I am working on the new design for an employee "break room" in a nursing home. The staff had a "vote" for the elements they wanted in the room. The results included- a long table, a sofa, beige walls, and a TV. I based my design around these items, as well as incorporating room for two microwaves and two refrigerators.
I will have a small bar built- with microwaves above, and three of these barstools. (spacify $450) The counter will be finished in Formica Black Lava- the shelves will be in Beech. 
There will be a sofa in the room- the sofa is from Costco- Sofa dimensions:75“W X 31“D X 37“H. Cost: $599- includes shipping.
I have three chairs picked out- (which is your favorite?) I prefer the round top- but price might win over.. :) Has anyone seen any round top chairs for around $100? Crate and Barrel used to carry them- but I can't find them there anymore....
From Spacify- $90
From Topedq $149. 
Sometimes an item is almost "too inexpensive- this chair I found from stackchairs4less.com is only $22... would that worry you- or would you run out and get it- assuming that all others are over- priced? I would hate to have an item selected by ME- falling apart... But I am on a limited budget- and I would like some mirrors above the sofa :)
This table is from Spacify, and I will order it with a fusion maple top and black legs. It has a high pressure laminate top and steel legs- so it should hold up very well. It is 96 x 44 x 29
This is the wall decor that I am specifying. It will be as pictured above- 106 inches wide and 59 inches in height. This runs $1000.00
This is my wallpaper selection for the room. It is from Ronald Redding Designs, Divine. This will give the room a contemporary atmosphere - and will also be more durable than just paint. The room itself has very little natural light- so keeping the walls light will give the room a bright feel- even for the night shift.Any ideas for the break room? What do you think would make the dream break room? 
Update- well- the breakroom is underway- the sofa was no longer available from Costco by the time it was approved for purchase- so I have re-selected from Scandinavian Designs- it is a couple hundred more- so we'll hope it can be worked into the project budget. I sat in this sofa yesterday in their showroom and it was very comfortable. I think the employees will love it! Cost: $795 plus $69 for delivery. It is also wider- 82 inches- so we'll have to make sure it will fit.
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I never worked anywhere that had that nice of a break room. Your ideas look very contemporary, yet should last for a long time.
The chair question is a good one. I think $22 is too cheap (and I am a really cheap decorator). People like to tip back in their chairs while on at the table -- even if you aren't supposed to, they do it anyway.
I think you need a coffee table or at least a magazine rack - all the places I worked, when people headed to the break room they would pick up whatever anyone left around as reading material. The one place that subscribed to the NYT - well, we might have had fights over the puzzle section.... Cheryl K.
I like the second and third chair choices. Relaxing and clean would be my dream break room. I really like the sofa.
Is that counter space between the refrigerators? We often needed a spot to lay out a buffet - pot-luck or catered.
Do you think the refrigerators are too far away from the microwave? Could they be on the same wall ~ or is the need for a space for a TV the issue?
I love the design over all..
The microwaves being so high reminded me of an incident at my work place. They purchased a new fax machine - that was "tall". We have a woman who works here who is under 5'. As a result of the choice in fax machines (which is located on top of a standard height counter), they had to purchase her a stool so she could reach it and see the numbers to dial... When I saw that I wondered if she would be able to reach a microwave that is high! :)
Here's my question: how much is too much to spend on artwork? I see this piece for the wall costs more than the sofa. I guess I'm surprised by this, but maybe that's why my house never looks professionally done. I'm pretty cheap when it comes to things on my walls. Is there any rule of thumb?
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