Are Homeowners Saying Goodbye to Dining Rooms?

Walk into most new home renovations and you might notice something missing: the dining room. According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association‘s 2026 Kitchen Trends report, 79% of designers say their clients are eliminating formal dining rooms to make their kitchens bigger. 

This isn’t just about knocking down a wall. It’s a complete shift in how we think about cooking, eating, and gathering at home. 

The traditional setup is being replaced by one large, multifunctional space where everything happens