Formal Dining Rooms
Perfect for Homeowners Who Love to Host Dinner Parties
Formal dining rooms are a very traditional room in the home, often used only on holidays and for entertaining. Traditionally it was one of the most opulent rooms, as it was used to entertain special guests. China, silver and crystal were displayed in ornate china cabinets and place settings were ample. The dining room can also be a room for everyday use, as can your china and silver. Indulge your family with a formal meal every once in awhile, or enjoy your breakfast cereal in a china bowl! Anything goes these days and although more informal dining has become popular, the formal dining room is still desired by many.
Homeowners who love to host dinner parties will surely want a formal dining room, as a sizable table is often necessary for a large group. The dining room should be directly adjacent to the kitchen, and in larger homes may have a butler’s pantry connecting the two rooms. The pantry serves as storage and prep space, which could be especially useful to keep caterers out of view. The dining room is traditionally sited off the entry hall, with a formal living room on the other side.
House styles well suited to a formal dining room are Traditional, Victorian and European styles that tend to have separate rooms for specific uses rather than an open and informal plan. Design your dining room to flow with the kitchen and other formal living spaces. Use decorative ceiling treatments, crown molding and wainscoting to lend a formal air to the space. Tray ceilings and a grand chandelier will set this room apart.
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Country Masterpiece
- Style:
- Country
- Size:
- 2,097 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 70’
- Depth:
- 59’
- Baths:
- 3
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Your Own Chateau
- Style:
- French Country
- Size:
- 4,629 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 84’
- Depth:
- 102’
- Baths:
- 4
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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Coveted Cottage
- Style:
- Cottage
- Size:
- 2,097 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 64’
- Depth:
- 59’
- Baths:
- 3
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Country Charmer with Open Layout
- Style:
- Country
- Size:
- 2,443 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 52’
- Depth:
- 55’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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Mediterranean Masterpiece
- Style:
- Italianate
- Size:
- 3,424 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 82’
- Depth:
- 83’
- Baths:
- 4
- Beds:
- 5
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Grand Foyer
- Style:
- French Country
- Size:
- 4,012 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 74’
- Depth:
- 70’
- Baths:
- 4
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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Room to Entertain
- Style:
- Prairie
- Size:
- 4,185 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 115’
- Depth:
- 81’
- Baths:
- 4
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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Tavern-Like Stylings
- Style:
- French Country
- Size:
- 2,525 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 67’
- Depth:
- 55’
- Baths:
- 3
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Mountainside Majesty
- Style:
- Ranch
- Size:
- 2,091 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 78’
- Depth:
- 71’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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Lazy Afternoons
- Style:
- Country
- Size:
- 1,286 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 25’
- Depth:
- 36’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Flexible Luxury
- Style:
- Craftsman
- Size:
- 2,156 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 71’
- Depth:
- 64’
- Baths:
- 3
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Refined Ranch
- Style:
- Ranch
- Size:
- 1,698 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 48’
- Depth:
- 58’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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Grand Outdoor Living Area
- Style:
- French Country
- Size:
- 2,847 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 88’
- Depth:
- 84’
- Baths:
- 3
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Fancy French Country
- Style:
- French Country
- Size:
- 3,349 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 118’
- Depth:
- 72’
- Baths:
- 4
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 0
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Country Castle
- Style:
- French Country
- Size:
- 3,115 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 2
- Width:
- 68’
- Depth:
- 66’
- Baths:
- 3
- Beds:
- 4
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
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Covered BBQ Porch
- Style:
- Craftsman
- Size:
- 3,126 Sq. Ft
- Stories:
- 1
- Width:
- 104’
- Depth:
- 84’
- Baths:
- 2
- Beds:
- 3
- 1/2 baths:
- 1
