To find out whether formal dining rooms are unnecessary, we turned to three designers.
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Are Formal Dining Rooms Back in Style?
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According to Los Angeles-based designer Victoria Holly, formal dining rooms are experiencing a renaissance.
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“Formal dining rooms are here to stay, and theyre experiencing a resurgence,” she says.
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However, she notes that in contemporary homes, open-concept spaces are more fitting.
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Or, it could be an office space with work supplies hidden in a nearby credenza.
“One of our favorite designer tricks is to use extension dining tables,” she says.
Just be sure to choose a table with a durable top if you go this route.
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