Ditch the 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.

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?

For me, building was a dream come true. I have a passion for interior design and was one of the many people who had a subscription to Domino magazine back in the day. Pinterest is my jam and I had sooo many inspiration pics pinned for my “someday” home. We lived in a home that...Read the Post

With changing lifestyles, many homeowners find they no longer need a dining room, although they do need that space.

9 Things in Your Dining Room You Should Ditch ASAP | The dining room may not be the most-used room in the home, but it could be one of the most high-profile. This is the space where friends gather for dinner. Head to the closet, sideboard, etagere, cupboard, or wherever else dining room accoutrements may live and get to work; a decluttered dining room is just minutes away. #organizingtips #homeorganization #realsimple

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.

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

Gallery of two tone dining room ideas for an assortment of design styles. See pictures of dining room layouts, paint colors, accent walls, and furniture choices.