BURLESQUE DINING ROOM We designed this extraordinary room as part of a large interior design project in Stamford, Lincolnshire. Our client asked us to create for him a Moulin Rouge themed dining room to enchant his guests in the evenings – and to house his prized collection of fine wines. The palette of deep hues, rich dark wood tones and accents of opulent brass create a warm, luxurious and magical backdrop for poker nights and unforgettable dinner parties. CLIMATE CONTROLLED WINE STORAGE The biggest wow factor in this room is undoubtedly the luxury wine cabinet, which was custom designed and made for us by Spiral Cellars. Standing proud in the centre of the back wall, it maintains a constant temperature for our client’s collection of well over a hundred bottles. As a nice finishing touch, our audio-visuals engineer found a way to connect it to the room’s Q–Motion mood lighting system, integrating it perfectly within the room at all times of day. POKER NIGHTS AND UNFORGETTABLE DINNER PARTIES We always love to work with a quirky and OTT brief! This room encapsulates the drama and mystery we are so passionate about creating for our clients. The wallpaper – a cool, midnight blue grasscloth – envelopes you in the depths of night; the warmer oranges and pinks advancing powerfully out of this shadowy background. The antique dining table in the centre of the room was brought from another of our client’s properties, and carefully integrated into this design. Another existing piece was the Chesterfield which we had stripped and reupholstered in sumptuous blue leather. On this project we delivered our full interior design service, which includes concept design visuals, a rigorous technical design package and full project coordination and installation service.

Bartholomew Rd

Martins Camisuli Architects

The original layout on the ground floor of this beautiful semi detached property included a small well aged kitchen connected to the dinning area by a 70’s brick bar! Since the kitchen is 'the heart of every home' and 'everyone always ends up in the kitchen at a party' our brief was to create an open plan space respecting the buildings original internal features and highlighting the large sash windows that over look the garden. Jake Fitzjones Photography Ltd

Custom Home Builder

Target Building Solutions, LLC

Formal dining room in an open space, custom made draperies, large chandelier with glass globes, Craftique dining room table and chairs, the walls are painted eggplant Benjamin Moore

New Traditional

Nicole Benveniste Interior Design

David Duncan Livingston For this ground up project in one of Lafayette’s most prized neighborhoods, we brought an East Coast sensibility to this West Coast residence. Honoring the client’s love of classical interiors, we layered the traditional architecture with a crisp contrast of saturated colors, clean moldings and refined white marble. In the living room, tailored furnishings are punctuated by modern accents, bespoke draperies and jewelry like sconces. Built-in custom cabinetry, lasting finishes and indoor/outdoor fabrics were used throughout to create a fresh, elegant yet livable home for this active family of five.

Full Home -Transitional Refresh

Twilly and Fig

This transitional violet and grey dining room is sophisticated, bright, and airy! The room features a geometric, violet wallpaper paired with neutral, transitional furnishings. A round heather grey dining table and neutral, upholstered armchairs provide the perfect intimate setting. An unexpected modern chandelier is the finishing touch to this space.

Parkdale Home Renovation

Fraser Homes Inc.

Fraser Homes Inc
Photo of a contemporary dining room in Toronto with purple walls and medium hardwood floors.

Dining Room Lighting

Yale Lighting Concepts

This nine light chandelier combines form and function in a traditional empire silhouette. Trumpeted Satin Etched glass shades and a circular finial further enhance the design. Cluster three sizes together in a multi-fixture installation to make a beautifully dramatic statement in the living room, foyer, entryway or family room. Perfect in a dining room too.

Residential Work

Certapro Painters of Fayetteville

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional separate dining room in San Diego with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Elegantly Warm Montgomery County Home

Studio Z Design Concepts

Inspiration for a transitional separate dining room in DC Metro with purple walls and medium hardwood floors.

Pleasant Valley

Molly Ray Young

Formal dining room with textured lavender wallpaper, photographed by Rett Peek
Mid-sized traditional dining room in Little Rock with purple walls and medium hardwood floors.

Modern Craftsman

Sogno Design Group

Michele Lee Wilson
Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts separate dining room in San Francisco with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Earthy Transitional Dining Room

Annette Jaffe Interiors

Earthy tones, coupled with rustic, creative details create a worldly oasis for dining & entertaining in style --- Project designed by Long Island interior design studio Annette Jaffe Interiors. They serve Long Island including the Hamptons, as well as NYC, the tri-state area, and Boca Raton, FL. --- For more about Annette Jaffe Interiors, click here: https://annettejaffeinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://annettejaffeinteriors.com/residential-portfolio/harriman-estates

Seasonal Los Altos Hills Sophisticated Chic

Spectrum Interior Design, Inc.

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

Traditional Dining Room

Inspiration for a traditional dining room in Los Angeles with purple walls and medium hardwood floors.

AppleGate Interior Design Project

Sho-Con by Khrome Studios

Interior Design Work & Photos by AppleGate Interior Design
Contemporary open plan dining in San Francisco with medium hardwood floors and purple walls.

Fun & Funky in Fishtown

Henck Design LLC

These clients on York Street in Fishtown at this new construction property are certainly not afraid of bold color or pattern. So, we did both for them! We wanted to give a dramatic look for the client while remaining sophisticated. These clients are young professionals and up-and-coming in their fields. Henck Design pulled colorful selections for them in custom upholstered pieces and contrasted them with mixed metals. We mixed in dark wood tones and gorgeous hardwood floors to have an earthy, grounding design element.

Dining Room Projects

Laurie McDowell Interior Design

Minneapolis, Minnesota Interior Designer New construction professionally designed. 11,000 square foot home in the Midwest. Layering colors and metallic pearls to create the charcoal lavender wall look. Venetian plaster coved ceiling and the chandelier of crystals, bobbles and shape adorns the room. Walnut flooring with a beautiful wool rug accent and a wall of windows that goes from the floor to the ceilings

45Teel Dining Room

Aurora Architects + Builders

This elegant dining room in a historic Victorian home is beautifully detailed, including new windows, a plate rail, and a custom built in buffet and hutch. It's hard to believe this space used to be a dark bathroom. Despite entrenched advice to the contrary, sometimes moving the bathroom is the right call.

House for an Artist

Dodgen Interiors

Breakfast room banquette
Design ideas for a transitional dining room in Other with purple walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Chere Maison

Lee Waters Design

Traditional separate dining room in Richmond with purple walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Dining Room Design Ideas with Purple Walls and Medium 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!