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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We built new and didn't include a formal dining room. Wasted space for me and my family and we knew we'd be in the house 15+ years.

We do have a room someone could use as a dining room if they wanted but it's not a completely perfect set up.  Would work though.

No regrets.  If it hurts resale down the line, oh well.[/quote]

I would never in million years spend money on a new house or any expensive home without a formal dining room and a formal sitting room (even if they are small).  It makes spontaneous gatherings so much easier[/quote]

We have a new construction house built in 2020. There's a space for a formal dining room, but I use it as my office. The rest of the main floor is open concept and our kitchen has a table that can seat 8-10 people when expanded, plus there's seating for 4 at the island.

We have no use or need for formal dining/living spaces and I despise them - to me, you're reserving significant space in your house to be rarely used. We have plenty of informal dens too - couches and kids gaming setup in the basement; husband's office/den also in the basement that has a TV and his fancy oldschool stereo with his vinyl collection; and a kids den/playroom on the upper floor. This much more reflects how we use the house. If we wanted to, we could stage my office like a dining room for resale, but I honestly think the large, bright office with a cozy couch and bookshelves would attract more buyers than a dining table.[/quote]

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