A dining room is more than just a space to eat meals. It's where loved ones gather — for food, of course, but also for fun and conversation. Kristen Pawlak, owner and interior designer at KP ...

If casual brands don’t invest in the contemporary, experiential offerings diners crave, they could eventually risk ceding ...

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 ...

Your dining rooms can become boring, unused spaces if you’re not careful. Too many of us seem to think having a formal dining room means it has to be furnished with traditional, matching furniture.

The Disappearing Dining Room: Casual Lifestyles, A Need For More Space Lead To A Trend ... Tie up or replace the chandelier. Nothing screams “former dining room” more than that hanging fixture.

Leather looks casual in a dining room, and it’s a great option when you have children. ... Chandeliers are really hot in any room. So keep your crystal beauty, but its shades should go.

In most homes we design, the dining room is a place for crisp table linens and adult conversation, and the kitchen is for everyday grub. Recently, though, we encountered a home with an interesting ...