Dining Room Ideas & Inspiration

Spark some serious ambiance, encourage conversation, and maybe even highlight a beloved painting or a bar cart in the dim corner with dining room lighting that serves up equal parts style and practicality.

Knowing the rules of scale, lighting, and other design features allows you to create a comfortable dining room space to linger longer over food with your loved ones and whoever else happens along. These pro tips will help you figure out exactly where to begin the process and what to look for along the way.

Optimal furniture placement and the creative use of design elements can help create a more open concept. Read this guide for ideas on how to make your home feel more "open."

Bring more flexibility and functionality home with these cool, creative ways to separate spaces.

What’s the best finish to use to refinish a dining room table?

Read these 7 easy tips to make hosting Thanksgiving at your home less stressful this holiday season.

Get this look! Rich fall hues for a fresh, contemporary take on traditional. Get everything you need at your local Target or Target.com

Get this look with a little help from Target and Target.com

Pattern play and a color scheme worthy of a Fabergé egg create a lively gathering space that's traditional but not staid

Vintage furnishings set the stage for a homey holiday spread. Here's how to re-create this welcoming feel using thrifty finds

How the layout, colors, design, and accessories in your home can be adding inches to your waistline

A blank box becomes an inviting gathering spot with new paint, molding, trim, and furniture