We all know it’s the most important meal of the day, but where you consume it? Also important. Enter the humble breakfast nook — not as fancy or formal as your dining room, but a place to sit with ...

The term “breakfast nook” sounds hopelessly trapped in the 1970s, but modern homeowners are embracing the style and practicality of built-in seating in the kitchen. “The idea of the built-in, with the ...

The disappearing dining room might feel like the end of an era - one of fabulous dining parties and lavish meals - but it ...

The good china sits atop grandma’s heirloom tablecloth. The sterling is polished, the crystal glistens and extra chairs are arranged around the table. Soon the candles will be lit. We’re about to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Let's be honest—most of the time, your dining room isn't used nearly as much as it should be, and, if ...

The formal dining room, long considered a symbol of wealth and privilege, has been the subject of much debate over the past 30 years. Some declared it dead, a relic of a bygone era when families sat ...