The couple opted for a smaller kitchen without fussy appliances and a larger dining area. They concentrated on achieving a high-quality space through carefully chosen furnishings, including the Cross Extension table in wenge, a Cherner side chair, and the LEM Piston stools, all from Design Within Reach. Photo 5 of 7 in Open-Plan Renovations by Robert Gordon-Fogelson from My House: In Wisconsin, an Unfussy Renovation Embodies Its Owners Core Midwestern Values

Open-Plan Renovations

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The couple opted for a smaller kitchen without fussy appliances and a larger dining area. They concentrated on achieving a high-quality space through carefully chosen furnishings, including the Cross Extension table in wenge, a Cherner side chair, and the LEM Piston stools, all from Design Within Reach.