Dining
1. A Formal Surprise!I don’t know about you, but as I got to know this list I felt sure the No. 1 dining space would be a cozy breakfast nook or inviting kitchen booth. But, no, formal dining still rules. This room is part of a Houzz Tour that was a hit with readers in 2017 — one with transitional farmhouse style, smartly designed based on Not-So-Big-House principles. While this is a separate formal dining room, it has cozy proportions and casual touches. For instance, all of those windows make it feel like a sun porch. The mix of seats and a bench keeps things family-friendly for little ones to eat in here, and the table and lanterns bring in farmhouse style. There’s direct access off this room to the home’s wraparound porch. Meanwhile, the coffered ceiling, substantial wainscoting and drapes lend traditional dining room formality.Takeaway: You really can’t go wrong with a coffered ceiling in the dining room. Share: Are you in the eat-in-the-kitchen camp or the I’ll-never-give-up-my-formal-dining-room camp? Or do you like to have both for different occasions? What makes a dining space special for you? Let’s chat about it all in the Comments.More: Key Measurements for Planning the...
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