If you are self-isolating at home, this does not mean that you cannot afford a lunch or dinner “like in a restaurant” – we have collected for you tips from designers and chefs on how to turn any meal into a beautiful ritual.

Moscow apartment designed by Ekaterina Yakovenko. Vintage chandelier, France, 1970s; Flower table, Rubelli Casa; table setting, Imperial Porcelain Factory; Swing chairs, JNL; Solatium sofa, Maxalto; fabric curtains, Dedar; Coubertin mirror, Christopher Guy; carpet, Pinton; wall color designed by the author of the project. When the chairs are pushed under the table, the dining group resembles a rosebud. Photo: Sergey Krasyuk. Stylist: Natalia Onufreychuk.

Whether you’re forced to quarantine or self-isolating, you’re probably eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner at home right now. But just because you can’t go to your favorite restaurant right now doesn’t mean you have to sadly eat processed food on the couch. Use your free time to brush up on your cooking skills, spruce up your dining room, and make mealtime a part of your day you look forward to every time.