Dining Room Photographer - Nathan Kirkman
Photo of a mid-sized traditional dining room in Chicago with blue walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

péniche habitée

Yann Coulouarn Architecte

Sergio Grazia photographe
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style dining room in Paris with blue walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove and a metal fireplace surround.

Dazzling Deco

K Two Designs, Inc.

The star of the show is the peacock wallpaper in greens and blues. Dining chairs in blue accents the wallpaper, and the round mirror reflects the circular staircase beyond.

New Traditional Dining Room

Effortless Style Interiors

An updated take on traditional design. New Traditional dining room with antique dining room table and chairs but updated grasscloth walls and chiang mai dragon curtains.

Dallas Dining Room

Stephanie Kratz Interiors

Grasscloth Accent Wall Transitional Artwork Painted Buffet from Peru Natural Accents and Accessories
Large transitional separate dining room in Dallas with blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

Soho Loft Las Vegas Highrise by DeBora Rachelle

DeBora Rachelle Inc.

Loft Design by DeBora Rachelle. Dining Room, bar area, living room with balcony. Elite bar stools.
Photo of a modern kitchen/dining combo in Las Vegas with blue walls and concrete floors.

Egret Island

Live Oak Builders

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

Country Estate

Linda G Larisch, CMKBD

Kitchen Remodel
Photo of a traditional dining room in Chicago with blue walls and dark hardwood floors.

Promised Land Farm

Tobi Fairley Interior Design

Wall paint is Sherwin Williams Tidewater, dining chairs and host chairs are Hickory Chair, chandelier is from Canopy Designs. Nancy Nolan
Design ideas for a large eclectic separate dining room in Little Rock with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.

Bold Home Transformation

Wiles Design Group

This home was redesigned to reflect the homeowners' personalities through intentional and bold design choices, resulting in a visually appealing and powerfully expressive environment. This captivating dining room design features a striking bold blue palette that mingles with elegant furniture while statement lights dangle gracefully above. The rust-toned carpet adds a warm contrast, completing a sophisticated and inviting ambience. ---Project by Wiles Design Group. Their Cedar Rapids-based design studio serves the entire Midwest, including Iowa City, Dubuque, Davenport, and Waterloo, as well as North Missouri and St. Louis. For more about Wiles Design Group, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://wilesdesigngroup.com/cedar-rapids-bold-home-transformation

Williams Wood Rd.

Structural Dimensions, Inc.

This is an example of a large traditional separate dining room in Minneapolis with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Historical Great Room Expansion

Crane Builders LLC

Photo of a large traditional separate dining room in New Orleans with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Grand Country House

Patrick Ahearn Architect

Greg Premru
This is an example of a large traditional dining room in Boston with blue walls and dark hardwood floors.

Dining room ideas

Mood Board Interiors

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional dining room in Essex with blue walls, carpet and grey floor.

Glossy Ibis

Flatfish Island Designs House Plans

Beach style kitchen/dining combo in Charleston with blue walls and dark hardwood floors.

Garden Fresh Interiors

Signature Design Interiors

A charming Airbnb, favorite restaurant, cozy coffee house, or a piece of artwork can all serve as design inspiration for your decor. How wonderful would it be to bring the colors, patterns, shapes, fabrics, or textures of those beloved places or things into your own home? That is exactly what Janet Aurora’s client was hoping to do. Her favorite restaurant, The Ivy Chelsea Garden, is located in London and features tufted leather sofas and benches, hues of salmon and sage, botanical patterns, and artwork surrounded by lush gardens and flowers. Take a look at how Janet used this point of inspiration in the client’s living room, dining room, entryway and study. ~ Dining Room ~ To accommodate space for a dining room table that would seat eight, we eliminated the existing fireplace. Janet custom designed a table with a beautiful wrought iron base and marble top, selected botanical prints for a gallery wall, and floral valances for the windows, all set against a fresh turquoise backdrop. ~ Living Room ~ Nods to The Ivy Chelsea Garden can be seen throughout the living room and entryway. A custom leather tufted sofa anchors the living room and compliments a beloved “Grandma’s chair” with crewel fabric, which was restored to its former beauty. Walls painted with Benjamin Moore’s Dreamcatcher 640 and dark salmon hued draperies create a color palette that is strikingly similar to the al fresco setting in London. In the entryway, floral patterned wallpaper introduces the garden fresh theme seen throughout the home. ~ The Study ~ Janet transformed an existing bedroom into a study by claiming the space from two reach-in closets to create custom built-ins with lighting. Many of the homeowner’s own furnishings were used in this room, but Janet added a much-needed reading chair in turquoise to bring a nice pop of color, window treatments, and an area rug to tie the space together. Benjamin Moore’s Deep Mauve was used on the walls and Ruby Dusk was added to the back of the cabinetry to add depth and interest. We also added French doors that lead out to a small balcony for a place to take a break or have lunch. We love the way these spaces turned out and hope our clients will enjoy their spaces inspired by their favorite restaurant.

Appartement L, paris, 75

Olivier Chabaud Architecte - Paris & Luberon

Olivier Chabaud
Photo of a contemporary open plan dining in Paris with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Coastal Living - Des Peres, MO

Marcia Moore Design

ASID award for whole house design. Casual yet elegant dining room with wall mounted glass console buffet, photo by Michael Jacob
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style separate dining room in St Louis with blue walls and light hardwood floors.

Full Width Sliding Doors for Hampshire extension

ArchitectureLIVE

Full height and width glazed sliding doors for a single storey kitchen extension to a period property in Hampshire.
Small contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Surrey with blue walls, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Hampton's Renovation & Flip

Topaz Design Group

White wainscoting transforms the main living areas and the dining area is a perfect spot for enjoying a romantic dinner or hosting a fabulous dinner party!

Green Dining Room Design Ideas with Blue 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!