Dining Room

The cabinets may be new, but they’re designed to fit in with the architectural details of this 1926 home.

“I've been wanting a new table for the dining room for a while, and this was the perfect opportunity to go a bit ‘extra’ on it,” this DIYer says.

Vintage furniture and a fresh light fixture help, too.

According to real estate pros.

A family has a place to gather for $300.

If you’re in the market for new dining chairs, consider what’s in the home office department for a fun, unexpected seating alternative.

Here's how to create a small, functional comfy zone in your own home.

No coasters required!

This accent wall is pure sunshine.

This dining room bar feature goes from too-small to totally grand.

The new look is perfect for the home's Palm Springs location.

Designing your studio apartment is about to get way easier.

These homeowners took a value pack of MDF baseboards and made magic on their dining room walls.

These tables are a no-brainer, especially when it comes to holiday entertaining!

Not all of them are dealbreakers, however.

You can still DIY it though!

This couple used BILLY bookcases to cover an awkward door and add much-needed storage to their historic condo.

And the most epic record storage shelving unit fit for two chefs and music lovers.

There's a little something for every style here.

This IKEA hack didn't require any power tools.

Without using a rug or a room divider!

For $180!

Painting a large-scale indoor mural doesn't have to be so daunting. After all, it's only paint!

If you're living in a little space and need a little table to match, look no further than this list of tables that can function as a place to eat *and* work.

This complete basement overhaul was a three-year labor of love.

Whether you're looking for a classic bistro table for two or a larger farmhouse design for entertaining, you need to read this list.

Strategic wallpaper placement helped up the drama in this sophisticated dining room redo.

"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.

The multiple projects involved in this room redo help give it tons of character.

Elevate your dining experience.

Make room for this metal on your shopping list.

And you can buy one at IKEA!

If high-end bouclé isn't currently in your budget, you can find a few ways to get the look for less. Typically, that involves smaller pieces, but if you're ready to invest in a more substantial furnishing that won't totally break the bank, the best place to try bouclé may actually be in your bedroom... for your headboard.

"I got some raised eyebrows when I told people I was painting the dining room pink and painting a mural on the wall," DIYer Natalie Metzger says. But her advice when it comes to paint is to "just go for it."

This genius design adds more dining room seating that doubles as a place to lounge.

No it's no longer the home office.

The new dining room mixes old and new to create the perfect balance.

It all changed with a coat of black paint.

It transforms from a dining table (with storage!) to a writing desk to a slim console.

It really doesn't get more organic and earthy than this.

This DIYer's advice for renovating on a budget? "Get thrifty." She used secondhand finds and DIYs to get an expensive-looking dining room for less.

This homeowner's DIY skills take her dining area from builder-grade to breathtaking.

Visual interest overhead without all the fuss!

A few DIYs and some smart shopping turned this blank slate dining room into an inviting hangout.

The project made the room more practical for the family who lives here, too.

The designer-homeowner used a pop of color in an unexpected place.

Since I A) live in Brooklyn and B) basically live to eat good pasta, I was naturally very excited to learn of a recent collaboration between chef-designed ceramics brand Jono Pandolfi and celebrated chef Missy Robbins. Missy is the mastermind behind popular Brooklyn-based pasta restaurants Lilia and Misi (be still my heart), so this is one collaboration that feels like a long time coming.

This dining room is full of custom DIY details that are totally copy-able.

The reno makes everything look bigger and brighter, but still has mid-century charm fitting of a mid-century house.

Because anything that makes serving easier is worth the investment.

This airy, spacious redo will win over even open concept skeptics.

We went searching for upholstered dining chairs that will be friendly to your guests' backsides and bottoms while looking great in your dining room, too.

This renter wanted to add some detail to her dining area, but there wasn't enough space for a buffet or other table, and, as a renter, she couldn't find any removable wallpaper she loved.

A narrow and very beige dining area becomes a bright, light-filled space the whole family flocks to.

No walls? No problem. You can still have a dining room or a little nook in the middle of your open floor plan.

The new room is filled with character.

According to real estate experts.

The after is 100 percent wow.

You can see this dining room from almost every point on the first floor, so it was important for the design to pack a punch.

After all, breakfast is the most important meal of the day, right?