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Design ideas for a beach style dining room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.
Full Home Renovation Newport
By Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions Australia

Design ideas for a beach style dining room in Sydney with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Photo of a contemporary open plan dining in Brisbane with white walls, light hardwood floors and a wood stove.
Casuarina
By Pncbuilt

Photo of a contemporary open plan dining in Brisbane with white walls, light hardwood floors and a wood stove.
Light walls & floors - adele_daly

Contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.
Box Hill North Townhouses
By Inbetween Architecture

Tatjana Plitt
Contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.
layout - fitfad_food

Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.
Balwyn North
By Whelan Master Builders Pty Limited

Sayer Heffernan
Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

This is an example of a large contemporary open plan dining in Sydney with white walls and medium hardwood floors.
Contemporary Roseville Renovation
By Amanda Smythe Design

Emmy Etie Photography
This is an example of a large contemporary open plan dining in Sydney with white walls and medium hardwood floors.
Solid wood dining table and smokey grey lounge. Not sure about the black chairs. - webuser_446831367

Photo of a contemporary open plan dining in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors and grey floor.
Northcote House
By Project 12 Architecture

Glenn Hester Photography Lauren Egan Design (Styling)
Photo of a contemporary open plan dining in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors and grey floor.
Black boarding - ozhoges

Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Sydney with a standard fireplace, white walls, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.
Contemporary Dining Room

Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Sydney with a standard fireplace, white walls, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.

Transitional dining room in Melbourne with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.
CM Residence
By Melissa Balzan Design

Hannah Caldwell
Transitional dining room in Melbourne with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.
Four seater table classic warm inviting feeling - webuser_146691644

Contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Hobart with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
Longview Project
By DEAN SCURRAH BUILDING

Adam Gibson
Contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Hobart with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
dining chairs - stokes7419

Design ideas for an asian open plan dining in Perth with white walls and grey floor.
Reeve
By JTH Photography

Design ideas for an asian open plan dining in Perth with white walls and grey floor.
Awful - allanol

Contemporary separate dining room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
Tarkine 238 Display Home - Ocean Grove, VIC
By Hotondo Homes

Contemporary separate dining room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
Small Dining - webuser_674179368

Mid-sized transitional open plan dining in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and a wood fireplace surround.
ALEXANDRIA
By Studio 1 Interiors

Mid-sized transitional open plan dining in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and a wood fireplace surround.
Table wood colour and shape and the texture of the rug can easily be washed - webuser_211154003

Mid-sized scandinavian dining room in Sydney with white walls.
Cremorne
By AMA Studio Interiors

Mid-sized scandinavian dining room in Sydney with white walls.

This is an example of a contemporary dining room in Melbourne with white walls, no fireplace and beige floor.
Armadale Alterations and Additions
By Sketch Building Design

This is an example of a contemporary dining room in Melbourne with white walls, no fireplace and beige floor.
Ceiling - christian_szilagyi

Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
Little Red Riding Hood
By Nexus Designs

Family was key to all of our decisions for the extensive renovation of this 1930s house. Our client’s had already lived in the house for several years, and as their four children grew so too did the demands on their house. Functionality and practicality were of the utmost importance and our interior needed to facilitate a highly organised, streamlined lifestyle while still being warm and welcoming. Now each child has their own bag & blazer drop off zone within a light filled utility room, and their own bedroom with future appropriate desks and storage. Part of our response to the brief for simplicity was to use vibrant colour on simple, sculptural joinery and so that the interior felt complete without layers of accessories and artworks. This house has been transformed from a dark, maze of rooms into an open, welcoming, light filled contemporary family home. This project required extensive re-planning and reorganising of space in order to make daily life streamlined and to create greater opportunities for family interactions and fun. Photography: Fraser Marsden
Picture flow - lucza

Large contemporary open plan dining in Canberra - Queanbeyan with white walls, medium hardwood floors and beige floor.
Metropolitan at Googong
By McDonald Jones Homes

Grandeur on Every Level. Offering the thoughtful design features you’d normally only expect from a bespoke home, the Metropolitan is the ultimate in two-storey, luxury family living. The Metropolitan is a lavish two storey design with a Master Suite of Hollywood proportions and a layout. The Metropolitan respects the duties of everyday life and rewards with simple luxuries. Catering even for narrow blocks, this home effortlessly ticks every box on the wish list.

Photo of a beach style open plan dining in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.
Beauty Point Project
By LivingLot

Photo of a beach style open plan dining in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.
Roof - webuser_416422321

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Perth with white walls.
House High Side
By Kim Pearson Pty Ltd

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Perth with white walls.
this kinda roof in dining without the wainscoat - webuser_609257977

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.

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Whether you want inspiration for planning a dining room renovation or are building a designer dining room from scratch, Houzz has 698,263 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions Australia and Pncbuilt. Look through dining room photos in different colours and styles and when you find a dining room design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful dining room ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.