Adding custom storage was a big part of the renovation of this 1950s home, including creating spaces to show off some quirky vintage accessories such as transistor radios, old cameras, homemade treasures and travel souvenirs (such as these little wooden camels from Morocco and London Black Cab).

Lakeland Cottage, Cumbria

User

Inspiration for a small country dining room in Cornwall with beige walls, a wood stove and black floor.

Wallpaper installation Dining Room in Boulder City

Luxury Wallcoverings

Transform your dining room into an elegant entertainment space with our expert wallpaper installation services, designed for Boulder City’s distinctive homes. Our master wallpaper installers create sophisticated backdrops that blend Nevada’s natural beauty with refined design. Dining Room Wallpaper Specialties ✔ Desert-Inspired Textures – Stone, woodgrain, and Southwestern motifs ✔ Light-Reflective Metallics – Enhances both daylight and evening ambiance ✔ Formal Pattern Mastery – Perfect damask and scrollwork alignment ✔ Durable Vinyl Options – Withstands frequent entertaining ✔ Accent Wall Murals – Hoover Dam or Lake Mead-inspired artistry The Boulder City Difference ✅ Historic Home Expertise – Careful techniques for older properties ✅ Entertainment-Ready Timing – Completed before your next dinner party ✅ Heat-Resistant Adhesives – Formulated for our desert climate ✅ Free Local Design Consult – Nevada-inspired style guidance ✅ White Glove Installation – No mess left behind Signature Styles • Mid-Century Modern – Atomic-era geometrics • Desert Lodge Luxe – Rustic elegance with sunset hues • Lakeview Contemporary – Water-inspired blues and teals • Vintage Vegas Glam – Subtle Art Deco influences Serving Boulder City Homes – From Historic District to Lakeview. Create your perfect dining atmosphere—schedule a consultation today!

Hollywood Actor's Off Grid Tiny Home

Tru Form Tiny

Designed by Malia Schultheis and built by Tru Form Tiny. This Tiny Home features Blue stained pine for the ceiling, pine wall boards in white, custom barn door, custom steel work throughout, and modern minimalist window trim in fir. This table folds down and away.

Wallpaper installation Dining Room in Daly City

Cozy Wallcoverings

Photo of a small dining room in San Francisco with blue walls, no fireplace, black floor, timber and panelled walls.

トウオンノイエ

ZOYA Design Office

SHIN MIYAUCHI
This is an example of a small eclectic dining room in Other with no fireplace, white walls and black floor.

Dining table & bench

Black Fox Interiors

This is an example of a small contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Dublin with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

Yorkville Modern Condo

Douglas Design Studio

Yorkville Modern Condo 2 storey dining room chandelier
Inspiration for a small contemporary open plan dining in Toronto with white walls, slate floors and black floor.

Parian Ridge

Virtual Studio Innovations

Inspiration for a small midcentury separate dining room in Atlanta with black walls, slate floors and black floor.

Möllevången, Malmö

Fotograf Jonas Norén

Inspiration for a small scandinavian kitchen/dining combo in Malmo with grey walls and black floor.

Barbie's Art Deco Townhouse

Johnson + Fernàndez Interior Design

What a cute, quaint and cozy space to host an intimate dinner with close girlfriends or another couple. This is a great example on how to maximize the space and not be afraid to play with different patterns. Here you see how you can mix and match patterns and textures, but still make it look cohesive and elevated.

Chalet

Architekt Stefan Schramm

Daniela Polak
Photo of a small country separate dining room in Munich with grey walls, slate floors, no fireplace and black floor.

Upper East Side Pied-à-Terre

The Brooklyn Studio

Photography by Hulya Kolabas
Small contemporary open plan dining in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

光をつなぐ家

西島正樹／プライム　PRIME Inc.architecture & planning

吹抜と観葉植物
Design ideas for a small contemporary open plan dining in Tokyo with white walls, dark hardwood floors, black floor and no fireplace.

MBD | Mission Modern

MBD | Mark Brunetz Designs

The original Craftsman library was converted to a breakfast nook with modern elements including molded chairs, a Sputnik chandelier and two wall colors; egg yolk and light gray.

SLEEPLESS in PORTLAND: Houseboat Diary

Design Vision Studio

IDS (Interior Design Society) Designer of the Year - National Competition - 2nd Place award winning Kitchen ($30,000 & Under category) Photo by: Shawn St. Peter Photography - What designer could pass on the opportunity to buy a floating home like the one featured in the movie Sleepless in Seattle? Well, not this one! When I purchased this floating home from my aunt and uncle, I undertook a huge out-of-state remodel. Up for the challenge, I grabbed my water wings, sketchpad, & measuring tape. It was sink or swim for Patricia Lockwood to finish before the end of 2014. The big reveal for the finished houseboat on Sauvie Island will be in the summer of 2015 - so stay tuned.

Elwood-Goetz Reno

Architectural Collaborative

Small traditional separate dining room in Atlanta with blue walls, no fireplace and black floor.

Victorian Modern Kitchen

Cottage Redesign Inc

This Victorian styled house was in need of a major renovation. Every surface of the home was reimagined. The kitchen was small, long and narrow. It was closed off from the main living space and lacked access to the outdoors. In addition to scaling back some walls, we created a wrap-around deck from the dining room to the far side of the kitchen with entry points at each end. This created a connection to the outdoors, made the small kitchen feel more spacious, and vastly improved the flow.

Dakota Condo Renovation-Midtown

Infinite Home

Design ideas for a small eclectic open plan dining in Atlanta with white walls, dark hardwood floors and black floor.

Rental Property

Prompt 2 Design

Quaint dining room right off the kitchen with warm colors & textures to brighten up the space. New paint & light fixtures made a huge difference.
This is an example of a small transitional kitchen/dining combo in Austin with grey walls, concrete floors, no fireplace and black floor.

Small Dining Room Design Ideas with Black Floor

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!