The intricacies of table settings have gone the way of butlers and parasol flirtations, calling cards and dressing for dinner. But that may be changing. After all, Downton Abbey was wildly popular for ...

Breaking Free from Tradition You know that feeling when you walk into a room and it just feels… right? Well, I recently had a ...

Key PointsWith the shift in using dining rooms for multiple functions, heavy and formal design is no longer required.Matching ...

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 ...

British etiquette coach William Hanson has gone viral again for his advice on the 'right' way to eat French fries in a formal dining setting. Foodies had a lot to say about it. The video sparked ...

The good china sits atop grandma’s heirloom tablecloth. The sterling is polished, the crystal glistens and extra chairs are arranged around the table. Soon the candles will be lit. We’re about to ...

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 ...

Eating with hands creates uncertainty in fine dining environments, even as menus grow more relaxed and global influences ...

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 ...