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What to Do With an Unused Dining Room? 22 Ideas

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?

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a dining room with the words how to transform your formal dining room

If you find yourself hardly ever using your formal dining room, why not switch things up a bit? Give it a new purpose that will actually get some use out of the space.

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a dining room table and chairs with the words 6 uses for an unused dining room

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.

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a collage of photos with the words ditch the dining room 7 converted spaces on it

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.

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a woman pointing at the camera with text overlay that reads eliminating a dining room to create a lounge space

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...

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the living room is clean and ready to be used as a dining room or office

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.

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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.

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.

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a green chair sitting in front of a window next to a table with books on it

Since breakfast rooms are most often used for everyday meals, formal dining rooms are used only once or twice a year in many homes. Some people insist that they need a formal dining room, but that doesn't mean it has to be used as a formal dining room all of the time. Instead of having an unused wasted room in your house, consider making your formal dining room into a multipurpose room by using it for dining occasionally and using it for an additional use the other 364 days of the year. …

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a living room filled with furniture and a chandelier

KP Designs Group - Interior Design on Instagram: "Not every family needs or wants a formal dining room. Beth was able to design a room that transformed this dining room into a multipurpose room that the whole family can use every day. KP Designer: Beth Hummell @bethhummellinteriors #multipurpose #formaldiningroom #workspacegoals #interiordesignideas"

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REdecorate, REfurnish, REorganize, REfresh or REnovate your spaces for how you are living TODAY!

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a dining room table with chairs and a chandelier hanging from it's ceiling

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

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two young boys playing ping pong in the living room with an open skylight

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.

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dining room ideas

The dining room is such an important part of every home! Sharing modern farmhouse design, simple dining room decor, vintage decor themes for the dining room, and more interior styles. You will love these 31 dining room ideas! Also sharing dining rooms for every size, whether it's combined with the living room, a tiny dining room, or dining space that is large and spacious.

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