This whimsical dining room comes to life with a silver and cream chinoiserie pattern set against a quite lavender hue. Blush colored cherry blossoms add a hint of pink and allude to Washington DC's iconic trees. Accenting jewel-toned birds, butterflies and a snowing owl add to the room's charm in a timeless flora and fauna panorama. Trellis marquetry was painted into the paneling to tie the existing molding into the above design.

Window Treatments

Urban Source

Details of a formal dining room custom window treatment project. Here we layered a pleated over drape with a sheer ombre fabric constructed into a soft roman shade. The over drape is anchored with a woven tieback. Photographer: Jeff Johnson

PRIVATE RESIDENCE – FITZROVIA

GMS Bespoke Joinery Ltd

Photo of a transitional open plan dining in London with metallic walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and beige floor.

Autumn Wood - Winthrop Model 2

Gulick Group, Inc.

Glamorous yet comfortable dining room. Interior design by Susan Gulick Interiors.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional separate dining room in DC Metro with metallic walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Park Avenue Penthouse

Jeannine Williams Design

Park Avenue Penthouse - Dining Room Photo by Kris Tamburello Photography
Mid-sized traditional separate dining room in New York with metallic walls and medium hardwood floors.

Bold Garrison House

Robin Gannon Interiors

Michael J. Lee Photography
Inspiration for a transitional separate dining room in Boston with purple walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Country Estate

S. B. Long Interiors

Photographed by John Gruen
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary separate dining room in Dallas with purple walls, vinyl floors and multi-coloured floor.

Ski House

Webber + Studio, Architects

Tuxedo Park Dining

Imani James Interiors

Inspiration for a large transitional kitchen/dining combo in Atlanta with metallic walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and wallpaper.

Projet NATIONALE | 19m² | Paris 13e

NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design

Un coin dînatoire bucolique et romantique, souligné par un angle de papier peint géométrique gris argent et blanc, et des plantes suspendues qui viennent habiller cette table pour deux personnes, avec ces jolies chaises bistrot campagnardes.

Gorgeous Shawnee 1.5 Reverse Style Residence

Anthony West

My clients who owned this home did a phenomenal renovation to an already newer property. This dining room is really spacious and right off the front entry making for a great opening. The walls look like "wallpaper", but are painted a beautiful "plum" color and then hand dabbed in a "bronze" accent. Who knew those two colors would go well with one another! Photo credit: 7xDesign

Mistflower

Leslie Cotter Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kitchen/dining combo in Louisville with metallic walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Colorful Contemporary | San Francisco

Domus Design Group

Small contemporary kitchen/dining combo in San Francisco with purple walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Greystone Model

Hillcrest Builders

Size: 2,722 ft. Plan Type: Single Family Bedrooms: 3-4 Bath- Full: 2 Garages: 3 Features: Large Great Room, Dinette, Kitchen Large 6' Wide Covered Front Porch & 8' Wide Rear Porch Master Bedroom With Tray Ceiling Opt. Domed Ceiling In Living Room

UWS * Dining

InsideWright

The room was dark brown, which was fine for a while ... but for an entranceway and a room without windows, dark was not an appropriate long term choice. There was a feng shui request in this re-decorating project, earth tones were not welcome in this area of the home, black, white, metal and water were preferable colors/elements. The walls are 2 layers of metallic paint, the undercoat is a silver, the top coat is a gunmetal mixed with the silver to create an uneven tone. A wide wallpaper paste brush was used to create a vertical linear pattern. The Larson Juhl gold leaf framed mirror is covered in adhesive car vinyl. The Ikea unit is enveloped in an adhesive mural, printed by muralsyourway.com, the artist is David Bromstad. The chair seats were recovered in a silver vinyl fabric. The rug is from overstock.com. The capiz chandelier is from West Elm. The table base is an Ikea take on the Eero Saarinen tulip table. In the "before" room, there were glass tables cluttered with everyday items and "to do" piles of paper. The goal was to have storage in this room to hide the clutter. There was not an outlet on the wall where the Ikea unit sits, and there was not a budget to have the prewar wall fitted with electricity, so an extension cord crosses the room under a grey cord concealer.

Urban glamour in Lake Forest

Tina Dann-Fenwick Interiors

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary separate dining room in Chicago with metallic walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Zona Pranzo

studioQ

Giacomo Foti Photographer
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary open plan dining in Rome with metallic walls and painted wood floors.

Contemporary Dining Room

Contemporary dining room in San Diego with purple walls.

Banquette

KannCept Design, Inc.

Photo of a contemporary dining room in Chicago with purple walls.

Harwich Port Jewel Box

Shorebird Interiors, LLC

This dining room is an alcove off of the living room but needed to read as a distinct, separate space. We inverted the palette of the living room to achieve this and saturated the walls in a dark eggplant color. We tied the spaced together by treating the ceiling of the dining room in the wall color of the living room.

Dining Room Design Ideas with Metallic Walls and Purple 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!