Dining room flex space

Today, people are more inclined to eat around the TV while relaxing to one of their favorite shows. So, what to do with an unused 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.

You can make your dining room more functional by using the space wisely. These design ideas will help you make your dining room more inviting and usable.

A polished 19th-Century home on Sydney's Lower North Shore delivers lashings of elegance and functionality for a family of five.

I like individual rooms for individual purposes. That's why my house is over 100 years old so I can have rooms separated by walls. That being said, I will admit that I get why multifunctional living spaces are the status quo. I may be a dinosaur..... but I get it. We live in an age where space comes at a premium and creating multifunctional rooms is a huge trend. These days it is important to find creative ways to share space that will make your home more efficient. I have to admit that…

A farmhouse living room and dining room swap -- for almost zero expense!

Two years into our Charleston home and I'm finally had our dining room drapes fabricated and installed. They completely transform the space!

Discover 7 smart and simple ways to divide your living room and dining room in style. Create separate zones with ease.

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