Kitchen table in front of sliding door

I need ideas to make this small eat in kitchen area work better for our family. There are 5 of us and this small table just doesn't work. The chairs are always in the way of the path to the deck and the chairs are too large to all slide under the table. I'm wondering what it would look like if I got a rectangular (farmhouse) table with a bench seat pushed closer to the wall . Of course the light fixture would need to be moved so it would center the table. Need opinions and examples…

The kitchen is often considered the heart of the home—a space where meals are prepared, conversations are shared, and memories are made. While most kitchens are designed primarily for cooking, incorporating a kitchen sitting area can add comfort, charm, and practicality to your space. Since our family primarily uses our casual dining room for meals, […]

A special thanks to Tumble for sponsoring this post. This year has been the year of transforming my home--both with organization and with simple changes that make a huge impact. My favorite transformations have been in our dining room and living room. Our home is open-concept, so our dining room, living room, and kitchen are all one big space. I wanted to brighten these spaces and make them more cohesive without doing any crazy DIY projects, and rugs are the easiest way to completely change…

Do you have a pass-through dining room that's giving you award-winning headaches?? Caitlin too and today she is going through three possible solutions!

Do you love the charm of farmhouse decor? A rustic wooden table with visible grain becomes the centerpiece of a neutral dining room. Paired with a sturdy bench and metal chairs, it creates a welcoming, casual vibe perfect for family gatherings. Try this farmhouse-inspired setup to bring timeless warmth to your dining space!