Eclectic Arts + Crafts Dining Room with Fireplace + Round Marble Top Table

• Craftsman-style dining area • Furnishings + decorative accessory styling • Pedestal dining table base - Herman Miller Eames base w/custom top • Vintage wood framed dining chairs re-upholstered • Oversized floor lamp - Artemide • Burlap wall treatment • Leather Ottoman - Herman Miller Eames • Fireplace with vintage tile + wood mantel • Wood ceiling beams • Modern art

Mid-Century Modern Home

Bower Leet Design

This is an example of a small midcentury dining room in St Louis with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Cotswolds House

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

Inside the contemporary extension in front of the house. A semi-industrial/rustic feel is achieved with exposed steel beams, timber ceiling cladding, terracotta tiling and wrap-around Crittall windows. This wonderully inviting space makes the most of the spectacular panoramic views.

Mid-century Preservation

Ashby Collective

Mid-sized midcentury dining room in Austin with cork floors, brown floor, brown walls and brick walls.

Sherman Oaks, CA

AK Designs

Photo of a small beach style open plan dining in Los Angeles with laminate floors, brown walls, no fireplace, brown floor and wallpaper.

The Knox - JST0918

Legacy Post & Beam

Rustic Post and Beam Wedding Venue
Design ideas for an expansive country open plan dining with brown walls, concrete floors, vaulted and wood walls.

Transitional Interior Design in Aldie, VA

2 Navy Lane, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional kitchen/dining combo in DC Metro with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Craftsman-Inspired New Construction

12/12 Architects & Planners

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts separate dining room in Detroit with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, no fireplace, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Apartment at Carmicheal Road,Mumbai

ns*a Architecture and Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary open plan dining in Mumbai with brown walls, no fireplace, multi-coloured floor and wood walls.

Blackheath Restoration

Imperfect Interiors

The dining room in our Blackheath restoration project was panelled in a dark wood which contrasts with the paler oak herringbone parquet floor, a William Morris electric bind & pair of velvet armchairs panelled ceiling

Elbow Valley Estate

Brenda Motter Interiors LTD

This is an example of a large transitional separate dining room in Calgary with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Cooks Hill

Zugai Strudwick Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary open plan dining in Newcastle - Maitland with brown walls, concrete floors, grey floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Walborsky Residence

Geoff Chick & Associates

This is an example of a mid-sized beach style dining room in Other with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, wood and wood walls.

Indian Moon

Parker Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized country kitchen/dining combo in Austin with brown walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, black floor, wood and wood walls.

Simple Solutions in Window Treatments - soft shaped valances wtih cascade sides

Masterworks Window Fashions & Design, LLC

This Vienna VA dining room had a rustic simplicity to the furniture, and the client had transitional taste. She wanted a simple window treatment, reflecting her love of the natural world, and compatible with her garden view, to soften the walls. We modified a traditional style valance to a simpler version. The flat center areas displayed the botanical print beautifully, and the elongated tails are unstructured and relaxed. Flannel interlined and contrast lined, there is also a microwelt at the hem to finish the edges beautifully. Simplicity in design still can have polish and sophistication in the details. Design and photograph by Linda H. Bassert, Masterworks Window Fashions & Design, LLC

HEREFORD RAOD

Modern Architectural Practice

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary dining room in London with brown walls, grey floor and wood walls.

2576 ML

Weaver Custom Homes

Design ideas for a beach style kitchen/dining combo in Columbus with brown walls, vinyl floors, grey floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Ocala, FL Home With Pecky Cypress and Midnight Heart Cypress

Goodwin Heart Pine Company

Design ideas for a large kitchen/dining combo in Orlando with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, timber and wood walls.

Sunset Eclectic

Noz Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic separate dining room in San Francisco with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, coffered and wallpaper.

Hotel Alpenrose Arabba

melle-metzen architects

la stube in legno
Inspiration for a large country kitchen/dining combo in Other with brown walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, beige floor, wood and wood walls.

All Wall Treatments Dining Room Design Ideas with Brown 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!