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what to do with an empty room...?

8 years ago
We just moved into a brand new house. We have this really nice good size “dining room.” However we already have a table next to our kitchen and four stools at our big island so another table would be pointless. We are looking for good ideas for this “whatever we want it to be room.”

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  • 8 years ago

    game room, office , living room, The problem is how many of anyone room do you need lol. These formal rooms in front are hard to deal with but I would say if you could basically make it another sitting room.

  • 8 years ago

    Pool table? bar area?

  • 8 years ago

    work from home office

  • 8 years ago

    Library,yoga room,billiards room, music space,art studio,teen hangout...it is your house. What do you guys need?

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    In my home I have a similar problem, I ended up created an entry way sitting area that works amazing for my family. It is where we all sit to visit without a television so its a little more formal but also very comfortable. Random stuff stays out of there so I always have an "entertaining" space - no coats, purses, toys, etc - and the table is always perfectly decorated. I find that this is where I sit with my spouse and visit without interruptions from the television, too, which is nice.


  • 8 years ago
    • library / reading room
    • cocktail lounge
    • music room
    • game lounge (poker or billiards)

    I see that you already have a nice bar cart with pretty decanters, etc. Looks like you're already on your way to a cocktail lounge or game room.


    In my house we have two rooms that the previous owners used as a formal dining room and formal living room. We had no need for a formal living room. We turned the larger one into a dining room and the smaller one into a library / reading room.

  • PRO
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    The room was meant to be a dining room (chandelier). But, more importantly, it is one of the first spaces seen when you enter from front door.

    Table in kitchen and bar stools are great for everyday, but a special occasion needs a special space.

    First, I would remove that ceiling light (screams builder’s quality).

    Purchase a round table for six. It can work as a game table or a more formal dining space.

    Window treatments, rug and wall decor will add tremendous ambieance.


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  • PRO
    8 years ago

    What are the dimensions of the room?

  • 8 years ago
    The room is 12’-8” by 14’-7”

    I really appreciate all the ideas! We are leaning towards something other than a formal dining room. Another hang out area instead.
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  • 8 years ago

    Two comfy chairs, some bookcases and good lighting....a reading room. A pretty rug, some curtains and a small desk if you want.

  • 8 years ago

    +1 to njmomma's examples. I'd love to have a room where I could entertain adults as well as get away from the media/active areas on a regular day. It's also nice for kids who are readers or like some quiet time without having to go to their room.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Shuffleboard table & gaming table (poker, bumper pool, chess/checker, and dining) all in one ;)

    Let us know if you'd like to discuss further - nygameroom@gmail.com