The good news is that there are plenty of alternative ways to create a beautiful dining table without purchasing formal arrangements every time. Interior designer Shea McGee just took to Instagram ...

This space gives you the chance to add flexibility back into your floor plan without knocking down a single wall.

"Formal dining rooms are here to stay ... "One of our favorite designer tricks is to use extension dining tables," she says. "Utilizing a smaller dining table for everyday use and family meals ...