Dining Room Ideas & Inspiration

Explore inspiring dining room ideas that will drastically make your home more efficient & appealing.

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20 Creative Room Divider Ideas, From Screens to Bookcases

Dividing your room into smaller parts can be as easy as adding a screen or a bookcase. Read 20 ways in which you can make your space more flexible with room dividers.
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Fixing Up a 1920s Cottage in West Los Angeles

After a decade of dysfunction in a 1920s cottage, a homeowner enlists professional help for a home design that finally feels just right.
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10 Inspiring Lighting Ideas to Make Your Dining Room Shine

In this guide, we highlight nine different dining room lighting ideas that can help enhance your space and provide ambiance.
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How To Choose a Color for Your Dining Room

Learn how to pick the best color for your dining room and add some personality to your home by following our dining room color guide.
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How To Create an Open Floor Plan

Want to open up your home for better flow, more natural light, and easier entertaining? This guide will tell you everything you need to know.
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How To Refinish a Dining Table in a few Simple to Follow Steps

Is your dining table in need of a makeover? Read our guide to learn how you can refinish it so that it looks brand new.
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How To Host Thanksgiving: 15 Simple Tips for a Great Holiday

Host a smooth, successful Thanksgiving dinner this year with these 15 tips on prepping, cooking safely, and cleaning up.
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Chic Fall Tablescape | Guest-Ready Home

Get this look! Rich fall hues for a fresh, contemporary take on traditional. Get everything you need at your local Target or Target.com
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Thanksgiving Tablescape | Guest-Ready Home

Get this look with a little help from Target and Target.com
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Everything You Need to Know to Install an Overhead Light

An overhead light fixture can transform a dark room. Follow along as expert Scott Caron helps a homeowner install a dining room chandelier.
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Create a Jewel-Box Dining Room With These Creative Ideas

Even with a limited budget, you can create an elegant, jewel-box dining room that will wow guests. Find inspiring ideas in our guide.
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A Guide to Creating a Festive Farmhouse Dining Room

A farmhouse dining area can provide a charming, welcoming space. In this guide, we show you how to choose elements that evoke a homey feel.
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11 Ways Your House is Making You Fat

How the layout, colors, design, and accessories in your home can be adding inches to your waistline
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A Warm, Welcoming Dining Space for $1,474

A blank box becomes an inviting gathering spot with new paint, molding, trim, and furniture