Putting a rug underneath a dining table is a popular choice, but you might be wondering if interiors experts think it’s a good idea, and if there are occasions on which it’s not such a smart move.

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 ...

The term, coined by American television chef Sandra Lee in 2003—a blend of “table” and “landscaping”—refers to the art of ...