Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Am I Crazy?

I keep having this recurring idea about the casual dining area in my kitchen. I want to mix things up a bit. Make it a little more modern. A little more comfortable. I love the idea of a built-in banquette, but I don't think that's going to happen. So, now I'm thinking of using a settee on one side and other chairs around the table.

Some inspirations . . .


I realize this is actually built-in, but it looks like a piece of furniture.

I would kill for these windows!

 

And the inspiration for the chairs around the table?
I saw these chairs in a recent Southern Living and was immediately drawn to them. They're from Ikea and very reasonable.
And a possible settee? I've been keeping my eye out for an affordable option to reupholster with a bold stripe. Here's a possibility . . . 
Of course, most the inspiration photos have an oval or round table and mine's rectangular. Small details, right?

I probably won't follow through on any of this, but it is fun to dream. Do you think I'm crazy?

Sources: House Beautiful, Windsor Smith Home, HB, Things That Inspire, HB, Southern Living, Ikea, McLemore Auction Company

4 comments:

bluehydrangea said...

I love this idea!!! We had a built in bench when I was growing up and all the kids fought to sit on it!! I actually like the settee idea even better!!

Susan said...

Yes, you are crazy but as your big sis I am honor bound to say that. Honestly, I love the idea. If you have a spare $2500 Anthropologie has a really funky settee on the cover of its new catalog. Didn't your new dining room chairs come with a table you aren't using? Oval, squoval? You and your clear, lucite chairs.....

Matt said...

I'm digging the one with the white couch and the cool assed windows.

Chris E. said...

I love this idea. I was planning do the same... but with a bench... now maybe a lower back settee would be nice too. Our new dining room actually has pretty "cool assed windows" and a view!

side note... Have you looked at Crate and Barrel's pillows lately? I just ordered 4. Check it out!