Designer Karin Bennett @karinbennett9671 proves you don't need a huge footprint for great design, or a great party. She recently renovated her family's 2,000-square-foot home after 15 years, removing walls between the living room, dining room and kitchen to make one large open-concept space perfect for entertaining. Karin swapped a dedicated dining room for a built-in banquette and table, and four stools at the 12-foot-long island. The comfy living room area is set with four swivelling tub chairs, while a black hutch in the kitchen keeps party essentials nearby. The adjoining family room was made airy with a new vaulted ceiling and gas insert fireplace, while the mudroom now doubles as a pantry.
