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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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