This is an example of a large transitional separate dining room in Montreal with green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and panelled walls.

Timeless Conservatory Park

Watson & Co

Inspiration for a traditional separate dining room in Denver with green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Balmoral Ave

Jessica Blue Interiors LLC

This is an example of a small eclectic dining room in Chicago with green walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and decorative wall panelling.

Totteridge Manor House

Emilie Fournet Interiors

An old and dark transitionary space was transformed into a bright and fresh dining room. The room is off a conservatory and brings the outside in the house by using plants and greenery.

Austin Dining Room Design

Browne House Interior Design

This relaxing space was filled with all new furnishings, décor, and lighting that allow comfortable dining. An antique upholstered settee adds a refined character to the space.

Fox Bend

Nikole Starr Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional separate dining room in Houston with green walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Serenity

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Dans la cuisine, une deuxième banquette permet de dissimuler un radiateur et crée un espace repas très agréable avec un décor panoramique sur les murs.

Wadsworth Formal Dining Room

3SI Design

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This is an example of a mid-sized kitchen/dining combo in DC Metro with green walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, beige floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Transform New House to Home

Lisa Stewart Design

Moving into a new home? Where do your furnishings look and fit the best? Where and what should you purchase new? Downsizing can be even more difficult. How do you get all your cherished belongings to fit? What do you keep and what to you pass onto a new home? I'm here to help. This home was smaller and the homeowners asked me to help make it feel like home and make everything work. Mission accomplished!

Southern Manor Tranquility

Blythe Building Company

Oversized formal dining room with green paneled walls and green wainscoting leads to an elegant foyer with double wood doors and a long hallway dotted with oversized pendant lights.

Reforma integral de vivienda en tonos verdes

Sube Interiorismo

Reforma integral Sube Interiorismo www.subeinteriorismo.com Biderbost Photo
This is an example of a large traditional open plan dining in Other with green walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, beige floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Réaménagement des pièces de vie d'une maison dans un

AIMM Studio

Mid-sized transitional open plan dining in Bordeaux with green walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, beige floor and wallpaper.

Riverbend Luxury Home

Caron Kelly Interiors

Photo of a transitional separate dining room in Miami with green walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Highlands Back Country Remodel

Vesta Design Studio, LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional separate dining room with green walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, timber and panelled walls.

South Pawleys Custom Home

CRG Companies

Formal dining room off the kitchen and foyer
Large traditional open plan dining in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Dining room

Interior Motifs

This luxurious dining room had a great transformation. The table and sideboard had to stay, everything else has been changed.
Design ideas for a large contemporary dining room in West Midlands with green walls, dark hardwood floors, a wood stove, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Entertainment Heaven

MOTIF Design Solutions, LLC

MOTIF transformed a standard living room with beige carpet and beige walls into this artful and inviting combination dining room and living room., We removed the wall between the kitchen and dining room to create a large space for entertaining. This once baren room is now a charming place to cook, eat and to hang out.

Décoration et agencement salon- salle à manger

Ocareye Intérieur

Décoration - Agencement - Mobilier pour un salon- salle à manger-cuisine
Photo of a large country dining room in Lille with green walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and wallpaper.

Open Plan Living

Cher Simpson Watt Interiors

Open plan living space including dining for 8 people. Bespoke joinery including wood storage, bookcase, media unit and 3D wall paneling.
Design ideas for a large contemporary open plan dining in Belfast with green walls, painted wood floors, a wood stove, a metal fireplace surround, white floor and wallpaper.

Aménagement et décoration d'une extension

Intérieurs by Antoinette

Réalisation de plans d'aménagement, décoration et modélisations 3D pour aider les clients à se projeter dans leur future extension.
Large contemporary dining room in Other with green walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround and wallpaper.

All Wall Treatments Dining Room Design Ideas with Green 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!