Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this traditional style formal dining room with stone walls, chandelier, and custom furniture.
Expansive country separate dining room in Phoenix with brown walls, travertine floors, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Balsam Mountain Top Retreat

Architectural Design Incorporated

J Weiland
Inspiration for a large country open plan dining in Boston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Park Lane West

DD Ford Construction

This is an example of an expansive country open plan dining in Santa Barbara with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Aspen Winter Retreat

BK Interior Design

This Aspen retreat boasts both grandeur and intimacy. By combining the warmth of cozy textures and warm tones with the natural exterior inspiration of the Colorado Rockies, this home brings new life to the majestic mountains.

Merrill House

GIBSON SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY

https://www.beangroup.com/homes/45-E-Andover-Road-Andover/ME/04216/AGT-2261431456-942410/index.html Merrill House is a gracious, Early American Country Estate located in the picturesque Androscoggin River Valley, about a half hour northeast of Sunday River Ski Resort, Maine. This baronial estate, once a trophy of successful American frontier family and railroads industry publisher, Henry Varnum Poor, founder of Standard & Poor’s Corp., is comprised of a grand main house, caretaker’s house, and several barns. Entrance is through a Gothic great hall standing 30’ x 60’ and another 30’ high in the apex of its cathedral ceiling and showcases a granite hearth and mantel 12’ wide. Owned by the same family for over 225 years, it is currently a family retreat and is available for seasonal weddings and events with the capacity to accommodate 32 overnight guests and 200 outdoor guests. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and heralding contributions from Frederick Law Olmsted and Stanford White, the beautiful, legacy property sits on 110 acres of fields and forest with expansive views of the scenic Ellis River Valley and Mahoosuc mountains, offering more than a half-mile of pristine river-front, private spring-fed pond and beach, and 5 acres of manicured lawns and gardens. The historic property can be envisioned as a magnificent private residence, ski lodge, corporate retreat, hunting and fishing lodge, potential bed and breakfast, farm - with options for organic farming, commercial solar, storage or subdivision. Showings offered by appointment.

Chestnut Hill

J. Stewart Designs

Design ideas for a large country open plan dining in Jackson with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and grey floor.

Black Residence

Denton Contractors LLC.

Rustic Dining Room
Inspiration for a country kitchen/dining combo in Other with yellow walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Hamptons Modern Farmhouse

User

Inspiration for a country dining room in New York with a ribbon fireplace.

Open Concept Main Level in this Modern Farmhouse

CJC Interiors

The main level of this modern farmhouse is open, and filled with large windows. The black accents carry from the front door through the back mudroom. The dining table was handcrafted from alder wood, then whitewashed and paired with a bench and four custom-painted, reupholstered chairs.

Oshweken

Harvest House Craftsmen

Inspiration for a country dining room in Toronto with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Beautiful Modern Southern Farmhouse by Steve Powell Homes

David Cannon Photography

Amazing front porch of a modern farmhouse built by Steve Powell Homes (www.stevepowellhomes.com). Photo Credit: David Cannon Photography (www.davidcannonphotography.com)

Central Phoenix Residence

Omega Images

Country separate dining room in Other with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Wedding Pavilion Rancho Mirando

Mark W. Canada Architects, AIA

This is an example of an expansive country open plan dining in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Traditional Colonial

Habitat Post & Beam, Inc.

Kitchen and eating area of a custom Colonial in southern Connecticut. Custom-designed and pre-cut by Habitat Post & Beam, Inc. This house was shipped to the job site where it was assembled by a local builder. Photos by Michael Penney, architectural photographer IMPORTANT NOTE: We are not involved in the finish or decoration of these homes, so it is unlikely that we can answer any questions about elements that were not part of our kit package, i.e., specific elements of the spaces such as appliances, colors, lighting, furniture, landscaping, etc.

YC Residence

North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.

Photography - LongViews Studios
Design ideas for an expansive country open plan dining in Other with a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Corrotoman River New Home Construction

SMS Architects

Dining room and living room. Ansel Olsen, Photographer
Photo of a mid-sized country open plan dining in Richmond with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Rear Extension, Godalming

Exact Architectural Glazing

Roof Lantern, Bifold Doors, and Bespoke Guttering Cornice Detail supplied to a home in Witley, Godalming. The roof lantern was powdercoated in a special RAL colour chosen by our client, a stone grey for the outside, and a warm grey for the inside. We also powdercoated the bifold doors, windows and guttering detail in the same RAL colour as the roof lantern interior, to give continuity to the extension. The slim profiles of the roof lantern and the windows and doors also adds an understated elegance to the finished look. Photo credit: Will Southon, Brickfield Construction

Randolph Stewart Architecture

Tom Jenkins Films

Photography by Tom Jenkins TomJenkinsFilms.com
This is an example of a country kitchen/dining combo in Atlanta with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Scone Farmhouse

Michael Bell Architects Pty Ltd

Brett Boardman
Large country kitchen/dining combo in Sydney with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and beige walls.

Contemporary Farmhouse

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Design ideas for a large country dining room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and timber.

All Fireplaces Country Dining Room Design Ideas

A country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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!