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Melinda Fakuade was an associate editor for Vox, working mainly with The Goods and the Culture team. She is from New York and her writing has focused on culture, entertainment, and consumerism. My mom ...

Part of the appeal of a natural wood dining table is its imperfect look — color variations, uneven grain, and knots all add character. The weathered coloration of Crate & Barrel's Basque-inspired ...

Have you been waiting for the right time to upgrade your dining room furniture? Or maybe you’re finally ready to put a dining set on your patio or deck? Now is the time to stock up, thanks to the ...

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Your dining rooms can become boring, unused spaces if you’re not careful. Too many of us seem to think having a formal dining room means it has to be furnished with traditional, matching furniture.

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Functional dining rooms are considered casual, while formal dining rooms are much fancier in nature. Furniture and lighting choices, accessories, decor and table settings define the space and differ ...

For many overscheduled families, "dining" has been reduced in recent years to grabbing a plate of food at a kitchen island or on an ottoman in front of a screen. Even in homes that have a separate ...