[Hondaracer]

I dunno that’s how I designed my place in my reno and we like it. Imo a space like that creates a lot more useable space that actually gets used in hosting people

I have a very similar setup with the breakfast bar/island that backs into my dining table, has always worked great for parties etc. can only do so much with the space given wanting to keep an “open” living plan

Unless you have a lot of space to work with the days of having a formal dining room are done