Many people have chosen to opt out of having a traditional dining room. Check out these 10 creative ways to use your dining room.
1. Home Office
With so many new work from home jobs, many people are needing a home office. If you don’t have a separate home office, convert your dining room into an office. Dining rooms are normally near the front of your home. This is great location for your home office. If your job requires you to meet with people, they don’t have to walk through your entire home.
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2. Conversation Room
A conversation room is a separate space to meet with your guests to have discussions and visit. The lack of a TV will encourage conversations and will serve as a nice retreat in your home.
3. Home Gym
If you want to exercise at home, consider transforming your dining room into a home gym. Dining rooms are typically an open area. This will be great for your home gym.
4. Children’s Play Area
Do your children have too many toys in their bedroom? Turn the dining room into a fun and active play area for your children. Use fun storage solutions to contain the toys when not in use.
5. Bar / Cocktail Lounge
It’s always 5:00 pm somewhere. An in-home personal bar/cocktail lounge is a perfect alternative to your dining room. Have fun with this space. Include bar stools, cocktail tables, and festive stemware.
6. Library
Although we are in a digital age, I am a lover of old fashion books. I love the idea and process of holding books in my hands. You can not feel the page turning on a digital device. Converting your dining room into a home library is an excellent choice.
7. Game Room
Having a designated space for game play is awesome. Converting your dining room into the ultimate game room is a dream come true for gamers. Be creative and have fun with the TV and furniture placement. Consider a pool table in your actual game room.
8.Garden Room
Fresh plants are wonderful for your home. It’s great for producing oxygen and bringing the outdoor elements in. Unfortunately, I have a black thumb so I utilize faux plants in my home’s decor. A designated garden room may be a perfect alternative to help grow plants.
9. Extra Bedroom
Having an extra bedroom may be considered the ultimate real estate when if comes to the rooms in your home. Although the “bedroom” may not have a separate closet, there are ways to contain your clothes. Converting your unused dining room until a bedroom is easy with the help from your local contractor. He can add walls and a door very easily.
10. Craft Room
Are you a crafter? Consider using the dining room as an area to do your crafting. You will have plenty of space for your various machines, a work table, and a materials.
I hope you enjoyed reading this post on 10 creative uses for your dining room. Please leave suggestions, questions, or comments in the comment section below.
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