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 ...

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, ...

"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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Interior design trends come and they go, and even if you don't often partake in the fads of the season, ...

A formal dining room was once a quintessential part of the average home. According to The Georgetowner, dining rooms evolved into symbols of wealth and status, with Thomas Jefferson being one of the ...

Each week Mansion Global tackles an interior design topic with an elite group of designers from around the world who work on luxury properties. This week we look at how to design a warm but stylish ...

When Alexis Cosinuke moved into her house in Lexington, Ky., a couple of years ago, she knew she’d have to get creative to give her three kids a place of their own. Because the home didn’t have a ...

Dining area designed by Michele Ahl shows the recommendations she makes to clients: pops of color in the upholstered chairs and a bold wallpaper. Interior designer Michele Ahl of 2B Design. A picture ...

This dining room created by Lindley Arthur features an Iksel for Schumacher wall covering, a Colleen & Co. light fixture, an antique dining table and Hickory Chair seating. Formal dining spaces are in ...

The formal dining room these days has taken a back seat in the floorplans of many new homes. We often see an informal eating area by the kitchen, opening to the family room. In today’s homes — ...