Photo of a contemporary dining room in New York with light hardwood floors and beige floor.

North Richmond Estate

Monica Ford Interiors

This is an example of a country open plan dining in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Manderly Road

RPS Design

Mid-sized traditional open plan dining in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and recessed.

K+K Residence Kitchenquart

CCdesign Partnerships

An open plan on the main floor that flows from living room, dining room to kitchen. The dark wood, white shaker cabinets and black accents are used uniquely in each area but ties all 3 spaces together for a cohesive great room.

The Dunes

Renovation Angel Interior Design Noosa

Built in banquette seating in open style dining. Featuring beautiful pendant light and seat upholstery with decorative scatter cushions.
Design ideas for a small beach style dining room in Sunshine Coast with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

New Home & ADU

Reliance Design Build

This is an example of a large transitional kitchen/dining combo in Los Angeles with green walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and vaulted.

Saint Yon

Nomad Eleven

Inspiration for a dining room in Other with light hardwood floors.

Ramsgate 2

Bayview Builders

Dining Room
Inspiration for a beach style dining room in DC Metro with grey walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Cool Traditional

Jennifer Pacca Interiors

This is an example of a large transitional dining room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Clay

Ross Builders, Inc.

Dining Room
Mid-sized transitional dining room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

Modern Living in Downtown Birmingham

Stalburg Design

When presented with the overall layout of the kitchen, this dining space called out for more interest than just your standard table. We chose to make a statement with a custom three-sided seated banquette. Completed in early 2020, this family gathering space is complete with storage beneath and electrical charging stations on each end. Underneath three large window walls, our built-in banquette and custom table provide a comfortable, intimate dining nook for the family and a few guests while the stunning oversized chandelier ties in nicely with the other brass accents in the kitchen. The thin black window mullions offer a sharp, clean contrast to the crisp white walls and coordinate well with the dark banquette, sprayed to match the dark charcoal doors in the home. The finishing touch is our faux distressed leather cushions, topped with a variety of pillows in shapes and cozy fabrics. We love that this family hangs out here in every season!

High Rise Renovation

BUILD

Mid-sized contemporary open plan dining in Other with light hardwood floors.

Streamline in Cherry Hills Village

Colorado Kitchen Designs

New build in Cherry Hills Village in Denver, CO. We used Dura Supreme Bria cabinetry throughout the entire house except in the Master closet, we used Vistora cabinetry.

Conservatory & Kitchen Extensions

Catherine Wilman Interiors

The before and after images show the transformation of our extension project in Maida Vale, West London. The family home was redesigned with a rear extension to create a new kitchen and dining area. Light floods in through the skylight and sliding glass doors by @maxlightltd by which open out onto the garden. The bespoke banquette seating with a soft grey fabric offers plenty of room for the family and provides useful storage.

Lakehouse Lux

Devon Grace Interiors

This is an example of a small beach style dining room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Plymouth Spring Preview 2020

Pillar Homes

Pillar Homes Spring Preview 2020 - Spacecrafting Photography
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kitchen/dining combo in Minneapolis with white walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Small Dinning room design idea

Yantram Animation Studio

there is a spacious area to seat together in Dinning area. In the dinning area there is wooden dinning table with white sofa chairs, stylish pendant lights, well designed wall ,Windows to see outside view, grey curtains, showpieces on the table. In this design of dinning room there is good contrast of brownish wall color and white sofa.

NoMad Loft

McGovern Project LLC

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial open plan dining in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors and no fireplace.

SAB Homes for 2019 Spring Parade of Homes in Kansas City

Wilson Lighting

Mid-sized kitchen/dining combo in Kansas City with beige walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Seattle Schoolhouse

Ashby Collective

This is an example of an expansive industrial open plan dining in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Dining Room Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and Brick Floors

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!