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Home Remodeling | 7 Ways to Pull Off a Double-Duty Dining Room<\/h2>\n
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Home Remodeling<\/a> |\u00a0The dining room is often an extra space that gets used only for holidays or special occasions. But if you’re plagued by small square footage\u2014or if you’re trying to make your house more functional overall\u2014then this dedicated eating area may be eating up precious space. Never again have to sacrifice one room for another with these 7 ideas for making your dining room work doubly well.<\/p>\n

Pull Up a Chair<\/h3>\n
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If your dining room and kitchen share a wall, consider using (or building) a pass-through that can put in some serious overtime. Just pull up a few barstools to create an eat-in breakfast bar, perfect for extra seating for large gatherings, casual weeknight meals with the family, or just a little cozy relaxation after cooking.<\/p>\n

Use Furniture Wisely<\/h3>\n
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Open-shelf bookcases are an instant, easy-on-the-wallet way to create two rooms from one, as demonstrated by this cheery dining-slash-living room. Two area rugs and a cool pendant light fixture help define the separate spaces, while the eye-popping wall color ties it all together with amazing style.<\/p>\n

Don’t Waste Wall Space<\/h3>\n
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Don’t let your dining room’s blank walls go to waste. Instead, use them as an opportunity to incorporate a home library. Whether you spring for built-ins or simply mimic the look with a few freestanding bookcases, you’ll love the amped up storage and style that comes with this space-smart trick.<\/p>\n

Combine and Conquer<\/h3>\n
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So often the dining room just collects dust from January through November. Rather than letting it lie fallow, use it for other activities that don’t have their own area. Here, a home office and craft station team up with the dining room to create a three-in-one space that easily adapts to the present need. Cabinets sneakily stash supplies, while vibrant yellow accessories throughout ensure a cohesive feel.<\/p>\n

Merge Dinner and Drinks<\/h3>\n
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Cheers to this clever idea that makes the most of every inch of space in the dining room. Cabinets store spare dishes and serving ware, while built-in fridges and wine storage racks keep beverages cold and close at hand.<\/p>\n

Coordinate Colors and Finishes<\/h3>\n
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A small piano makes the most of an awkward corner in this boldly decorated eating space, ensuring that this family’s limited square footage won’t stop the music. The trick to making everything copacetic? The upholstered bench, similar furniture styles, and red-painted accents throughout, which lend a high-end look with unique charm.<\/p>\n

Display Storage as Decor<\/h3>\n
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Practical storage doubles as wall art in this ingenious DIY dining room idea. To re-create the look in your home, start by brushing chalkboard paint onto inexpensive pegboard. Then, plan your layout\u2014here, the wall holds cookware and utensils, but you could also display hats, baskets, or just about any collection you can imagine. This solutions lets you hook up your kitchen extras for a practically free way to make practical use of every inch of dining room space.\u00a0<\/span>–\u00a0Bob Vila<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Interested in home remodeling?\u00a0Contact\u00a0<\/span>Medina Exteriors<\/a>\u00a0today, (330)591-4040<\/p>\n

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