How I Added Character to Our Open Concept Living & Dining Room

Over the past year, I’ve been slowly transforming our formal living and dining rooms from builder-basic into some of the most photographed spaces in our home—even landing a feature in a national ad campaign! As the first rooms you see when entering our home, I wanted them to make a strong first impression. Before we get into the transformation, let me take you back to where it all started—and how this large, open space evolved into the cozy, welcoming rooms they are today. The History We...