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.

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.

East Magnolia

K&L Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized transitional separate dining room in Seattle with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and coffered.

Wheaton

PurezaWood

Dining area with custom wide plank flooring, beverage storage space, white walls and a chandelier.
Mid-sized transitional kitchen/dining combo in Chicago with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and coffered.

Yuzen Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | WA

Flooret

Clean and bright for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

The Melrose House

Phelps Investments

Large arts and crafts separate dining room in Orange County with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, black floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Colonial Home in Oakton, VA

Asta Homes

This is an example of a separate dining room in DC Metro with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Manor-like Grandeur

Cordony Group

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional dining room in Sydney with grey walls, carpet, grey floor and coffered.

Burlesque Dining Room

Timothy James Interiors

BURLESQUE DINING ROOM We designed this extraordinary room as part of a large interior design project in Stamford, Lincolnshire. Our client asked us to create for him a Moulin Rouge themed dining room to enchant his guests in the evenings – and to house his prized collection of fine wines. The palette of deep hues, rich dark wood tones and accents of opulent brass create a warm, luxurious and magical backdrop for poker nights and unforgettable dinner parties. CLIMATE CONTROLLED WINE STORAGE The biggest wow factor in this room is undoubtedly the luxury wine cabinet, which was custom designed and made for us by Spiral Cellars. Standing proud in the centre of the back wall, it maintains a constant temperature for our client’s collection of well over a hundred bottles. As a nice finishing touch, our audio-visuals engineer found a way to connect it to the room’s Q–Motion mood lighting system, integrating it perfectly within the room at all times of day. POKER NIGHTS AND UNFORGETTABLE DINNER PARTIES We always love to work with a quirky and OTT brief! This room encapsulates the drama and mystery we are so passionate about creating for our clients. The wallpaper – a cool, midnight blue grasscloth – envelopes you in the depths of night; the warmer oranges and pinks advancing powerfully out of this shadowy background. The antique dining table in the centre of the room was brought from another of our client’s properties, and carefully integrated into this design. Another existing piece was the Chesterfield which we had stripped and reupholstered in sumptuous blue leather. On this project we delivered our full interior design service, which includes concept design visuals, a rigorous technical design package and full project coordination and installation service.

Coastwood Gavardo Furniture Collection

Coastwood Furniture

Photo of a mid-sized beach style open plan dining in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, beige floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

West End Maximalism | Design and Build

Nistenhaus Design LLC

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.

Traditional Villa gets glammed up!

Alpha 1 Builders

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/

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.

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.

All Ceiling Designs Dining Room Design Ideas with 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!