Asheville Rustic Ranch and Farmhouse Style Homes

Photo of a large country separate dining room in Other with green walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Sprawling Family Estate - Chapel Hill, NC

ML Designs, Inc.

Inspiration for a country open plan dining in Raleigh with green walls.

Décoration et agencement salon- salle à manger

Ocareye Intérieur

Décoration - Agencement - Mobilier pour un salon- salle à manger-cuisine
Photo of a large country dining room in Lille with green walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and wallpaper.

Stunning Lodge for high end holiday let

Willow Grey Interiors

This is an example of a small country dining room in Hampshire with green walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and exposed beam.

DFS Photoshoot

Chloe Boyd & Co.

Working with DFS through The Hut Group as a Freelance Interior Stylist to create a country dining space.
Design ideas for a mid-sized country dining room in Manchester with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove and brown floor.

Séjour d'envergure

a-typic | Chloé Vallot

Cet espace de 50 m² devait être propice à la détente et la déconnexion, où chaque membre de la famille pouvait s’adonner à son loisir favori : l’écoute d’un vinyle, la lecture d’un livre, quelques notes de guitare… Le vert kaki et le bois brut s’harmonisent avec le paysage environnant, visible de part et d’autre de la pièce au travers de grandes fenêtres. Réalisés avec d’anciennes planches de bardage, les panneaux de bois apportent une ambiance chaleureuse dans cette pièce d’envergure et réchauffent l’espace cocooning auprès du poêle. Quelques souvenirs évoquent le passé de cette ancienne bâtisse comme une carte de géographie, un encrier et l’ancien registre de l’école confié par les habitants du village aux nouveaux propriétaires.

Reclaimed Antique Stained glass windows find a new home.

User

Window is in and the trim is all done.
Photo of a mid-sized country separate dining room in New York with green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and vaulted.

Cotswold

Vandershot Photography

Design ideas for a country separate dining room in West Midlands with green walls, a wood stove, brown floor and exposed beam.

Fiskebäckskil

Mix Interiör

This is an example of a mid-sized country open plan dining in Gothenburg with green walls, light hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Cottage Renovations

Coveney Browne Design

This is an example of a small country dining room in Perth with dark hardwood floors, green walls and a wood stove.

Oak Hill

Interior Anthology

Casual family dining room with kid friendly upholstered chairs and vibrant rug. Decorated with family china, worldly baskets and pottery. Photography by Andrea Behrends

Treetop

Albert, Righter & Tittmann Architects, Inc.

Our client, with whom we had worked on a number of projects over the years, enlisted our help in transforming her family’s beloved but deteriorating rustic summer retreat, built by her grandparents in the mid-1920’s, into a house that would be livable year-‘round. It had served the family well but needed to be renewed for the decades to come without losing the flavor and patina they were attached to. The house was designed by Ruth Adams, a rare female architect of the day, who also designed in a similar vein a nearby summer colony of Vassar faculty and alumnae. To make Treetop habitable throughout the year, the whole house had to be gutted and insulated. The raw homosote interior wall finishes were replaced with plaster, but all the wood trim was retained and reused, as were all old doors and hardware. The old single-glazed casement windows were restored, and removable storm panels fitted into the existing in-swinging screen frames. New windows were made to match the old ones where new windows were added. This approach was inherently sustainable, making the house energy-efficient while preserving most of the original fabric. Changes to the original design were as seamless as possible, compatible with and enhancing the old character. Some plan modifications were made, and some windows moved around. The existing cave-like recessed entry porch was enclosed as a new book-lined entry hall and a new entry porch added, using posts made from an oak tree on the site. The kitchen and bathrooms are entirely new but in the spirit of the place. All the bookshelves are new. A thoroughly ramshackle garage couldn’t be saved, and we replaced it with a new one built in a compatible style, with a studio above for our client, who is a writer.

01 - Highland, Utah Remodel

Magleby Remodel

Small country kitchen/dining combo in Salt Lake City with green walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Foxcroft Estate Des Moines, IA

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized country kitchen/dining combo in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors and wood walls.

Rustic Dining Room

Country dining room in Toronto with green walls and medium hardwood floors.

Copperstill Farm

Tennessee Valley Homes, INC

This is an example of a country dining room in Nashville with green walls and no fireplace.

The Cabin + The Snug

Heidi Caillier Design

Haris Kenjar
Photo of a country separate dining room in Seattle with green walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Spacious Farmhouse Remodel

Roberta Frank Designs Inc.

This is an example of a large country separate dining room in Raleigh with green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Dining Room with Faux Finished Walls and Reclaimed Wood Ceiling

CPJ Custom Homes, LLC

Nathan Leduc Photography
Inspiration for a country separate dining room in Atlanta with green walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Cotswold Cottage refurbishment

Verity & Beverley Ltd

Alterations to an idyllic Cotswold Cottage in Gloucestershire. The works included complete internal refurbishment, together with an entirely new panelled Dining Room, a small oak framed bay window extension to the Kitchen and a new Boot Room / Utility extension.

Country Dining Room Design Ideas with Green Walls

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!