This is an example of a mid-sized dining room in Other with blue walls, laminate floors, white floor and exposed beam.

This is an example of an expansive country open plan dining in Paris with white walls, painted wood floors, no fireplace, white floor and exposed beam.

Salle à manger

Nathalie Odiot Architecture d'Intérieur

Photo of a large mediterranean open plan dining in Nice with concrete floors, white floor and exposed beam.

A LAURELHURST MID-CENTURY FOR ILLUSTRATOR IRWIN CAPLAN

LEICHT SEATTLE

An original Sandy Cohen design mid-century house in Laurelhurst neighborhood in Seattle. The house was originally built for illustrator Irwin Caplan, known for the "Famous Last Words" comic strip in the Saturday Evening Post. The residence was recently bought from Caplan’s estate by new owners, who found that it ultimately needed both cosmetic and functional upgrades. A renovation led by SHED lightly reorganized the interior so that the home’s midcentury character can shine. LEICHT Seattle cabinet in frosty white c-channel in alum color. Wrap in custom VG Fir panel. DWELL Magazine article Design by SHED Architecture & Design Photography by: Rafael Soldi

Monarch Bay Contemporary

M2 Design Group

This black and white Antolini Panda marble island with waterfall sides makes a bold statement and is the focal point of the newly remodeled kitchen. We removed two walls, added pocketing sliders, new windows. new floors, custom cabinets and lighting creating a streamlined contemporary space that has top of the line appliances for the homeowner that is an amazing chef.

Hamptons cottage gut renovation

CONSCIOUS BODY CONSULTING

challenge to blend multi functions into one large room divided by large fireplace in the middle
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style dining room in New York with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, white floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Alta Vista, Balboa Oak Hardwood in Scottsdale, AZ Home

Hallmark Floors

The Alta Vista Hardwood Flooring is a return to vintage European Design. These beautiful classic and refined floors are crafted out of French White Oak, a premier hardwood species that has been used for everything from flooring to shipbuilding over the centuries due to its stability.

Voltaire - pièce à vivre relookée / 38 m2

Studio Zerck

This is an example of a small contemporary open plan dining in Paris with white walls, painted wood floors, a standard fireplace, white floor and exposed beam.

APARTAMENTO RUZ01

tres60 arquitectura

Photo of a small mediterranean dining room in Valencia with white walls, concrete floors, white floor and exposed beam.

VIVIENDA_C47

eltejadoazul - reformas e interiorismo

La reforma comienza por un desmantelamiento casi total del sistema de divisiones de la anterior casa, creando una tabula rasa en búsqueda de la mayor expresividad y ligereza de espacios. En ese proceso de retroceso a lo radical de lo constructivo se retiran del mismo modo cerramientos, como el que rodeaba la terraza (con apariencia más bien de pequeño patinillo), además de la piel del sistema estructural de pilares con vigas descolgadas. "La condición por parte del cliente fue que los materiales fueran muy expresivos hasta llegar a su forma casi brutalista. Los nuevos materiales son el hierro natural y la madera de pino", explica Cristina Cucinella, arquitecta del estudio. A estos nuevos materiales se les suma el hormigón visto, sacado a la luz de la estructura original. La nueva organización de la vivienda será secuencial, eliminando cualquier posibilidad de espacio residual, reduciendo lo espacial también a su máxima sinceridad: una estancia te lleva a la siguiente, sin pasillos, sin distribuidores, empleando como únicos conectores la luz y la materialidad, y como divisores, la gradación de usos. De este modo, en la parte central de la vivienda se situarán el estudio y el baño, como una pieza neutra, intermedia; en la zona de acceso y junto a la luminosa terraza, ahora liberada de los muros que la rodeaban, se colocarán en "L" la cocina-comedor y el salón; al final de la casa, en el lugar más tranquilo, los dos dormitorios. El espacio de uso más nocturno se abre con dos grandes ventanales al exterior, inundando de luz los dormitorios. Casi como un juego de niños, sendas cajas de madera hacen de "balcón interior", salvando las irregularidades de la planta y creando un habitáculo dentro del habitáculo. Recuerda a aquellas casitas que hacíamos de niños, con los grandes cojines del sofá de casa de nuestros padres, cuando queríamos cobijarnos. El pavimento, también de madera pero de una blancura que potencia la luminosidad de los dormitorios, se orienta en diagonal, siguiendo el recorrido de la luz. En el centro, como charnela, la zona de estudio y baño se neutraliza, mostrándose en un bicromatismo blanco-negro, y situándose en el punto medio de los dos extremos en tensión El espacio diurno funciona como una vivienda patio, gracias a ese doble carácter de la nueva terraza: se vuelca hacia sí mismo, y se distribuye por su propia geometría en dos partes diferenciadas sin necesidad de divisores. La potente isla de la cocina y su continuidad en mesa de comedor hacen de esta pieza diseñada a medida su centro, mientras que en el ángulo se sitúa la zona de estar. Desde aquí parte un plano continuo de almacenamiento, correspondiente al muro medianero, que atravesará y conectará toda la casa. En la cocina-salón será una estantería de madera de pino; al cruzar la puerta pivotante que separa del área central de estudio, se convertirá en los armarios y espacios trastero. Grandes planchas correderas de hierro cierran el almacenaje, sobrepasando sus límites y prolongándolos más allá, hasta la estantería de madera en un extremo, y hasta las cajas de madera de los dormitorios. La intervención de El Tejado Azul es sencilla, lógica, sincera. Al mismo tiempo, resuelve las necesidades de sus clientes, y también sus deseos y caprichos. Pero no sólo eso... tiene algo más. Te puedes imaginar abriendo puertas secretas, refugiándote un día de humor raro con un libro en una de sus cajas de madera. Este hogar hace feliz a quien vive allí, se puede encontrar la ilusión de una vida resguardada en sus estancias, y ése es un material que la arquitectura jamás debería olvidar.

Rénovation d'intérieur à Vernon

illiCO travaux

Photo of a contemporary open plan dining in Other with white walls, white floor and exposed beam.

Amarra Estate

Marion Interior Design

Inspiration for an expansive transitional open plan dining in Austin with marble floors, white floor and exposed beam.

Italian Home | Winding Creek Road

Impluvium Architecture

Italian Villa in Arden Oaks, Sacramento CA
This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean separate dining room in Sacramento with beige walls, marble floors, white floor and exposed beam.

Rosetta Refurbishment

SPACE Architecture Studio Limited

This is an example of a small beach style kitchen/dining combo in Wellington with blue walls, painted wood floors, white floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

N Residence

REINES DESIGN, INC

View of Dining Room and Foyer
Inspiration for a modern open plan dining in Miami with white walls, marble floors, white floor and exposed beam.

Art and Accessories

Laurel Alexander Interiors

The design plan for this exquisite lake home was inspired by classic Savannah Coastal style. Custom design and decor boards created for each project help give our clients a realistic view of how their home's spaces will look.

Architectural Designs

Landmark Outdoor Services

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open plan dining in Orlando with white walls, porcelain floors, white floor and exposed beam.

Montclair MCM

Jeff Jordan Architects LLC

Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen/dining combo in New York with white walls, porcelain floors, white floor and exposed beam.

一枚の壁

株式会社前田工務店

This is an example of a dining room in Other with grey walls, white floor and exposed beam.

East Village Loft

2D3D Design, Inc.

The new floors were matched to the original 3 1/2" oak boards from the original flooring from the 1930's. They were treated with a white oak stain.
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury kitchen/dining combo in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, white floor and exposed beam.

Dining Room Design Ideas with White Floor and Exposed Beam

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!