I used to get nervous telling people that they didn't necessarily "need" a formal dining room- but not anymore. The more people we meet with, the more I'm convinced that there is an evolution of less formal, and more open eating spaces going on. Take this picture as an example. This homeowner wanted a space where they could cook and visit with the kids and or guests while doing so. If you look off to the right you can see that the breakfast table is fairly sizeable and can seat quite a few folks as well. Quick disclaimer, I have a formal dining room and love it, as I'm sure do a lot of you. This economy has forced us though to think more creatively and repurpose spaces so that you don't have a room that's collecting dust while you live in it. We are doing more banquettes now, large islands with multiple seating, informal breakfast areas, and breakfast areas on "steroids". What I mean by that is an oversized breakfast area, with built-ins or niche and plenty of seating for 8 people. One other cool thing about this picture is if you notice the backsplash is done in venetian plaster- not tile. Really cool treatment that you could also consider doing yourself.
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