Multi Purpose Dining Room Ideas Custom Search "Create the multi purpose dining room that Today, many homes and lifestyles function most effectively with multi purpose dining room designs. While some of us love our traditional dining room decor, that specific purpose space is too confining and underutilized. So how can you best use the 'dining room' space for your lifestyle? First, determine what it is that you need in terms of usage for your room. For some, it's home office space. And, you don't necessarily have to 'work from home' to have a legitimate need for office space. Others may desire a reading or conversation area away from the living room of their home. An area set aside for craft projects is essential for some creative homeowners. 
Occasional overnight guests may require sleeping quarters. (Hint: think Daybed!) And, it may be very helpful for some homeowners to have a small area set aside for casual dining in the 'dining room'. What is on your list? There might be one, two or even three of the above, or a need that has not been mentioned. Let's say you determine that a small casual dining area to seat up to four people, home office workspace and reading corner would be a fantastic use for your dining room, which is a 12' x 11' rectangular space. The casual dining area is the largest space need. Consider the non-traditional options, such as a square or circular gathering table/chairs, glass topped 'garden' iron table/chairs, antique drop leaf table with side chairs (they don't have to match!), etc. Purchase a small rectangular area rug, 5 x 7 for example, and place it at an angle in one section of the space. Place the table/chairs on the rug. The home office workspace could be a small writing desk/chair, a sofa table, built-in desk under a window (great views!), etc. Place that in the area opposite the table/chairs. If you need file drawer space purchase a two drawer file cabinet, or use a small nightstand, for example. Because this is a multi purpose dining room design, try to avoid adding too many odds and ends for storage. 
Find a small upholstered chair, end table/small bookshelf/etc. and lamp. Nestle that little grouping in an open corner of the space, or near a window.Step back and look at how your three functional areas are placed. Make sure the room is balanced - you don't want to have all the larger pieces on one side of the room, or it will look lopsided. Move things around until you are happy with the multi purpose dining room design. Once these areas are actually used, you might tweak the placement again, and in fact you probably will. There is no magic 'right way' to place these pieces. Have fun with this room and create a space that truly fulfills your lifestyle needs!
Return from Multi Purpose Dining Room to Dining Room Decorating Back to Great Home Decorating home page
New! CommentsHave your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below. |
Welcome toGreat Home Decorating...I'm glad you stopped in!
You'll find simple, helpful decor and design ideas, tips and advice for many different decorating styles, both inside and outside your home.
Please enjoy your stay, share this site with your friends, and come back often!
Advertising Policy