Alternative dining room

Formal dining rooms are starting to go the way of the formal living room—out of service. While many homes have dining rooms, the square footage devoted to them often isn't justified by the little use most families get out of them. And who wants to waste that much space? Instead of letting an entire room become a black hole for clutter, get inspired by these 7 ways real families have converted their dining spaces.

Some people have a dedicated space for a dining room, and others don’t…but whatever your house looks like, turkey day is coming, so it’s time to dust off the dining room table. Oh it’s one of my favorite holidays…I love to cook, and gathering with family and friends to eat is probably my f

Let’s face it: as much as we’d all like to think of ourselves as the sort of people who throw dinner parties all the time, the formal dining room is mostly obsolete. So what’s a modern family to do? You can set up a dining table and chairs in there and then let stuff collect on the table (I’m pretty sure this is the default), or you can take it one step further and transform your dining room into a multi-purpose space that you’ll use every day.

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Do you have an unused dining room in your home that’s just collecting dust? With people opting for more casual and relaxed living spaces, dining rooms are becoming a thing of the past. However, this doesn’t mean you must let go of that space entirely. In fact, there are many creative ways to repurpose a dining room into a functional and stylish area that better suits your lifestyle.

Looking to ditch your unused dining room? Here are some ways to make the most of your square footage. Get the latest tips at Renovated.

Even if you loved it to start, you might decide you don’t need or want a formal dining room. There are several alternative usages for a formal dining room area instead of leaving the room empty that can make it your new favorite space.

Traditional details and beautiful craftsmanship take center stage in our Hughes Oak Extension Dining Table. Constructed from oak and oak veneer, this table brings both form and function to your space with its oval shape, thoughtful detail, and practical self-storing butterfly extension leaf.

Dining Room in Tribeca by Jaimie Baird Design on 1stDibs