Patterned rug underneath a dining room table and chairs - Scovad/Getty Images When searching for inspirational photos to help with designing a dining room, you may frequently see rugs underneath the ...

Keeping a dining room clean can be challenging, especially if you frequently host dinner parties, have pets running around the house, or use the space to feed kids. Despite the aesthetic, it can be ...

Let’s be honest, the formal dining room isn’t getting the love it used to. Once the pride of a home, reserved for roast dinners, long lunches, and the “good” plates, it’s now more often collecting ...

"My three goals were to make the room fancy, fun, and functional, and I believe that I achieved all three," this DIYer says - the perfect trio for a formal-meets-family-friendly dining room.

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

N.J. Home Makeover is a new feature on NJ.com. To submit your renovation for consideration, email home@starledger.com with your full name, email address, phone number and town/city. Attach "before" ...