What to do with a dining room spaces

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.

Here's what the "undining" room is as well as how you can make it work for your home while living in an open concept.

With these transitional dining room decor ideas, you will feel more confident and inspired when making your space look polished and timeless.

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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.

This room makeover is about converting our small dining room into a sitting or reading room. Adding to the transformation, we installed a board and batten ac...

Dining room with settee and round table. Built in cabinets dining room.

Let's break down all the types of dining room built-ins and if they're right for your space. Besides adding beauty and storage, a benefit to dining room built-ins is getting rid of a big empty wall that is so common in builder-grade homes these days. Extra cabinets and window seats in a dining room or breakfast nook are great, but won’t work for every space. How can you figure out if they’re right for your room?

Learn how to design dining rooms with eclectic elegance by incorporating personal stories, bold decor, and artful touches that make spaces feel unique.