Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary dining room in Melbourne with white walls, laminate floors, brown floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Chattanooga Home Updated

The Green Room Interiors

This dining room update was part of an ongoing project with the main goal of updating the 1990's spaces while creating a comfortable, sophisticated design aesthetic. New pieces were incorporated with existing family heirlooms.

Демократизация стиля

Лариса Якушенок

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional open plan dining in Moscow with beige walls, porcelain floors, white floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Luxury Family Living

Turner Design Firm

This is an example of a large contemporary separate dining room in Baltimore with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, red floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

MIROMAR LAKES, FLORIDA

Blue Ocean Design

Photo of a small contemporary dining room in Miami with white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace, beige floor, recessed and planked wall panelling.

Harbor Pointe

design styles architecture

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open plan dining in Tampa with white walls, marble floors, white floor and recessed.

Marlboro Ridge Estates Staging Project

Adorn Interiors LLC

Formal dining room staging project for property sale. Previously designed, painted, and decorated this beautiful home.
Inspiration for a large contemporary separate dining room in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Tampa, FL Classical Contemporary Renovation

Urban Project Management & Construction

Mid-sized contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Tampa with white walls, porcelain floors, beige floor and recessed.

Appartamento di 110 mq

HOP! Arch

L'ingresso sulla zona giorno è stato schermato attraverso un sistema di setti in legno in noce canaletto, disegnati e realizzati su misura. Di fronte all'ingresso è presente un armadio per riporre giacche e cappotti. Il blocco armadio, anch'esso in noce canaletto, ospita sul fianco una libreria con mensole in vetro fumè e un contenitore basso a servizio dell'area pranzo. L'arredo è percepito come un blocco continuo, integrato e funzionalmente congeniale. Il tavolo, importante ed elegante, della Molteni, con piano in Sahara Noir, è il vero protagonista della zona pranzo. L'illuminazione oro, con volute sinuose della Nemo Lighting, contribuisce ad impreziosire lo spazio e a smussare l'impatto spigoloso e massivo del tavolo.

Locale Ramen in Genova Centro

Laura Messori

Inspiration for a large modern dining room in Other with multi-coloured walls, porcelain floors, yellow floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Topaz - Dining Room - The Bluffs

Blue Heron

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary separate dining room in Las Vegas with grey floor, recessed, ceramic floors and white walls.

DOUBLE HEIGHT

Annalisa Carli Architetto

La sala da pranzo è costituita da un tavolo di design di Lago in legno con gambe in vetro e da poltroncine di Calligaris color ottanio. Le due lampade a sospensione sono le Spokes di Foscarini. La carta da parati è di Glamora. Foto di Simone Marulli

Oak Tree Renovation

Morris Lare

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional separate dining room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood floors and recessed.

CHALET DI MONTAGNA

JFD - Juri Favilli Design

This is an example of a small contemporary open plan dining in Other with brown walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Eaglecrest Remodel

Michelle Lawrence Interior Design

This was part of a whole house remodel. New flooring, paint, and lighting bring this home up to date. A bit of sparkle in the ceiling with silver finish.

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.

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.

Inspiration for a large traditional dining room in Los Angeles with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed.

Contemporaneo Sala Da Pranzo

Large contemporary separate dining room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Dining Room Design Ideas with Recessed

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!