This is an example of a mid-sized mediterranean kitchen/dining combo in Vancouver with green walls.

ARCHITECT: TRIGG-SMITH ARCHITECTS PHOTOS: REX MAXIMILIAN
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts kitchen/dining combo in Hawaii with yellow walls and medium hardwood floors.

Sutters Mill - Riley 2912 Transitional Model Home

True Homes USA

This is the Dining Room in our Riley 2912 Transitional plan. This is a model home at our Sutter’s Mill location in Troutman, NC.
Photo of a large traditional separate dining room in Charlotte with green walls, laminate floors and grey floor.

Flower Mound New Home

Homestyle Select Decor

This beautiful dining room has a mix of rustic furnishings with elegant touches to elevate the look. Starburst gold light fixtures immediately draw one's attention. The blue accent wall ties in the blue accents throughout the room. Custom host chairs with a beautiful blue fabric on the back provide the perfect accent to the casual yet sophisticated drapery treatment. The wall gems bring some of the blue color onto the opposite wall, creating an inviting space for entertaining.

English Bay

Pulse Design

This is an example of a large contemporary dining room in Vancouver with white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace and white floor.

Hunter Douglas

Berkeley Decor

Mid-sized contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Dallas with yellow walls, linoleum floors, no fireplace and grey floor.

Oxford

Milton Architects

Photo of a country kitchen/dining combo in Oxfordshire with white walls.

New Room Addition

Plumb Square Builders

A feature of the new addition is the small granite counter right off of the kitchen in the family room. It allows for more eating space, and the wooden stools match perfectly with the wooden décor.- Plumb Square Builders

Gulfport, Florida residential mixed use

BLUMESTONE

Inspiration for a mid-sized dining room in Other with white walls, porcelain floors and brown floor.

Rénovation d'une maison Basque

Ouvrage Conception & Réalisation

Ouvrage Conception
Large country separate dining room in Bordeaux with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Russo

Dezigns by Esabel

Russo - Dinning Room
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary kitchen/dining combo in New York with grey walls, no fireplace and dark hardwood floors.

Vintage in the countryside

Ola Jachymiak Studio

This holistic project involved the design of a completely new space layout, as well as searching for perfect materials, furniture, decorations and tableware to match the already existing elements of the house. The key challenge concerning this project was to improve the layout, which was not functional and proportional. Balance on the interior between contemporary and retro was the key to achieve the effect of a coherent and welcoming space. Passionate about vintage, the client possessed a vast selection of old trinkets and furniture. The main focus of the project was how to include the sideboard,(from the 1850’s) which belonged to the client’s grandmother, and how to place harmoniously within the aerial space. To create this harmony, the tones represented on the sideboard’s vitrine were used as the colour mood for the house. The sideboard was placed in the central part of the space in order to be visible from the hall, kitchen, dining room and living room. The kitchen fittings are aligned with the worktop and top part of the chest of drawers. Green-grey glazing colour is a common element of all of the living spaces. In the the living room, the stage feeling is given by it’s main actor, the grand piano and the cabinets of curiosities, which were rearranged around it to create that effect. A neutral background consisting of the combination of soft walls and minimalist furniture in order to exhibit retro elements of the interior. Long live the vintage!

Projet Garibaldi - Rénovation au style acidulé

Mon Concept Habitation

Le sur-mesure et le vert à l'honneur. Nous avons rénové cet appartement pour un couple sans enfant. Ce chantier a demandé 8 menuiseries, toutes sur-mesure (SDB, cuisine, verrière).

Restaurant Cuvee'

davidwardstickart

David Ward stick art complements the classy interior design and beautifully appointed dinning room at Restaurant Cuvee in Napa Ca
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Sacramento.

Go Tag Along Vintage Camper

SKP Design

Casey Spring
Design ideas for a small eclectic kitchen/dining combo in Other with grey walls, vinyl floors and grey floor.

Hunter Douglas Sheers & Shading

Betz Blinds Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury kitchen/dining combo in Other with yellow walls, concrete floors and no fireplace.

Eat-in Kitchen Expansion

12/12 Architects & Planners

This home had plenty of square footage, but in all the wrong places. The old opening between the dining and living rooms was filled in, and the kitchen relocated into the former dining room, allowing for a large opening between the new kitchen / breakfast room with the existing living room. The kitchen relocation, in the corner of the far end of the house, allowed for cabinets on 3 walls, with a 4th side of peninsula. The long exterior wall, formerly kitchen cabinets, was replaced with a full wall of glass sliding doors to the back deck adjacent to the new breakfast / dining space. Rubbed wood cabinets were installed throughout the kitchen as well as at the desk workstation and buffet storage.

Installations Residential

Wish Designs USA

Wish Designs USA hickory branch twig chandelier. Appalachian style, white painted finish. Made in USA. Drop ship.
Photo of a mid-sized traditional dining room in Other.

Egret Island

Live Oak Builders

Anthony Pierro
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style open plan dining in Charleston with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Dining Room

Hicks Carpet One Floor & Home

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional separate dining room in Austin with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Green Dining Room Design Ideas

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!