This dining area is so chic. the dark timber table and buffet unit are so elegant and really define the space. Paired with the crisp white and cool grey another timeless style here. The rug gives texture and warmth and defines the space. what a great place to sit and connect with friends and family.

Ann Arbor Traditional Kitchen Redesign

Forward Design Build Remodel

Our clients came to us wanting to update their kitchen while keeping their traditional and timeless style. They desired to open up the kitchen to the dining room and to widen doorways to make the kitchen feel less closed off from the rest of the home. They wanted to create more functional storage and working space at the island. Other goals were to replace the sliding doors to the back deck, add mudroom storage and update lighting for a brighter, cleaner look. We created a kitchen and dining space that brings our homeowners joy to cook, dine and spend time together in. We installed a longer, more functional island with barstool seating in the kitchen. We added pantry cabinets with roll out shelves. We widened the doorways and opened up the wall between the kitchen and dining room. We added cabinetry with glass display doors in the kitchen and also the dining room. We updated the lighting and replaced sliding doors to the back deck. In the mudroom, we added closed storage and a built-in bench.

Wadsworth Formal Dining Room

3SI Design

Modern Formal Dining room with a rich blue feature wall. Reclaimed wood dining table and wishbone chairs. Sideboard for storage and statement piece.
Inspiration for a large transitional open plan dining in DC Metro with blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Ballast Point Estate

Home Frosting

Tradition meets transitional. This 12,000 square foot Colonial-styled estate in Ballast Point walking distance from Bayshore Boulevard recently got an update from the Home frosting team. Working with existing global treasures like the opulent crystal dining room chandelier from Paris, windows from London and a bathroom door that came from Hugh Hefner's original Playboy Mansion in Chicago, we curated just the right furnishings, art and accessories to turn this house into a dream home. --- Project designed by interior design studio Home Frosting. They serve the entire Tampa Bay area including South Tampa, Clearwater, Belleair, and St. Petersburg. For more about Home Frosting, see here: https://homefrosting.com/

Holz. Stein. Haus.

BRÜNING INTERIORS

This is an example of an expansive contemporary open plan dining in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, beige floor and wood.

A Rural Renovation

BAKER POSEY DESIGN

built-in buffet at dining room
Photo of a large traditional open plan dining in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and coffered.

6334 Saxet

Geis Development

Inspiration for a traditional dining room in Houston with white walls, light hardwood floors, coffered and wallpaper.

Contemporary Dining Room

Inspiration for a large contemporary dining room in San Francisco with grey walls, porcelain floors, grey floor and wood.

Boho Glam

Jamie Schachtel Design Group

Mid-sized contemporary dining room in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and coffered.

Bear Brand

Concept Design, Inc.

Dining room with blue grass cloth
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional separate dining room in Orange County with blue walls, limestone floors, coffered and wallpaper.

Boca Raton Waterfront Home | 6 Bed/7.2 Bath/12,000+ Sq Ft by Interiors by Brown

Jody Petiya

Dining room adjacent to kitchen.
This is an example of a large transitional open plan dining in Miami with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, beige floor and coffered.

Miner's Climb dining room

Colorado Timberframe

Inspiration for a country dining room in Denver with a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Colony Project

Thermally Broken Steel USA

Wrap-around windows and sliding doors extend the visual boundaries of the dining and lounge spaces to the treetops beyond. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA. Other sources: Chandelier: Emily Group of Thirteen by Daniel Becker Studio. Dining table: Newell Design Studios. Parsons dining chairs: John Stuart (vintage, 1968). Custom shearling rug: Miksi Rugs. Custom built-in sectional: sourced from Place Textiles and Craftsmen Upholstery. Coffee table: Pierre Augustin Rose.

Neo-classical colonial restoration

Alberino Construction

This near century old Neoclassical colonial was fully restored including a family room addition, extensive alterations to the existing floorplan, new gourmet kitchen with informal dining with box beam ceiling, new master suite and much custom trim and detailed built ins.

Palo Alto Modernist Dream

Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders

This is an example of a modern open plan dining in San Francisco with white walls, grey floor and wood.

Travis Peak

Showcase Builders

Country open plan dining in Austin with white walls, concrete floors, black floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

人が集ういえ

かみえ工務店

Inspiration for a mid-sized asian dining room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wood.

PDX house for a young family

Andrew Feldon

Large midcentury separate dining room in Portland with white walls, beige floor and wood.

The Residences, Palm Beach, FL

Pineapple House Interior Design

The dining area in this luxury high-rise seats ten. The color on the patterned backs of the dining chairs echo the brass and gold accents used throughout the space.

Dining Room between the kitchen and patio

The Decorator, LLC

Mid-sized traditional kitchen/dining combo in Denver with white walls, no fireplace and coffered.

Dining Room Design Ideas with Coffered and Wood

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!