With family and friends always hanging out in the kitchen during visits, a seating area in the large dining room/kitchen space is both welcoming and practical.
This dining room only requires a few cosmetic changes, like paint and trim, to be more welcoming.
Some living rooms were not designed for today's living. The living room in this 1937 house is a case in point.
Design Inspirations
Armstrong Chambliss Siena black&white checkerboard vinyl flooring