Inspiration for a large eclectic separate dining room in St Louis with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Diseño de gran piso en azul y blanco

Sube Interiorismo

Large transitional open plan dining in Malaga with beige walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, grey floor, coffered and wallpaper.

The House of Palms

Sea Island Builders LLC

This bright and airy dining space is open to the kitchen and living room for optimal entertaining options. A coffered ceiling adds height and interest and French doors open up to a second story covered porch with ocean views. A rustic oyster shell chandelier is a visual showstopper.

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.

Belgrave Mansion

Tollgard Design Group

Photo of a large transitional separate dining room in London with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Open Plan Kitchen and Dining Room

Stickland Wright Architects + Interiors

open plan kitchen dining table rattan chairs rattan pendant marble fire place antique mirror sash windows glass pendant sawn oak kitchen cabinet door corian fronted kitchen cabinet door marble kitchen island bar stools engineered wood flooring brass kitchen handles mylands soho house walls

Breakfast Room with Curved Bench Seating

Orren Pickell Building Group

A curved leather bench is paired with side chairs. The chair backs are upholstered in the same leather with nailhead trim. The Window Pinnacle Clad Series casement windows are 9' tall and include a 28" tall fixed awning window on the bottom and a 78" tall casement on top.

Keene Victorian

ASAP Painting & Finishing LLC

Photo of an expansive traditional open plan dining in Boston with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Otis Street Residence

Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors

Design ideas for a transitional kitchen/dining combo in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Formal Dining Room

Chesler Construction, Inc.

Traditional formal dining, moldings, fireplace, marble surround gas fireplace, dark hardwood floors
This is an example of a large traditional open plan dining in San Francisco with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and coffered.

Woodland Heights Houston

Haven Design and Construction

The gorgeous coffered ceiling and crisp wainscoting are highlights of this lovely new home in Historic Houston, TX. The stately chandelier and relaxed woven shades set the stage for this lovely dining table and chairs. The natural light in this home make every room warm and inviting.

Traditional Style Dining in a private residence. Options A and B

VA Renderings

3D rendering of an open living and dining area in traditional style.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open plan dining in Houston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Soho Landmarked Townhouse

Ben Herzog

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional separate dining room in New York with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and coffered.

Durango

Jessica Koltun Home

Classic, timeless and ideally positioned on a sprawling corner lot set high above the street, discover this designer dream home by Jessica Koltun. The blend of traditional architecture and contemporary finishes evokes feelings of warmth while understated elegance remains constant throughout this Midway Hollow masterpiece unlike no other. This extraordinary home is at the pinnacle of prestige and lifestyle with a convenient address to all that Dallas has to offer.

WAGRAM - Paris 17

Richelieu Renovation

This is an example of a large transitional separate dining room in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor and coffered.

Home staging luxe

FBO FRANCE - Home staging depuis 2012

Photo of a contemporary dining room in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Formal Dining Room Chandelier

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this formal dining room's coffered ceiling, custom chandelier, and the double entry doors.
Expansive country separate dining room in Phoenix with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor and coffered.

Parkside Penthouse | Full Renovation in Kensington, W8

Jemimah Barnett

Inspiration for a large transitional dining room in London with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Open floor plan

Guenther Designs & Consulting LLC

Here we get to see the expansive 18'-0" cased opening, from the back corner of the dining area.. We can see the built case book shelves and fireplace. Down the hall is a powder room,laundry and bedroom/office space. Still awaiting the chairs for the table. You guessed it supply chain issues.

Newtown Estate Property, Newtown Pa

Black-eyed Susan

Photo of a transitional separate dining room in Philadelphia with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Dining Room Design Ideas with a Standard Fireplace and Coffered

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!