Layers of texture and high contrast in this mid-century modern dining room. Inhabit living recycled wall flats painted in a high gloss charcoal paint as the feature wall. Three-sided flare fireplace adds warmth and visual interest to the dividing wall between dining room and den.

Leavenworth Apartement

Conscious Interior Design

In love with Asian antics, this family wanted a modern room with a strong ethnic twist, starting from the table they already had. We worked around a mix of print, warm and light colorful touches, and fun accent pieces to blend it in this very traditional victorian home

Hertfordshire Home

Name Architects

Contemporary open plan dining room and kitchen with views of the garden and adjacent interior spaces.
Inspiration for a large contemporary kitchen/dining combo in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, a hanging fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, beige floor, recessed and panelled walls.

River Drive Residence

Linhan Design & Interiors Co.

This is an example of a transitional open plan dining in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and panelled walls.

Alta Vista Collection | Balboa Oak | Denver, Colorado

Hallmark Floors

Balboa Oak Hardwood– 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.

Loft 19

Mirror Visuals

This 19th-century loft has been converted into a living space, panelled walls, cast-iron columns and industrial-style glazing. Simple brick walls and concrete ceiling are preserved and restored, as are the original iron columns. These are complemented by new material finishes that include oak herringbone flooring, and white paintwork. Instead of opaque walls, industrial-style steel and glass partitions divide up rooms, therefore these allow plenty of light to enter, helping to give a light and airy feel to the interiors. Designed by Mirror Visuals.

Urdaneta

Macarena Merino

Photo of a scandinavian dining room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and panelled walls.

Bellevue Contemporary

Baluco

Large contemporary open plan dining in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood floors, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Una vivienda con aire burgués ¡llena de vida!

Hisbalit

PROYECTO: FAD CASA Una vivienda con aire burgués ¡llena de vida! El estudio Quefalamaria se enfrentó a un gran reto para diseñar esta casa vallisoletana. Seis meses de trabajo que dieron como resultado una vivienda alegre, llena de vida y color, ¡y totalmente en tendencia! El espacio conserva el aire señorial y burgués original del edificio: el suelo en madera natural y colocado en espiga, las molduras de exquisito gusto en techos, arcos de media vuelta en el dormitorio principal, así como las ventanas con cuarterones que reinan en la fachada Sur y llenan de luz la habitación de invitados y el dormitorio infantil. Uno de los materiales que utilizaron para añadir color a la vivienda fue el terciopelo. Para presidir el salón eligieron terciopelo en tono caldera para los sofás, mientras que en el dormitorio apostaron por el azul marino en el cabecero de gallones,que se lleva todas las miradas. En el salón, el resto de la decoración se creó alrededor de grandes piezas: Dekton XXL para modernizar la chimenea, un espejo en la trasera de las estanterías del salón para multiplicar la luz en ese espacio, y mesas de diseño, consideradas pequeñas obras de arte. El estudio aprovechó un mueble de ébano que ya se encontraba en la casa, pintándolo de un color menta suave con remates en dorado y tiradores en negro. Una vitrina muy reto junto a la mesa del comedor. Para el dormitorio principal, Quefalamaria se decantó por colores frescos y veraniegos, como el mostaza, en la ropa de cama. En esta estancia tan especial crearon una zona de vestidor, un pequeño escritorio y un aparador con espacio para accesorios y para funcionar como tocador.. El dormitorio infantil es un “mundo rosa”, ideal para dar rienda suelta a cualquier sueño. El tono se neutraliza con paredes grises y muebles blancos. Para el dormitorio de invitados eligieron tonalidades más neutras. Entre sus accesorios destacan la gran lámpara de techo, las mesitas en tonos verdes y el gran espejo de cuerpo junto a una butaca. El baño es el efecto “WOW” de la casa. Responde perfectamente al estilo clásico y señorial que fluye por toda la vivienda, con un toque vintage, pero a la vez moderno, que lo hace muy especial. El elemento más especial del baño es el suelo personalizado de mosaico de vidrio ecológico Hisbalit. El estudio eligió el modelo DOTS, de la colección Art Factory, con teselas hexagonales en blanco y negro.. ¡Un diseño clásico que nunca pasa de moda! Las referencias usadas han sido la 101 (negro) y la 103 (blanco), de la colección UNICOLOR.

