One of our shared values in purchasing a home was to be able to have a space full of love and laughter that could easily host friends and family. Originally our kitchen and dining room were separated by a wall which really made the house feel divided. We started by removing the original wall heaters and relocating the outdated electrical panel from the dining room. The second major project was to demo the wall to open up the space. Having the natural light coming in from the kitchen made such a big difference and the two rooms together now helped our home have the open floor plan we were hoping for. We also decided to add a matte black shiplap accent wall to bring interest and continuity with our white shiplap wall in the living room. We replaced the stained glass in the two small picture windows with new panes…