We fully furnished this open concept Dining Room with an asymmetrical wood and iron base table by Taracea at its center. It is surrounded by comfortable and care-free stain resistant fabric seat dining chairs. Above the table is a custom onyx chandelier commissioned by the architect Lake Flato. We helped find the original fine artwork for our client to complete this modern space and add the bold colors this homeowner was seeking as the pop to this neutral toned room. This large original art is created by Tess Muth, San Antonio, TX.

Sonoma Private Residence

Salt Shed Design Build

Modern farmohouse interior with T&G cedar cladding; exposed steel; custom motorized slider; cement floor; vaulted ceiling and an open floor plan creates a unified look

Highland Home, Austin Tx

Architecture By George

Transitional open plan dining in Austin with white walls, grey floor and vaulted.

1930's doer-upper transformed into a beautiful modern family home

My Bespoke Room

Tracy, one of our fabulous customers who last year undertook what can only be described as, a colossal home renovation! With the help of her My Bespoke Room designer Milena, Tracy transformed her 1930's doer-upper into a truly jaw-dropping, modern family home. But don't take our word for it, see for yourself...

ISLAND REHAB IN AURORA & A NEW CUSTOM DINING BUFFET

KE Interior Solutions

Homestead Custom Cabinetry was used for this newly designed Buffet area. It beautifully matched the custom Live Dining Table
Mid-sized transitional kitchen/dining combo in Other with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, grey floor and vaulted.

Custom Dining Room in Coto De Caza

Jeffrey V. Riggs, Architect

Design ideas for a large modern open plan dining in Orange County with grey walls, slate floors, no fireplace, grey floor and vaulted.

Offset House

Amrish Maharaj Architecture

Height and light fills the new kitchen and dining space through a series of large north orientated skylights, flooding the addition with daylight that illuminates the natural materials and textures.

Poplar - Modern MCM

Melinamade - Residential Design + Interiors

A Mid Century modern home built by a student of Eichler. This Eichler inspired home was completely renovated and restored to meet current structural, electrical, and energy efficiency codes as it was in serious disrepair when purchased as well as numerous and various design elements being inconsistent with the original architectural intent of the house from subsequent remodels.

Lynn Valley Modern Home

Simply Home Decorating

This 1990's home, located in North Vancouver's Lynn Valley neighbourhood, had high ceilings and a great open plan layout but the decor was straight out of the 90's complete with sponge painted walls in dark earth tones. The owners, a young professional couple, enlisted our help to take it from dated and dreary to modern and bright. We started by removing details like chair rails and crown mouldings, that did not suit the modern architectural lines of the home. We replaced the heavily worn wood floors with a new high end, light coloured, wood-look laminate that will withstand the wear and tear from their two energetic golden retrievers. Since the main living space is completely open plan it was important that we work with simple consistent finishes for a clean modern look. The all white kitchen features flat doors with minimal hardware and a solid surface marble-look countertop and backsplash. We modernized all of the lighting and updated the bathrooms and master bedroom as well. The only departure from our clean modern scheme is found in the dressing room where the client was looking for a more dressed up feminine feel but we kept a thread of grey consistent even in this more vivid colour scheme. This transformation, featuring the clients' gorgeous original artwork and new custom designed furnishings is admittedly one of our favourite projects to date!

Thousand Oaks Residence

Carte Blanche Studio

Photo of an expansive traditional open plan dining in Los Angeles with white walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Umbau einer Bauerkate

Heike Schröder Fotografie

Esszimmer in ehemaliger Bauerkate modern renoviert mit sichtbaren Stahlträgern. Blick auf den alten Kamin
Design ideas for a large country open plan dining in Hamburg with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, grey floor and vaulted.

Osborne

Hello Kitchen

Mid-sized modern kitchen/dining combo in Austin with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, grey floor and vaulted.

Oxden Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | Newcastle, WA

Flooret

Dark, striking, modern. This dark floor with white wire-brush is sure to make an impact. The Modin Rigid luxury vinyl plank flooring collection is the new standard in resilient flooring. Modin Rigid offers true embossed-in-register texture, creating a surface that is convincing to the eye and to the touch; a low sheen level to ensure a natural look that wears well over time; four-sided enhanced bevels to more accurately emulate the look of real wood floors; wider and longer waterproof planks; an industry-leading wear layer; and a pre-attached underlayment.

Dining Area

Stratti Building Group

Here’s another shot of our Liechhardt project showing the formal dining space ! The space features beautiful distressed walls with 5 metre high steel windows and door frames with exposed roof trusses⠀ ⠀ Designed by Hare + Klein⠀ Built by Stratti Building Group Photo by Shannon Mcgrath

Javier & Marcelo

osb arquitectos

Vista del apartamento desde el salón comedor. Cocina abierta y vista del "cubo" central que alberga el baño en suite.
Large mediterranean open plan dining in Valencia with white walls, ceramic floors, grey floor and vaulted.

Stunning Mid-Century Remodel

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

The epitome of indoor-outdoor living, not just one but *two* walls of this home consist primarily of accordion doors which fully open the public areas of the house to the back yard. A flush transition ensures steady footing while walking in and out of the house.

Jimbell St Additions

steelehouse

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern kitchen/dining combo in Perth with white walls, concrete floors, grey floor, vaulted, panelled walls and no fireplace.

Eichler No. 2

User

Inspiration for a midcentury kitchen/dining combo in San Francisco with white walls, concrete floors, grey floor, timber and vaulted.

Amagansett Modern

Vital Habitats

Photo of a contemporary open plan dining in New York with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, grey floor and vaulted.

Cody Road Residence

AAHA Studio

Entertainment kitchen with integrated dining table
Mid-sized modern kitchen/dining combo in Los Angeles with white walls, porcelain floors, a corner fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, grey floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Dining Room Design Ideas with Grey Floor and Vaulted

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!