Whether you need a creative solution for hosting season or looking to add a permanent dedicated space, these eight dining area design ideas will inspire your next great meal and home renovation.

Interior designer Marie Flanigan suggests adapting the shape of your dining room table to the proportions of your room. "A rectangular table works beautifully in more elongated spaces," she says ...

Practical, comfortable and cute, a built-in seat for the dining room is otherwise known as a banquette. Often used in restaurants and nearly always in caravans, banquettes are a cosy retro dining ...