If you're lucky enough to move into a home with a dedicated dining room, your first impulse might be to tear down those walls and open everything up. After all, a formal dining room is usually the ...

Do you love your formal dining room, but sometimes forget it exists? Instead of visiting this seldom-used room only on holidays or when guests come over, make it a dining destination. These dining ...

Formal dining rooms are making a comeback as people crave more specialized spaces. Designers say they never truly went out of style and work best when fitted to a home's layout. Multipurpose setups, ...

The good china sits atop grandma’s heirloom tablecloth. The sterling is polished, the crystal glistens and extra chairs are arranged around the table. Soon the candles will be lit. We’re about to ...

Functional dining rooms are considered casual, while formal dining rooms are much fancier in nature. Furniture and lighting choices, accessories, decor and table settings define the space and differ ...

The formal dining room, long considered a symbol of wealth and privilege, has been the subject of much debate over the past 30 years. Some declared it dead, a relic of a bygone era when families sat ...

Functional dining rooms are considered casual, while formal dining rooms are much fancier in nature. Furniture and lighting choices, accessories, decor and table settings define the space and differ ...