Design ideas for a transitional dining room in London with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, timber and planked wall panelling.

Angel Bay

Kelle Contine Interior Design, LLC

Inspiration for a separate dining room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, beige floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Dining Room

Laura Brophy Interiors

Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in Other with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood floors, wallpaper and wood walls.

CHEERFUL RETREAT

HSH Interiors

This family home is nestled in the mountains with extensive views of Mt. Tamalpais. HSH Interiors created an effortlessly elegant space with playful patterns that accentuate the surrounding natural environment. Sophisticated furnishings combined with cheerful colors create an east coast meets west coast feeling throughout the house.

niguel west mid-century modern

Moss Yaw Design studio

a formal dining room acts as a natural extension of the open kitchen and adjacent bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized country open plan dining in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Atlantic Ave Sullivans Island

Showhomes Charleston

Photo of a large beach style open plan dining in Charleston with light hardwood floors, timber and planked wall panelling.

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.

Aqua Verde Residence

Clark Richardson Architects

The living room flows directly into the dining room. A change in ceiling and wall finish provides a textural and color transition. The fireplace, clad in black Venetian Plaster, marks a central focus and a visual axis.

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.

Sand Section, Manhattan Beach CA

Eden LA Furniture and Interiors

When one thing leads to another...and another...and another... This fun family of 5 humans and one pup enlisted us to do a simple living room/dining room upgrade. Those led to updating the kitchen with some simple upgrades. (Thanks to Superior Tile and Stone) And that led to a total primary suite gut and renovation (Thanks to Verity Kitchens and Baths). When we were done, they sold their now perfect home and upgraded to the Beach Modern one a few galleries back. They might win the award for best Before/After pics in both projects! We love working with them and are happy to call them our friends. Design by Eden LA Interiors Photo by Kim Pritchard Photography

Transitional Gem

DLB Custom Home Design

Transitional dining room in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Modern Edge House - Sewickley, PA

Gaskill Architecture

Inspiration for a large contemporary open plan dining in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Essence of Japan, Ealing, London

Yoko Kloeden Design

Small asian open plan dining in London with light hardwood floors and panelled walls.

Form Marries Function

Ashley Campbell Interior Design

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.

Basilea

Ferrari Design 3.6.0

L'obbiettivo principale di questo progetto è stato quello di trasformare un ingresso anonimo ampio e dispersivo, con molte porte e parti non sfruttate. La soluzione trovata ha sostituito completamente la serie di vecchie porte con una pannellatura decorativa che integra anche una capiente armadiatura. Gli oltre sette metri di ingresso giocano ora un ruolo da protagonisti ed appaiono come un'estensione del ambiente giorno.

Shiplap ShapeUp

GLDESIGN

Photo of a large beach style kitchen/dining combo in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, beige floor and planked wall panelling.

Cliffside Farmhouse // Modern Farmhouse

Younger Homes

Design ideas for a mid-sized country kitchen/dining combo in Austin with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Annunciation Street Dining Room

Rivers Spencer

A soft, luxurious dining room designed by Rivers Spencer with a 19th century antique walnut dining table surrounded by white dining chairs with upholstered head chairs in a light blue fabric. A Julie Neill crystal chandelier highlights the lattice work ceiling and the Susan Harter landscape mural.

C a s a d e P a u l & S i g i

catlin stothers design

Design ideas for a modern dining room in Montreal with brown walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and wood walls.

Nobles Point 4

SHELTER Custom-Built Living

Photo of an expansive modern open plan dining in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood floors, panelled walls, a tile fireplace surround and a corner fireplace.

All Wall Treatments Dining Room Design Ideas with Light Hardwood 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!