4 pendant chandelier, custom wood wall design, ceramic tile flooring, marble waterfall island, under bar storage, sliding pantry barn door, wood cabinets, large modern cabinet handles, glass tile backsplash

Aigle Blanc

Anne-Valérie Ollien

Chalet neuf à décorer, meubler, et équiper entièrement (vaisselle, linge de maison). Une résidence secondaire clé en main ! Un style contemporain, classique, élégant, luxueux était souhaité par la propriétaire. Photographe : Erick Saillet.

Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel

Haven Design and Construction

The design team elected to preserve the original stacked stone wall in the dining area. A striking sputnik chandelier further repeats the mid century modern design. Deep blue accents repeat throughout the home's main living area and the kitchen.

St John Street

Emil Eve Architects

A sensitive remodelling of a Victorian warehouse apartment in Clerkenwell. The design juxtaposes historic texture with contemporary interventions to create a rich and layered dwelling. Our clients' brief was to reimagine the apartment as a warm, inviting home while retaining the industrial character of the building. We responded by creating a series of contemporary interventions that are distinct from the existing building fabric. Each intervention contains a new domestic room: library, dressing room, bathroom, ensuite and pantry. These spaces are conceived as independent elements, lined with bespoke timber joinery and ceramic tiling to create a distinctive atmosphere and identity to each.

Mid Century Modern Remodel

C&R Remodeling

This mid century modern home boasted irreplaceable features including original wood cabinets, wood ceiling, and a wall of floor to ceiling windows. C&R developed a design that incorporated the existing details with additional custom cabinets that matched perfectly. A new lighting plan, quartz counter tops, plumbing fixtures, tile backsplash and floors, and new appliances transformed this kitchen while retaining all the mid century flavor.

Dinning

Studio QL

This is an example of a midcentury dining room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wood walls.

Dining Room

Laura Brophy Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in Other with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, wallpaper and wood walls.

Show Apartment - Central London

Blocc Interiors

Photo of a contemporary open plan dining in London with white floor, wallpaper and wood walls.

Blackbox

Strand Design

Photo of a modern dining room in Minneapolis with concrete floors, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

Brown

Roundhouse

Contemporary dining room in London with multi-coloured floor and wood walls.

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.

niguel west mid-century modern

Moss Yaw Design studio

a formal dining room acts as a natural extension of the open kitchen and adjacent bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized country open plan dining in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Reforma de piso en Cabruñana

David Olmos Arquitectos

Design ideas for a contemporary open plan dining in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wood walls.

Conservatory & Kitchen Extensions

Catherine Wilman Interiors

The before and after images show the transformation of our extension project in Maida Vale, West London. The family home was redesigned with a rear extension to create a new kitchen and dining area. Light floods in through the skylight and sliding glass doors by @maxlightltd by which open out onto the garden. The bespoke banquette seating with a soft grey fabric offers plenty of room for the family and provides useful storage.

Aqua Verde Residence

Clark Richardson Architects

The living room flows directly into the dining room. A change in ceiling and wall finish provides a textural and color transition. The fireplace, clad in black Venetian Plaster, marks a central focus and a visual axis.

Green Tree - Mid-century Ranch

Laura U Design Collective

Mid-sized midcentury dining room in Houston with beige walls, no fireplace, grey floor and brick walls.

Dining Area

Stratti Building Group

Here’s another shot of our Liechhardt project showing the formal dining space ! The space features beautiful distressed walls with 5 metre high steel windows and door frames with exposed roof trusses⠀ ⠀ Designed by Hare + Klein⠀ Built by Stratti Building Group Photo by Shannon Mcgrath

Bell Point Cabin

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Contractor: Matt Bronder Construction Landscape: JK Landscape Construction
This is an example of a scandinavian open plan dining in Minneapolis with concrete floors, wood and wood walls.

Modern Edge House - Sewickley, PA

Gaskill Architecture

Inspiration for a large contemporary open plan dining in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Guest House -Hartland, VT

Housewright Construction Inc.

Country dining room in Burlington with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and wood walls.

Dining Room Design Ideas with Brick Walls and Wood Walls

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!