Do you have a pass-through dining room that's giving you award-winning headaches?? Caitlin too and today she is going through three possible solutions!

The 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—or if you're trying to make your house more functional overall—then this dedicated eating area may be eating up precious space. Never again have to sacrifice one room for another with these 14 ideas for making your dining room work doubly well.

If you find yourself hardly ever using your formal dining room, why not switch things up a bit? Give it a new purpose that will actually get some use out of the space.

You can make your dining room more functional by using the space wisely. These design ideas will help you make your dining room more inviting and usable.

Arranging furniture can be a daunting design decision, but the layout is crucial to a room's comfort and function. These common scenarios will teach you the basics of furniture arranging so you can maximize every space. Learn how to arrange furniture in living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas, and more with these tricks.

Formal dining rooms are starting to go the way of the formal living room—out of service. While many homes have dining rooms, the square footage devoted to them often isn't justified by the little use most families get out of them. And who wants to waste that much space? Instead of letting an entire room become a black hole for clutter, get inspired by these 7 ways real families have converted their dining spaces.

From simple finishings to country motifs, you'll love these modern farmhouse kitchens. There is a farmhouse kitchen update for everyone.

Discover 7 smart and simple ways to divide your living room and dining room in style. Create separate zones with ease.

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