House Plans with Formal Dining

Single dining space home plans are trending, but if you enjoy entertaining often you may prefer a house plan with a separate formal dining room. While casual meals are fine at a breakfast nook or bar, larger diner parties need a larger space for guests. A formal dining room may be reserved for guests or it can be used for daily meals with your family. If you prefer a single dining space but still want a larger dining room that can be used for formal occasions, Donald Gardner Architects offers many home designs to choose from.

If you like an open floor plan, a formal dining room may gain distinction with columns or a special ceiling treatment, like a tray or coffered ceiling. This allows the formal dining room to flow into the other living spaces while at the same time creating separation. A butler's pantry or buffet niche may accompany your formal dining room to assist with serving separate dishes.

The Gatlin is a spacious two-story design with a formal dining room and a separate breakfast nook that opens to a glorious screened porch. The Clubwell Manor is a luxury house plan with a formal dining room adorned with a coffered ceiling. A separate circular breakfast nook is available for smaller family meals.

Donald Gardner Architects has an extensive portfolio of home plans with single dining spaces and formal dining rooms. Whether you entertain often or only at special occasions, let us help you find your dream house plan!