Chucking the builder’s floor plan, a family reassigns rooms to work better for their needs

The Massachusetts room gets a more contemporary look with paint, furnishings and decor

The formal space mixes custom details to create an exquisite style bridging past and present

This home's colonial architecture inspires formality, while the room's bold color, a mix of styles and a glossy bar update the look

An open-plan space is divvied up into a dining room, foyer and library–music room in a family-friendly way

Tradition gets a pleasing new twist with mixed patterns, pulled together by soft blue and heavenly white

Banquette seating, folding tables and clever seating options can create a comfortable dining room right in your main living space

Mist can put a damper on the mood in San Francisco, but this lively room fires up the energy

Bold reds and unexpected furniture pairings give a Hillsborough dining room an energetic edge

French inspiration gives traditional style a twist in this Victorian-era home