Nolo Apartment

Alessandro Dipierro

Vista del soggiorno con il parquet in posa a correre, tavolo da pranzo in vetro, divano con poltrone.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern kitchen/dining combo in Milan with beige walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

1200 Sqft 2 Bed/ 2.5 bath Cottage, Saugerties, NY

A. Bollman & Sons.

This custom cottage designed and built by Aaron Bollman is nestled in the Saugerties, NY. Situated in virgin forest at the foot of the Catskill mountains overlooking a babling brook, this hand crafted home both charms and relaxes the senses.

Edwardian Country House

Gasson & Phillips Interiors

A classically inspired dining room with feature pendant lighting and bespoke dining chairs. Original wood panelling has been painted to create a warm feeling space.

Vestavia Lake Whole Home

Highland Design+Build

Photo of a small midcentury dining room in Birmingham with blue walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted and panelled walls.

Aspen Showhome - Homes By Us

Rochelle Cote Interior Design

This stunning Aspen Woods showhome is designed on a grand scale with modern, clean lines intended to make a statement. Throughout the home you will find warm leather accents, an abundance of rich textures and eye-catching sculptural elements. The home features intricate details such as mountain inspired paneling in the dining room and master ensuite doors, custom iron oval spindles on the staircase, and patterned tiles in both the master ensuite and main floor powder room. The expansive white kitchen is bright and inviting with contrasting black elements and warm oak floors for a contemporary feel. An adjoining great room is anchored by a Scandinavian-inspired two-storey fireplace finished to evoke the look and feel of plaster. Each of the five bedrooms has a unique look ranging from a calm and serene master suite, to a soft and whimsical girls room and even a gaming inspired boys bedroom. This home is a spacious retreat perfect for the entire family!

French Chic dining room in Tarzana

Le Nid, The French Chic, LLC

We wanted to create an elegant dining room, and decorate around a window. The large window is like a painting in the room. We also decided to play with colors and create two accent colors: light blue gray and a warm white. It creates a lot of contrast. The moroccan area rug helps setting up the room and gives warmth.

Modern Farmhouse Style Dining Room

ITECTDESIGN LLC.

Mid-sized country kitchen/dining combo in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, panelled walls, no fireplace and exposed beam.

Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills luxury open plan home modern wall panel room divider

Whipple Russell Architects

Wallace Ridge Beverly Hills luxury open plan home modern wall panel room dividers & artwork display. William MacCollum.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary open plan dining in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Home on the Plains - Magnolia Journal Feature Project

Kelsey Leigh Design Co.

Design ideas for a large transitional dining room in Oklahoma City with light hardwood floors and panelled walls.

Banana Loft

Studio Z Design

View into Dining Room through the custom built black industrial sliding glass screen.
Mid-sized industrial open plan dining in Toronto with black walls, light hardwood floors and panelled walls.

Тонкое плетение

Design Studio Zimenko Yuriy

Этот интерьер – переплетение богатого опыта дизайнера, отменного вкуса заказчицы, тонко подобранных антикварных и современных элементов. Началось все с того, что в студию Юрия Зименко обратилась заказчица, которая точно знала, что хочет получить и была настроена активно участвовать в подборе предметного наполнения. Апартаменты, расположенные в исторической части Киева, требовали незначительной корректировки планировочного решения. И дизайнер легко адаптировал функционал квартиры под сценарий жизни конкретной семьи. Сегодня общая площадь 200 кв. м разделена на гостиную с двумя входами-выходами (на кухню и в коридор), спальню, гардеробную, ванную комнату, детскую с отдельной ванной комнатой и гостевой санузел.

Dining Room Design Ideas with Light Hardwood Floors and Panelled 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!