There was an art of eating, and an art of living that was associated with a dining table that was huge,” Alice Benjamin, an interior designer for over 20 years who resides in Chicago, told me.

Rethink the living room area, and don’t be afraid to incorporate pieces like a small bistro table that can double as a desk or dining table. Small elements like these can complete the living ...

“I love using a large cocktail ottoman like our Delancey Ottoman ($1,295), which serves as a soft landing for relaxing in front of the TV but can be transformed into a low-top dining table by ...

With the permission of the landlord, who is a friend, Yarinsky began a renovation six years ago. For his first order of ...