{"id":6461,"date":"2018-04-05T10:30:19","date_gmt":"2018-04-05T14:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=6461"},"modified":"2025-04-24T10:56:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T14:56:01","slug":"dining-rooms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/dining-rooms\/","title":{"rendered":"Are We Done with Dining Rooms?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The popularity of the formal dining room is on the decline, as families are more content to eat and gather together in more casual ways. With conflicting schedules leaving many dining at different times, more homeowners are growing impatient with dining rooms taking up space. Elaborate kitchen islands<\/a>, outdoor deck tables and living room coffee tables<\/a> are becoming go-to spots for dining, socializing and entertaining, while the old formal dining room space is being put to new use.<\/p>\n

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As families rely on the kitchen more than ever before, kitchen islands like the Amish Carrboro Mission Kitchen Island with Extending Table<\/a>\u00a0are growing in popularity.<\/h5>\n

What\u2019s moving into old dining room spaces? Amish furniture is ready to take on new tasks in repurposed formal dining rooms.<\/p>\n

THE FAMILY DEN<\/h2>\n

IN:\u00a0 Pool Tables or Game Tables\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OUT:\u00a0 Traditional Dining Table<\/h3>\n

The family den is bringing in the game tables<\/a> and removing traditional dining table sets<\/a>. Add a few cozy armchairs and a bookcase and you\u2019re set up with a place to relax and entertain. The kids will have room to play board games or work on homework. An entertainment center or TV stand with storage for media keeps movies, music and video games easily accessible.<\/p>\n

\"Amish<\/a>\u00a0Game tables like the Amish Convertible Game Table<\/a> are replacing dining room sets.<\/p>\n

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The Amish Impulse Mission Entertainment Center<\/a> perfect for housing media, games and puzzles.<\/h5>\n

THE GUEST SUITE<\/h2>\n

IN:\u00a0 Day Bed or Murphy Bed\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OUT:\u00a0 Fancy Chandelier<\/h3>\n

The guest suite adds a convertible bedroom that can house a guest comfortably for an overnight stay. Add a day bed<\/a> with or without storage for both sleeping and sitting. A hutch can remain for storing linens.<\/p>\n

\"Amish<\/a>\u00a0\"Amish<\/a><\/p>\n

The Amish Mission Daybed<\/a> and the Amish Barbarossa Solid Wood Dining Buffet<\/a> add just the right furniture to convert the dining room to a guest suite.<\/h5>\n

THE HOME OFFICE<\/h2>\n

IN: Writing Desks\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 OUT:\u00a0 Formal Wallpaper<\/h3>\n

A great space for a home office, formal wallpaper can be removed in favor of a new neutral color for the walls. Adding a writing desk<\/a> and chair<\/a> creates a space for managing records or for kids to do homework. Office storage provides space for keeping records organized.<\/p>\n

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The Whiteridge Mission Writing Desk<\/a> set the stage for a new cozy home office.<\/h5>\n

THE CRAFT ROOM THAT DOUBLES AS A DINING ROOM<\/h2>\n

IN:\u00a0 KEEP the DINING TABLE and the HUTCH<\/h3>\n

Many prefer to hang on to the dining room to eat in on special occasions. Keep the dining room table and put it to new use as a work table for projects or a craft table for the families\u2019 favorite hobbies. Craft supplies, games and puzzles can be stored in a\u00a0hutch<\/a> with the shelves providing room for stereo equipment or a library of books.<\/p>\n

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The Amish Rectangular Drop Leaf Table converts easily for dinners in the dining room, while there’s plenty of storage in the Amish Primitive Pine Bookcase with Hutch (no longer available). Similar products here.<\/a><\/h5>\n

Deciding on a new purpose for your dining room space is made easy with the right Amish furniture to fit your lifestyle.<\/p>\n

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