With holidays ahead filled with family and friends, thoughts of a formal dining room win my attention. In our home the formal dining room is getting ready for its ‘peak season.' The featured dining ...

A recent study by Realtor.com found formal dining rooms are often the most underutilized square footage in homes.

Flex spaces, those multiuse areas that bend and grow to accommodate the disparate and changing needs of a household, took off during the pandemic. We had to get creative about how we used space when ...

Dining room ideas should be at the forefront of your home ideas, especially if you are a keen entertainer. Our elegant dining room decorating solutions and expert advice are here to inspire you, ...

As far as 2026 dining room trends go, designers are leaning into intentional functionality. “We're seeing a definite shift back toward more defined, closed floor plans for formal dining,” says ...

Design experts dish on their favorite retailers for spaces of all styles and sizes. Crate & Barrel is a top destination for design enthusiasts seeking a chic, modern look at an accessible price point, ...

Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...

If you've already started spring cleaning, then you may have also noticed that your cozy winter retreat could use a refresh to welcome the new season. Your kitchen and patio deserve a breath of fresh ...

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