Turn Your Dining Room Into a Flex Space + 3 Looks to Try

For day-to-day use, this open space is used for casual, laid-back dining. The cool, pastel palette keeps the room looking fresh, and the unexpected use of kitchen island lighting over the table helps keep the spot brightly lit at night.

By adding a book tower to one corner and incorporating a rolling caddy to house craft supplies, the space is perfectly equipped to use for creative and work purposes any day of the week.

One of the best ways to maximize your money when furnishing one space for several uses is to consider an eclectic style. This creative workstation consists of a variety of midcentury modern and coastal cottage furniture, a transitional table, a geometric rug and industrial-style lighting.

If you're using your dining space for work purposes, keep things as bright as possible to make the spot more enticing. While the walls and wainscoting are light and neutral with white and dove-gray finishes, the colorful accent pieces stand out and add personality.