A contemporary holiday home located on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula featuring rammed earth walls, timber lined ceilings and flagstone floors. This home incorporates strong, natural elements and the joinery throughout features custom, stained oak timber cabinetry and natural limestone benchtops. With a nod to the mid century modern era and a balance of natural, warm elements this home displays a uniquely Australian design style. This home is a cocoon like sanctuary for rejuvenation and relaxation with all the modern conveniences one could wish for thoughtfully integrated.

River Ridge - Southwick

Mary Cook

Taylor Photo
This is an example of a transitional dining room in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Black Butler Pantry

Karr Bick Kitchen and Bath

Traditional kitchen/dining combo in Other with beige walls, porcelain floors and grey floor.

Seeley Dining Room

Michael Abrams Interiors

This is an example of a traditional dining room in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

CALIFORNIA CASUAL MEETS COTSWOLD COTTAGE

RJ Smith Construction

Transitional dining room in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam, wood and brick walls.

Eastside Tudor Dinette and Picture Wall with Hidden TV

Amy Carman Design

This beautifully-appointed Tudor home is laden with architectural detail. Beautifully-formed plaster moldings, an original stone fireplace, and 1930s-era woodwork were just a few of the features that drew this young family to purchase the home, however the formal interior felt dark and compartmentalized. The owners enlisted Amy Carman Design to lighten the spaces and bring a modern sensibility to their everyday living experience. Modern furnishings, artwork and a carefully hidden TV in the dinette picture wall bring a sense of fresh, on-trend style and comfort to the home. To provide contrast, the ACD team chose a juxtaposition of traditional and modern items, creating a layered space that knits the client's modern lifestyle together the historic architecture of the home.

Ute Place

Menendez Architects PC

The square dining table repeats the shape of the square kitchen island and the same chandeliers hover over each of them granting them the same formal treatment.

Falsterbogatan 22b

Bjurfors Skåne

Bjurfors/ SE360
Design ideas for a small scandinavian open plan dining in Malmo with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Coral Gables, Florida Home

Eva Quateman Interiors

Steven Brooke Studios
This is an example of a large traditional separate dining room in Miami with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Custom Drapery and Shades

Opening Act Window Fashions

This design is very modern with clean lines and simplicity! the sheers traverse with a baton.
Mid-sized contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Orange County with beige walls, marble floors and no fireplace.

Crossroads home

Moore Design Builders

Paul Rogers
Photo of a traditional dining room in Burlington with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Egerton House - Cambridgeshire

AZOULAY INTERIORS

Country kitchen with rise and fall lights, reclaimed pine buffet cupboard and custom made pine farm table and benches. Kitchen units have been painted in dark green, Green Smoke from Farrow and Ball.

French Country

Vignettes

Red accents create a charm to this home.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional separate dining room in Orange County with beige walls, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Huston Valley Village

Stunningly Staged Homes

Inspiration for a large country separate dining room in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Lakeside Transitional #2

Cannarsa Structure and Design

This is an example of a transitional kitchen/dining combo with light hardwood floors, beige floor and beige walls.

Manor Cove

Carlton Edwards

Interiors: Carlton Edwards in collaboration w/ Greg Baudouin
Photo of a mid-sized modern kitchen/dining combo in Charlotte with beige walls, ceramic floors and black floor.

Hawks Ridge Haven

Pineapple House Interior Design

In the dining room, we created a dramatic arched entrance with stained walnut raised-paneling. We added a painted beam ceiling with tongue and groove V-notch slats to add interest and texture to the 10 ’ ceiling. To create trim with a flowing, seamless appearance, we integrated drapery cornices into the crown molding. Intense sun penetrates the room and led to the creation of a three-part window treatment. We incorporated stationary drapery panels for acoustics and to soften edges. We added roman shades for solar control and a gothic-inspired arched valance in embossed linen for a formal accent. The valance is a soft echo of the gothic motif on the fireplace surround in the home’s adjacent keeping room. On the walls, we had the installer cut grass cloth into squares and alternate their direction when he was hanging. This creates a subtle visual effect that changes as the sun dances through the room and you walk around the space. Square nail heads punctuate the intersections by being turned and set on their tips, creating a 3-dimensional diamond shape. Chris Little Photography

DC Ranch

Sanctuaries Interior Design

Pam Singleton/Image Photography
Inspiration for a large mediterranean separate dining room in Phoenix with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Full Remodel

Tiger Paw Construction

Photo of a mid-sized traditional kitchen/dining combo in Columbus with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Fisher Street Residence

Chris Barrett Design

This is an example of a modern kitchen/dining combo in Los Angeles with beige walls and medium hardwood floors.

Black Dining Room Design Ideas with Beige Walls

A 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 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 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 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!