30 Small Dining Room Ideas to Make the Most of Your Space

As much as we enjoy eating meals at the dining table or watching TV from the couch, the most valued use of space for our family is a creative one. With this in mind, we knew that setting up a maker space trumped the importance of a traditional living room or dining room.

If I approach our house as a hobby instead of a chore, maybe I’ll find the time to stain the front door, refinish a dresser, varnish the hardwood floor, create a nook of my own.

If you’re catering to larger groups, search for a big dining room table so everyone can sit and eat together.

The more square footage you build, the more the house will cost, so efficiency is important. At the same time, skimping on rooms can reduce utility and make for unpleasant living. Here are some minimum recommendations for typical room sizes to give you a general idea of what you need: Bedroom: 100 to 200 square feet Dining room: 100 to 300 square f

Create a separate space for work, study, exercise, entertainment, and cooking. The mantra I find useful is “One space, one use.”