Open kitchens are popular but don't work for everyone. Discover ways to modify your kitchen layout for a functional space.

A thoughtful fusion of classic heritage and modern design breathes new life into this historic 1906 New York kitchen by ...

The modern dining table in this space by Denise McGaha Interiors is all about angles, angles, angles. Its square shape is reinforced by the center plate, while the legs slant out at a 45-degree angle.

4. Designate a Spot for Special Occasion Items If you're wondering what to put in a small dining room besides a table, a designated space for special occasion items should be your top priority.

The space above your cabinets gets dusty—and greasy. No matter how powerful your hood vent is, cooking will grease up that space over time, so be prepared to dust and clean on a semi-regular basis.

But besides a family room/dining room addition 30 years ago, not much of the house had been renovated. What bothered them most was the crowded, pass-through galley kitchen with old cabinetry.

If your house has a formal dining room, chances are you don’t use it much—or at all. Here’s how to convert that space it into something useful, such as an office, a game room, or a library ...

Michele Love wants to repurpose the 9-by-9-foot dining room in her Leesburg, Va., rental townhouse as a sitting area. She has a hutch and table and chairs in the space but plans to sell or donate ...