Let’s face it, design can be controversial. Whether we’re discussing kitchen islands or statement stoves, one person’s waste of space is another’s must-have. And nowhere is the debate more heated than ...

A formal dining room may not be a staple in homes, but these decor trends are changing the way people envision and design ...

From a wood-paneled seaside cottage in Massachusetts to a grand Venetian chamber, these spaces are a host’s dream. The dining room of the collector Giorgio Taroni’s home on Italy’s Lake Como houses ...