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Traditional open plan dining in Melbourne with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
SA Residence
By Melissa Balzan Design

Hannah Caldwell
Traditional open plan dining in Melbourne with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
Roughly same living space area I'll have - sheri_adams37

Inspiration for an eclectic separate dining room in Other with grey walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and black floor.
Heritage Property | Brisbane
By Louise Walsh Interior Design & Decoration

Jenni Hare
Inspiration for an eclectic separate dining room in Other with grey walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and black floor.
Too dark, overdone - allanol

Inspiration for a country dining room in Adelaide with red walls.
Flintberry
By Jen C

Open plan dining
Inspiration for a country dining room in Adelaide with red walls.
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Inspiration for a transitional dining room in Brisbane with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.
Kangaroo Point 1880's Terrace Home
By Cape Cod Residential

Inspiration for a transitional dining room in Brisbane with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors and grey floor.
Kingsville remodel
By Richard King Design

Tom Roe Photography
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Melbourne with white walls, concrete floors and grey floor.
L shaped kitchen with garden view - ttejadab

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open plan dining in Perth with beige walls and beige floor.
Barcelona Road - Dale Alcock
By Crib Creative

Dale Alcock
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open plan dining in Perth with beige walls and beige floor.
Love the wooden fence and wall garden - ruth_wehrle

Photo of a contemporary dining room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.
Living spaces
By A&L Windows | Doors

The perfect entertainment area featuring A&L Windows.
Photo of a contemporary dining room in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

This is an example of a contemporary dining room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.
Hackett - Complete Renovation
By Nu Look Renovations

This is an example of a contemporary dining room in Canberra - Queanbeyan with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Photo of a large beach style dining room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.
Turramurra - family room and casual meals
By Alix Helps Interiors

My clients were undertaking extensive renovations to their home both inside and out. They wanted a fresh look for their interior to complement this beautiful home, ideally set up for entertaining and enjoying the outdoors. The bar area is now a stylish spot for the family to catch up over casual meals together. New flooring throughout and a fresh palette makes this space light and bright - opening up to the terrace and pool.
Table with decorative wall - webuser_868149394

Industrial dining room in Sydney with brown walls, grey floor and wood walls.
Brickworks Inspiration
By Brickworks Building Products

Industrial dining room in Sydney with brown walls, grey floor and wood walls.
sliding door back dinning room - broadbridge2

Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Sunshine Coast with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.
sunrise beach residence
By zooi design

Cathy Schusler
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Sunshine Coast with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.
Thinking of Building a Beach Getaway House so this is perfect - philonukey37

This is an example of a mid-sized modern open plan dining in Geelong with white walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.
Great Ocean Road Residence
By Dylan Barber Building Design

Builder: Eco Sure Building - Photographer: Nikole Ramsay - Stylist: Emma O'Meara
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open plan dining in Geelong with white walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.
Great Ocean Road Residence Modern Bathroom - rossco192

Photo of a contemporary dining room in Melbourne.
PROPERTY STYLING MELBOURNE HOUSE 1
By The Real Estate Stylist

Photo of a contemporary dining room in Melbourne.

This is an example of a contemporary dining room in Newcastle - Maitland.
Merewether House
By Horton & Co

black on black dining room table and velvet chairs, silk rug
This is an example of a contemporary dining room in Newcastle - Maitland.

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.

Photo of a contemporary dining room in Hobart with white walls, a standard fireplace and beige floor.
Nutgrove Ave
By Shift Property Styling

Adam Luttrell - Shift Property Styling
Photo of a contemporary dining room in Hobart with white walls, a standard fireplace and beige floor.
Colour scheme & dining table. Love the dark and light wood. Design of the chairs and pops of colour with the plants x - desirai_saunders

Photo of a scandinavian kitchen/dining combo in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.
Dining - bubble pendant light
By HX Design

Photo of a scandinavian kitchen/dining combo in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.
love the shelving unit - lawheadl

Design ideas for a large contemporary open plan dining in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a standard fireplace and brown floor.
Portsea Beach House
By Sally Feeney Interior Design Pty Ltd

Photo: Mark Fergus
Design ideas for a large contemporary open plan dining in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, a standard fireplace and brown floor.
cool light coach and clean feel - louisejanelearmont

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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 664,658 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including McGarry Constructions Pty Limited and Nu Look Renovations. 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.