Multifunctional rooms are reigning supreme. Open floor plans once minimized dining rooms, but a shift towards more enclosed, multifunctional spaces is bringing them back in style. Dining rooms are ...

The Waldorf Astoria New York is credited with being the first hotel in the United States to offer traditional room service to its guests. Originally opened in 1893 and managed by Hilton since 1949, ...

Allow me to metaphorically hold your hand as I say this: Open floor plans are (and, frankly, have always been) not all they’re cracked up to be. I know it’s incredibly brave to take this stance, but ...

A neutral backdrop was already in place when Boston interior designer Ana Donohue was called in to furnish and accessorize this Andover dining room. To enliven the space, Donohue capitalized on the ...

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 ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Jura Koncius, The Washington Post For many overscheduled families, “dining” has been reduced in recent years to grabbing a plate of food at a kitchen ...

While the owners of this 200-year-old Hingham home loved its beautifully preserved architectural features—including wide-plank pine floors and original beams—they were ready to update the decor. Their ...