How to set a table used to be common knowledge, but in today’s fast and busy world, knowing how to set a table properly has become somewhat of a party trick. If you’ve been tasked with hosting a baby ...

A formal place setting has a standard way to arrange silverware, plates, and glasses. The fork goes on the left, and the glasses on the right.

Martha Stewart presents an evocative formal tablescape, showing how a thoughtfully designed table can transform an evening with friends. Experience the charm of setting a refined table and why it’s ...

A comfortable table setting, especially a formal one with a variety of glassware and flatware, should allow about 2 feet of space between the center of one plate and the center of the next. The formal ...

Not sure how to set a table properly? Whether you're planning a casual gathering or a formal, intimate dinner, this is table-setting etiquette you need to know. Dining habits have changed drastically ...

The biggest eating holiday of the year is upon us. You’ve brainstormed the menu, shopped for sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts, and thawed the turkey. (You have thawed the turkey, right?) With all ...

Dining out can be a great experience, whether it's a casual meal with friends or a more formal event. However, certain unspoken rules and behaviors can make you appear less cultured at the table.

Formal living rooms aren’t over yet—designers share which styles feel dated and how to bring in a fresh, modern feel without ...