The 10 Best Dining Room Tables, According to Design Pros and Our Editors . Have a seat; it's time to eat.

A beautiful table setup can completely change your meal, giving it an upgrade that is both noticeable and needed. Luckily, it doesn't have to cost a lot to set up a gorgeous table.

It isn’t necessary to have a proper dining table with chairs. You could use lounge furniture if you stick to finger foods, said Chauncey Boothby, an interior designer based in Rowayton, Conn ...

A: The more time you set aside to prepare, the better you’ll feel going into the dinner party. Set the table the night before, and do as much food prep as possible before people arrive.

Credit Marcus Nilsson for The New York Times. Food stylist: Maggie Ruggiero. Prop stylist: Gozde Eker. THE GROWN-UPS’ Table. By Gabrielle Hamilton. For me, it was always a bit of an adult thrill ...