Modern Formal Dining room with a rich blue feature wall. Reclaimed wood dining table and wishbone chairs. Sideboard for storage and statement piece.
Inspiration for a large transitional open plan dining in DC Metro with blue walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

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

Commercial - Rustic Restaurant Cafe

LNDesigns

Having worked ten years in hospitality, I understand the challenges of restaurant operation and how smart interior design can make a huge difference in overcoming them. This once country cottage café needed a facelift to bring it into the modern day but we honoured its already beautiful features by stripping back the lack lustre walls to expose the original brick work and constructing dark paneling to contrast. The rustic bar was made out of 100 year old floorboards and the shelves and lighting fixtures were created using hand-soldered scaffold pipe for an industrial edge. The old front of house bar was repurposed to make bespoke banquet seating with storage, turning the high traffic hallway area from an avoid zone for couples to an enviable space for groups.

La Maison Normande

Interior Life Design

Large transitional open plan dining in Le Havre with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, coffered and no fireplace.

Custom Residence

Zen Architect

New large Estate custom Home on 1/2 acre lot http://ZenArchitect.com
Inspiration for a large mediterranean separate dining room in Los Angeles with yellow walls, no fireplace and coffered.

A Apartment

aileen vania architect & interiors

Mid-sized modern dining room in Other with white walls, marble floors, white floor, coffered and panelled walls.

Balaclava

Reid Developments Ltd

The dining area is separated by square columns which contain lower display cabinets. The wainscoting on the lower part of the walls is beautifully restored stained wood that is original to the home. The upper section of the walls were left white to reflect the light streaming in from the large windows.

Interior Design-Dining Room

Logan Sapphire Home Staging

Design ideas for a large transitional kitchen/dining combo in New York with grey walls, bamboo floors, brown floor and coffered.

WAGRAM - Paris 17

Richelieu Renovation

This is an example of a large transitional separate dining room in Paris with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor and coffered.

Big Flat

Studio Emma Scolari

Big Flat 2014 Milano, Italia Progetto: Arch. Emma Scolari Cliente: Privato
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic open plan dining in Milan with beige walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and coffered.

Corgi Drive Residence: Bold and Dramatic Dining Room

KCL-IDESIGN, LLC - Kimberly C. Lyons

When looking for a dramatic atmosphere, use a bold and vibrant backdrop, such as yellow, to make a statement. The dark brown drapery contrasts with the yellow walls. Adding limited decorative objects creates balance and completes the warm and casual dining room. Credit: Photography by Apollo's Bow

Wadsworth Breakfast Nook

3SI Design

Breakfast Area in the Kitchen designed with modern elements, neutrals and textures.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary dining room in DC Metro with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Wadsworth Breakfast Nook

3SI Design

Breakfast Area in the Kitchen designed with modern elements, neutrals and textures.
Mid-sized contemporary dining room in DC Metro with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Interior Design-Dining Room

Logan Sapphire Home Staging

Design ideas for a large transitional kitchen/dining combo in New York with grey walls, bamboo floors, brown floor and coffered.

Wadsworth Breakfast Nook

3SI Design

Breakfast Area in the Kitchen designed with modern elements, neutrals and textures.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary dining room in DC Metro with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Orange Dining Room Design Ideas with Coffered

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!