The era of open-concept brought an end to most formal dining room ideas. Without walls to set the tone, an inherent casualness took over the way we dined. But then there was Covid, where rooms were ...

Deborah Wecselman is the founder and principal designer at Wecselman Design.

With lifestyles evolving, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic, people are recognizing the need for a dedicated, ...

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 ...

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 ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Let's be honest—most of the time, your dining room isn't used nearly as much as it should be, and, if ...

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 ...