Even if you eat most of your meals in a less formal space, the formal dining room still serves an important function in our lives—it’s what sets special occasions like parties and holidays apart from other meals. A traditional dining room carries with it all the warm and rich associations of holidays past.

But special isn’t necessarily traditional these days. There are many styles of dining rooms today. Styles like Country French or Italian combine formality and informality in a natural, unfussy way. A style like Cottage can be anything from romantic to laid back.

Accessories or window treatments can play an important role in setting the tone you want as well. Talk to a Honquest designer about making your dining room a special place for creating and celebrating memories.