Alternative Dining Room Seating For All Your Family and Friends

A dining table is ‘a table on which meals are served in a dining room’. So formal, right? The definition doesn’t sound very cozy either, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make it that way. Take a look at some of these new concept “undining” ideas.

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Full size couch anyone? How often does the family want to eat in the living room because of the comfiness? Bring the comfort to the kitchen, that way you can still gather around the table free of TV screens and other distractions.

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I know bench seats aren’t really much of an alternative, as that concept has been around for a while, but what about breaking away from the idea that it has to be square or against a wall? There are so many great curved benches out there now that can help you bring this idea to life.

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I know it’s common to mix two styles of seating at the dining table, so why not three? No matter what anyone in the house prefers, like the backless stools (probably preferred by the kids!) or the comfy couch, everyone has a unique space at this table.

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I went over to a friend’s home recently after she had done some redesign and I was surprised to see that she had pulled her outdoor rattan chairs inside to the dining table. It looked stunning. Not only do they bring texture and warmth to the room, but they are also super durable.

Don’t be afraid to let you imagination run wild when it comes to making your home yours. Your dining table is a gathering place and you want it to be as unique and individual as you are. Let’s make ‘undining’ the new dining.