Design Report & Material List
Design Concept
A compact Scandinavian café corner that turns the bay window into a functional breakfast nook without touching fixed elements. The round pedestal table and slim stools maximize floor space while keeping heat flow unobstructed, with natural wood tones warming the all-white shell.
Key Decisions
- Pedestal table centered away from heater — round shape allows easy movement in the tight 6-foot span, and the single column base leaves toe-kick clearance for the baseboard unit
- Backless stools that tuck flush — 18-inch seat height slides completely under the 28-inch table when not in use, maintaining the walkway to the garden door
- Matte ceramic pendant dropped to 30 inches above table — focuses light for morning coffee without competing with recessed cans or blocking sightlines to the yard
- Low-profile dog station on left counter — ceramic bowls on a silicone mat keep pet area tidy and off the floor, preserving the clean sightline through the windows
Material List
| Item | Role | Est. Price | Where to Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round oak pedestal table, 30" diameter | Functional anchor; dining surface that doesn't crowd heat source | $180-260 | IKEA (MÖRBYLÅNGA small), Wayfair, Target |
| Backless oak stools, 18" seat height | Seating that disappears; maintains visual openness | $45-75 each | IKEA (RÖNNINGE), Amazon, Walmart |
| Matte white ceramic pendant, 12" wide | Task lighting; softens ceiling plane | $60-110 | Home Depot (Progress Lighting), Wayfair, Lowe's |
| Washable 2'×6' runner, low-pile vintage pattern | Comfort underfoot; defines zone without blocking heater | $35-65 | Ruggable, Target (Threshold), Amazon |
| Ceramic dog bowl set with silicone mat | Organized pet feeding; protects counter surface | $25-40 | Chewy, Amazon, IKEA |
| Small potted plants (4-6" pots) | Atmospheric life; ledge-height greenery | $8-15 each | Local nursery, Trader Joe's, Lowe's |
| Minimal line-art framed print, 12"×16" | Visual hierarchy; breaks up tile grid | $15-30 | Target, IKEA, Society6 |
Budget Snapshot
| Category | Est. Cost |
|---|---|
| Furniture (table + 2 stools) | $270-410 |
| Lighting | $60-110 |
| Textiles (runner) | $35-65 |
| Accessories (pet station, plants, art) | $70-130 |
| Total | $435-715 |
Sizing Note
Confirm your baseboard heater height before ordering: most units are 7-8 inches tall, so a 28-inch table with 18-inch stools leaves adequate knee clearance. If your heater exceeds 9 inches, drop to a 26-inch table height or select stools at 17 inches.