Emilio Collavino
Inspiration for a large contemporary dining room in Miami with ceramic floors, no fireplace and grey floor.

Studio NOO Design

Photo of an expansive contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Montreal with white walls, ceramic floors and white floor.

Modern Tuscan

Diamante Custom Homes

This is an example of an expansive traditional open plan dining in Austin with beige walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace and multi-coloured floor.

Minnehaha Parade of Homes

M. Lahr Homes

Photo of a large contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Orlando with white walls, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Los Altos Hills, CA - Taaffe Rd. II

M. Designs Architects

Cantilevered circular dining area floating on top of the magnificent lap pool, with mosaic Hands of God tiled swimming pool. The glass wall opens up like an aircraft hanger door blending the outdoors with the indoors. Basement, 1st floor & 2nd floor all look into this space. basement has the game room, the pool, jacuzzi, home theatre and sauna

Georgian Orangery- Open Plan Kitchen/Dining Space

Vale Garden Houses

The nine-pane window design together with the three-pane clerestory panels above creates height with this impressive structure. Ventilation is provided through top hung opening windows and electrically operated roof vents. This open plan space is perfect for family living and double doors open fully onto the garden terrace which can be used for entertaining. Vale Paint Colour - Alabaster Size- 8.1M X 5.7M

Dana Point, California

Tutto Interiors

Rose gold Italian lighting sets the tone for this Dining space. The custom wood dining table has a “custom linear Strie finish” that “looks” and “feels” like metal.

Ocean Front Condo

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The primary focus on this 6,000 Square Foot Ocean Front Condo located on Jacksonville Beach was to create a soothing, elegant, comfortable environment for our clients and their guests. A private elevator transports you to this spacious luxurious environment. 4 Bedrooms, 5 Baths, Exercise Room, Office/Study with private Terraces facing both the ocean and intracoastal waterways. An outdoor kitchen on the ocean terrace allows for ample space to entertain a large group or family overlooking a private beach and pool area.

Burke, Kansas City

+ Modern Design

Modern Penthouse Kansas City, MO - High End Modern Design - Glass Floating Wine Case - Plaid Italian Mosaic - Custom Designer Closet Wesley Piercy, Haus of You Photography

Bent/Sliced House

Hufft

This is take two on ‘The Bent House’, which was canceled after a design board did not approve the modern style in a conservative neighbrohood. So we decided to take it one step further and now it is the ‘bent and sliced house’. The bend is from the original design (a.k.a.The Bent House), and is a gesture to the curved slope of the site. This curve, coincidentally, is almost the same of the previous design’s site, and thus could be re-utilized. Similiar to Japanese Oragami, this house unfolds like a piece of slice paper from the sloped site. The negative space between the slices creates wonderful clerestories for natural light and ventilation. Photo Credit: Mike Sinclair

Essbereich mit Verknüpfung zum Wohnzimmerbereich

Bögelsack Möbelmanufaktur GmbH

Der geräumige Ess- und Wohnbereich ist offen gestaltet. Der TV ist an eine mit Stoff bezogene Wand angefügt.
Inspiration for an expansive modern kitchen/dining combo in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, white floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

Greenwich - Tudor - Addition/Renovation

Gatehouse Partners

The second of two dining rooms, located directly off the kitchen and focusing more as a breakfast room.
Large traditional kitchen/dining combo in New York with white walls and ceramic floors.

Rénovation maison 110m2 Lattes

Chrysalide Architecture

La cuisine a été pensée de manière à être très fonctionnelle et optimisée. Les colonnes frigo, four/micro ondes et rangements servent de séparation visuelle avec la continuité des meubles bas. Ceux ci traités de la même manière que la cuisine servent davantage de buffet pour la salle à manger.

Brooklyn Townhouse

Robert Granoff

Interiors by Morris & Woodhouse Interiors LLC, Architecture by ARCHONSTRUCT LLC © Robert Granoff
Photo of a large contemporary dining room in New York with white walls and ceramic floors.

Contemporary Kitchen in Scarsdale, NY

Hamlin Goldreyer Architects

A new contemporary kitchen for a family that loves to cook. The owners ' European preferences lead to the selection of the German made cabinets by Bulthaup. The crisp cabinet styling and sophisticated engineering allowed for a clean, minimal style. White cabinets and backsplash defined the walls. Darker cabinets and appliances defined areas of focus. Folding exterior doors enabled the entire corner to open to the deck and rear yard. Remote controlled screens lower from the ceiling to create a screened breakfast area. DLux Images

Edith Walk, Widemouth Bay, Cornwall

The Bazeley Partnership

Located less than a quarter of a mile from the iconic Widemouth Bay in North Cornwall, this innovative development of five detached dwellings is sympathetic to the local landscape character, whilst providing sustainable and healthy spaces to inhabit. As a collection of unique custom-built properties, the success of the scheme depended on the quality of both design and construction, utilising a palette of colours and textures that addressed the local vernacular and proximity to the Atlantic Ocean. A fundamental objective was to ensure that the new houses made a positive contribution towards the enhancement of the area and used environmentally friendly materials that would be low-maintenance and highly robust – capable of withstanding a harsh maritime climate. Externally, bonded Porcelanosa façade at ground level and articulated, ventilated Porcelanosa façade on the first floor proved aesthetically flexible but practical. Used alongside natural stone and slate, the Porcelanosa façade provided a colourfast alternative to traditional render. Internally, the streamlined design of the buildings is further emphasized by Porcelanosa worktops in the kitchens and tiling in the bathrooms, providing a durable but elegant finish. The sense of community was reinforced with an extensive landscaping scheme that includes a communal garden area sown with wildflowers and the planting of apple, pear, lilac and lime trees. Cornish stone hedge bank boundaries between properties further improves integration with the indigenous terrain. This pioneering project allows occupants to enjoy life in contemporary, state-of-the-art homes in a landmark development that enriches its environs. Photographs: Richard Downer

Custom Interiors

Beer Architectural Group

This is an example of an expansive traditional open plan dining in New York with beige walls, ceramic floors and no fireplace.

Fabulous Full Renovation & Extension

Bespoke Living AIC

Modern Contemporary space with thin profile sliding doors, roof lights and picture frame window making the most of views to the garden and south facing aspect.

Labahou 01

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Large industrial open plan dining in Paris with white walls, ceramic floors, a wood stove and a metal fireplace surround.

Victorian Modern Kitchen

Cottage Redesign Inc

This Victorian styled house was in need of a major renovation. Every surface of the home was reimagined. The kitchen was small, long and narrow. It was closed off from the main living space and lacked access to the outdoors. In addition to scaling back some walls, we created a wrap-around deck from the dining room to the far side of the kitchen with entry points at each end. This created a connection to the outdoors, made the small kitchen feel more spacious, and vastly improved the flow.

Dining Room Design Ideas with Ceramic 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!