This 1990s brick home had decent square footage and a massive front yard, but no way to enjoy it. Each room needed an update, so the entire house was renovated and remodeled, and an addition was put on over the existing garage to create a symmetrical front. The old brown brick was painted a distressed white. The 500sf 2nd floor addition includes 2 new bedrooms for their teen children, and the 12'x30' front porch lanai with standing seam metal roof is a nod to the homeowners' love for the Islands. Each room is beautifully appointed with large windows, wood floors, white walls, white bead board ceilings, glass doors and knobs, and interior wood details reminiscent of Hawaiian plantation architecture. The kitchen was remodeled to increase width and flow, and a new laundry / mudroom was added in the back of the existing garage. The master bath was completely remodeled. Every room is filled with books, and shelves, many made by the homeowner. Project photography by Kmiecik Imagery.

Monterey Project

M&P Design Group

Dining room
Inspiration for a large eclectic dining room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, wallpaper and panelled walls.

Design Excellence Award Winners - A Sampling of 20 Years of Professional Honors

Pineapple House Interior Design

A wallpapered ceiling, black walls and high chair rail add contrast and personality to this dramatic dining room. Dark upholstered club chairs and dark wood floors bring the needed weight from the walls to the interior of the room.

Sophisticated Dining Room and Kitchen

LK Design NC

Clean and sophisticated dining room. The lined linen draperies work perfectly in this beautiful space, and they blend with the textures and colors of the other elements. ⁣

Feeling Blue? : Dining Room

Tamara Day Design

Photo of a transitional separate dining room in Kansas City with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

Stunning Dining Room with Wallpapered Ceiling and Painted Built-In Shelves

Paper Moon Painting

We were delighted to paint the cabinetry in this stunning dining and adjoining bar for designer Cyndi Hopkins. The entire space, from the Phillip Jeffries "Bloom" wallpaper to the Modern Matters hardware, is designed to perfection!

Lumber Lane

Katie White Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

Ｉ邸（さいたま市緑区の分譲地）

nUe,inc.

Inspiration for a small midcentury kitchen/dining combo in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

Pied-A-Terre Seaport Style

Interiology Design Co.

This dining room feels open, yet well defined. The large table features three uneven curved sides, making the “Seven” table by B&B Italia a welcome surprise to the dining area. We upholstered the chairs, including the legs, to add warmth to this contemporary home. The organic Moooi LED chandelier floats gently above, with beautifully textured wallcovering in cool and warm gray tones stretching from the entrance to the dining room. The pop of rich color from an original art piece is a stunning – and cheerful- addition!

Kerry Living-Dining-Entry

Bolen Designs

Photo of a mid-sized transitional dining room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, wallpaper and decorative wall panelling.

Wings Neck Residence

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style open plan dining in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors and wallpaper.

DE BEAUVOIR

User

Saarinen Tulip Round Dining Table, Eero Aarino Ball Chair, antique corner cupboard, contemporary art,
This is an example of a large contemporary open plan dining in London with dark hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

West End Avenue

Kelsey Ann Rose

Interior Design by Nina Carbone.
Photo of a transitional separate dining room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

Design Dining Room

Home Staging Sylt

Mid-sized country open plan dining in Other with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor, wallpaper and wood walls.

Sophisticated Dining Room and Kitchen

LK Design NC

Clean and sophisticated dining room. The lined linen draperies work perfectly in this beautiful space, and they blend with the textures and colors of the other elements. ⁣

BauBuche und Rohstahleffekt mit passendem Esstisch und Sitzbank

hokon

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary open plan dining in Hamburg with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Green Tree - Mid-century Ranch

Laura U Design Collective

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury kitchen/dining combo in Houston with dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and wallpaper.

Квартира шкатулк

Полякова Наталья "Бюро интерьерного дизайна"

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Yekaterinburg with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, grey floor, wallpaper and panelled walls.

夙川の家

藤原・室　建築設計事務所

Inspiration for a small modern kitchen/dining combo in Kobe with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Frisco, TX Mediterranean Home goes Modern

Nicole Arnold Interiors

A sophisticated, yet livable, redesign took this Mediterranean-style home from old-world to a transitional/soft contemporary look. Opting to acknowledge the client’s past New York, Miami and LA residences, modern touches were added throughout. Leveraging the new kitchen backsplash, mixed hues and patterns of blues and grays flow through each room, adding cohesive style as well as needed pops of color. The neutral color palette of the main upholstery pieces and multi-colored artwork allows the homeowner’s future flexibility to introduce different colored accents to their rooms, creating new looks and maximizing the possibilities within their existing design. In the main living space, a dramatic, large-scale tile design created a newly-defined statement wall in the family room—balancing the originally problematic offset fireplace. The oyster shell artwork above the fireplace, geometric etagere, and soft and sleek seating complement the tile and allow it to remain a grounding element in the room, while colorful artwork, rugs, and upholstery ensure the room stays lively. The brightly lit dining room boasts a bold blue hue and dramatic drapery to make an impactful statement without upstaging the rest of the surrounding rooms. A mica-chipped accent wall in the bedroom was the perfect backdrop to the white lacquer and chrome details in the furnishings. We added additional vivid fuchsia accents (the clients’ favorite color) and fuzzy textures to balance the edgy details, keeping an overall soft, feminine look.

Dining Room Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors 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!