Design ideas for a country dining room in Brisbane with yellow walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Custom design and build

Horizon Homes

First impression count as you enter this custom-built Horizon Homes property at Kellyville. The home opens into a stylish entryway, with soaring double height ceilings. It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home. And that’s literally true with this home. With the kitchen in the centre of the ground floor, this home provides ample formal and informal living spaces on the ground floor. At the rear of the house, a rumpus room, living room and dining room overlooking a large alfresco kitchen and dining area make this house the perfect entertainer. It’s functional, too, with a butler’s pantry, and laundry (with outdoor access) leading off the kitchen. There’s also a mudroom – with bespoke joinery – next to the garage. Upstairs is a mezzanine office area and four bedrooms, including a luxurious main suite with dressing room, ensuite and private balcony. Outdoor areas were important to the owners of this knockdown rebuild. While the house is large at almost 454m2, it fills only half the block. That means there’s a generous backyard. A central courtyard provides further outdoor space. Of course, this courtyard – as well as being a gorgeous focal point – has the added advantage of bringing light into the centre of the house.

Palmetto Bluff - Classic Colonial

Hendel Homes

This is an example of a traditional dining room in Minneapolis with green walls and light hardwood floors.

Libertyville Custom Farmhouse Dining Room Breakfast Bar

Great Rooms Building Group

Large country separate dining room in Chicago with green walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Chattanooga Home Updated

The Green Room Interiors

This dining room update was part of an ongoing project with the main goal of updating the 1990's spaces while creating a comfortable, sophisticated design aesthetic. New pieces were incorporated with existing family heirlooms.

Столовая

Фотограф Михаил Поморцев / Pro.Foto

Дизайнер характеризует стиль этой квартиры как романтичная эклектика: «Здесь совмещены разные времена (старая и новая мебель), советское прошлое и настоящее, уральский колорит и европейская классика. Мне хотелось сделать этот проект с уральским акцентом». На книжном стеллаже — скульптура-часы «Хозяйка Медной горы и Данила Мастер», каслинское литьё.

Salem Townhouse Dining Room

Rehabitat

Inspiration for a transitional separate dining room in New York with green walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Warm Family Home

Everything Home

We gave this home a nature-meets-adventure look. We wanted the rooms to feel finished, inviting, flow together, and have character, so we chose a palette of blues, greens, woods, and stone with modern metal touches. –––Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/refresh-and-renew/

Jasmine Street Residence Project

Truss Interiors & Renovations

This bright dining room features a monumental wooden dining table with green leather dining chairs with black legs. The wall is covered in green grass cloth wallpaper. Close up photographs of wood sections create a dramatic artistic focal point on the dining area wall. Wooden accents throughout.

Mid-Century Interior Remodel in El Segundo, CA.

Custom Design & Construction

Our homeowners approached us for design help shortly after purchasing a fixer upper. They wanted to redesign the home into an open concept plan. Their goal was something that would serve multiple functions: allow them to entertain small groups while accommodating their two small children not only now but into the future as they grow up and have social lives of their own. They wanted the kitchen opened up to the living room to create a Great Room. The living room was also in need of an update including the bulky, existing brick fireplace. They were interested in an aesthetic that would have a mid-century flair with a modern layout. We added built-in cabinetry on either side of the fireplace mimicking the wood and stain color true to the era. The adjacent Family Room, needed minor updates to carry the mid-century flavor throughout.

Mixing It Up in a Manakin Sabot Dining Room

Kathy Corbet Interiors

John Magor Photography. This family was interested in a super formal dining room. We chose a round table to fill the space and dark moss green walls for a cozy, earthy feel. The dining chairs all all different to add fun and whimsy to the space. The elegant roman shades have a nail head trim detail for a masculine touch.

Country French Dining Room

Peg Berens Interior Design LLC

Please visit my website directly by copying and pasting this link directly into your browser: http://www.berensinteriors.com/ to learn more about this project and how we may work together! Remarkable country french dining room with french doors and exquisite exposed beams. Dining with a view and a breeze! Robert Naik Photography.

Cleveland Park Renovation

MPR Architecture

Dining Room with walnut cabinetry, brass filigree and painted wall and trim.
Transitional separate dining room in DC Metro with green walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Bryce Dallas Howard's New York Home

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Design ideas for an expansive country separate dining room in New York with green walls, slate floors, a hanging fireplace, black floor, timber and brick walls.

Maide Vale Family House

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic kitchen/dining combo in London with green walls.

MILAN

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Photo : Romain Ricard
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional open plan dining in Paris with green walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

MILAN

atelier daaa

Photo : Romain Ricard
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open plan dining in Paris with green walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Buckinghamshire Renovation

Decorbuddi

Photo of a traditional dining room in London with green walls and beige floor.

Maison GLP

Olivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & Luberon

Salle à manger contemporaine rénovée avec meubles (étagères et bibliothèque) sur mesure. Grandes baies vitrées, association couleur, blanc et bois.
Design ideas for a contemporary open plan dining in Other with green walls and beige floor.

Belsize Village Apartment

NW3 Interiors Ltd

Photo of a transitional dining room in London with green walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, brick walls and wallpaper.

Dining Room Design Ideas with Green Walls and Yellow Walls

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!