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Kerrilynn Pamer’s outdoor dining setup at her home in Los Angeles, March 3, 2026. Interior design and personal style are being showcased more often on dining room tables around the country. (Stella Kalinina/The New York Times)

Ms Kerrilynn Pamer’s outdoor dining set-up at her home in Los Angeles. Interior design and personal style are being showcased more often on dining room tables around the United States.

PHOTO: STELLA KALININA/NYTIMES

Misty White Sidell

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UNITED STATES – As the cost of dining out continues to rise, everyone from college students to empty nesters is looking for ways to recreate the restaurant experience at home.

In the US, they are doing it creatively, with a surge of interest in artisanal tabletop products found in thrift stores and high-end boutiques alike.

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