Nouveau Bungalow - Un - Designed + Built + Curated by Steven Allen Designs, LLC
Design ideas for a small eclectic kitchen/dining combo in Houston with concrete floors, grey floor and timber.

Classic Coastal

White Sands Coastal Development

This 4,000-square foot home is located in the Silverstrand section of Hermosa Beach, known for its fabulous restaurants, walkability and beach access. Stylistically, it’s coastal-meets-traditional, complete with 4 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, a 3-stop elevator and a roof deck with amazing ocean views. The client, an art collector, wanted bold color and unique aesthetic choices. In the living room, the built-in shelving is lined in luminescent mother of pearl. The dining area’s custom hand-blown chandelier was made locally and perfectly diffuses light. The client’s former granite-topped dining table didn’t fit the size and shape of the space, so we cut the granite and built a new base and frame around it. The bedrooms are full of organic materials and personal touches, such as the light raffia wall-covering in the master bedroom and the fish-painted end table in a college-aged son’s room—a nod to his love of surfing. Detail is always important, but especially to this client, so we searched for the perfect artisans to create one-of-a kind pieces. Several light fixtures were commissioned by an International glass artist. These include the white, layered glass pendants above the kitchen island, and the stained glass piece in the hallway, which glistens blues and greens through the window overlooking the front entrance of the home. The overall feel of the house is peaceful but not complacent, full of tiny surprises and energizing pops of color.

Lexington Residence

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
Photo of a mid-sized transitional dining room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and timber.

Contemporary Dining Room

Photo of a contemporary dining room in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, coffered and timber.

Old Town Road

Best Builders ltd

Mid-sized contemporary open plan dining in Vancouver with white walls, concrete floors, grey floor and timber.

Denver | Project 2110

Shadow Creek Homes

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary separate dining room in Denver with white walls, no fireplace, timber and light hardwood floors.

Olive Mill

Renga Michael Flooring, Inc.

This is a light rustic European White Oak hardwood floor.
Design ideas for an expansive transitional open plan dining in Santa Barbara with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, brown floor and timber.

Contemporary Farmhouse

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Design ideas for a large country dining room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and timber.

Newly Constructed High Hampton Luxury

Rhonda Lanier Interiors

Photo of a mid-sized country kitchen/dining combo in Other with white walls, dark hardwood floors, timber and planked wall panelling.

East Aspen Custom

CUE Architecture

Mid-sized country kitchen/dining combo in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood floors and timber.

Franklin Park Residence

Purple Cherry Architects

In this transitional home, a casual breakfast nook sits adjacent to the kitchen and living room.
This is an example of a small transitional dining room in DC Metro with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and timber.

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.

Sydney Regional Design Awards 2020 - Residential alterations / additions

Building Designers Association of Australia

Mike Besley’s Holland Street design has won the residential alterations/additions award category of the BDAA Sydney Regional Chapter Design Awards 2020. Besley is the director and building designer of ICR Design, a forward-thinking Building Design Practice based in Castle Hill, New South Wales. Boasting a reimagined entry veranda, this design was deemed by judges to be a great version of an Australian coastal house - simple, elegant, tasteful. A lovely house well-laid out to separate the living and sleeping areas. The reworking of the existing front balcony and footprint is a creative re-imagining of the frontage. With good northern exposure masses of natural light, and PV on the roof, the home boasts many sustainable features. The designer was praised by this transformation of a standard red brick 70's home into a modern beach style dwelling.

Artistry Palm Beach - Degas Model Dining Room

Masterpiece Design Group

The dining room is surrounded with white shiplap walls showcasing our love of modern farmhouse. The warm tones in the floor and furniture blend effortlessly into the room. We love our abstract art as well.

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/

Modern Farmhouse

Lauren Jacobsen Interior Design

This contempoary breakfast room is part of the larger kitchen. Perfect for smaller meals early morning before work or school. Upholstered chairs in citron green fabric for comfort and a classic mid-century design Tulip table all grounded with a light-colored hide rug. Simple design, edited colors and textures, make for the best result here.

Holden Row

Area3 Design Studio Inc.

Large beach style open plan dining in Vancouver with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and timber.

Dusty Miller

DB Interiors

Beach style open plan dining in Boston with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, exposed beam and timber.

Virginia Country House

Norris Architecture

Photo of a traditional separate dining room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, timber and vaulted.

As Hot as BLUE Blazes

RSZ Design Development

Breakfast Area
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional dining room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and timber.

White Dining Room Design Ideas with Timber

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!