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Rifraf
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# Posted: 6 Jan 2012 04:57pm - Edited by: Rifraf
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Hi,
trying to decide what sofa, table, dresser to get.
My tv is flat panel about 3 inches deep and will rest on the wall opposite the sofa, but theres only 6 feet from wall to wall. Im going to make a pocket in the wall for the tv adding a few inches, but I also need a sofa thats around 28 - 29 inches deep.
was considering this one , they have it brown or black fake leather, or a cloth fabric. Seems pricy for such a small wal-mart quality type of sofa though.
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The dresser needs to be only 28 inches wide but deep enough to hold alot of clothes in each drawer.
Table is tough too, been considering a breakfast nook type of table where the stools hide under it when not in use, but I need at least a 4 seat small table.. all the nooks I can find seat only two.
Any ideas, my floor plan is below for inspiration :)
Thanks
Floor Plan:
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Montanan
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# Posted: 6 Jan 2012 05:12pm
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How about this Clik-Clak sofa bed from Target? It's only $229 and has the added bonus of being extra sleeping space if needed. It's 32" deep though, so maybe not small enough.
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Rifraf
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# Posted: 6 Jan 2012 05:22pm
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Thanks for the link!
Nice price, the size makes me nervous.. im actually a little nervous at 29 too, but I dont think I can do smaller than that unless I want a sofa that is simply abnormal looking.
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wakeslayer
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# Posted: 6 Jan 2012 05:30pm
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We had considered a hinged flip down table on the wall, and are still thinking about putting one under our log stair ladder. We can really only seat two at our table.
I would look at garage/estate sales until you find your dresser.
The couch is going to be tough I think. That is not very deep.
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Montanan
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# Posted: 6 Jan 2012 05:33pm
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I found a sofa at a second hand store that we are using at our cabin and it has that problem. It's abnormally shallow and so it's not all that comfortable to sit on, unfortunately. My best advice is to buy one that you can try out first (rather than buying online.) You might also try taping out the size of the sofa on the floor of the room before buying- to see how it fits. Good luck!
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Rifraf
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# Posted: 6 Jan 2012 08:21pm
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Good advice, thanks
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trollbridge
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# Posted: 6 Jan 2012 08:24pm
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Rifraf...try looking at outdoor patio furniture, it is a smaller scale generally and they make sofas and chairs that are really nice. The outdoor fabric would be an added bonus,as it would wipe up well too!
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# Posted: 6 Jan 2012 08:45pm
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http://www.jysk.ca/furniture/living-room-furniture/sofas/arthur-corner-sofa.html
I like this couch so much :)
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Rifraf
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# Posted: 6 Jan 2012 09:24pm
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Cg,
thanks for the link. That is a nice looking couch, It might actually work if only the chaise was removable, looking at the leg configuration though it seem to be framed in with the rest.
TrollBridge,
I havent considered patio furniture, ill start looking into it. Thanks
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Vince P
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# Posted: 7 Jan 2012 10:37am - Edited by: Vince P
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Corner units work very well in limited space situations. I shoehorned two of these units into a 7'x7' room that needed to fit a queen size bed and built them with one sheet of plywood each plus some scraps.
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Rifraf
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# Posted: 7 Jan 2012 11:29am
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Another great idea, thanks Vince!
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Anonymous
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# Posted: 8 Jan 2012 04:55am
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Here's an interesting design for limited space. I think it's super classy! http://www.patioandhomefurniture.com/sofas/curves-tufted-chaise-lounge-_OST-CVS72.php
The patio furniture is also a good idea. Sunbrella has some gorgeous cushions that you can match up with your carpet/curtains/accessories.
A hinged table is the way to go when you have little room. My friend installed one into her loft apt. a few years ago, and it looks great.
Good luck with all the installation and post pics when you're done!
Ilana
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suburbancowboy
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# Posted: 10 Jan 2012 04:45pm
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A couple of changes I would make to open thing up are as follows.
1. Remove the closet for the bed room.
2. Add a murphy bed for the bed room.
3. Remove the wall for the bed room and replace with a curtain.
This would give you a large central living area for when guest arrive and is flexible for your needs. You might also look at ship furniture. They have small spaces that needs to be stored out of the way.
