Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Design by Mindy Gayer / Photo by Vanessa Lentine A successful dining room layout involves more than placing a table in the middle ...

Choose a dining table, chandelier, and window treatment that is the right scale for the room. Don't line the walls with unnecessary furniture, and don't cover surfaces with too much decor. Avoid ...

Your dining room should feel inviting, not like a tight squeeze every time you pull out a chair. Designers consistently point to a handful of specific items that visually and physically shrink the ...

The wrong furniture, layout, and decor choices can make your dining room feel smaller than it is. We asked a designer to identify the main reasons that your dining room looks cramped, with advice on ...