This is an example of a contemporary dining room in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, beige floor, vaulted and wood.

114 Keel Way Signature Home

Turrentine Properties, Inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary open plan dining in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Elmstead Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Scandinavian Customer Space | PA

Flooret

A gorgeous, varied mid-tone brown with wire-brushing to enhance the oak wood grain on every plank. This floor works with nearly every color combination. 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.

Orenda Dining Room

Mimi & Hill interiors

Transitional dining room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and vaulted.

Park House project

Alterior Living

Design ideas for a scandinavian dining room in Manchester with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and vaulted.

2019 Parade of Homes

Wright's Furniture Store

This is an example of a country open plan dining in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, vaulted and wood.

LAKE MAGDALENE RESIDENCE

Jill Lifsey Designs

Design ideas for a modern dining room in Tampa with laminate floors, beige floor and vaulted.

Modern Living/Dining Room

ZeroEnergy Design

Photo of a large contemporary dining room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, beige floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Gig Harbor - Henderson Bay House

Avant Garde Wood Floors

Contemporary style dining and kitchen area with nine inch wide european oak hardwood floors, life edge walnut table, modern wood chairs, wood windows, waterfall kitchen island, modern light fixtures and overall simple decor! Luxury home by TCM Built

Oak Pond Home Remodel

Green Couch Design

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury kitchen/dining combo in Oklahoma City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige floor and vaulted.

Galileo

Work Shop Colorado

Contemporary dining room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, exposed beam and vaulted.

Family home refurbishment Skerries

Carton Interiors

A contemporary kitchen with green cabinets in slab door and with brass profile gola channel accent. Worktops in calcatta gold quartz. Flooring in large format tile and rich engineered hardwood. Oval dining table with brass base. Bespoke radiator cabinet to match flooring. Feature multi arm pendant light and bespoke floor to ceiling curtains.

Watertown MA - Kitchen Remodel & Addition

Rebel Builders

Industrial transitional English style kitchen. The addition and remodeling were designed to keep the outdoors inside. Replaced the uppers and prioritized windows connected to key parts of the backyard and having open shelvings with walnut and brass details. Custom dark cabinets made locally. Designed to maximize the storage and performance of a growing family and host big gatherings. The large island was a key goal of the homeowners with the abundant seating and the custom booth opposite to the range area. The booth was custom built to match the client's favorite dinner spot. In addition, we created a more New England style mudroom in connection with the patio. And also a full pantry with a coffee station and pocket doors.

Holiday Drive

Dichotomy Interiors

contemporary dining room
Photo of a large contemporary open plan dining in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and vaulted.

Race to the Finish: Dining Room

Tamara Day Design

Photo of a transitional open plan dining in Kansas City with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, beige floor and vaulted.

Ridgefield Circle

Carlton Edwards

This design involved a renovation and expansion of the existing home. The result is to provide for a multi-generational legacy home. It is used as a communal spot for gathering both family and work associates for retreats. ADA compliant. Photographer: Zeke Ruelas

Bambury's Hillside Chalet - Open Concept Main Floor

Sherri Fitzgerald - Ultimate Decor

Open concept main floor: This is a lovely rental chalet , overlooking coastal Rocky Harbor on the beautiful island of Newfoundland, Canada. The whole decorating concept is inspired the peaceful tranquility of its surroundings and the spectacular views of the ocean, harbor and town. The open concept is light and airy with a coastal, contemporary look. It has an art gallery feel as it displays art and canvas photos from Newfoundland artists. The living room, bathroom and entry showcases art from local Rocky Harbor artist Miranda Reid. The dining room displays the 'Grates Cove Iceberg' photo by Newfoundland photographer Eric Bartlett. The windows make you feel like you are living in the open air as you look out at the nature and coastal views surrounding this chalet. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, including a Master bedroom loft with its own en-suite and reading area with a peaceful view of the harbor. The accent walls and interior doors are painted with Benjamin Moore paint in Whale Grey. This creates an even flow of colors throughout this space . It boasts beautiful hardwood flooring and contemporary fixtures and decor throughout its interior that reflect a travelers urge to explore.

Orenda Dining Room

Mimi & Hill interiors

Transitional kitchen/dining combo in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, vaulted and beige floor.

Church Lane

CaSA Architects

Contemporary dining room in Wiltshire with beige walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and vaulted.

Interior Styling Project shots

True Life Design Co

Design ideas for a small midcentury dining room in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and vaulted.

Dining Room Design Ideas with Beige Floor and Vaulted

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!