Dining Rooms
Although Realistic Builders has constructed some homes that have defined, if not formal, dining areas, it seems as though the vast majority of our clients desire a large, open living area where the dining area, kitchen and great room/living area merge into one large space.
However, we can still define those individual spaces through the use of half-walls, flooring material, ceiling treatments and furniture arrangement. these photographs below will give you some good ideas as to exactly how we accomplish this.
Here are a few questions you can ask yourself when considering your dining room or dining area.
Where do you eat?
If you and your family tend to eat your dinners in front of the television, having a formal dining room might be an unnecessary addition. But if you sit down and eat dinner together every night, a dedicated dining room may be just the space you need for your evening meals. A formal dining room can also provide extra space by doubling as a homework space or the perfect place to host family game nights.
How do you entertain?
Do you love hosting parties at your home? If so, consider what kind of party you like to throw. Do you find yourself frequently hosting seated dinner parties? If so, a formal dining room is a must-have. But, if you prefer a party where guests mix and mingle with one another while snacking on hors-d’oeuvres and cocktails, an open concept home design may make more sense for you. Your large open space can accommodate more people and encourages guests to get up out of their seats and meet new people.
What’s your personal style?
There is no denying the fact that a formal dining room is, well, formal. So it’s important to consider what your personal style is and whether or not a formal dining room will suit your lifestyle. If your current home design leans toward the formal with lots of ornate antique furniture and rich fabrics, then you probably have the perfect home for a formal dining room. If, on the other hand, your home is more casual and kid-friendly, an open concept home is a great place to host movie nights and sleepovers all while keeping a watchful eye on the family.
Realistic Builders would love to help you create the custom home – with or without a formal dining room – of your dreams. Contact us today.
