The dining table is not only a gathering spot for family and friends, but also a focal point in the home. If you intend to shop for one you’ll have forever, you will probably want to buy only once. So ...

A dining table is more than just another piece of furniture. It provides a sense of warmth to a home as you go about your daily life. In choosing a dining table, one needs to balance size, design, ...

Globe editor Aruna Dutt is ready to upgrade her hand-me-down furniture for purchases that last. In this new shopping series, she asks experts to help her make buying decisions that are worth the ...

DEAR GAIL: We’re in the process of redecorating and looking to work through our house one room at a time. We want to start with our dining room as we like to entertain. We’d like to seat as many as ...