Contemporary dining room in Amsterdam with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, beige floor and wallpaper.

Myrtle House

Regarding Design

Built in the iconic neighborhood of Mount Curve, just blocks from the lakes, Walker Art Museum, and restaurants, this is city living at its best. Myrtle House is a design-build collaboration with Hage Homes and Regarding Design with expertise in Southern-inspired architecture and gracious interiors. With a charming Tudor exterior and modern interior layout, this house is perfect for all ages. Rooted in the architecture of the past with a clean and contemporary influence, Myrtle House bridges the gap between stunning historic detailing and modern living. A sense of charm and character is created through understated and honest details, with scale and proportion being paramount to the overall effect. Classical elements are featured throughout the home, including wood paneling, crown molding, cabinet built-ins, and cozy window seating, creating an ambiance steeped in tradition. While the kitchen and family room blend together in an open space for entertaining and family time, there are also enclosed spaces designed with intentional use in mind.

Gold Coast - Delaware

Foster Hill Design

Design ideas for a large transitional dining room in Chicago with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Stocks

Mimi & Hill interiors

Transitional dining room in New York with a stone fireplace surround, wallpaper, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Столовая, фрагмент

Фотограф Михаил Поморцев / Pro.Foto

Мебель, в основном, старинная. «Вся квартира была полностью заставлена мебелью и антиквариатом, — рассказывает дизайнер. — Она хранила в себе 59 лет жизни разных поколений этой семьи, и было ощущение, что из нее ничего и никогда не выбрасывали. Около двух месяцев из квартиры выносили, вывозили и раздавали все, что можно, но и осталось немало. Поэтому значительная часть мебели в проекте пришла по наследству. Также часть мебели перекочевала из предыдущей квартиры хозяев. К примеру, круглый стол со стульями, который подарили заказчикам родители хозяйки». На стене: Елена Руфова. «Цветы», 2005. Гуашь. На жардиньерке: Ваза для цветов Abhika в виде женской головы. Сицилийская керамика.

Coniscliffe Dining room

Gill Wilkinson Interiors

This dated dining room was given a complete makeover using the fireplace as our inspiration. We were delighted wanted to re-use her grandmother's dining furniture so this was french polished and the contemporary 'ghost' style chairs added as a contrast to the dark furniture. A stunning wallpaper from Surfacephilia, floor length velvet curtains with contrasting Roman blind and a stunning gold palm tree floor lamp to complement the other gold accents the room. The bespoke feather and gold chair chandelier form Cold Harbour Lights is the hero piece of this space.

Casa Stresa

zero6studio

Mid-sized modern open plan dining in Rome with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Timeless Canal House

Ethnic Chic - Home Couture

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional dining room in Amsterdam with pink walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, black floor and wallpaper.

Diseño de gran piso en azul y blanco

Sube Interiorismo

This is an example of a large transitional open plan dining in Malaga with beige walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, grey floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Tuxedo Park Dining

Imani James Interiors

Photo of a large transitional kitchen/dining combo in Atlanta with metallic walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and wallpaper.

Grands Horizons

Daisy D Déco

AMÉNAGEMENT D’UNE PIÈCE DE VIE Pour ce projet, mes clients souhaitaient une ambiance douce et épurée inspirée des grands horizons maritimes avec une tonalité naturelle. Le point de départ étant le canapé à conserver, nous avons commencé par mieux définir les espaces de vie tout en intégrant un piano et un espace lecture. Ainsi, la salle à manger se trouve naturellement près de la cuisine qui peut être isolée par une double cloison verrière coulissante. La généreuse table en chêne est accompagnée de différentes assises en velours vert foncé. Une console marque la séparation avec le salon qui occupe tout l’espace restant. Le canapé est positionné en ilôt afin de faciliter la circulation et rendre l’espace encore plus aéré. Le piano s’appuie contre un mur entre les deux fenêtres près du coin lecture. La cheminée gagne un insert et son manteau est mis en valeur par la couleur douce des murs et les moulures au plafond. Les murs sont peints d’un vert pastel très doux auquel on a ajouté un sous bassement mouluré. Afin de créer une jolie perspective, le mur du fond de cette pièce en longueur est recouvert d’un papier peint effet papier déchiré évoquant tout autant la mer que des collines, pour un effet nature reprenant les couleurs du projet. Enfin, l’ensemble est mis en lumière sans éblouir par un jeu d’appliques rondes blanches et dorées. Crédit photos: Caroline GASCH

Bristol Farm - Maine

Burrow & Nest

The dining room already had a beamed ceiling with painted vintage embossed wallpaper. We added this beautiful vinyl to the walls in a slate blue with modern trellis pattern that suited both the homeowner's tastes. It's washable and adds a perfect sheen to lend a little formality. The trim was given a fresh coat of paint and the fireplace accented in Benjamin Moore's Coventry Grey. A sputnik pendant adds a touch of mid-century glam, juxtaposing the rustic table. The dining table was commissioned locally of reclaimed barnwood. The chairs are of navy tweed, a durable fabric to withstand many family dinners for years to come. A buffet was added to use as a serveboard, as well as provide additional storage. The rug is a durable poly that will withstand spills better than wool.

BASEMENT RENOVATION

Build Forward Design & Remodel

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary dining room in Portland with laminate floors, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor, white walls, a standard fireplace, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Ice Blue Living Space

Pierre Jean-Baptiste Interiors

We included new furnishings in this home’s main levels transitional space. New art & furnishings as well as unique artifacts such as the foyers sculptural pieces. In the living room we included unique furnishings such as the velvet swivel chairs with metal backs, the new grey modular sectional, new occasional tables, as well as the dark velvet fixed curtains. The office redesign includes a custom paneled ceiling wallpaper as well as a bold two-piece black forest marble desk and other essentials. The dining room started as a blank canvas until we included a new glass dining table, acrylic chairs as well as a cowhide rug to serve as an anchor to the rooms clean open feel. The walls were all painted with Benjamin Moore’s 2134-60 Whitestone in flat finish.

ЗАГОРОДНЫЙ ДОМ В ПОСЕЛКЕ «ОСТРОВ»

АВИЛА. Студия интерьера и архитектуры

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian open plan dining in Saint Petersburg with white walls, porcelain floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, black floor, exposed beam and wallpaper.

Hancock Bungalow

Jeanne Schultz Design Studio

Plastered ram object as art with book stacks for play in scale. Versace Home bird wallpaper complements Farrow and Ball Hague blue accents and pink and red furniture. Old painted windows match the trim, wainscoting and walls.

New Traditional

Jefferson Street Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional separate dining room in DC Metro with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and wallpaper.

RHOC Interior Design, Kitchen & Gardens | Coto de Caza, CA

Leanne Michael L U X E lifestyle design

Most think the wall treatment is paper however it is actually a painted mural inspired by a small swatch of antique Fortuny silk fabric that the artists and I needed to imagine perhaps the full repeat could have been. This mural is absolutely one-of-a-kind and finished with a linen texture.

Athletic Club Dr

Virtual Studio Innovations

Photo of a large traditional separate dining room in Atlanta with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Traditional Style Dining in a private residence. Options A and B

VA Renderings

3D rendering of an open living and dining area in traditional style.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open plan dining in Houston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Dining Room Design Ideas with a Standard Fireplace and Wallpaper

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!