Group like items Once the foundation is in place, you can begin setting your table. Though a buffet-style setup may feel thrown together, a certain level of organization is required.

The shape of your dining table matters if you want to maximize space and accommodate your guests comfortably. Here's what to ...

Ina Garten is not only a seasoned cook, but an experienced dinner party host. Here are her top tips for setting the table at your next gathering.

Emily Post's great-great-grandaughter Lizzie Post shares how to properly set a table for casual dinners, informal events and formal gatherings ...

SAVE ROOM FOR THE FOOD: If you’re serving a buffet, centerpieces can be more elaborate. However, if you plan to put food on the table Norman Rockwell style, they may be in the way.

Young Huh, an interior designer, relishes setting an outdoor table when she’s entertaining guests at her house in Hyde Park, N.Y. Stefano Ukmar for The New York Times ...

Give guests a visual feast with an elegant buffet table that welcomes everyone with style. People flock to the buffet table for the food, but they don't entirely ignore the way it looks. Get ...

Fancy or Casual? Setting an elaborate table with a luxurious tablecloth, chargers, fine china, cut crystal and cut flowers can be wonderful, but there are other ways to welcome guests.