Anchor your dining room layout around a large window seat for a cozy feel. "This dining room is a dual-purpose space," says interior designer Heidi Feliz-Grimm of O’Hara Interiors.

7 Dining Room Layout Mistakes That Ruin the Flow of Your Space, Designers Say. ... "There is no point in having a generously sized table if your guests can't move freely and easily around the room." ...

Newman also suggests defining a central gathering point in the room, ideally in an area where the ceiling is eight feet or higher. “When the ceiling line shifts dramatically, it’s a great ...

By Marni Elyse Katz Globe Correspondent, Updated February 28, 2025, 1:41 p.m. Diana Pauro reconfigured the layout of this Cape-style home in Wayland. photograph by Lara Kimmerer; styling by Cait Gury ...

Buying a matching dining room set from only one place doesn't allow you to express your personal style. "Buying a dining room set is so impersonal; it’s okay to mix and match," Almonte says.