A dining room is also a compelling place to go bold. Although it's a little bigger in square footage, it's a room often saved ...

Next, think about the base of your dining table. "A sculptural base, trestle style or pedestal can add a unique design element and create more leg room making the space feel more open," Petersen said.

The interior designer searched close to home, in Paris and at an auction. Look for an easy upgrade, splurge on something ...

Pauro, who is the founder of design-build firm Rebel Builders, reconfigured the layout, moving the kitchen into the dining room ... but always wanted a beach house,” Pauro says.

Take the dining room Steele and his design partner Christopher Drake of Bierly Drake & Steele, Inc. reimagined at this year's ...