Some homeowners have eliminated their formal dining rooms and found creative new uses for the space. Tad Dekko created a dining study lined with books and a glass wall that retracts into the ceiling.

This year, Glastonbury's most luxurious 'tent', the Tipi Tenthouse Suite, is offering festival-goers a high-end experience for a cool £28k. The luxury suite boasts up to five double bedrooms, a dining ...