FILE-A waitress carries food to a table inside a restaurant. (Michael Nagle/Bloomberg via Getty Images) The struggles of several casual dining restaurant chains this year are the result of two trends ...

The bedroom’s for snoozin’, the living room is for schmoozin’, and the kitchen is undeniably the heart of the home. But what about the dining room? While it’s historically been where you enjoy all ...

For many of us, the dining room has long been a special-occasion spot, reserved for birthdays, holidays, and honored guests. But designers say they’re anticipating a welcome shift in this mindset.