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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A couple shopping for dining room table and talking with salesperson - Fg Trade Latin/Getty Images A formal dining room was once a quintessential part of the average home. According to The ...

Let’s face it, design can be controversial. Whether we’re discussing kitchen islands or statement stoves, one person’s waste of space is another’s must-have. And nowhere is the debate more heated than ...

The first Thanksgiving in Plymouth in 1621 didn’t happen in a dedicated dining room with custom furniture and a chandelier as a focal point. Most meals then happened at a handmade wooden table that ...

HGTV's Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent are known as masters of interior design. However, there's one room that they're both ...

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 ...

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 ...