Converting Formal Dining Room Into Office

Alternative Formal Dining Room Ideas

Not everyone needs a formal dining room. If your dining room is gathering dust, perhaps it's time to turn it into a space you'll actually use. Here are 10 alternative formal dining room ideas to consider.

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TV Room

Would you rather have a no-screen living room and a separate place to watch television? Turn your dining room into an entertainment room where you can watch movies, sports and binge watch your favorite shows. Add some comfortable seating and the right lighting and you'll have the perfect spot to relax. Consider these 10 things when creating a home theater.

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Library

If you're a book lover, turn your formal dining room into a legit home library. Add bookshelves, a comfortable reading chair, proper lighting and a step stool if your bookshelves go all the way to the ceiling. Learn how to build a classic floor to ceiling bookcase.

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Play Area

It can be difficult to keep an eye on the kids while you're in the kitchen, so turn an adjacent formal dining room into a play area. Add some shelving and storage so all those toys and books can be in one spot and you can keep an eye on the kids while you tackle kitchen tasks. Consider setting up a play kitchen so the kids can work on their pretend kitchen skills. These 15 toy rooms put the FUN in functional.

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Music Room

Do you dream about having a great record collection and somewhere to listen to them, rather than hosting a formal dinner parties? Whether you want a space to listen to music, play music or a mix of both, a dining room may be the perfect room in the house to crank out the tunes.

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Exercise Area

Perhaps a space dedicated to exercise is a better use of your formal dining room. Whether you're into yoga, running on the treadmill or kettlebells, turning your dining room into mini gym might make sense for you. Get a great workout with these helpful home gym ideas.

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Craft Room

If you find yourself using your dining room table more for crafts projects than for eating meals, turn the space into an area dedicated to creativity. Since you already have a table and chairs, just add some storage for keeping your supplies handy. This IKEA hack will give you plenty of storage space for your craft room.

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Game Room

Instead of inviting friends over for a nice dinner, have them over for a game of pool or Minecraft. Yes, you can turn your formal dining room into a game room! Whether it's a pool or ping-pong table, pinball or video games, you can turn your dining room into the ultimate arcade. Check out these 25 ideas for home game rooms.

Originally Published: October 10, 2019

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Converting Formal Dining Room Into Office

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