The house we are considering has a formal dining room and we don't feel the need to have a formal dining area. What else can we do with that area? It is not closed in. It is open on 2 sides and the other 2 sides are walls. It is to the right as you walk in the main entrance of the house. Thanks, we're open to any suggestions.
2007-06-18 11:51:07 · 7 answers · asked by af 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
A library would be nice. Possibly a formal living room (without the tv). I've seen many people with pianos use these as music rooms. Find something that interests you and that reflects your personalities.
2007-06-18 12:15:00 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy what you like, and what you think you'd enjoy living in. Most people I know who have a formal living room don't use it. It's just another space to heat and cool. A formal dining room is good if you do a lot of entertaining, but on the other hand, if you love the kitchen and patio a lot of entertaining can be done there. You can use any room in your house any way you'd like to, and any way it works for you and your family. Just buy a house you can afford, with payments you're comfortable with. Nothing takes the joy out of being a homeowner faster than having to scrimp on everything just to make the mortgage payment. And make sure you get a good home inspection, so you don't get any nasty surprises after you move in.
2016-04-01 04:35:42 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My first thought was a room where you can hang out and relax.
A room for reading or journaling. Lots of huge pillows on the floor for lounging, around a table something like this (even larger would be better, depending on how large the room is. It's also great for storing books and such. Look around that site if the concept appeals to you for there are lots of other tables with flip tops:
http://www.humbleabode.com/Arlend-Round-Leather-Cocktail-Table?partner=004-6N14C
2007-06-18 12:54:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are some really cool ideas.
1) Mini Sumo Wrestling Chamber
2) Air Hockey challenge room
3) Pillow fight area (with pictures of Geese on walls of course)
4) Giant pirahna tank
5) Home Beer Brewing Station
6) Jacuzzi room, with ship-like viewing portals
7) Zero-gravity room (fun for the cats)
8) Sound proof room for fun and games and arguing
9) World's smallest jogging track
10) Giant habit trail for gerbils, hamsters and one very happy snake.
2007-06-18 12:02:53 · answer #4 · answered by Steve G 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
We don't use formal living rooms in the traditional sense ourselves. We instead bought a bookcase wall with a rolling ladder, put in two big chairs w/ottomans and a game table. It' always used as a little sanctuary.
2007-06-18 12:27:23 · answer #5 · answered by dawnb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Line the two walls with book cases, put in a nice light and a couple of comfortable chairs and make a reading nook out of it.
Or are there windows in the walls? In which case, make it a cute and cozy breakfast nook. Or combine the two ideas.
2007-06-18 11:57:03 · answer #6 · answered by deedybird 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You could use it as a family room, den, office, game room, kids' play room, or even a room for plants, if it gets enough sun.
2007-06-18 11:58:23 · answer #7 · answered by GracieM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