Krisztian Lonyai Photographer
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style open plan dining in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Ocean View House | Quartersawn White Oak

Stonewood Products

Beautiful Hardwood Flooring
Design ideas for a large beach style open plan dining in Boston with dark hardwood floors, brown floor, grey walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Laguna Beach Cottage

Brian Lewotsky Company Inc.

This is an example of a beach style dining room in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Beef Wellington

Marnie Custom Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style open plan dining in Other with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Coastal Cottage waterside view

Cura Design

View of dining area and waterside
This is an example of a small beach style dining room in Devon with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, yellow floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Polpis Getaway

Audrey Sterk Design

Liz Nemeth Photography
Design ideas for a large beach style dining room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Grands Horizons

Daisy D Déco

AMÉNAGEMENT D’UNE PIÈCE DE VIE Pour ce projet, mes clients souhaitaient une ambiance douce et épurée inspirée des grands horizons maritimes avec une tonalité naturelle. Le point de départ étant le canapé à conserver, nous avons commencé par mieux définir les espaces de vie tout en intégrant un piano et un espace lecture. Ainsi, la salle à manger se trouve naturellement près de la cuisine qui peut être isolée par une double cloison verrière coulissante. La généreuse table en chêne est accompagnée de différentes assises en velours vert foncé. Une console marque la séparation avec le salon qui occupe tout l’espace restant. Le canapé est positionné en ilôt afin de faciliter la circulation et rendre l’espace encore plus aéré. Le piano s’appuie contre un mur entre les deux fenêtres près du coin lecture. La cheminée gagne un insert et son manteau est mis en valeur par la couleur douce des murs et les moulures au plafond. Les murs sont peints d’un vert pastel très doux auquel on a ajouté un sous bassement mouluré. Afin de créer une jolie perspective, le mur du fond de cette pièce en longueur est recouvert d’un papier peint effet papier déchiré évoquant tout autant la mer que des collines, pour un effet nature reprenant les couleurs du projet. Enfin, l’ensemble est mis en lumière sans éblouir par un jeu d’appliques rondes blanches et dorées. Crédit photos: Caroline GASCH

Beach Style Dining Room

Design ideas for a large beach style kitchen/dining combo in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Oceanfront Large Shingle Style home

Christopher A Rose AIA, ASID

Full raised paneled walls and 12 piece dentil molding crown set off this traditional formal dining room. Rion Rizzo, Creative Sources Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style separate dining room in Charleston with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Peace in Point

Evenflow Interiors

Inspiration for a small beach style open plan dining in New York with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor and exposed beam.

Cove Road, Old Greenwich

Richard Swann Architect

Mid-sized beach style kitchen/dining combo in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Palmetto Bluff Duck Crossing Cottage

lisa furey interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style dining room in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Narrow River

Stephen Sullivan Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style kitchen/dining combo in Providence with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Dana Point Beach Front Home

Mur-Sol Builders Inc

Design ideas for a large beach style open plan dining in Orange County with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Small square footage beach condo

Tracy Berman Interiors

Inspiration for a small beach style kitchen/dining combo in San Diego with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Snead Boulevard

Oak Living

Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style open plan dining in Melbourne with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Open floor plan

Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC

Here we get to see the expansive 18'-0" cased opening, from the back corner of the dining area.. We can see the built case book shelves and fireplace. Down the hall is a powder room,laundry and bedroom/office space. Still awaiting the chairs for the table. You guessed it supply chain issues.

Fort Hill- Formal Dining Room

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Stefco Builders Landscape Architect: Hilarie Holdsworth Design Photographer: Greg Premru

Glorietta Blvd | Coronado, CA

J Hill Interiors

Andy McRory Photography J Hill Interiors was hired to fully furnish this lovely 6,200 square foot home located on Coronado’s bay and golf course facing promenade. Everything from window treatments to decor was designed and procured by J Hill Interiors, as well as all new paint, wall treatments, flooring, lighting and tile work. Original architecture and build done by Dorothy Howard and Lorton Mitchell of Coronado, CA.

The Esplanade, Pt Willunga

Cath Tonkin Interiors

The upstairs living area features raftered ceilings and a wood burning fireplace constructed of local stone. This beach house is for year-round enjoyment.

Beach Style Dining Room Design Ideas with a Stone Fireplace Surround

A beach style dining room can be used for casual dining, integrated into an open plan and connected to the living and kitchen areas; or as a formal space reserved solely for entertaining. While it may not be used frequently, it is a great focal point in the home, and requires little furnishings. Here's what you need to consider before you start planning a new dining room...

How will you use your dining room?

First, consider how frequently you will use the space. If you plan on using your beach style dining room on a daily basis, a casual dining set-up with sturdy, long-lasting furniture is best. As for where you position it – well, any unused space in the home can be converted into a casual dining space, whether it be at the end of a kitchen island, or at the bottom of the stairs. A formal dining room, on the other hand, is more suited to a dedicated space, which is more common in heritage homes where space originally wasn’t at a premium. Perhaps you want your dining room to multi-task and accommodate everyday meals, homework sessions and grown-up dinner parties… If that’s the case, furniture is key. Look for versatile dining tables in either Australian or New Zealand hardwood or weathered timber for a more rustic look. These won’t show up sticky fingerprints as much and can be dressed up for guests.

What size and shape should your dining table be?

Your beach style dining table should be able to seat all family members with some room for additional guests – each person should have at least 60 centimetres of space at the table. The right size, however, also depends on how much room you have. A general rule of thumb is to leave no less than 1 metre from the dining table to the wall or any additional furniture, so people have enough room to comfortably move around the space. Rectangular dining tables are versatile and can work in a variety of settings, while oval dining tables are more traditional and can turn any meal into an occasion. If you have a tight space to work in, a round dining table is best, and also a great option if you want to encourage conversation. A square dining table can be a dramatic addition to a dining room, but only if you have the space. It allows everyone at the table to see each other, but the bigger the table, the harder it will be able to hold a conversation with someone at the other end.

What type of dining chairs should you choose?

Once you’ve decided on a dining table, look for beach style dining chairs that share a common design element. If your dining table legs are curved, for example, try to match them with dining chairs that have a similar curve, either in the legs or back. Next, consider the dimensions of the chair. The height of your dining chairs should allow at least 30 centimetres between the top of the seat and the top of the table. And to keep your tush happy, avoid dining chairs narrower than 45 centimetres.

How can you decorate your dining room?

Dining rooms are relatively minimal spaces, but that makes them a great place to splash a little colour through artwork, especially if yours is a formal dining room. If your dining room is lacking warmth, consider painting the walls a deep shade of red or blue, or go contemporary with black or grey. A cosy rug will make the space feel more intimate, while a sideboard or cabinet of curiosities will further personalise the space. Often overlooked, dining room lighting can also drastically alter the mood of a room, creating drama, spurring romance or encouraging conversation. Opt for soft lighting in the dining area with dimmer switches, and choose oversized pendants in large, open spaces or to make the dining area more of a focal point. Finally, add some table settings, such as a lace tablecloth for a whimsy feel, or a more basic table runner for a chic look. If you need some help designing your dining room, consider checking the Houzz directory of interior designers, home stylists, cabinet makers and more!