Inspiration for a large modern dining room in Melbourne with grey walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

Dining Room

Order & Grace

Inspiration for a large beach style kitchen/dining combo in Sydney with white walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

Vanquish - Certified Passive House

Solaire

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary dining room in Brisbane with porcelain floors and grey floor.

Macleod Abode

DSdezines Interiors

Formal dining and sitting area using neutral tones, timber and modern lighting.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary dining room in Melbourne with white walls, carpet and grey floor.

Lake Union Penthouse

Ben Trogdon Architects

Inspiration for a small contemporary separate dining room in Seattle with beige walls, carpet, beige floor and no fireplace.

Herb River Drive

Rethink Design Studio

Richard Leo Johnson
This is an example of a large transitional separate dining room in Atlanta with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace and grey floor.

Демократизация стиля

Лариса Якушенок

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open plan dining in Moscow with beige walls, porcelain floors, white floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Mid Century Modern House renovation

Stol Design Group

Photo of a large midcentury dining room in Miami with porcelain floors and grey floor.

Warm Family Home

Everything Home

We gave this home a nature-meets-adventure look. We wanted the rooms to feel finished, inviting, flow together, and have character, so we chose a palette of blues, greens, woods, and stone with modern metal touches. –––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, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/refresh-and-renew/

Mid-Century Modern Sacramento Home

Benning Design Construction

Photo of a midcentury kitchen/dining combo in Sacramento with grey walls, porcelain floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

Bernal Heights Sustainable Kitchen

Sabrina Alfin Interiors

View of kitchen from the dining room. Wall was removed between the two spaces to create better flow. Craftsman style custom cabinetry in both the dining and kitchen areas, including a built-in banquette with storage underneath.

Traditional White Kitchen & Mudroom Remodel

The Cleary Company

Breakfast nook - Existing bay window highlighted with installation of new custom bench with storage. Bench seat stained same color as island countertop.

ЖК ЛЕОНТЬЕВСКИЙ МЫС дм

Дизайн студия “Нечаев и Сенчугов”

Обеденная зона в современном стиле
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary dining room in Saint Petersburg with porcelain floors.

Hollywood Regency Dining Room

Blackdoor Design by Tamra Coviello

Custom molding on the walls adds depth and drama to the space. The client's bold David Bowie painting pops against the Sherwin Williams Gauntlet Gray walls. The organic burl wood table and the mid-century sputnik chandelier (from Arteriors) adds softness to the space. Photo by Melissa Au

NEWTOWN CT - Treasured Islands

DEANE Inc | Distinctive Design & Cabinetry

The stately dark wood framed window panes let in natural light in this beautifully designed dining nook with inviting yellow banquettes.
Photo of a transitional kitchen/dining combo in New York with white walls, porcelain floors and multi-coloured floor.

Island Style Dining

Pu'uwai Design & Construction

The tropical dining room is grounded with a stunning custom basket pendant that hangs above the live edge monkey pod dining table. The floors are gray porcelain tile, and the walls and vaulted ceilings are white nickle gap paneling that flows up from the walls into the ceiling.

Tequesta Brickell Key Residence

Interiors by Maite Granda

Feature in: Luxe Magazine Miami & South Florida Luxury Magazine If visitors to Robyn and Allan Webb’s one-bedroom Miami apartment expect the typical all-white Miami aesthetic, they’ll be pleasantly surprised upon stepping inside. There, bold theatrical colors, like a black textured wallcovering and bright teal sofa, mix with funky patterns, such as a black-and-white striped chair, to create a space that exudes charm. In fact, it’s the wife’s style that initially inspired the design for the home on the 20th floor of a Brickell Key high-rise. “As soon as I saw her with a green leather jacket draped across her shoulders, I knew we would be doing something chic that was nothing like the typical all- white modern Miami aesthetic,” says designer Maite Granda of Robyn’s ensemble the first time they met. The Webbs, who often vacation in Paris, also had a clear vision for their new Miami digs: They wanted it to exude their own modern interpretation of French decor. “We wanted a home that was luxurious and beautiful,” says Robyn, noting they were downsizing from a four-story residence in Alexandria, Virginia. “But it also had to be functional.” To read more visit: https: https://maitegranda.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/LX_MIA18_HOM_MaiteGranda_10.pdf Rolando Diaz

Cohen Residence

Abramson Architects

The formal dining area, also on the top level of the home, features Mid-Century furniture and lighting. Photo: Jim Bartsch
Inspiration for a large midcentury dining room in Los Angeles with porcelain floors and beige floor.

Modern and Contemporary Interior

Tile Setters Hawaii LLC

porcelain tile planks (up to 96" x 8")
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Hawaii with white walls, beige floor, porcelain floors and no fireplace.

Residential Work

Hager Group

Design ideas for a large contemporary open plan dining in Calgary with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Dining Room Design Ideas with Carpet and Porcelain Floors

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!