Photo of a large contemporary separate dining room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Holz. Stein. Haus.

BRÜNING INTERIORS

This is an example of an expansive contemporary open plan dining in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, beige floor and wood.

Miner's Climb dining room

Colorado Timberframe

Inspiration for a country dining room in Denver with a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Great Room And Dining Room

Germania Construction

There's space in this great room for every gathering, and the cozy fireplace and floor-the-ceiling windows create a welcoming environment.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary open plan dining in Salt Lake City with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and wood.

Modern Ski Home

Locati Architects

Country open plan dining in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and wood.

D Residence Custom Home

Via Builders, Inc.

Design ideas for a contemporary open plan dining in San Francisco with concrete floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, white walls, grey floor and wood.

Park City Modern

Williams Metcalf Interiors

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open plan dining in Other with white walls, concrete floors, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

Aménagement d'un séjour cuisine

Alexandra Rigault

Photo of a large midcentury open plan dining in Bordeaux with white walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround and wood.

Copper Harbor

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

Copper Harbor is low maintenance in its material palette of mostly steel, glass, and veneer plywood. Photography by Kes Efstathiou
Design ideas for a country open plan dining in Seattle with concrete floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, wood and wood walls.

Ross Peak Residence

Brandner Design

The Ross Peak Great Room Guillotine Fireplace is the perfect focal point for this contemporary room. The guillotine fireplace door consists of a custom formed brass mesh door, providing a geometric element when the door is closed. The fireplace surround is Natural Etched Steel, with a complimenting brass mantle. Shown with custom niche for Fireplace Tools.

Heckfield Place

Spratley & Partners

Once home to antiquarian Horace Walpole, ‘Heckfield Place’ has been judiciously re-crafted into an ‘effortlessly stylish' countryside hotel with beautiful bedrooms, as well as two restaurants, a private cinema, Little Bothy spa, wine cellar, gardens and Home Farm, centred on sustainability and biodynamic farming principles. Spratley & Partners completed the dramatic transformation of the 430-acre site in Hampshire into the UK’s most eagerly anticipated, luxury hotel in 2018, after a significant programme of restoration works which began in 2009 for private investment company, Morningside Group. Later, modern additions to the site, which was being used as a conference centre and wedding venue, were largely unsympathetic and not in-keeping with the original form and layout; the house was extended in the 1980s with a block of bedrooms and conference facilities which were small, basic and required substantial upgrading. The rooms in the listed building had also been subdivided, creating cramped spaces and disrupting the historical plan of the house. After years of careful restoration and collaboration, this elegant, Grade II listed Georgian house and estate has been brought back to life and sensitively woven into its secluded landscape surroundings.

Yallingup Farmhouse - Dining

DGK Architects

The full height windows aid in framing the external views of the natural landscape making it the focal point with the interiors taking a secondary position. – DGK Architects

3D Salle à manger - Rénovation d'un ancien hôtel en 9 appartements haut de gamme

Aloona Design

Inspiration for a large country open plan dining in Lyon with dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Discovery Bay Residence

studioSTL, Inc.

Modern kitchen/dining combo in Seattle with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and wood.

Ross Peak Residence

Brandner Design

Dunsmuir Glam

Emily Roose Interiors

A large open dining room that sits on the other side of the fireplace and TV wall from the great room. The industrial steel crank dining table seats 12-14 comfortably. Two large clear glass globe pendants hang over the dining table. The fireplace is a three-sided corner unit that is enjoyed by everyone in the dining room, kitchen, and great room. A large walk-in wine room is close by that features floating wine bottles and is climate controlled.

andersen living showroom

株式会社アンデルセンリビング

洗練された空間で薪ストーブをお選びください北総線印西牧の原駅。区画整理された閑静な住宅地を抜け、しばらく走ると穏やかな北総の田園風景の中に、大屋根のカフェを思わせる建物。印西市竜腹寺に2020年新装移転オープンした弊社ショールームがございます。経験豊富なスタッフに薪ストーブのことならなんでもご相談ください。ショールームへお越しの際は、お電話またはご来店の予約フォームでご予約ください。

狭間の清籟

株式会社 sside

Inspiration for an open plan dining in Tokyo with white walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, grey floor and wood.

China Poot Alaska

Rochelle Interiors

Open concept living space with LOTS of windows and incredible views. Offering function with multiple seating for everyone to be able to communicate.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor and wood.

Extension et réhabilitation d'une ancienne ferme savoyarde à Praz-sur-Arly (74)

Barymo

This is an example of a country open plan dining in Lyon with white walls, ceramic floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, grey floor and wood.

Dining Room Design Ideas with a Metal Fireplace Surround and Wood

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!