Inspiration for a large contemporary separate dining room in Strasbourg with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and painted wood floors.

Horse Farm Remodel and Addition

Anderson Architecture, PLLC

Well proportioned room highlights unique antiques. Glen Dickerson photographer
Large country open plan dining in Raleigh with yellow walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and medium hardwood floors.

Litchfield Countryside Retreat

Chango

Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Custom Furniture Design, AV Design, Landscape Architecture, & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Ball & Albanese

Manhattan Townhouse

Christine Markatos Design

Elizabeth Felicella Photography
Design ideas for a large modern open plan dining in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

Elegant Farmhouse Project

Alison Giese Interiors

The family dining room was refreshed with a burlap wallpaper, a custom farm table, and classic windsor chairs.
Inspiration for a large dining room in Austin with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and beige floor.

Dining room opens to outdoor living area

Michelle Anaya Architects

Design ideas for a large modern open plan dining in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Historic District

Lisa Tharp Design

Michael J. Lee Photography for DESIGN NEW ENGLAND magazine
Design ideas for a large traditional separate dining room in Boston with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Réhabilitation complète d'une maison de maitre près d'Apt

Inspirations d'Intérieurs • Agence & Boutique •

Photo of a large mediterranean open plan dining in Marseille with white walls, travertine floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor and exposed beam.

Meant to Be(ach)

GLDESIGN

Photo of a large beach style separate dining room in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Eclectic Arts + Crafts Dining Room with Fireplace + Round Marble Top Table

Jennifer Gustafson Interior Design

• Craftsman-style dining area • Furnishings + decorative accessory styling • Pedestal dining table base - Herman Miller Eames base w/custom top • Vintage wood framed dining chairs re-upholstered • Oversized floor lamp - Artemide • Burlap wall treatment • Leather Ottoman - Herman Miller Eames • Fireplace with vintage tile + wood mantel • Wood ceiling beams • Modern art

Appartement Bara - Paris 06

KAST DESIGN

Design ideas for a large contemporary open plan dining in Paris with white walls, a standard fireplace and wood walls.

Rénovation complète d'une maison

CT Architecture d'intérieur

La cuisine, ré ouverte sur la pièce de vie
Inspiration for a large contemporary dining room in Paris with black walls, light hardwood floors, a wood stove, white floor, timber and panelled walls.

Mulholland Drive- Bel Air

Rande Leaman Interior Design

The formal dining room looks out to the spacious backyard with French doors opening to the pool and spa area. The wood burning brick fireplace was painted white in the renovation and white wainscoting surrounds the room, keeping it fresh and modern. The dramatic wood pitched roof has skylights that bring in light and keep things bright and airy.

Napa Modern

Kimberley Kay Interiors

Breakfast nook with concrete table
Design ideas for a large mediterranean dining room in Phoenix with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and brown floor.

Paris 3

blackStones

meero
Design ideas for a large scandinavian separate dining room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Maison Monfort

User

Salon lumineux avec un parquet au sol créant du contraste. Cela donne du caractère à la pièce.
Inspiration for a large transitional separate dining room in Rennes with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, beige floor, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Dining Room

O’Hara Interiors

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Residential Work

Hager Group

Design ideas for a large contemporary open plan dining in Calgary with white walls, porcelain floors, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Ashton Woods Dining Rooms

Ashton Woods

Create an elegant dining room with two accent paneled walls and a sophisocated fireplace. Seen in Cobblestone Manor, an Atlanta community.
Large traditional separate dining room in Atlanta with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Living & Dining

ODS Architecture

Atherton has many large substantial homes - our clients purchased an existing home on a one acre flag-shaped lot and asked us to design a new dream home for them. The result is a new 7,000 square foot four-building complex consisting of the main house, six-car garage with two car lifts, pool house with a full one bedroom residence inside, and a separate home office /work out gym studio building. A fifty-foot swimming pool was also created with fully landscaped yards. Given the rectangular shape of the lot, it was decided to angle the house to incoming visitors slightly so as to more dramatically present itself. The house became a classic u-shaped home but Feng Shui design principals were employed directing the placement of the pool house to better contain the energy flow on the site. The main house entry door is then aligned with a special Japanese red maple at the end of a long visual axis at the rear of the site. These angles and alignments set up everything else about the house design and layout, and views from various rooms allow you to see into virtually every space tracking movements of others in the home. The residence is simply divided into two wings of public use, kitchen and family room, and the other wing of bedrooms, connected by the living and dining great room. Function drove the exterior form of windows and solid walls with a line of clerestory windows which bring light into the middle of the large home. Extensive sun shadow studies with 3D tree modeling led to the unorthodox placement of the pool to the north of the home, but tree shadow tracking showed this to be the sunniest area during the entire year. Sustainable measures included a full 7.1kW solar photovoltaic array technically making the house off the grid, and arranged so that no panels are visible from the property. A large 16,000 gallon rainwater catchment system consisting of tanks buried below grade was installed. The home is California GreenPoint rated and also features sealed roof soffits and a sealed crawlspace without the usual venting. A whole house computer automation system with server room was installed as well. Heating and cooling utilize hot water radiant heated concrete and wood floors supplemented by heat pump generated heating and cooling. A compound of buildings created to form balanced relationships between each other, this home is about circulation, light and a balance of form and function. Photo by John Sutton Photography.

All Fireplaces Large 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!