Skadoctor1
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I have a smaller eat-in kitchen/dining combo. I am trying to make the best use of space while creating a formal feeling (Im adding mirrors on the wall to open the space up more). I have a beautiful french provencial dresser that style-wise could pass as a buffet easily.
The problem: The dresser is 15" deep and makes the room look slightly crowded as-is. This space really would look more ideal with a 10"-12" deep buffet to allow additional room for the dining set.
I was thinking about cutting the extra depth off the dresser including altering the drawers to fit, reattaching the back legs and creating a 'leaf' for the front so that when needed, the top could fold down for additional serving space.
My question is... if you were coming in to a home where the buffet is up against a wall, behind the dining set, would you notice that its only 10"-12" deep and, would you think that out of place for the room or, would you think it is a neat idea to serve storage purpose while upscaling the room some?
I like the look and think it will serve my needs (linen storage) but before I hack away at the dresser, I want others input.
I cant seem to find a 10"-12" piece online, so I assume what I need is custom and Id prefer using what I have vs. going to the expense of having some thing built. The dresser I have is non sentimental but, I would use it as a dresser if I cant use it for this.
Thanks
The problem: The dresser is 15" deep and makes the room look slightly crowded as-is. This space really would look more ideal with a 10"-12" deep buffet to allow additional room for the dining set.
I was thinking about cutting the extra depth off the dresser including altering the drawers to fit, reattaching the back legs and creating a 'leaf' for the front so that when needed, the top could fold down for additional serving space.
My question is... if you were coming in to a home where the buffet is up against a wall, behind the dining set, would you notice that its only 10"-12" deep and, would you think that out of place for the room or, would you think it is a neat idea to serve storage purpose while upscaling the room some?
I like the look and think it will serve my needs (linen storage) but before I hack away at the dresser, I want others input.
I cant seem to find a 10"-12" piece online, so I assume what I need is custom and Id prefer using what I have vs. going to the expense of having some thing built. The dresser I have is non sentimental but, I would use it as a dresser if I cant use it for this.
Thanks