Dining rooms are disappearing from new homes

Say goodbye to formal dining rooms: they’re vanishing from new homes. Designers report that nearly 80% of buyers now prefer flexible spaces over traditional dining areas.

These rooms are being swapped for multipurpose spaces that can double as offices, bedrooms, or creative zones, according to Axios.

Kitchens are taking center stage, often getting more room for daily meals.

Why?
Rising construction costs and high mortgage rates are forcing homes to shrink, making the median-priced home $459,826 out of reach for about 75% of US buyers.

Homebuyers now prioritize practical features like storage and counter space over “dream home” extras. 

While some regions, like the Southeast, still value dining rooms, other once-popular features—workshops, prep kitchens, and fitness rooms—are also being cut. Function is king, and style is learning to adapt.