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How to design a multifunctional dining room

A multifunctional dining room is more than just a place to eat.

VIHALS chairs and a stool stand at a green VIHALS extendable table on a rug in a multifunctional dining room.
VIHALS chairs and a stool stand at a green VIHALS extendable table on a rug in a multifunctional dining room.

A space saving dining table

Want a bigger table sometimes? But your room is a bit small? An extendable table lets you create more table space when you need it. 

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A VAPPEBY Bluetooth speaker lamp stands on a green VIHALS extendable table along with a SKUGGSTUBB mug and a sewing machine.
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Chairs that make your room more flexible

Stackable or foldable chairs also give you more flexibility.

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Three VIHALS chairs are stacked together beside an IVAR storage box on wheels and an IVAR cabinet on the wall.
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More storage tips for your multifunctional dining room

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A black three-tier rolling storage trolley with a rectangular shape and metal construction, suitable for various spaces.Black NISSAFORS kitchen trolley with three shelves, holding food in jars and utensils, fitting in small spaces with four wheels.

NISSAFORS

Price $ 35.99
RISATORP storage basket, white, with wooden handle, mesh design for easy carrying and organising.RISATORP white mesh desk organiser holds notebooks, pencils, and paper. Small, rectangular, with a divider, fits neatly beside a plant and lamp.

RISATORP

Price $ 19.99
Dark grey, round waste bin with lid and handle, ribbed design, stackable, made of recycled plastic.Three grey DAMMÄNG bins - large, medium, small - against wooden wall and metal storage on teal floor. Designed for small item waste sorting.

DAMMÄNG

Price $ 19.99
A JUTTERSBO trolley in grey-green. Its a round 3-tier storage trolley with wheels and a handle on top, perfect for kitchens or living rooms.Grey-green JUTTERSBO trolley with kitchen items, beside cabinets.

JUTTERSBO

Price $ 24.99
Black ikea RÅSKOG cart with 3 shelves and wheels for versatile storage.Black three-tiered RÅSKOG trolley in kitchen, holding jars and food, on wheels, compact size.

RÅSKOG

Price $ 45.99
A green PEPPRIG cleaning bucket with a handle and textured bottom, designed for easy cleaning and storage of tools.Green PEPPRIG cleaning bucket with caddy for tools, stable base with grip handle.

PEPPRIG

Price $ 15.99
A white, metal, two-tier, rolling utility cart labelled RÅSKOG. It has a rectangular shape and four lockable wheels for stability and mobility.White ikea RÅSKOG cart with kitchen supplies.

RÅSKOG

Price $ 45.99

The right light for the different things you do

Pendants light up your table so you can see everything and create a cosy room within a room feeling at meals.

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The wireless dimmer/power switch of a TRÅDFRI starter kit lies on a green table underneath a white ZEBRASÄV pendant lamp.
A white ZEBRASÄV pendant lamp hangs over a table with food on it. The light brightens and the food is replaced with a laptop.
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Just a taste of our wide range of lighting

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BLÅSVERKetable lamp, cream-colored, rounded shape, stands on a cylindrical base, emits soft light.Minimalist bedroom with BLÅSVERK lamp and books.

BLÅSVERK

Price $ 19.99
FLOTTILJ lamp, white, adjustable, modern design, workspace light.Organised workspace with FLOTTILJ lamp, phone, notebook, pens, mug, and decor on pegboard.

FLOTTILJ

Price $ 12.99
A SPETSBOJ table lamp in green. It has a cylindrical shape with a smooth, glossy finish and a dimmer button on the side.Green table lamp with textured metal shade on bedside table.

SPETSBOJ

Price $ 14.99
A STOCKHOLM 2025 table lamp with a dark fabric, linen, and a vibrant forest pattern. It has a soft, rounded shape and emits a warm light.Bright living room with blue sofa, colourful pillows, green cabinet, and nature-inspired lamp.

STOCKHOLM 2025

Price $ 89.99
Desk lamp BRUNBÅGE, teal, curved neck & base with pen holder, touch dimmer.Desk lamp with built-in pen holder, adjustable arm, and touch dimmer, offering directed light.

BRUNBÅGE

Price $ 29.99
A black SAMBORD floor lamp with a curved neck and adjustable shade, designed for reading.Living room with grey SAMBORD floor lamp beside beige sofa, leaf print wall art, speckled rug, adjustable light.

SAMBORD

Price $ 29.99
SPETSBOJ table lamp in yellow, cylindrical with smooth metal shade, up/down lighting, touch switch.Cosy bedroom with green SPETSBOJ lamp on bedside table, next to bed with pink pillows.

SPETSBOJ

Price $ 14.99

Getting the most storage out of your space

Loads of stuff to store? You need to make the most of your space.

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Three EKENABBEN open shelving units with some VATTENDRÅG boxes with lid and other things on them stand under some windows.
A white ZEBRASÄV pendant lamp hangs over a SKUGGSTUBB mug on a VIHALS extendable table near some IVAR cabinets on a wall.
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More storage to help you make space for everything

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An EKET storage cube in grey, made of particleboard and fibreboard. It has a square shape and minimalist design with open storage space.Hands holding white cube frame, showing wall mount holes. EKET storage solution.

EKET

Price $ 30
A green IVAR mesh cabinet, rectangular in shape, with metal mesh doors and sliding mechanism, suitable for storage.Small green IVAR mesh cabinet on wall, holding files & books. Near desk with chair, lamp, laptop & plant.

IVAR

Price $ 149

Best seller

White ikea LACK wall shelf, 6 narrow shelves for small spaces.LACK Wall shelf unit, white, 30x190 cm

LACK

Price $ 169

Last chance

A black LIXHULT storage cabinet with a sleek, minimalist design, featuring a single door and four protruding metal legs.Black LIXHULT cabinet on thin legs beside desk, holding papers, smaller than desk and chair. White mesh bin, laptop, chair, and plant nearby.

LIXHULT

Price $ 65
APOTEKARE black metal wall shelf with two rectangular shelves.Black metal wall shelf with 3 tiers, plants, wood slice; blue wall, white chair.

APOTEKARE

Price $ 35
EKET, white storage cabinet, square shape, modern design, two drawers, sleek finish.Two hands open a white EKET cabinet drawer with integrated push-openers.

EKET

Price $ 95
White SKÅDIS pegboard with mesh baskets and hooks for wall organisation.SKÅDIS pegboard with accessories on wall above desk, lamp nearby

SKÅDIS

Price $ 49.49

More ways to make good use of limited space

Why not turn unused wall space into storage? Or get a room divider?

Two black SKÅDIS pegboards and a folded VIHALS folding chair are hung on a wall near a white VIHALS extendable table.
A BLECKBERGET swivel chair stands at a VIHALS extendable table which has a LINDBYN table mirror and a disco ball on top.
A swivel chair, a VIHALS folding chair and two stacked stools stand at a VIHALS extendable table in a small dining room area.
A person stacks another birch KYRRE stool on top of a stack of three other KYRRE stools in a room with a wooden floor.
A JÄLL table ironing board stands on a white EKEDALEN extendable table near a blue TORKIS flexi laundry basket.

Looking for more dining room tips?

Small space ideas for extending the dining table
A person extends a white VANGSTA extendable table which stands on a jute rug, with chairs and white stools around it.