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While the kitchen is often considered the heart of the home, for those who typically eat together with their family, the dining room is also very important as well. This space is where people gather ...

Despite its sudden revival this year, the formal dining room is still a rare find in the average home, largely thanks to spatial constraints, lifestyle factors, and a more relaxed approach to ...

Having a small studio apartment or a loft means that space is a luxury. An open floor plan means that all of the rooms bleed into each other, and it takes some finagling to carve out separate living ...

A successful dining room layout involves more than placing a table in the middle of the room and calling it a day. Whether you are designing a formal dining room or a dining area in an open-concept ...

If the formal dining room is a wasted space in your home, you’re not alone. That said, it doesn’t have to be. Now’s the time to inject new life into that unused room. Not only can you reinvent and ...

The kitchen may be the heart of a home, but when it comes to entertaining, a dining room — if one is present in a house — tends to be the prime gathering spot for meals. Dining rooms may not be top on ...

Choose a dining table, chandelier, and window treatment that is the right scale for the room. Don't line the walls with unnecessary furniture, and don't cover surfaces with too much decor. Avoid ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Measure up properly, to ensure your chosen table will have enough space in both configurations (The Independent/Ali Howard) The ...

Part of the appeal of a natural wood dining table is its imperfect look — color variations, uneven grain, and knots all add character. The weathered coloration of Crate & Barrel's Basque-inspired ...