Hand crafted rosewood furniture built in the traditional Chinese style gives this dining room a unique appeal. The delicate hand carved details of the dining set, as well as the balance and symmetry of each piece, create a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.

RESIDENTIAL PROJECT

Steele Street Studios

Inspiration for a large transitional separate dining room in Orange County with beige walls, travertine floors and no fireplace.

Maison Noir

CM Natural Designs

This builder-house was purchased by a young couple with high taste and style. In order to personalize and elevate it, each room was given special attention down to the smallest details. Inspiration was gathered from multiple European influences, especially French style. The outcome was a home that makes you never want to leave.

LUXURY HOME WITH DISTINCTIVE STYLING

RR Builders, LLC

Design ideas for a large traditional separate dining room in New York with blue walls, light hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Parkview Place - Plan B

Randy Wise Homes Inc

Chris Foster Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized country dining room in Miami with brown walls, no fireplace and dark hardwood floors.

Sube Susaeta Interiorismo y Sube Contract decoración casa con cocina abierta al

Sube Interiorismo

Decoración de un salón comedor agradable y acogedor en tonos claros, blancos, contrastando con detalles oscuros. La madera, el blanco y el gris oscuro hacen de este espacio un lugar especial y acogedor. Completado por mobiliario de diseño con piezas singulares como las sillas Eames, las tres lámparas colgantes Pleat Box de la casa Marset, la mesa de madera modelo Uves de Andreu World, y suelo laminado www.subeinteriorismo.com Fotografía Elker Azqueta

HARBERT RESIDENCE

Marvin

Architect: Celeste Robbins, Robbins Architecture Inc. Photography By: Hedrich Blessing “Simple and sophisticated interior and exterior that harmonizes with the site. Like the integration of the flat roof element into the main gabled form next to garage. It negotiates the line between traditional and modernist forms and details successfully.” This single-family vacation home on the Michigan shoreline accomplished the balance of large, glass window walls with the quaint beach aesthetic found on the neighboring dunes. Drawing from the vernacular language of nearby beach porches, a composition of flat and gable roofs was designed. This blending of rooflines gave the ability to maintain the scale of a beach cottage without compromising the fullness of the lake views. The result was a space that continuously displays views of Lake Michigan as you move throughout the home. From the front door to the upper bedroom suites, the home reminds you why you came to the water’s edge, and emphasizes the vastness of the lake view. Marvin Windows helped frame the dramatic lake scene. The products met the performance needs of the challenging lake wind and sun. Marvin also fit within the budget, and the technical support made it easy to design everything from large fixed windows to motorized awnings in hard-to-reach locations. Featuring: Marvin Ultimate Awning Window Marvin Ultimate Casement Window Marvin Ultimate Swinging French Door

Chicago Condo Remodel

Normandy Remodeling

This dining area is a great example of mixed finishes. The open display shelving ties the room together with each unique piece and truly makes for a personal, stand-alone space. Photo Credit: Normandy Remodeling

Long Dune Lane, Truro

Hammer Architects

Peter Vanderwarker
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury open plan dining in Boston with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, light hardwood floors, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floor.

Greenwich, CT

Valerie Grant Interiors

Peter Rymwid
Photo of a large traditional separate dining room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Cohasset Residence

Rachel Reider Interiors

The Worlds Away Powell dining table anchors this kitchen breakfast nook by the ocean. The rustic wood beams provide architectural detail and the furnishings pop with lively colors in turquoise, grass green and orange. The black chippendale chairs from Jonathan Adler and zebra hide rug ground the color scheme. The simple drum pendant lets the ocean view take center stage. Photography by: Michael Partenio

The Peacock Project

Catherine Rose Design & CO.

When old meets new! Our clients wanted to utilize the table from their previous home so we sourced a new sideboard and statement chairs. This glamorous space shows off this family's personality and their love for peacocks!

Urban Sophisticate- Transitional Home in Wrigleyville

Lisa Wolfe Design, Ltd

Todd Pierson
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional open plan dining in Chicago with brown floor, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Oxbow Afro-Contemporary

Veronica Sanders, Allied ASID

Formal Dining room, featuring wicker-backed rounded dining chairs as well as a pictograph buffet beneath a beautiful afro-inspired art piece flanked by a spotted table lamp and metal sculptures. Scrolling up to the hero image of this blog post, you were greeted with another view of this stunning formal dining room. The wood dining table is framed by merlot velvet drapery and orange pampas grass in wicker floor vases atop an exquisitely textured area rug. This home exudes a style that truly needs to be seen to be appreciated.

Une meulière contemporaine à Clamart

Agence Anne Lapointe

Mid-sized contemporary dining room in Paris with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Paddington

Stella Rossa Design and Build

Design ideas for a transitional dining room in London with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and brick walls.

'Big Bang' White Oak Extendable Butterfly Leaf Dining Table

Casa Dega Design

The Big Bang dining table is based on our classic Vega table, but with a surprising new twist. Big Bang is extendable to accommodate more guests, with center storage for two fold-out butterfly table leaves, tucked out of sight. Collapsed, Big Bang measures 50”x50” to accommodate daily life in our client’s small dining nook, but expands to either 72” or 94” when needed. Big Bang was originally commissioned in white oak, but is available in all of our solid wood materials. Several coats of hand-applied clear finish accentuate Big Bangs natural wood surface & add a layer of extra protection. The Big Bang is a physical theory that describes how the universe… and this table, expanded. Material: White Oak Collapsed Dimensions: 50”L x 50”W x 30”H Extendable Dimensions: (1) 72" or (2) 94" Tabletop thickness: 1.5” Finish: Natural clear coat Build & Interior design by SD Design Studio, Furnishings by Casa Fox Studio, captured by Nader Essa Photography.

Down to Earth

Everything Home

Our studio designed this beautiful home for a family of four to create a cohesive space for spending quality time. The home has an open-concept floor plan to allow free movement and aid conversations across zones. The living area is casual and comfortable and has a farmhouse feel with the stunning stone-clad fireplace and soft gray and beige furnishings. We also ensured plenty of seating for the whole family to gather around. In the kitchen area, we used charcoal gray for the island, which complements the beautiful white countertops and the stylish black chairs. We added herringbone-style backsplash tiles to create a charming design element in the kitchen. Open shelving and warm wooden flooring add to the farmhouse-style appeal. The adjacent dining area is designed to look casual, elegant, and sophisticated, with a sleek wooden dining table and attractive chairs. The powder room is painted in a beautiful shade of sage green. Elegant black fixtures, a black vanity, and a stylish marble countertop washbasin add a casual, sophisticated, and welcoming appeal. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/down-to-earth/

Greenway Parks

Ryan Street Architects

This is an example of a contemporary dining room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and wood.

Wooldridge

Andrea Leigh Interiors

Photo of a transitional dining room in Austin with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Dining Room Design Ideas with a Two-sided Fireplace and No 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!