Are formal dining rooms a thing of the past? They’re not necessarily dead, but they’re definitely not as popular as they used to be. Separate dining spaces tend to be used sparingly — during a holiday get-together or formal sit-down dinner — and take up a valuable amount of space. To make the most of your dining room, transform it into something you’ll use every day!
Here are a few ways you can transform your formal dining room into a functional new concept that maximizes your space and still looks cohesive with the rest of your home:
1. Playroom
Transform your formal dining room into a playroom! If you have kiddos, your family — and house — can benefit from setting up a playroom. Creating an area specifically for your kids to roam free gives them a sense of autonomy to be creative, play, and develop along the way. What’s more, you’ll love keeping the other rooms of your house clean! Playrooms keep daily messes centralized, making it easier to tidy up quickly when guests come over or at the end of the day. Add shelving or a credenza for toy storage, a beautiful rug, floor poufs or stools, and kid-sized furniture to create a cozy, inviting nook.
2. Game Room
Here’s an idea for the kid-at-heart: how about a game room makeover? Your formal dining room can easily accommodate game tables when you remove the dining table and chairs! Invite your friends over for foosball, pool, shuffleboard, or perhaps even arcade games. Another route when creating a game room? Design the ultimate sports hangout space. Mount a big screen, add comfy seats, and share plenty of snacks for the perfect game day viewing pad.
3. Exercise Room
If you’re wondering what to do with formal dining room square footage, an exercise room can be a great spin on this space. Move your treadmill, bike, or elliptical machine into this area for a high-impact gym space. Or ditch the heavy equipment altogether to create a serene and spacious yoga studio! Furthermore, if fitness goals are a new thing for you, designating a specific place for exercising may be just the motivation you need to get started.
4. Office Space
Whether you work from home full-time or just occasionally, having an office space in your house really comes in handy. If you need a dedicated workspace in your house, convert your formal dining room into a home office! Creating an area specifically for work can free you from pesky distractions, thus improving your focus and efficiency.
CORT Furniture Outlet has you covered when it comes time to set up a home office space! CORT Furniture Outlet makes it easy and affordable to outfit an office space by providing a variety of new and gently used office furniture and sets.
CORT Furniture Outlet Makes Room Makeovers Easy
No matter what you decide to transform your formal dining room into, CORT Furniture Outlet has all of the pieces you need to create functional, attractive, and original interiors. Start your formal dining room makeover by browsing furniture online. After you buy furniture online, you can have it delivered or go pick it up in-store the same day! No need to wait weeks for furniture to arrive, like most big box stores. CORT Furniture Outlet inventory changes daily, and once a piece is gone, it may be gone forever! Stop by your local CORT Furniture Outlet or peruse online to see what’s in store!
