Fairway Modern Farmhouse Dining Room Design

Kenny Johnson Photography
Photo of a mid-sized modern separate dining room in Kansas City with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Lorn Extension and renovation

Amaze Building Pty Ltd

Exposed timber beams and original brick fire place add some real character to this space. Crushing on the pendant beautufilly selected by our amazing clients.

Heatilator Design Gallery

Fireside Stone & Patio

Design ideas for a large traditional separate dining room in Baltimore with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Transitional Kitchen and Dining Room Renovation in West Chester, PA

Rudloff Custom Builders

This kitchen and dining room remodel gave this transitional/traditional home a fresh and chic update. The kitchen features a black granite counters, top of the line appliances, a wet bar, a custom-built wall cabinet for storage and a place for charging electronics, and a large center island. The blue island features seating for four, lots of storage and microwave drawer. Its counter is made of two layers of Carrara marble. In the dining room, the custom-made wainscoting and fireplace surround mimic the kitchen cabinetry, providing a cohesive and modern look. RUDLOFF Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015 2016 and 2017. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017 and 2018, which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. RUDLOFF CUSTOM BUILDERS will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with RUDLOFF CUSTOM BUILDERS from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: JMB Photoworks

McElroy Project

Cantoni Designer Sarah Buehlman

photos by Lucas Cichon
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Orange County with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Contemporary Dining Room

This is an example of a contemporary dining room in Orange County with a two-sided fireplace.

Mid Century Modern Meets 2020

Fox Interiors

Mid-sized midcentury separate dining room in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

East Hampton Retreat

Bryan Bilczewski Design

This family retreat has been renovated and decorated to reflect the casual elegance known for the Hampton's style. Beach references, all white upholstery and traditional accents create a fresh classic interior.

Runnymede Road

Claire Jefford, Inc.

Stephani Buchman
Beach style dining room in Toronto with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

PROJET : HÉRITAGE

Distingo Home Staging

Design ideas for an expansive open plan dining in Montreal with white walls, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor, light hardwood floors and recessed.

kontrast

Fabi Architekten BDA part gmbb

Herbert Stolz, Regensburg
Mid-sized contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Munich with concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, white walls, a concrete fireplace surround and grey floor.

Montgomery addition

Connie Dean, Ethan Allen Retail, Inc.

Ethan Allen Evansview dining table, Cyra dining chairs with Ikat fabric seat, Claudia leather host chairs with nickel nailhead detail and ring pull
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional separate dining room in Cincinnati with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Riva Ridge

JH Builders

Inspiration for a large country kitchen/dining combo in Other with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Colonial Calabasas

Fetherolf Development

Design ideas for a large traditional separate dining room in Los Angeles with purple walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Transitional Charlotte Home

Alison Hall, RA

This is an example of a large transitional open plan dining in Charlotte with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Kitchen Remodel in Historic Home in Wilmington, DE

Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio

This is an example of a traditional dining room in Wilmington with a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround.

Contemporary Cotswold Home

Catriona Archer

This impressive home has an open plan design, with an entire wall of bi-fold doors along the full stretch of the house, looking out onto the garden and rolling countryside. It was clear on my first visit that this home already had great bones and didn’t need a complete makeover. Additional seating, lighting, wall art and soft furnishings were sourced throughout the ground floor to work alongside some existing furniture.

Luxury

MiioDesign

Transitional separate dining room in Venice with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Stunning Statements

Interiors By Janlee

Joshua Cuchiara photography
Design ideas for a large eclectic dining room in Denver with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and a two-sided fireplace.

Grand Estate

Adams + Beasley Associates

Richard Mandelkorn
Large traditional separate dining room in Boston with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

All Fireplaces Blue Dining Room Design Ideas

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!