3-Step Makeover: Multipurpose Dining Room

See how this dining room morphs from one family's unofficial work space to a stylish, hardworking room that accommodates meals, homework, and gatherings in just three steps.

Stage 1: Simply Bland

A beige, off-white, and brown color palette creates a bland starting point, but the architectural elements and window treatments hint at this dining room's style potential. A large bump-out with bay windows, complete with window seat, makes an ideal banquette for the round table that fits into the nook. Built-in bookcases offer floor-to-ceiling display space and lots of storage opportunities. A splash of color and new storage options to address the room's second function as a home office will give this dining room the update it needs.