Contemporary dining room in Paris with white walls, concrete floors, beige floor and exposed beam.

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

View to breakfast nook from dining area.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary dining room in Seattle with beige walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and grey floor.

1214 Smoky Loop Home For Saledi

River Cliff Homes

Design ideas for a large contemporary dining room in Austin with white walls, concrete floors and brown floor.

Bellaire Blvd. Residence

Hollenbeck Architects

Breakfast Room
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern dining room in Houston with white walls, concrete floors, grey floor and wood.

Ashley Road

Matthew Giles Architects

Built in banquette dining with wrap around external planter offers wrap around views of the landscape & brings an abundance of natural light into the rear and side extensions.

Fovero RLM Cord Hung Pendants

HTM Lighting Solutions

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern dining room in Tampa with white walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and grey floor.

Family Home

HOPKINS Interior Design

Mid-sized midcentury dining room in Other with white walls and concrete floors.

Hunters Contemporary

Younger Homes

Mid-sized contemporary dining room in Austin with beige walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and grey floor.

Palm Springs

Skipp Renovations - Designer Kitchens Made Simple

This is an example of a small midcentury dining room in Other with concrete floors, grey floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Lake Keowee Modern

Bergeron Custom Homes, LLC

An eating nook is set into one of the exterior bays and open to the kitchen and living areas. Notice the concrete is visible inside and out in key areas.

Snowmass

lisa schmitz interior design

Contemporary dining room in Kansas City with white walls, concrete floors and blue floor.

Modern ADU

McDunn ADUs

Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in San Francisco with white walls, concrete floors and grey floor.

Vernacular Modern

Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.

Scott Amundson Photography
This is an example of a country dining room in Minneapolis with concrete floors and grey floor.

Oceanic House

Kelly Martin Architecture

The dining room is a booth corner beside the kitchen, and provides a comfortable and cozy place for the family to get together to eat.
Inspiration for a beach style dining room in Sunshine Coast with concrete floors.

South Lamar Airy & Relaxed Single Family

Breathe Design Studio

Added wood feature wall and new chandelier to builder spec home Kitchen update in builder spec home --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/

Réhabilitation totale d'un restaurant

Lisa Tordjman

Large industrial dining room with beige walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and grey floor.

Hackney Kitchen Extension

Name Architects

Dining room overlooking the garden
Inspiration for a large scandinavian dining room in London with white walls, concrete floors and grey floor.

Marmion Street House

Philip Stejskal Architecture

Design ideas for an industrial dining room in Perth with white walls, concrete floors and grey floor.

Running Dog Residence

Studio Architects

Inspiration for a scandinavian dining room in Other with white walls, concrete floors and grey floor.

Cafe 27

Kos Interiors

Cafe 27 is a puts all of its energy into healthy living and eating. As such it was important to reinforce sustainable building practices convey Cafe 27's high standard for fresh, healthy and quality ingredients in their offerings through the architecture. The cafe is retrofit of an existing glass greenhouse structure. As a result the new cafe was imagined as an inside-out garden pavilion; wherein all the elements of a garden pavilion were placed inside a passively controlled greenhouse that connects with its surroundings. A number of elements simultaneously defined the architectural expression and interior environmental experience. A green-wall passively purifies Beijing's polluted air as it makes its way inside. A massive ceramic bar with pastry display anchors the interior seating arrangement. Combined with the terrazzo flooring, it creates a thermal mass that gradually and passively heats the space in the winter. In the summer the exterior wood trellis shades the glass structure reducing undesirable heat gain, while diffusing direct sunlight to create a thermally comfortable and optically dramatic space inside. Completing the interior, a pixilated hut-like elevation clad in Ash batons provides acoustic baffling while housing a pastry kitchen (visible through a large glass pane), the mechanical system, the public restrooms and dry storage. Finally, the interior and exterior are connected through a series pivoting doors further blurring the boundary between the indoor and outdoor experience of the cafe. These ecologically sound devices not only reduced the carbon footprint of the cafe but also enhanced the experience of being in a garden-like interior. All the while the shed-like form clad in natural materials with hanging gardens provides a strong identity for the Cafe 27 flagship. AWARDS Restaurant & Bar Design Awards | London A&D Trophy Awards | Hong Kong PUBLISHED Mercedes Benz Beijing City Guide Dezeen | London Cafe Plus | Images Publishers, Australia Interiors | Seoul KNSTRCT | New York Inhabitat | San Francisco Architectural Digest | Beijing

Breakfast Nook Dining Room Design Ideas with Concrete 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!