Photo of a mid-sized midcentury open plan dining in Brisbane with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, timber and brick walls.

Walloon In Town Remodel

Conquest Builders, Inc.

Photo of a country open plan dining in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Vineyard Estate

Jodi Fleming Design

Inspiration for a country open plan dining in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, timber, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

ホテルライクなマンションリノベ

リノベーションスタジオKULABO

ダイニング、リビング、キッチンと各スペース事に床材や壁のテイストを変え、別々の空間としてはっきりさせている
Inspiration for a mid-sized separate dining room in Nagoya with grey walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and timber.

茶の間のある家

株式会社結設計

茶の間は、リビングから１段上がる小上がりになっていて、畳に座ったままキッチンカウンターで軽い食事が出来ます。また、茶の間に座っている人とキッチンで立って作業している人の視線の高さの差が小さくなり、会話がしやすくなっています。
Photo of a mid-sized traditional kitchen/dining combo in Other with white walls, tatami floors, no fireplace, beige floor and timber.

Sydney Regional Design Awards 2020 - Residential alterations / additions

Building Designers Association of Australia

Mike Besley’s Holland Street design has won the residential alterations/additions award category of the BDAA Sydney Regional Chapter Design Awards 2020. Besley is the director and building designer of ICR Design, a forward-thinking Building Design Practice based in Castle Hill, New South Wales. Boasting a reimagined entry veranda, this design was deemed by judges to be a great version of an Australian coastal house - simple, elegant, tasteful. A lovely house well-laid out to separate the living and sleeping areas. The reworking of the existing front balcony and footprint is a creative re-imagining of the frontage. With good northern exposure masses of natural light, and PV on the roof, the home boasts many sustainable features. The designer was praised by this transformation of a standard red brick 70's home into a modern beach style dwelling.

Eclectic Traveler’s Resort

Everything Home

Every detail of this European villa-style home exudes a uniquely finished feel. Our design goals were to invoke a sense of travel while simultaneously cultivating a homely and inviting ambience. This project reflects our commitment to crafting spaces seamlessly blending luxury with functionality. This once-underused, bland formal dining room was transformed into an evening retreat, evoking the ambience of a Tangiers cigar bar. Texture was introduced through grasscloth wallpaper, shuttered cabinet doors, rattan chairs, and knotty pine ceilings. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

Lantern House on the River

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Photo of a transitional dining room in Grand Rapids with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, timber and wallpaper.

Long Grove, IL 3

Heartstone Custom Builders

Photo of a kitchen/dining combo in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, brown floor, timber and brick walls.

Mount Martha Amalfi Beach House

Sky Architect Studio

It was designed with the intention as a Holiday House for this lovely family. A modern Mediterranean home, with lots of glazing to drench the habitable room area with natural lights. The site is located right at the Bay side to capture the entire Mornington Peninsula Bay view. The balcony on the first floor has been extended to maximize this floating experience, connecting to the sea. Same approach with our placement of an infinity pool at the lower ground floor to connect the limitless view. Adding in some Stone features wrapping its existing fireplace from inside to outside, creating that outstanding grand Amalfi look from the entrance through juxtaposition within the architecture form.

Breakfast room addition and renovated kitchen

Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.

A new small addition on an old stone house contains this breakfast room or casual dining room leading to a renovated kitchen, plus a mudroom entrance and a basement-level workout room. Photo: (c) Jeffrey Totaro 2020

Lakeside Getaway

RLH Studio

Spacecrafting Photography
Design ideas for a small beach style kitchen/dining combo in Minneapolis with medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, white walls, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Garden Extension

OEB Architects

A North London extension, built with as little as possible: the simple timber stud structure is glazed in like a home-made curtain wall. The stepping out of the building into the garden eludes a typical singular new elevation facing the garden, and gives the effect of a full wall of greenery running alongside the kitchen. The planted roof is also currently growing to fit in

Dining Farmhouse Style

Miller Design Group - Decorating Den Interiors

This beautiful live edge dining table brings a rustic charm to this modern farmhouse dining room. Upholstered chairs add elegance and texture to the space and invite guests to sit a while. The beautiful ceiling is finished in shiplap the same ash gray color as the hardwood flooring, and the black linear lantern keeps the room airy. The walls are finished in white shiplap help to ground the space and really bring that quientessential farmhouse feel home.

Woodland Hills Residence

Studio Danel

Welcome to Woodland Hills, Los Angeles – where nature's embrace meets refined living. Our residential interior design project brings a harmonious fusion of serenity and sophistication. Embracing an earthy and organic palette, the space exudes warmth with its natural materials, celebrating the beauty of wood, stone, and textures. Light dances through large windows, infusing every room with a bright and airy ambiance that uplifts the soul. Thoughtfully curated elements of nature create an immersive experience, blurring the lines between indoors and outdoors, inviting the essence of tranquility into every corner. Step into a realm where modern elegance thrives in perfect harmony with the earth's timeless allure.

Rich Artisan

Smithwood Builders Inc.

With two teen daughters, a one bathroom house isn’t going to cut it. In order to keep the peace, our clients tore down an existing house in Richmond, BC to build a dream home suitable for a growing family. The plan. To keep the business on the main floor, complete with gym and media room, and have the bedrooms on the upper floor to retreat to for moments of tranquility. Designed in an Arts and Crafts manner, the home’s facade and interior impeccably flow together. Most of the rooms have craftsman style custom millwork designed for continuity. The highlight of the main floor is the dining room with a ridge skylight where ship-lap and exposed beams are used as finishing touches. Large windows were installed throughout to maximize light and two covered outdoor patios built for extra square footage. The kitchen overlooks the great room and comes with a separate wok kitchen. You can never have too many kitchens! The upper floor was designed with a Jack and Jill bathroom for the girls and a fourth bedroom with en-suite for one of them to move to when the need presents itself. Mom and dad thought things through and kept their master bedroom and en-suite on the opposite side of the floor. With such a well thought out floor plan, this home is sure to please for years to come.

Scissor House

Owen David Architecture

The dining room extension is accentuated by birch plywood ceilings and high clerestory windows. The kitchen sits under the low ceiling of the existing house and is the central focus of the home. An integrated study nook looks into the trees and the dining room is accentuated by raked birch plywood ceilings and clerestory windows.

Custom Home in Sunset, SC

Dillard-Jones Builders, LLC

Design ideas for a large transitional kitchen/dining combo in Other with dark hardwood floors and timber.

The Brucemont Project

Designed 2 A Tee

This coastal dining room was inspired by a trip to Portugal. The room was designed around the colors and feel of the canvas art print hanging on the wall.

To Keep You Home

Rogan Nash Architects Ltd

This new house in Westmere was designed by Rogan Nash Architects. Much like a family, the design focuses on interconnection. The kitchen acts as the lynchpin of the design – not only as a metaphoric heart, but as the centre of the plan: a reflection of a family who have a passion for cooking and entertaining. The rooms directly converse with each other: from the kitchen you can see the deck and snug where the children play; or talk to friends at the sofa in the lounge; whilst preparing food together to put on the dining table.

Brown Dining Room Design Ideas with Timber

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!