Inspiration for a scandinavian dining room in New York.

Photo of a mid-sized scandinavian open plan dining in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and no fireplace.

AMBIENTES NORDICOS

somcasa

Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian kitchen/dining combo in Valencia with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Potrero Hill House & Studio

Cathie Hong Interiors

This young married couple enlisted our help to update their recently purchased condo into a brighter, open space that reflected their taste. They traveled to Copenhagen at the onset of their trip, and that trip largely influenced the design direction of their home, from the herringbone floors to the Copenhagen-based kitchen cabinetry. We blended their love of European interiors with their Asian heritage and created a soft, minimalist, cozy interior with an emphasis on clean lines and muted palettes.

Rénovation complète appartement secondaire montagne

Studio MOVAT

Rénovation complète pour cet appartement secondaire situé aux pieds des pistes, ambiance épuré et scandinave.
This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian open plan dining in Toulouse with white walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, grey floor and exposed beam.

An Edwardian Villa in Cardiff

deVOL Kitchens

deVOL Kitchens
Design ideas for a scandinavian dining room in Other.

Cabin Noir

Krumdieck Architecture + Interiors

Inspiration for a large scandinavian separate dining room in Birmingham with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

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趣楽の家　高橋工務店株式会社

This is an example of a scandinavian dining room in Other.

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HGK Hamburger Grundstückskontor GmbH

This is an example of a large scandinavian open plan dining in Hamburg with white walls, light hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace and a plaster fireplace surround.

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The Room Studio

Proyecto realizado por Meritxell Ribé - The Room Studio Construcción: The Room Work Fotografías: Mauricio Fuertes
This is an example of a large scandinavian separate dining room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

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Schmidt Holzinger Innenarchitekten

Inspiration for a scandinavian kitchen/dining combo in Frankfurt with white walls and light hardwood floors.

Kitchen Design

Clayworks Ltd

Earthy, warm colours and natural materials are a consistent feature in this sun-drenched home by @benjaminwilkesarc. The absorption of the dancing light by clay plasters makes for a calming and soothing concept in the timber framed extension to a Victorian family home. Photography: @_billybolton Plaster: Smooth Clay Plaster in NUD-03

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artELLE-design

This is an example of a scandinavian separate dining room in Moscow with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Green House

nimtim Architects

Megan Taylor
Scandinavian dining room in London.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian kitchen/dining combo in Moscow with green walls, vinyl floors and brown floor.

Raffia

Unique Homestays

Unique Home Stays
Design ideas for a mid-sized scandinavian dining room in Cornwall with beige walls.

Grevgatan 25

Scandinavian Homes

This is an example of a mid-sized scandinavian kitchen/dining combo in Stockholm with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

The Slatted Extension

YARD Architects

We were asked to resolve a problem with the layout of a house in the Whitehall Park Conservation Area in Islington. The house had wonderful high ceilings and well proportioned reception rooms, but the kitchen was very compromised. It was housed in an old side return extension and accessed through a warren of other rooms. It was too small and low, didn’t relate well to the dining room and was cut off from the other rooms in the house, accessed down a small flight of steps. The owners wanted a generous, multifunctional family space where they could enjoy time together. Our solution was to take out the side wall of the rear reception room, reconstruct the side return completely and join the two spaces to create a lateral kitchen dining space. Behind this space the old dining room, with less access to natural light, became a utility room, cloakroom and music room. We flipped the kitchen into the old reception room and lowered the floor to create one seamless room level with the garden. This gave the kitchen a huge ceiling height and meant we could increase the size of the French doors which open out onto the garden, making them very grand and a real focal point of the room. The extension itself has a fully glazed roof to bring the most amount of light into the space, including electrically opening rooflights for ventilation. To avoid the dining room being overlooked by the neighbours upper windows, we designed a series of louvres made of oak to line the underside of the roof. These allow filtered light into the extension whilst maintaining a sense of privacy and enclosure. They are openable to allow the glass to be cleaned and we used them to inform the rest of the interior. The extension contrasts to the more traditional kitchen area with its high ceilings and ornate cornice, using oak panels as a lining around the walls. The opening into the kitchen forms a datum line, above which the oak is clad in battens to create texture and tie into design of the louvres. A bench containing storage runs all the way around the dining room and a large pivot window frames views from the music room into the garden. The window can be fully opened to connect the dining room to the outside. The rear wall of the dining room is finished in natural clay plaster, continuing the warm earthy tones of the oak cladding. Externally we used a traditional yellow stock brick so the extension feels like it belongs to the house, but we used the brick in a sawtooth bond, laying them at 45 degrees to create a triangular pattern which create interesting shadows throughout the day.

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Design ideas for a small scandinavian open plan dining in Toronto with white walls and porcelain floors.

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Jennifer Palbras pour BoConcept Beaugrenelle

This is an example of a scandinavian dining room in Paris with grey walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Scandinavian Brown Dining Room Design Ideas

A Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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!