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Use a Banquette for Cozy Dinners

Banquettes are most commonly seen in breakfast nooks and eat-in kitchens, but in a dining room, the bench seating can make meals feel much more intimate. And if guest numbers fluctuate, a banquette can help squeeze in more loved ones without the need to pull up your office chair.

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Pattern Drench Awkward Angles

In any space with an oddly shaped ceiling, pattern-drenching can help disguise awkward architecture. The trend also makes a major impact. Designer Wendy Labrum also loves the technique for its one-and-done approach.

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Combine Storage Types

Functional storage is key to any chef-worthy kitchen, and while open shelving is great, it doesn’t work for everybody. Having multiple kinds of storage can help keep you organized. Drawers, shelves, and baskets are all used here to keep appliances, accessories, and kitchen tools in their proper places