""Rather than being used only for meals, dining rooms are becoming spaces where people can do a bit of everything," she says. "Children might do homework there, someone might work from home or even hold small meetings around the dining table. The table itself has evolved too. It is no longer just something to cover with a tablecloth, but a central feature that is designed to be seen and appreciated.""
""As 2025 comes to a close, we see clients continuing to embrace bold and expansive designs throughout the home, with the dining room being a key spot to explore high-impact ideas in a social home setting," says Munroe. "Think of the dining room as the new powder room: It's a confined space that almost every guest experiences, so why not have it exude the homeowner's style?""
Dining rooms are returning as multifunctional spaces used for meals, homework, remote work, and small meetings. Tables have evolved into central, visible features rather than pieces hidden under tablecloths. Homeowners are embracing bold, expansive treatments — saturated color, dramatic window treatments, and mixed furnishings — to create high-impact, personality-driven rooms. Small dining rooms are being treated like powder rooms: intimate spaces that convey style to every guest. Vintage and antique elements such as sideboards, china cabinets, and mismatched chairs are being mixed with contemporary pieces to tell a layered story. Core furniture remains table and seating, with additional decor tailored to each room's style.
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