This is an example of a large transitional separate dining room in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor and coffered.

Buckwood Homes - Foxhollow

M.S. Construction Services Inc.

Handcut french parquet floors, installed, sanded wirebrushed and oiled with hardwax oil
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open plan dining in Atlanta with metallic walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Home staging luxe

FBO FRANCE - Home staging depuis 2012

Photo of a contemporary dining room in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Formal Dining Room Chandelier

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this formal dining room's coffered ceiling, custom chandelier, and the double entry doors.
Expansive country separate dining room in Phoenix with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor and coffered.

DANO'S ROUND PEDESTAL DINING TABLE

Open Door Furniture

t may be hard to tell from the photos but this custom round dining table is huge! We created this for our client to be 8.5 feet in diameter. The lazy Susan that sits on top of it is actually 5 feet in diameter. But in the space, it was absolutely perfect. The groove around the perimeter is a subtle but nice detail that draws your eye in. The base is reinforced with floating mortise and tenon joinery and the underside of the table is laced with large steel c channels to keep the large table top flat over time. The dark and rich finish goes beautifully with the classic paneled bright interior of the home. This dining table was hand made in San Diego, California.

Parkside Penthouse | Full Renovation in Kensington, W8

Jemimah Barnett

Inspiration for a large transitional dining room in London with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Open floor plan

Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC

Here we get to see the expansive 18'-0" cased opening, from the back corner of the dining area.. We can see the built case book shelves and fireplace. Down the hall is a powder room,laundry and bedroom/office space. Still awaiting the chairs for the table. You guessed it supply chain issues.

14" Dining Table Overlooks the Smoky Mountains

Christine Lakas, The Designer, LLC

Soli Deo Gloria is a magnificent modern high-end rental home nestled in the Great Smoky Mountains includes three master suites, two family suites, triple bunks, a pool table room with a 1969 throwback theme, a home theater, and an unbelievable simulator room.

TIMELESS TRADITIONAL

Lissa Lee Hickman

Inspiration for a traditional dining room in Phoenix with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and exposed beam.

Brenwick Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | WA

Flooret

Rich toasted cherry with a light rustic grain that has iconic character and texture. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Turtle Trail Full Home Remodel

The HomeStyles Group

Design ideas for a modern open plan dining in Orlando with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor and vaulted.

Franktown Road

Talie Jane Interiors

Dining room: new engineered wood floor, lighting detail on stairs, semi-custom buffet with custom live edge black walnut top, semi-custom window bench seat with upholstered cushion and pillows, two-story fireplace with metal, stone and chevron wood facade, one-of-a-kind sculpture and oversized orb chandelier

Washougal Remodel

Transitional Designs, LLC

Travertine Dining Table with Brass Inlay, Leather & Rose Metal Chairs, Iron Chandelier, LED Chandelier, Large Mirror,
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional open plan dining in Portland with brown walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

STANDREWS

Modern Whimsy Interiors

Inspiration for an expansive modern open plan dining in Oklahoma City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Rustic Ranch

Saikley Architects

Oakland, CA: Addition and remodel to a rustic ranch home. The existing house had lovely woodwork but was dark and enclosed. The house borders on a regional park and our clients wanted to open up the space to the expansive yard, to allow views, bring in light, and modernize the spaces. New wide exterior accordion doors, with a thin screen that pulls across the opening, connect inside to outside. We retained the existing exposed redwood rafters, and repeated the pattern in the new spaces, while adding lighter materials to brighten the spaces. We positioned exterior doors for views through the whole house. Ceilings were raised and doorways repositioned to make a complicated and closed-in layout simpler and more coherent.

Fort Hill- Formal Dining Room

LDa Architecture & Interiors

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Stefco Builders Landscape Architect: Hilarie Holdsworth Design Photographer: Greg Premru

Orient Ave Townhouse

2MO

Design ideas for a large contemporary open plan dining in New York with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

ADA Compliant Home in Tualatin, OR

True Life Design Co

Photo of a large country open plan dining in Portland with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

A Cape Cod Retreat in LA

Thomas James Homes

Design ideas for a large beach style kitchen/dining combo in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and vaulted.

Princess Gate

Daniel Rodriguez Photography

Mid-sized country separate dining room in New York with brown walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor and vaulted.

All Ceiling Designs Dining Room Design Ideas with a Standard Fireplace

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!