Silver Vase
How do you make an unfriendly nook interesting?
Small apartment, single guy with a techie lifestyle and tastes that lean a little too IKEA-ey. I’m having trouble with making a particular corner of my apartment “interesting” enough for people to gravitate towards it when I have a bunch of friends over. It’s what’s supposed to be the eating nook of the place–an extension of the kitchen, linoleum floor, five-foot window overlooking the street outside (but usually with curtains closed for privacy), I’d say no more than 7′ by 7′–kitchen to the north, white wall to the south, window to the east, living room to the west. There’s a table, nothing fancy, black with silver legs, rectangular, about 4 by 3, a pair of equally spartan chairs.
Any tips to what I can put there (like on the table or on the wall) to make it more people-friendly, without making it look too, um, “girly” (i.e., a vase of living flowers is not the answer)? I’d also rather not buy new furniture, but I guess I could paint the table a friendlier color…
Hang a nice pendent light centered on the table. The circle of light will create a small group gathering space. This is how entertainment venues light tables and booths. It allows the user to be isolated at the same time as being part of the larger party. Lighting is the easiest way to control seating arrangements and traffic areas, especially in small spaces
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