Formal dining room ideas alternative

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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

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.

I thought it would be fun to take a look back at some of our before and after photos. Let me preface this by saying the before spaces are all lovely and we just put our own spin on them. We love this house and creating spaces that fit our family brings us so much

Not using your dining room? Don't let it go unused! Explore how a repurposed formal dining room adds extra functionality to your floor plan: