Love this dining room with the beautiful black accent wall. I find putting natural wood colours and white chairs, really makes the dark colours pop! We brought in all this furniture to stage this home for the market. If you are thinking about listing your home, give us a call. 514-222-5553

Farmhouse on the Lake

SKD Architects

Saari & Forrai Photography MSI Custom Homes, LLC
Photo of a large country kitchen/dining combo in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Notting Hill Hideway - Dining Area

Chaunceys Timber Flooring

Stylish study area with engineered wood flooring from Chaunceys Timber Flooring
Photo of a small country kitchen/dining combo in Sussex with light hardwood floors and panelled walls.

Hulls House

Create Perfect

This is an example of a mid-sized country dining room in Gloucestershire with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, brown floor and panelled walls.

2733 Piazza

Micah & Co.

Inspiration for a country dining room in Oklahoma City with black walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

New Home Construction - 22945 Mariano St

Green Works Construction & Design Inc.

This is an example of a large country open plan dining in Los Angeles with black walls, medium hardwood floors, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Kitchen & Dining Area

The House Designers

Dining area and view into the U-shaped kitchen of Arbor Creek. View House Plan THD-1389: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/the-ingalls-1389

Buffet Styling

Natassja Designs, LLC

Dinette design and styling by Allie Strabala, Designer for Natassja Designs
This is an example of a country dining room in Columbus with panelled walls.

Modern Farmhouse Style Dining Room

ITECTDESIGN LLC.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country kitchen/dining combo in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, panelled walls, no fireplace and exposed beam.

Tuttle Farmhouse - 2022

Huffman Custom Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized country dining room in Oklahoma City with panelled walls.

Commercial - Rustic Restaurant Cafe

LNDesigns

Having worked ten years in hospitality, I understand the challenges of restaurant operation and how smart interior design can make a huge difference in overcoming them. This once country cottage café needed a facelift to bring it into the modern day but we honoured its already beautiful features by stripping back the lack lustre walls to expose the original brick work and constructing dark paneling to contrast. The rustic bar was made out of 100 year old floorboards and the shelves and lighting fixtures were created using hand-soldered scaffold pipe for an industrial edge. The old front of house bar was repurposed to make bespoke banquet seating with storage, turning the high traffic hallway area from an avoid zone for couples to an enviable space for groups.

Calm + Comfortable

Leigh + Co Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized country kitchen/dining combo in Grand Rapids with grey walls, vinyl floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Dora Whitley Farmhouse

The Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists

This is an example of a mid-sized country separate dining room in Nashville with blue walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, wood and panelled walls.

Milton Kitchen

Showpiece Kitchen & Bath

Beautiful judges panel in SW Royal Blue lacquer based paint with pottery and nickel accents in this stunning dining room.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country dining room in Atlanta with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Simply charming farmhouse dining room

Dulce Feito-Daly Interior Design, LLC

Simply charming farmhouse dining room. Light and fresh color palette Black stained wood craftsman-style dining table Petite dining chairs Hinkley Lighting Clarendon chandelier in bronze and matte black finishes

Farmhouse on the Lake

SKD Architects

Saari & Forrai Photography MSI Custom Homes, LLC
Large country kitchen/dining combo in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Dining Room, Entry, and Living Room

Arch Studio, Inc.

California Ranch Farmhouse Style Design 2020
This is an example of a large country separate dining room in San Francisco with blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, grey floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Meridian Ct Remodel

Urban 1111 Design, LLC

Photo of a small country separate dining room in Chicago with black walls, ceramic floors, beige floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Commercial - Rustic Bistro

LNDesigns

Little Kitchen Bistro Rustic and industrial little bistro restaurant From twee cottage tearoom to rustic and industrial French bistro. This project required a total refit and features lots of bespoke joinery by Paul. We introduced a feature wall of brickwork and Victorian paneling to complement the period of the building and gave the client cosy nooks through banquet seating and steel mesh panels. The open kitchen and bar area demanded attractive space storage solutions like the industrial shelving positioned above the counter.

Good Hart Cottage Remodel

Edgewater Design Group

The client came to us to assist with transforming their small family cabin into a year-round residence that would continue the family legacy. The home was originally built by our client’s grandfather so keeping much of the existing interior woodwork and stone masonry fireplace was a must. They did not want to lose the rustic look and the warmth of the pine paneling. The view of Lake Michigan was also to be maintained. It was important to keep the home nestled within its surroundings. There was a need to update the kitchen, add a laundry & mud room, install insulation, add a heating & cooling system, provide additional bedrooms and more bathrooms. The addition to the home needed to look intentional and provide plenty of room for the entire family to be together. Low maintenance exterior finish materials were used for the siding and trims as well as natural field stones at the base to match the original cabin’s charm.

Country Dining Room Design Ideas with Panelled 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!