Inspiration for a large modern dining room in Melbourne with grey walls, porcelain floors, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

1950's House Refurb

Born Designers Ltd

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury kitchen/dining combo in Sussex with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted and wood walls.

Saline Creek Road

Kurtz Construction, Inc.

Photo of a country open plan dining in Austin with brown walls, grey floor, vaulted, wood and wood walls.

Balcones

Soledad Builders, LLC

In lieu of a formal dining room, our clients kept the dining area casual. A painted built-in bench, with custom upholstery runs along the white washed cypress wall. Custom lights by interior designer Joel Mozersky.

City View House

Enve Builders

Inspiration for a large contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Austin with white walls, beige floor and wood walls.

East Village

Bold Living Design

Contemporary open plan dining in San Diego with white walls, grey floor and wood walls.

Rustic Chic Chalet

BONE Structure

High-Performance Design Process Each BONE Structure home is optimized for energy efficiency using our high-performance process. Learn more about this unique approach.

Wohnhaus DK

Gramming Rosenmüller Architekten GbR

Fotograf: Martin Kreuzer
Photo of a large contemporary open plan dining in Munich with white walls, light hardwood floors, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, a two-sided fireplace and wood walls.

Pacific NW Modern Dwelling

User

A modern glass fireplace an Ortal Space Creator 120 organically separates this sunken den and dining room. A set of three glazed vases in shades of amber, chartreuse and olive stand on the cream concrete hearth. Wide flagstone steps capped with oak slabs lead the way to the dining room. The base of the espresso stained dining table is accented with zebra wood and rests on an ombre rug in shades of soft green and orange. The table’s centerpiece is a hammered pot filled with greenery. Hanging above the table is a striking modern light fixture with glass globes. The ivory walls and ceiling are punctuated with warm, honey stained alder trim. Orange piping against a tone on tone chocolate fabric covers the dining chairs paying homage to the warm tones of the stained oak floor. The ebony chair legs coordinate with the black of the baby grand piano which stands at the ready for anyone eager to play the room a tune.

Breakfast Nook and Sitting Room

CS Thomas Construction

Exposed heart pine scissor trusses, birch bark walls (not wallpaper), oyster shell chandelier, and custom bar area.
Country dining room in Other with exposed beam and wood walls.

Laight Street Project

Gregory Hitchcock Design

Overview of room. Dining, living, kitchen area.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary kitchen/dining combo in New York with white walls, porcelain floors, beige floor, exposed beam and wood walls.

Reclaimed wood wall planks

Sustainable Lumber Co.

Authentic Bourbon Whiskey is aged to perfection over several years in 53 gallon new white oak barrels. Weighing over 350 pounds each, thousands of these barrels are commonly stored in massive wooden warehouses built in the late 1800’s. Now being torn down and rebuilt, we are fortunate enough to save a piece of U.S. Bourbon history. Straight from the Heart of Bourbon Country, these reclaimed Bourbon warehouses and barns now receive a new life as our Distillery Hardwood Wall Planks.

Appartement Wabi-sabi Paris 16eme

Projet Wabi-sabi

La salle à manger, entre ambiance "mad men" et esprit vacances, avec son immense placard en noyer qui permet de ranger l'équivalent d'un container ;-) Placard d'entrée, penderie, bar, bibliothèque, placard à vinyles, vaisselier, tout y est !

Waterside Home

Woodford Architecture and Interiors

Mid-sized beach style open plan dining in Devon with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and wood walls.

Skyview

ID3 Interior Design

See thru fireplace in enclosed dining room
Inspiration for a mid-sized country separate dining room in Other with a two-sided fireplace, wood and wood walls.

barn inspired ranch house

Interior Changes home design & consulting

All of the windows provide a panoramic view of the propoerty and beyond. In the summer months the large patio doors will provide an open air experience with added living space under the covered porch.

Mid-Century Modern Vancouver Special

PlaidFox Studio

This home used to be compartmentalized into tinier rooms, with the dining room contained, as well as the kitchen, it was feeling very claustrophobic to the homeowners! For the renovation we opened up the space into one great room with a 19-foot kitchen island with ample space for cooking and gathering as a family or with friends. Everyone always gravitates to the kitchen! It's important it's the most functional part of the home. We also redid the ceilings and floors in the home, as well as updated all lighting, fixtures and finishes. It was a full-scale renovation.

The Bedford House

Lori Dennis, Inc.

Modern Dining Room in an open floor plan, sits between the Living Room, Kitchen and Backyard Patio. The modern electric fireplace wall is finished in distressed grey plaster. Modern Dining Room Furniture in Black and white is paired with a sculptural glass chandelier. Floor to ceiling windows and modern sliding glass doors expand the living space to the outdoors.

Woman Lake 2 Lodge

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Lodge Dining Room/Great room with vaulted log beams, wood ceiling, and wood floors. Antler chandelier over dining table. Built-in cabinets and home bar area.

niguel west mid-century modern

Moss Yaw Design studio

a formal dining room acts as a natural extension of the open kitchen and adjacent bar
Design ideas for a mid-sized open plan dining in Orange County with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, vaulted and wood walls.

All Wall Treatments Dining Room Design Ideas with Wood 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!