Our desire for relaxed family dining has given the humble bench a moment in the spotlight. Not just for open-plan kitchen set-ups, conventional dining spaces are increasingly embracing the casual long ...

Most kitchen plans are executed on autopilot. You’ve got major appliances, cabinets and a loveseat-sized island with three obligatory stools facing the cook and the same number of light pendants above ...

Between work, school, soccer practices, and a never-ending laundry pile, sitting down for a family dinner each night of the week may seem impossible. But despite the challenging logistics and time ...

Torn between a dedicated dining area and a stylish kitchen island with ample prep space? I asked designers for their opinions on the smartest option ...