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Perpendicular, por favor!!

option 1!

Perpendicular. And send me your coffee table.

i think i like it best by the windows. why don't you live with each for a while and see what you like - you can always move it back.

I think I would actually keep it in the first position's location, but turn it so it is perpendicular to the island - so a little bit of both!

Option #1.
Where did you get the island dining/work table ?

I'm so torn! I'll go with option 1 since it wouldn't crowd the sitting area as much. Plus I think it works best for a dinner party.

Neither. Perpendicular, for sure.

I say put the dining table perpendicular to the island so they are touching teach other and put the two chairs on one side and the bench on the other.

I like it parallel to the island-- most space efficient and logical (kitchen > dining, instead of kitchen > living > dining).

The only thing I find slightly bothersome about the arrangement is the sight if two tables abutting one another-- how about putting some sort of semi-screen between the two? Perhaps a white Plexiglas panel attached to the back of the island, extending 8-10" above? Voila-- instant half wall.

Option 1! The shot of green is A by the way- love it.

I had to see what everyone thinks!

Thanks for your opinions!

I never considered a perpendicular scenario--that's one of the great things about putting a group of creative minds together--it presents new possibilities.

I wish I were at home right now because then I could position the table and take measurements. The one thing I'm afraid of with a perpendicular arrangement is that it would crowd the sofa and coffee table and jut too far into the living area. I wish I could create a simple CAD with all three possibilities. If I knew how to do that though I might be pushing the boundaries of hobby designer.

And s-t-o-d, the island (floor sample from Bulthaup) does have holes in it to take such a backsplash/screen if I wanted one. I'm going to consider that.

The dining table is the Big Sur from Crate and Barrel.

And the coffee table--one of a kind!

The place is small....
LOSE The prep counter and prep things on the table!

oops, I just saw that's where the stove is... eek... nevermind!

i vote for pretty, neat, and practical option 1! perpendicular looks like it'd be too busy and push into the coffee table area.

Id think about putting up the half wall / backsplash as suggested above. But then, I'd put the red sofa parallel to the workstation ( where the table is in option 1.) then I'd move the table to where the sofa is.

But that's just my input from these two pics. The parallel option 1 just seems like redundant tables, and in the corner (perpendicular) seems like you are just trying to get it out of the way- especially on top of the carpet as it is, and not very practical in the corner.

Seconding sooocute. There's one too many pieces of furniture in this space; the kitchen island has to go.

Perpendicular is best. Failing that the backsplash/half wall solution would help, but I think you just have too many rectangular pieces. (But they are all awesome, good looking room!)

2nd definitely.

Hi Art and Chel

Personally I would sell your current table and the bench seats and buy a round table. It could still sit against the island bench towards the external glass door so it wouldn't take up too much room. A round table in this space wouldn't look as awkward as the rectangular one. The two non-matching rectangular objects (table and bench) together is what looks uncomfortable to me.

Sorry to add yet another option!

Cheers, Stewart

Option #2 balances with the island better. It also seems to open up the flow of the room more.

I would definately go with option 1 if there wasn't an island but I don't really like the second option against the window so I am completely torn between the two.

I love the table, but not in this space. Something round would work better.

Back again and thanks again.

I know it's not the ideal table for the space but a big rustic dining table was an essential piece. There are actually two sizes of this particular table and this is the smaller one.

Perpendicular would not work--room is only 14' long--table is about 6'.

A round table is a spacial-extravagance that this small space can't afford. (Somehow, circles take up more space than they actually inhabit-- they sorta take up the larger square that they could fit within.)

The screen/backsplash will make the island disappear-- the clash between the two rectangles will no longer exist.

White plexi is the first thing that popped in my head (I thought that white & semisheer would be neutral and mimic the window panels), but you've unlimited choices as to material.

Perpendicular for sure!

Perpendicular will totally cut off traffic flow to the balcony and windows. And, that chair & ottoman need breathing space.

Definitely NOT parallel to the island.

Now that you have your answer, where did you buy the lamp? It's great.

Lisa S- the lamp looks like the Artemide Tolomeo Mega

wait? what's the answer? ;-)

yep, that's the lamp--snapped up on an AT:Chicago classified (steal).

I vote option #1, spaces are defined enough, making it a more cohesive layout. The table infront of the window is a great "idea" but doesn't fit the space well enough.

What about moving the island??? Perpendicular to your cabinets. I can't tell how the space is there or if it will be in a walkway if it's on the right side. Leave the table parallel to the cabinets. Or move the table next to the window by the cabinets instead....might be too tight of a fit.

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The island is fantastic. The furniture is great. Sadly, the room is a bit too small for all of it to live happily together. How about getting rid of the table and adding a counter (e.g. a long wooden slab similar to the material of the table) and a couple of counter stools to the island? Once could easily seat 5-6 people around the island.

I am with particlebored. The table should go. You don't need it. It looks shoehorned into the room. Spend the money on a double duty island/eating space that works for you.

It took awhile but I think the "perpendiculars" are right! The table is now perpendicular to the island. However, the table is flush with the end of the island closest to the windows. There is plenty of space between the table and the sliding door. A nice thing about this arrangement is that both of the long sides of the table are seatable now.