

Like a sectional you'd see in a living room or something else?

[TBM]

Jun 7, 2013 20:10:10 GMT -5 abseptember17 said:

Jun 7, 2013 14:19:58 GMT -5 TBM said:

I would get a table with the upholstered seating that is sort of like an L shaped sofa, (but taller), with chairs/stools for extra seating.

It's the best of both ideas.

Do you have a picture of this you can post?  I'm having trouble picturing what you are describing. 

[munkii]

Yes, if you're going to go for a lounge feel, I would use regular living room furniture. I also like TBM's suggestion.