A contemporary holiday home located on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula featuring rammed earth walls, timber lined ceilings and flagstone floors. This home incorporates strong, natural elements and the joinery throughout features custom, stained oak timber cabinetry and natural limestone benchtops. With a nod to the mid century modern era and a balance of natural, warm elements this home displays a uniquely Australian design style. This home is a cocoon like sanctuary for rejuvenation and relaxation with all the modern conveniences one could wish for thoughtfully integrated.

Central Residence

Dylan Barber Building Design

Large contemporary open plan dining in Geelong with concrete floors.

The Classic Modern Residence

Meraki Home Design

Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in Brisbane.

Weerona House

Demardi.

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

Dining

Look Design Group

Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Sydney with white walls, plywood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

River Ridge - Southwick

Mary Cook

Taylor Photo
This is an example of a transitional dining room in Chicago with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Mid Century Portland

risa boyer architecture

Lincoln Barbour
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury open plan dining in Portland with concrete floors and multi-coloured floor.

Canton

Helen Piteo Interiors, LLC

This is an example of a contemporary dining room in Boston with grey walls and brown floor.

Terrell Hills Mid Century Modern Project

Haven Design and Construction

In the dining room, we added a walnut bar with an antique gold toekick and antique gold hardware, along with an enclosed tall walnut cabinet for storage. The tall dining room cabinet also conceals a vertical steel structural beam, while providing valuable storage space. The original dining room cabinets had been whitewashed and they also featured many tiny drawers and damaged drawer glides that were no longer practical for storage. So, we removed them and built in new cabinets that look as if they have always been there. The new walnut bar features geometric wall tile that matches the kitchen backsplash. The walnut bar and dining cabinets breathe new life into the space and echo the tones of the wood walls and cabinets in the adjoining kitchen and living room. Finally, our design team finished the space with MCM furniture, art and accessories.

Post + Beam Reimagined

Melinda Mandell Interior Design

Originally, the dining layout was too small for our clients needs. We reconfigured the space to allow for a larger dining table to entertain guests. Adding the layered lighting installation helped to define the longer space and bring organic flow and loose curves above the angular custom dining table. The door to the pantry is disguised by the wood paneling on the wall.

Palm Beach Color-Splosion Apartment!

Carrie Hayward Design

Design ideas for a transitional dining room in Los Angeles.

The Preserve at Thomas Springs Contemporary Escape

Robin Bond Interiors

Contemporary dining room in Austin with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

EAST LAKE SHORE DRIVE

Alida Coury Interiors

Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Chicago with white walls.

Hogarth House | Angular | Contemporary | Slick

HUX London

Sleek, stylish and minimalist clean lines all come to mind within the walls of this light and airy Victorian conversion. The kitchen sports stainless steel shark nosed worktops, two-tone grey matt lacquer units and contrasting oak shelving. The two-tiered worktop juxtaposes a steel surface with a white quartz breakfast bar at a 90 degree angle. The teal blue leather banquette, funky carpet cushions, splashy artwork and industrial vibe pendant lights give an edgy feel to the minimalist kitchen. The larder unit features pivot and slide pocket doors. Aside from the kitchen we supplied bespoke bench seating and shoe storage to the hall, contemporary floating alcove cupboards, bespoke glass fire doors and cabinetry throughout the bedrooms. Hogarth House has been given real personality in a sophisticatedly pared-back manner.

Totalrenovering av vackert 50 tals parhus i Göteborg

Studio A3

Stort matbord från Skovby med plats för många!
Inspiration for a mid-sized scandinavian open plan dining in Gothenburg with blue walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Dining Area

Ace Associates

Design ideas for a mediterranean dining room in Ahmedabad.

Modern Patriot

Locati Architects

Modern Patriot Residence by Locati Architects, Interior Design by Locati Interiors, Photography by Gibeon Photography
This is an example of a contemporary open plan dining in Other with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace and a metal fireplace surround.

Promised Land Farm

Tobi Fairley Interior Design

Wall paint is Sherwin Williams Tidewater, dining chairs and host chairs are Hickory Chair, chandelier is from Canopy Designs, art is Jane Booth. Nancy Nolan

Sundaze Residence - Dining Room

Melissa Boyer Interiors

Melissa Boyer Interiors
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary separate dining room in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Industrial Chic Home

Weisshouse

A bold gallery wall backs the dining space of the great room. Photo by Adam Milliron
Large eclectic open plan dining in Other with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Orange, 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!