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How to design a multifunctional dining room
A multifunctional dining room is more than just a place to eat. Paying bills, playing games or doing hobbies are just some of the other things that can happen here. So enjoy these tips about tables, storage, lighting and more to help you get a dining area that can handle it all.
A space saving dining table
Want a bigger table sometimes? But your room is a bit small? An extendable table lets you create more table space when you need it. You can seat more people at a birthday party, for example. Or leave your sewing stuff out and still have space for meals.
Chairs that make your room more flexible
Stackable or foldable chairs also give you more flexibility. You can use them when you need them but they’re easier to store out of the way when you’re not using them. That’s great when you need extra chairs for a special dinner or a games night, for example.
Storage for easy access and no clutter
Organised storage is a big help. You can keep the things you need for different activities in boxes. That makes them easy to get at and take out whenever you want them. You can put the boxes out of the way in a cabinet. Or why not on a trolley that you can easily move around to where you need it?
The right light for the different things you do
Pendants light up your table so you can see everything and create a cosy room within a room feeling at meals. It’s best to have a light you can dim, for example one using a smart LED bulb. Then you can get the right level of light and set the mood for different activities, from paying bills to romantic dinners.
Getting the most storage out of your space
Loads of stuff to store? You need to make the most of your space. Here, open shelves turn the area under the windows into easy access storage. While the cabinets let you store a lot right up to the ceiling behind calming closed doors and even have space underneath for a storage box on wheels.
More ways to make good use of limited space
Why not turn unused wall space into storage? Or get a room divider? It’ll make your home feel bigger and help you get more out of your space. Stackable stools don’t take much space when your guests have gone home. Taking care of your clothes or your make-up? This ironing board and a little mirror are easy to put away.
