“To some, having an extra room for meals they will only have a few times a year can feel like a misuse of space and money,” says designer Cary Ray. “For others, it is an intentional space they want to ...

Dining rooms are having a moment again—with bold style, everyday use, and plenty of Southern charm. Here's why the classic ...

A too-large dining room and a cramped kitchen led the owners of this expanded Cape in Wayland to call Diana Pauro for a redesign. Pauro, who is the founder of design-build firm Rebel Builders ...

The kitchen has easy access to the formal dining room and the family room. A striking stone fireplace sits on one end of the family room, accented by a wall of stonework and a vaulted ceiling.