We had many discussions over this space with our architect during the floor plan stages. While he would have preferred to change the footprint to fit the stairs somewhere else to make the entryway a formal dining area, we knew it wasn’t in the budget and we didn’t want to spend that much money. And I knew that we could get a large enough dining space to fit a large table and sitting area, but it wouldn’t give you that formal feel that some people like.

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I’m not big on having too much on the kitchen counter, but not enough and your kitchen can feel cold and stark. But having the right accessories and items throughout your kitchen can immediately make it feel more inviting and cozy. I change out our centerpiece seasonally and consider it a crucial part of our main living area decor.

Our living room and kitchen are rather large and are within view of each other so they have to connect with each other while remaining distinct.

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