Photo of a modern open plan dining in Melbourne with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

Beautiful Spanish tile details are present in almost every room of the home creating a unifying theme and warm atmosphere. Wood beamed ceilings converge between the living room, dining room, and kitchen to create an open great room. Arched windows and large sliding doors frame the amazing views of the ocean. Architect: Beving Architecture Photographs: Jim Bartsch Photographer

Walnut Grove

TOTAL CONCEPTS

This is an example of a country open plan dining in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

HOUSE IN KENSINGTON

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

Photo of a large traditional open plan dining in London with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

WOHUNG MITTE

Otto von Berlin

Photo of an expansive modern open plan dining in Berlin with green walls, carpet, a wood stove, a plaster fireplace surround, beige floor, recessed and panelled walls.

Study Room

Shapiro & Company Architects

Photo of a traditional dining room in Nashville with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors, timber and wallpaper.

Scarborough Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation

The Good Home - Interiors & Design

Country dining room in Portland Maine with beige walls, light hardwood floors, exposed beam and wood walls.

Lake Michigan 70's Modern Renovation

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Inspiration for a modern kitchen/dining combo with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Sunset Eclectic

Noz Design

Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic separate dining room in San Francisco with brown walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, coffered and wallpaper.

ВЕРАНДА В ДОМЕ. СТОЛОВАЯ ЦВЕТА ТИФАННИ.

мария козырева

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional open plan dining in Moscow with green walls, grey floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Soho Base | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Eclectic Customer Space | TX

Flooret

A classic select grade natural oak. Timeless and versatile. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Jimbell St Additions

steelehouse

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern kitchen/dining combo in Perth with white walls, concrete floors, grey floor, vaulted, panelled walls and no fireplace.

Eclectic Traveler’s Resort

Everything Home

Every detail of this European villa-style home exudes a uniquely finished feel. Our design goals were to invoke a sense of travel while simultaneously cultivating a homely and inviting ambience. This project reflects our commitment to crafting spaces seamlessly blending luxury with functionality. This once-underused, bland formal dining room was transformed into an evening retreat, evoking the ambience of a Tangiers cigar bar. Texture was introduced through grasscloth wallpaper, shuttered cabinet doors, rattan chairs, and knotty pine ceilings. --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, see here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

TIMELESS TRADITIONAL

Lissa Lee Hickman

Inspiration for a traditional dining room in Phoenix with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and exposed beam.

East Vancouver Fireplace & Living Room

Construct by Nuthatch

Custom dining room fireplace surround featuring authentic Moroccan zellige tiles. The fireplace is accented by a custom bench seat for the dining room. The surround expands to the wall to create a step which creates the new location for a home bar.

Dining Area

Beth Howley Creative LLC

Large open-concept dining room featuring a black and gold chandelier, wood dining table, mid-century dining chairs, hardwood flooring, black windows, and shiplap walls.

Kitchen and Master Bathroom Remodel, Seattle

Armada Design & Build

Design ideas for a transitional open plan dining in Seattle with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor, timber and vaulted.

Contemporary Hillside Kitchen

Meyer Design

Stunning open and bright kitchen
Contemporary kitchen/dining combo in Chicago with medium hardwood floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

Legends 2

Right Angle Construction Custom Homes and Pools

Inspiration for a transitional open plan dining in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor and exposed beam.

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

All Ceiling Designs Turquoise 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!