Scarborough Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation

Darren Setlow Photography
Design ideas for a large country dining room in Portland Maine with beige walls, light hardwood floors and exposed beam.

HOUSE IN KENSINGTON

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

Photo of a large traditional open plan dining in London with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

Stunning Mid-Century Remodel

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

The dining room and outdoor patio are natural extensions of this open kitchen. Laying the tile flooring on a diagonal creates movement and interest. The cat tree may be the best seat in the house with its perched view of the backyard.

Dining Area

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Large open-concept dining room featuring a black and gold chandelier, wood dining table, mid-century dining chairs, hardwood flooring, black windows, and shiplap walls.

Dinning Room FINAL

Matterhorn Development Co.

Breakfast nook next to the kitchen, coffered ceiling and white brick wall.
Photo of a large traditional dining room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and wood walls.

Project Wind Drift

KJ Design Collective

Miami Contemporary Home - Interior Designers - Specialized in Renovations
Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in Miami with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.

Scandi inspired extension for a detached 1930s house in Henleaze, Bristol

DHV Architects

This detached 1930s house has been completely renovated, extended and remodelled to create a stunning family space. The wrap around glazing provides plenty natural light and a stunning view on the large sanctuary garden with mature trees. Scandinavian furniture and light colours give a light and dream like atmosphere. Upstairs features a newly remodelled main bathroom and an en-suite bathroom in the master bedroom.

The Apple Project

TK Building & Design

Entertaining is a large part of these client's life. Their existing dining room, while nice, couldn't host a large party. The original dining room was extended 16' to create a large entertaining space, complete with a built in bar area. Floor to ceiling windows and plenty of lighting throughout keeps the space nice and bright. The bar includes a custom stained wine rack, pull out trays for liquor, sink, wine fridge, and plenty of storage space for extras. The homeowner even built his own table on site to make sure it would fit the space as best as it could.

Mediterraneo Sala Da Pranzo

Design ideas for a mediterranean dining room in Other with green walls, terra-cotta floors, no fireplace, orange floor and exposed beam.

Whidbey Island Farmhouse

Dovetail General Contractors

Dining room with floor to ceiling windows, cedar ceiling, concrete floor, light stained slab table.
This is an example of a modern kitchen/dining combo in Seattle with concrete floors, grey floor and wood.

Midcentury Modern Loft Chinese Dining Room | Kimball Starr Interior Design

Kimball Starr Interior Design

After our redesign, we lightened the space by replacing a solid wall with retracting opaque ones. The guest bedroom wall now separates the open-plan dining space, featuring mid-century modern dining table and chairs in coordinating colors. A Chinese lamp matches the flavor of the shelving cutouts revealed by the sliding wall.

The Miramar

Robbins Contracting

Design ideas for a large country separate dining room in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Kill Devil Hills. Water Oak. Flat Top

SAGA Realty & Construction

Photo of a transitional dining room in Other with green walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and recessed.

Tulip Cottage, Lake Ida

Lisa Michael Interiors

Eclectic dining room in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

European Country Flair

Everything Home

With a vision to blend functionality and aesthetics seamlessly, our design experts embarked on a journey that breathed new life into every corner. A formal dining room exudes a warm restaurant ambience by adding a banquette. The adjacent kitchen table was removed, welcoming diners into this sophisticated and inviting area. Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

CALIFORNIA CASUAL MEETS COTSWOLD COTTAGE

RJ Smith Construction

Transitional dining room in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam, wood and brick walls.

木のひらや

株式会社匠建

Photo of an asian open plan dining in Other with beige walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, exposed beam, vaulted and wood.

Wine Country Rustic

BK Interior Design

Perched on a hilltop high in the Myacama mountains is a vineyard property that exists off-the-grid. This peaceful parcel is home to Cornell Vineyards, a winery known for robust cabernets and a casual ‘back to the land’ sensibility. We were tasked with designing a simple refresh of two existing buildings that dually function as a weekend house for the proprietor’s family and a platform to entertain winery guests. We had fun incorporating our client’s Asian art and antiques that are highlighted in both living areas. Paired with a mix of neutral textures and tones we set out to create a casual California style reflective of its surrounding landscape and the winery brand.

House Z

Дизайн - студия Валерии Масловой

Inspiration for a traditional dining room in Other with green walls, light hardwood floors and recessed.

Dining Hall - Double Height

Westbrook Interiors

A huge double height dining and banqueting hall designed for the wow factor and with flexible use to seat 21 or become a meeting hall for canapes and cocktails. Contemporary modern rustic and with original wall art and eclectic curios.

All Ceiling Designs 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!