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Does this table look too big in my bay window?

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Iambacck · 06/11/2026 19:47

Tomorrow is the last day to return. So please help me decide.

Does this table look too big in my bay window?
Does this table look too big in my bay window?
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PhotoFirePoet · 07/11/2026 18:43

A white desk would look better in your beautiful room.

Comicalblackcat · 07/11/2026 19:02

Could you put a cover over it when you are not using it, something in a plain colour that blends in with your decor and a large simple green plant with couple of smaller ones in a triangular shape, or any items YOU like?

MMUmum · 07/11/2026 20:16

Iambacck · 06/11/2026 19:47

Tomorrow is the last day to return. So please help me decide.

It looks more like a desk than a table imo

Redragtoabull · 07/11/2026 20:33

It's not long enough and the depth is way to big, it also looks cheap, not something I would be putting infront of those gorgeous bay windows. Have you tried the Dola app?

Yourcatisnotsorry · 07/11/2026 20:36

The black legs are too jarring. Either get something modern but pale so it blends in or something more fitting to the period of the house.

Talkingtomyhouseplants · 07/11/2026 21:53

I think it looks very odd. You need a much smaller (and more stylish) desk to pull that off

Raininthesummertime · 07/11/2026 21:58

I would return it. It’s not too big for the space but it’s ugly. Far too ugly given the price you paid, spoiling your beautiful room.

Haddit · Yesterday 00:15

It fits, but it doesn’t suit. The room is beautiful but that makes it look like an office area. If you need a table to wfh I’d choose something else.

Ncagainagainandagain · Yesterday 00:23

It doesn’t do the beautiful room justice . Absolutely nothing awful but just looks sterile IYSWIM .

Takeapause · Yesterday 01:03

I think it just doesn’t match the room. I would either go for a white table so that it seamlessly fits with the room.

I’ve seen the classic wooden ones that others have posted and I think that classic table would go nicely with the fireplace and can also work.

I just think it’s not a nice homey table.

Kokonimater · Yesterday 01:40

I depends if it’s a dining table or work station. If it’s for eating at, no.
working, it’s ok but not attractive

Rayqueen84 · Yesterday 04:28

Right size, just totally wrong table for the rest of the room vibe

letshavetea · Yesterday 05:11

It needs to be returned. Awful and not stylish. Sorry.

Cardisncocktails · Yesterday 05:12

Iambacck · 06/11/2026 19:47

Tomorrow is the last day to return. So please help me decide.

not too big but it is VERY ugly. Send it back.

Gettingbysomehow · Yesterday 05:25

Its not too big no but the legs are all wrong for that room.

ThatRoseViewer · Yesterday 05:31

How to wreck a room in one fell swoop.
Wow

hellospring26 · Yesterday 06:18

It’s not a table, it’s a horrible desk. The legs!

Tempest1818 · Yesterday 06:55

Couldn’t help but notice I have the same storage stool (if yours is from Next)! I use it in my bedroom to store hair styling tools and I love it!
Agree with some of the comments above, the desk is fine but the room is lovely so I think you could find nicer

Calliopespa · Yesterday 17:54

mondaytosunday · 06/11/2026 21:27

It’s not too big but looks like you’ve stuck a piece of work furniture in your living space. The style is wrong, even if you are mainly using it as a desk it shouldn’t look like it belongs in an office.

Agree. Wrong style but sizewise you could actually go bigger and fill the space generously with something that looks like it was sized to the space.

At the moment it looks like you had it in another room but wanted to work in there so just moved it!

A round table that doubles as an eating space could work.

But I actually think it is too small, if anything.

Iambacck · Today 14:53

Tempest1818 · Yesterday 06:55

Couldn’t help but notice I have the same storage stool (if yours is from Next)! I use it in my bedroom to store hair styling tools and I love it!
Agree with some of the comments above, the desk is fine but the room is lovely so I think you could find nicer

It’s from westwing. There’s no storage in it.

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Iambacck · Today 14:56

hellospring26 · Yesterday 06:18

It’s not a table, it’s a horrible desk. The legs!

You are right. It’s a desk. Legs are metal help table move up and down. I decided to keep it as it’s very good functionally. I am going to move it to spare room and put something else by the window :)

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Iambacck · Today 14:57

Thank you everyone for your helpful comments. I kept the desk but going to move it to spare room and put something else in this space.

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GrantMyWishes · Today 15:05

A good decision OP.

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