A formal place setting has a standard way to arrange silverware, plates, and glasses. The fork goes on the left, and the glasses on the right.

The era of open-concept brought an end to most formal dining room ideas. Without walls to set the tone, an inherent casualness took over the way we dined. But then there was Covid, where rooms were ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - If your formal dining room rarely sees any use, you can transform it into something better utilized. A formal dining room is not a requirement for homeowners nowadays. As we discover ...

4 Ways to Set a Perfect Holiday Table, From Ultra-Formal to Super Casual The food, drinks, music and lighting all set a tone for a party, but so do your place settings. Here's how to get the vibe you ...

With Thanksgiving around the corner, you better know how to set the table if you're hosting. Whether you want formal or not, these infographics have got you covered. Style and decor blog Brunch at ...

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 ...

Her hands encased in thick, foamy gloves, Neda Malkani jabs at the freestanding punching bag hanging in her home gym: left, right, left. When she tires of punching, the 40-year-old mother of four uses ...