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As far as 2026 dining room trends go, designers are leaning into intentional functionality. “We're seeing a definite shift back toward more defined, closed floor plans for formal dining,” says ...

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While I genuinely love my dining room, it’s always felt a bit cramped, darker than I’d like, and not quite as airy or ...