Elegant Dining Room
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional separate dining room in Surrey with yellow walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Thousand Oaks Residence

Carte Blanche Studio

Photo of an expansive traditional open plan dining in Los Angeles with white walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

Great Room

Angela Reynolds Designs

Expansive transitional open plan dining in Miami with dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam, wallpaper and beige walls.

Casa Stresa

zero6studio

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern open plan dining in Rome with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Soffit Saga: Dining Room

Tamara Day Design

Inspiration for an open plan dining in Kansas City with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, vaulted and wallpaper.

South End Townhouse

Elms Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open plan dining in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Myrtle House

Regarding Design

Built in the iconic neighborhood of Mount Curve, just blocks from the lakes, Walker Art Museum, and restaurants, this is city living at its best. Myrtle House is a design-build collaboration with Hage Homes and Regarding Design with expertise in Southern-inspired architecture and gracious interiors. With a charming Tudor exterior and modern interior layout, this house is perfect for all ages. Rooted in the architecture of the past with a clean and contemporary influence, Myrtle House bridges the gap between stunning historic detailing and modern living. A sense of charm and character is created through understated and honest details, with scale and proportion being paramount to the overall effect. Classical elements are featured throughout the home, including wood paneling, crown molding, cabinet built-ins, and cozy window seating, creating an ambiance steeped in tradition. While the kitchen and family room blend together in an open space for entertaining and family time, there are also enclosed spaces designed with intentional use in mind.

Stocks

Mimi & Hill interiors

Transitional dining room in New York with a stone fireplace surround, wallpaper, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.

Open Plan Fusion

Aspen Leaf Interiors

Mid-sized contemporary separate dining room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Timeless Canal House

Ethnic Chic - Home Couture

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional dining room in Amsterdam with pink walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, black floor and wallpaper.

Grands Horizons

Daisy D Déco

AMÉNAGEMENT D’UNE PIÈCE DE VIE Pour ce projet, mes clients souhaitaient une ambiance douce et épurée inspirée des grands horizons maritimes avec une tonalité naturelle. Le point de départ étant le canapé à conserver, nous avons commencé par mieux définir les espaces de vie tout en intégrant un piano et un espace lecture. Ainsi, la salle à manger se trouve naturellement près de la cuisine qui peut être isolée par une double cloison verrière coulissante. La généreuse table en chêne est accompagnée de différentes assises en velours vert foncé. Une console marque la séparation avec le salon qui occupe tout l’espace restant. Le canapé est positionné en ilôt afin de faciliter la circulation et rendre l’espace encore plus aéré. Le piano s’appuie contre un mur entre les deux fenêtres près du coin lecture. La cheminée gagne un insert et son manteau est mis en valeur par la couleur douce des murs et les moulures au plafond. Les murs sont peints d’un vert pastel très doux auquel on a ajouté un sous bassement mouluré. Afin de créer une jolie perspective, le mur du fond de cette pièce en longueur est recouvert d’un papier peint effet papier déchiré évoquant tout autant la mer que des collines, pour un effet nature reprenant les couleurs du projet. Enfin, l’ensemble est mis en lumière sans éblouir par un jeu d’appliques rondes blanches et dorées. Crédit photos: Caroline GASCH

Grands Horizons

Daisy D Déco

Hancock Bungalow

Jeanne Schultz Design Studio

Plastered ram object as art with book stacks for play in scale. Versace Home bird wallpaper complements Farrow and Ball Hague blue accents and pink and red furniture. Old painted windows match the trim, wainscoting and walls.

New Traditional

Jefferson Street Designs

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional separate dining room in DC Metro with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and wallpaper.

Athletic Club Dr

Virtual Studio Innovations

Photo of a large traditional separate dining room in Atlanta with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

Traditional Style Dining in a private residence. Options A and B

VA Renderings

3D rendering of an open living and dining area in traditional style.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional open plan dining in Houston with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and wallpaper.

Dining room

Delicious Kitchens & Interiors, LLC

The dining room is located at the front of the house, just off of the formal entry hall. The integrated mahogany china cabinet is recessed into the wall and can be removed: it was planned like this in case of flooding, there is an access panel below the custom cabinet.

South End Townhouse

Elms Interior Design

Mid-sized transitional open plan dining in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Modern Villa in Brussels

Isabel Gómez Interiors

The objective of this project was to bring warmth back into this villa, which had a much more sober and impersonal appearance. We therefore chose to bring it back through the use of various materials. The entire renovation was designed with natural materials such as stone and wood and neutral colours such as beige and green, which remind us of the villa's outdoor environment, which we can see from all the spaces thanks to the large windows.

Totteridge Manor House

Emilie Fournet Interiors

An old and dark transitionary space was transformed into a bright and fresh dining room. The room is off a conservatory and brings the outside in the house by using plants and greenery.

Dining Room Design Ideas with a Stone Fireplace Surround and Wallpaper

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!