Repurpose Your Dining Room : 7 Inspired Ideas


Helloshabby.com -- Some of us don't really like a formal dining room. Maybe, some of us prefer the casual dining room that often share space with the living room or kitchen and more wide open. The problem is if a formal dining room has already been made but rarely used, of course it is the same as wasting some space. Therefore, if you do not use a formal dining room so often, and you just need additional space in the house, you can do the idea of repurpose dining room. Turn a formal dining room into a room that better suit your needs. 

If you're looking for soma ideas of what to do with your dining room space, keep reading for some of our repurpose dining room ideas! 


1. Try an office - For better work

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Many situations make us have to do work from home, like pandemics or those of us who tend to work freelance from home, definitely need a workspace in the house. You can turn an unused dining room into a workspace.

With this room design, the owner left the window of the room wide open so the space feel more and brighter. But, when you think that it's too hot just pull out the roller bind to make your workspace feel colder. 

2. Let the child be happy with a playroom

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If you have kids, and you're confused about putting down all their toys, a great way to transform the unused dining room is to make a playroom for them. The children will play here freely, and you don't need to worry that their toys will narrow and hidden in other space.

If you are on a budget, you can pick the inexpensive open cabinet to organize their toys, books and more. The open cabinet also makes it easy for you to rearrange their toys and books. 


3. Create a Hobby Room

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Create a space that really specifically for you. A great way to switch up the rarely dining room is to create a hobby room. You can escape from any pressure of life by doing the things that bring you joy. For example, you can create the sewing room. You can use wire rack wall to put various tools to make your beautiful dress and crafts. 


4. Enjoy weekend in the reading room 

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It is time to make the dreamy home library. Transform your dining room space into a reading room. A whole wall with books and cozy chair can make you totally relax.  Besides shelving to keep your book neatly arranged, try to change the floor by choosing a vinyl floor. The vinyl floor will make the reading room feel cozier than ever. 

5. Entertainment Room 

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There are many families who love music, if your family is one of them you can change a formal dining room into an entertainment room. This entertainment room is equipped with karaoke sets and band sets that are perfect for jamming together. Don't forget, make your room soundproof from the outside, so your neighbors don't  get distracted. 

6. Fit with a home gym

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Going to the public gym somehow makes you make a lot of excuses to put off exercising. That's why, it's a great idea to switch up the unused dining room space into a home gym. Make sure to create space for the exercise machine, like a bike, treadmill or mat. Also hung up a hook for a towel, so you can easily wipe your sweat. 

7. Guest Bedroom

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Need space for the living bedroom. You can transform the former dining room into a minimalist guest bedroom. We opted for a bedroom in Scandinavian touches, such as white and light brown to make the room feel more spacious and airy. 


Hopefully those Repurpose Your Dining Room : 7 Inspired Ideas is useful for those of you who looking for ideas and inspiration about repurpose dining room ideas. We wish you will be easier in making your dream house come true. Don't forget to share it with your relatives and family.


Author      : Yeni

Editor       : Munawaroh

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