Shea McGee just proved a couch can actually work as dining room seating – this is the key to creating a casual yet practical set up

Neutral open dining room with wood table and dining chairs, abstract painting and glass pendants.

No dining room is complete without a few staple pieces and this trio of essential furniture first comes to mind. First, there's the all-important dining table, then the set of dining chairs, and of course, the overhead lighting that all works together to make the space functional.

Shea McGee's The Oaks house tour is a fresh take on tradition as it features a unique dining room arrangement with an unexpected statement couch. While we're all familiar with classic dining room furniture ideas, interior designer Shea McGee is not afraid to mix and match by bringing a piece of living room furniture into the dining space, proving that casual seating can provide comfort, practicality, and style.