Greenwich St. - Luxury New Build Home in Falls Church, VA

Formal style dining room off the kitchen and butlers pantry. A large bay window and contemporary chandelier finish it off!
This is an example of a large arts and crafts separate dining room in DC Metro with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Brick and Stucco Acadian

Wyrick Residential Design

Photo of a large separate dining room in Houston with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Luxury Family Living

Turner Design Firm

This is an example of a large contemporary separate dining room in Baltimore with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, red floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

New Farmhouse - Dining Room

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

Beautiful Dining Room with wainscot paneling, dry bar, and larder with pocketing doors.
Inspiration for a large country separate dining room in Chicago with green walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Prospect Lefferts Garden House

JMorris Design

Even Family Dining Rooms can have glamorous and comfortable. Chic and elegant light pendant over a rich resin dining top make for a perfect pair. A vinyl go is my goto under dining table secret to cleanable and cozy.

The Creekside Home

CarsonSpeer Builders

Design ideas for a large transitional separate dining room in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Oxford Street Breakfast Room

Jamie House Design

Our client’s are a busy young family who entertain frequently and needed a warm, welcoming, and practical home. They prefer a clean almost minimal traditional style. We kept the color palette to whites, grays, and navy. We used the dramatic Navy Blue to punch up the dining room, accent the kitchen, and in furnishings in the living room.

3707 Moss Side Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222

Richmond Hill Design + Build

Richmond Hill Design + Build brings you this gorgeous American four-square home, crowned with a charming, black metal roof in Richmond’s historic Ginter Park neighborhood! Situated on a .46 acre lot, this craftsman-style home greets you with double, 8-lite front doors and a grand, wrap-around front porch. Upon entering the foyer, you’ll see the lovely dining room on the left, with crisp, white wainscoting and spacious sitting room/study with French doors to the right. Straight ahead is the large family room with a gas fireplace and flanking 48” tall built-in shelving. A panel of expansive 12’ sliding glass doors leads out to the 20’ x 14’ covered porch, creating an indoor/outdoor living and entertaining space. An amazing kitchen is to the left, featuring a 7’ island with farmhouse sink, stylish gold-toned, articulating faucet, two-toned cabinetry, soft close doors/drawers, quart countertops and premium Electrolux appliances. Incredibly useful butler’s pantry, between the kitchen and dining room, sports glass-front, upper cabinetry and a 46-bottle wine cooler. With 4 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths and 5 walk-in closets, space will not be an issue. The owner’s suite has a freestanding, soaking tub, large frameless shower, water closet and 2 walk-in closets, as well a nice view of the backyard. Laundry room, with cabinetry and counter space, is conveniently located off of the classic central hall upstairs. Three additional bedrooms, all with walk-in closets, round out the second floor, with one bedroom having attached full bath and the other two bedrooms sharing a Jack and Jill bath. Lovely hickory wood floors, upgraded Craftsman trim package and custom details throughout!

Cooks Hill

Zugai Strudwick Architects

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open plan dining in Newcastle - Maitland with brown walls, concrete floors, grey floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Homedale

Emily Ruddo

Design ideas for a traditional separate dining room in Los Angeles with wallpaper, decorative wall panelling, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Marlboro Ridge Estates Staging Project

Adorn Interiors LLC

Formal dining room staging project for property sale. Previously designed, painted, and decorated this beautiful home.
Inspiration for a large contemporary separate dining room in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Oakcliff Drive

Joseph Rodrigues Interiors

Photo of a large beach style kitchen/dining combo in Orange County with light hardwood floors and decorative wall panelling.

Southgate Estates Home

Celtic Custom Homes

Large transitional separate dining room in Other with black walls, light hardwood floors and decorative wall panelling.

Horseshoe Court Dining Room Update

Kelly Brasch Interiors

These clients were looking for a contemporary dining space to seat 8. We commissioned a custom made 72" round dining table with an X-base. The chairs are covered in Sunbrella fabric so there is no need to worry about spills. Custom artwork, drapes, lighting, accessories, and wainscoting finished off the space.

Traditional Dining Room

Inspiration for an expansive traditional dining room in Seattle with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and decorative wall panelling.

Redefined Dining Room

Trust the Vision Decor

A re-created dining space created to maximize flow and cohesiveness within the client's new custom home.
Design ideas for a large transitional separate dining room in Philadelphia with brown walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Lake Boone Trail

Cambridge Classic Homes

Design ideas for a large traditional separate dining room in Raleigh with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Pearson

Foster Hill Design

A high-rise living room with a view of Lake Michigan! The blues of the view outside inspired the palette for inside. The new wainscoting wall is clad in a blue/grey paint which provides the backdrop for the modern and clean-lined furnishings.

Large Scale Luxury

Henck Design LLC

Gleaming marble countertops and decorative gold fixtures add life to the space with open sightlines into the great room.
Contemporary open plan dining in Philadelphia with white walls, light hardwood floors and decorative wall panelling.

Southgate Estates Home

Celtic Custom Homes

Inspiration for a large transitional separate dining room in Other with black walls, light hardwood floors and decorative wall panelling.

Dining Room Design Ideas with Decorative Wall Panelling

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!