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Rifraf
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2012 02:17pm - Edited by: Rifraf
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Thanks for the tips
We've already framed and wired our walls, we want to make the cabin as much like a home as we can and less like a "roughing it" retreat. We will be here full time while we build a larger cottage.
Bedroom with a door and a Closet is a must for us, we need a "clothes pile room" for the laundry , that is out weakest point in housework, and it can sometimes pile up on us within two days. as well as a place to put the on demand water heater where i can access it easily but our two year old cant get to it. We also have a 9yr old son, and 12 year old daughter.. at least one room with a door is going to be useful for some privacy for any of us from time to time. I have been thinking of ways to add more privacy to the lofted bedrooms.. I may actually add walls to the lofts facing the open kitchen and dining space, not with doors but framed entry.
I dont think ill be entertaining many guests here for awhile unless its a cookout in the yard. This will be a guest house by the end of next year when the larger cottage is done.
Thanks for the tips though, really great ideas. We just have different needs from this cabin than a lot of folks who use them seasonally.
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LakeSuperior5
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# Posted: 11 Jan 2012 02:25pm
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Great thread. I have been searching for just the right furniture for two years now. Thankfully we are still building so time is not critical.
We do have a Click-Clak in our camper and would caution those. Felt so comfortable the first year in the camper and then....they break down and you feel the supports. After shopping for other ideas and speaking with sales reps they all feel the same. Click Claks do not remain comfortable.
I am thinking we will end up going with Futon's or the chaise type lounge. I keep looking at IKEA for more ideas. Inexpensive but just not sure how durable. I do need some comfort and do not want to replace every two years :(
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exsailor
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# Posted: 12 Jan 2012 02:57pm
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I have a futon type couch that I bought in Japan. It is essentially blocks of foam sewn inside cloth pockets. They fold flat to make a twin size bed or fold to make a two person couch. You might not find what you are looking for commercially, but the idea would work for your space requirements if you made it yourself. Happy sewing or searching for what you need.
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Martian
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# Posted: 12 Jan 2012 04:10pm - Edited by: Martian
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Have you considered building in your couch. Have the cushions made if you need to. This also gets you storage under.
I plan to build my dining table. It will attach to the wall with a hinge at 18" from the wall. The hinged part of the table will hang down and hide the four wooden folding chairs stored under the table/shelf. This design allows the raised table to be about four linear feet of dining area for 5 people when raised, but only take up 18" of floor space when down. A pair of support legs attached to the bottom/outer end will support the table when extended and fold against the backside when lowered. While mine is to be edge-glued oak, if done in plywood and covered with Formica, it would be a simple build for you.
Tom
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nicalisa
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# Posted: 13 Jan 2012 10:35pm
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I am a fan of built ins.
We have this wonderful antique table and used an L shaped built in. It is great as it has our wood, newspaper, cardboard, kindling pieces that it stores. And as it is right next to the stove (ok, kinda funny as everything in our cabin given the size is right next to the stove:)
We store tons of stuff under our bed as we bought a loft bed and cut it down to the level to easily store tall containers under the bed:) If we ever finish the must do's, the want to dos is to build wooden boxes on wheels to make it easy to get things in and out:)
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Rifraf
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# Posted: 14 Jan 2012 11:06am
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Good tips, Nicalisa.
I plan on a high bed with lots of storage under it as well, and if I can find a way to make one that looks nice ill install a fold down table too.
I wish I had the space for that table you have there.. Looks nice.
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trollbridge
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# Posted: 14 Jan 2012 11:55am
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In our small bunkhouse(12x16) we have a drop leaf table that works great. The majority of the time it is pushed against the wall with both leaves down and a chair on each end. However we have very comfortably had eight people around that table when the weather was bad. With a couple of folding chairs, a bench placed under the window and the futon bed the table just gets pulled away from the wall, leaves flipped up, original two chairs around the back and whalaa...seating for eight! Think creatively and you'll figure it all out.
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nicalisa
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# Posted: 18 Jan 2012 09:42pm
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Rifraf,
We are 10x16, so not much in the way of space, but it feels big to us.
I guess we have small needs:)
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