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Library
If you’re a book lover, turn your formal dining room into a legit home library. Add bookshelves, a comfortable reading chair, proper lighting and a step stool if your bookshelves go all the way to the ceiling. Learn how to build a classic floor to ceiling bookcase.
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Play Area
It can be difficult to keep an eye on the kids while you’re in the kitchen, so turn an adjacent formal dining room into a play area. Add some shelving and storage so all those toys and books can be in one spot and you can keep an eye on the kids while you tackle kitchen tasks. Consider setting up a play kitchen so the kids can work on their pretend kitchen skills.
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Music Room
Do you dream about having a great record collection and somewhere to listen to them, rather than hosting a formal dinner parties? Whether you want a space to listen to music, play music or a mix of both, a dining room may be the perfect room in the house to crank out the tunes.
