Photo of a contemporary dining room in Sydney with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, beige floor and panelled walls.

Rosanna Property Presentation

Larkspur Lane Design

Adding custom storage was a big part of the renovation of this 1950s home, including creating spaces to show off some quirky vintage accessories such as transistor radios, old cameras, homemade treasures and travel souvenirs (such as these little wooden camels from Morocco and London Black Cab).

Sullivan's Island Remodel

St. Pierre Construction

Dining room featuring light white oak flooring, custom built-in bench for additional seating, bookscases featuring wood shelves, horizontal shiplap walls, and a mushroom board ceiling.

Living Room Wall Murals

Vivian Ferne

An airy mix of dusty purples, light pink, baby blue, grey, and gold wallpaper to make a commanding accent wall. Misty shapes, and smokey blends make our wall mural the perfect muted pop for a hallway or bedroom. Create real gold tones with the complimentary kit to transfer gold leaf onto the abstract, digital printed design. The "Horizon" mural is an authentic Blueberry Glitter painting converted into a large scale wall mural Each mural comes in multiple sections that are approximately 24" wide. Included with your purchase: *Gold or Silver leafing kit (depending on style) to add extra shine to your mural! *Multiple strips of paper to create a large wallpaper mural

Frederica Lake Low County

Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home

Photo of a transitional dining room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Austin Dining Room Design

Browne House Interior Design

This relaxing space was filled with all new furnishings, décor, and lighting that allow comfortable dining. An antique upholstered settee adds a refined character to the space.

Conservatory & Kitchen Extensions

Catherine Wilman Interiors

The before and after images show the transformation of our extension project in Maida Vale, West London. The family home was redesigned with a rear extension to create a new kitchen and dining area. Light floods in through the skylight and sliding glass doors by @maxlightltd by which open out onto the garden. The bespoke banquette seating with a soft grey fabric offers plenty of room for the family and provides useful storage.

Larkspur

CM Natural Designs

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional dining room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Fort Greene

JMorris Design

Inspiration for an eclectic dining room in New York with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

Northcote House

Into interior design

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary dining room in London with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, beige floor and wallpaper.

The Dunes

Renovation Angel Interior Design Noosa

Built in banquette seating in open style dining. Featuring beautiful pendant light and seat upholstery with decorative scatter cushions.
Design ideas for a small beach style dining room in Sunshine Coast with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Breakfast Nook and Sitting Room

CS Thomas Construction

Exposed heart pine scissor trusses, birch bark walls (not wallpaper), oyster shell chandelier, and custom bar area.
Country dining room in Other with exposed beam and wood walls.

Hinsdale, Illinois

DDK Kitchen Design Group

What a stunning view. This custom kitchen is breathtaking from every view. These are custom cabinets from Dutch Made Inc. Inset construction and stacked cabinets. Going to the ceiling makes the room soar. The cabinets are white paint on maple. The island is a yummy walnut that is gorgeous. An island that is perfect for snacking, breakfast or doing homework with the kids. The glass doors were made to match the exterior windows with mullions. No detail was over looked. Notice the corner with the coffee makers. This is how a kitchen designer makes the kitchen perfect in beauty and function. Countertops are Taj Mahal quartzite. Photographs by @mikeakaskel. Designed by Dan and Jean Thompson

Dining Booth

Sakkara Residential

A small dining area in our 1 bed Notting Hill project.
This is an example of a small contemporary dining room in London with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Falmouth Renovation

Distinctive Interiors

This is an example of a beach style dining room in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and panelled walls.

Oxford Street Breakfast Room

Jamie House Design

Our client’s are a busy young family who entertain frequently and needed a warm, welcoming, and practical home. They prefer a clean almost minimal traditional style. We kept the color palette to whites, grays, and navy. We used the dramatic Navy Blue to punch up the dining room, accent the kitchen, and in furnishings in the living room.

MIROMAR LAKES, FLORIDA

Blue Ocean Design

Photo of a small contemporary dining room in Miami with white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, beige floor, recessed and planked wall panelling.

Balmy Breezes

Susan Corsten Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized tropical dining room in Orlando with porcelain floors and wallpaper.

Scarborough Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation

The Good Home - Interiors & Design

Country dining room in Portland Maine with beige walls, light hardwood floors, exposed beam and wood walls.

Hollywood Actor's Off Grid Tiny Home

Tru Form Tiny

Designed by Malia Schultheis and built by Tru Form Tiny. This Tiny Home features Blue stained pine for the ceiling, pine wall boards in white, custom barn door, custom steel work throughout, and modern minimalist window trim in fir. This table folds down and away.

Breakfast Nook All Wall Treatments Dining Room Design Ideas

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. If you need some help designing your dining room, consider checking the Houzz directory of interior designers, home stylists, cabinet makers and more!