diningroom

Where families gather

A dining room is a room designated for eating meals, typically containing a table and chairs.

Most homes have one, though it may go unused except for holidays or guests: We never eat in the dining room anymore.

Usually spelled as two words: dining room.

furniture

table

Horizontal furniture surface

buffet · china cabinet · chandelier · credenza · armchair · bench · tablecloth · centerpiece · candelabra · place settings

design

wainscoting

Lower wall wood covering

rug · lighting · sconce · mirror · artwork · drapery · window treatment · accent wall · ceiling medallion · chair rail

meals

supper

Evening repast

feast · banquet · gathering · family meal · Sunday roast · Thanksgiving · celebration · entertaining · hosting · course

social

conversation

Exchange of spoken ideas

entertaining · host · hostess · reception · celebration · family time · togetherness · etiquette · manners · toast

architecture

butler pantry

Household service storage room

threshold · alcove · nook · open concept · floor plan · square footage · windows · natural light · orientation · swinging door

Opposites
room function/domestic space type

diningroomkitchen

Food preparation room

bedroom · bathroom · living room · garage · basement

formality of eating spaces

diningroombreakfast nook

Built-in kitchen eating area

eat-in kitchen · TV tray · couch · car · desk

eating venue formality

diningroombreakfast nook

Built-in kitchen eating area

kitchen counter · TV tray · drive-through · grab-and-go · picnic

Family

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Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G