If you find yourself hardly ever using your formal dining room, why not switch things up a bit? Give it a new purpose that will actually get some use out of the space.

Casey Keasler on Instagram: "Our Seattle Dutch Colonial Project — and the case for not creating a formal dining room! 🍽️ Homes from the 1900s, while beautiful don’t always function the way a modern family might want, they are closed off and compartmentalized, even dark, and most importantly, lacking connection. There were versions of open concepts in the 70s but the kitchen was often tucked away behind closed doors. It wasn’t until the ‘90s the thought was pushed to extremes with the fully…

Combining the kitchen and dining room is a remodeling trend that’s taken over. For many, the formal dining room just doesn’t serve the purpose it used to, and entertaining is much more welcoming and casual when your guests can hang out while you cook! ​​#meadowlarkbuild #buildingbetterfutures #designbuildfirm #designbuild #homedesign #annarbor #annarborhomes #designinspiration #buildtolast #homeremodeler #yourvisionrealized ​#kitchendiningroom #kitcheninspo #kitchenremodel

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Sometimes just a coat of lipstick will make a big difference in a home, while others require a more extensive face-lift to imbue them with fresh crispness. A longtime client of Mathews Design Group designers Nina Long and Don Easterling was primed for a head-to-toe reboot on the terrace level of her home. Since it connects to the pool, spectacular property views, and boat pier beyond, she was focused on rooms that would speak to welcoming comfort for entertaining, whether for friends or her…

I have always loved the cozy timeless homes featured in Nancy Meyers movies such as Father of the Bride and Something's Gotta Give and It's Complicated. Today I'm going to break down a few ways you can create a Nancy Meyers style for your kitchen!

Discover the perfect balance between open space and functionality with these Semi Open Plan Kitchen Living Room Ideas. Whether you prefer a subtle partition or a stylish room divider, these concepts allow you to create distinct zones within a seamless living area. Enjoy the best of both worlds as you entertain guests in your open living room while whipping up culinary delights in your adjoining kitchen.