Jenna Dewan: Creating a Dream Home, If Not a Forever Home

Dennis Leupold | Design: Better Homes & Gardens

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Host Mélanie Berliet talks with actress and dancer Jenna Dewan about how she’s found a balance between family-focused comfort and sleek design, why her decor style benefits from refurbished furniture, and what went into her favorite—and incredibly peaceful—part of her home.

Jenna Dewan is an actress, dancer, and mom of two who’s channeled her personality beautifully into a comfortable and classy home. She starred in Step Up, The Rookie, American Horror Story and more, and has also appeared on reality competition shows Dancing With the Stars, World of Dance, and Come Dance With Me. Previously, she was a backup dancer for Janet Jackson, Missy Elliott, *NSYNC, and Kelly Clarkson. Now, she’s raising her two kids and four dogs in a stunning Los Angeles home.

Jenna shares her tips on using interior design to create calm spaces in a busy family home.

I think we’re adaptable. And so, this work from home, Zoom life, I started to find the positives in it. And now I find it easy. It works well with my really busy life. I’m able to do more with the kids. I’m able to be more home, and you start to create your own little zen atmosphere.

When you have that many little things running