Sit Down to the 15 Most Popular Dining Room Photos of 2016
These spaces — breakfast nooks, formal dining rooms and open-plan areas — make meals a stylish experience
We all need to eat, and we might as well do so in a beautiful room. The most popular dining room photos uploaded to Houzz in 2016 — measured in terms of saves to ideabooks — captivated Houzz users, who perhaps were envisioning the special moments to be had at these tables. Which one is your favorite?
15. Welcoming nook. Midcentury-style bucket chairs offset the farmhouse table, shiplap and built-in shelves, bringing a modern twist to the overall mood of rustic comfort. Pink lanterns contribute an irreverent, whimsical note.
14. Wood lover. A cross-section of a large tree, which serves as the tabletop, brings organic beauty to this Minnesota dining nook. Wood tones continue in the marbled floor, which mimics burl wood.
Table wood: Wood From the Hood; table construction: Tristan Thiel
Table wood: Wood From the Hood; table construction: Tristan Thiel
13. Textural blend. A color palette of mixed neutrals — grays, wood tones and olive — allows the varied textures in this dining area to take center stage. The tufts in the black banquette, the pattern of the rug, and the delicate and complex shapes of the dried roots and twigs, keep the eye moving across the room.
12. Head of the table. This polished farm table, with its thick, contrasting leg, gains a dressed-up feel thanks to the elegant striped upholstery of the dining chairs, as well as the covered Parsons chair. Perhaps this commanding spot designates a place for the guest of honor. The glossy tile backsplash adds sparkle; the coffered ceiling formality.
Paint colors: cabinets and ceiling: Dunn-Edwards DEW380 White; ceiling beadboard insert: Dunn-Edwards DE5715 Fizzle
Paint colors: cabinets and ceiling: Dunn-Edwards DEW380 White; ceiling beadboard insert: Dunn-Edwards DE5715 Fizzle
11. Grassy inspiration. A bold and colorful print and patterned upholstered chairs entice the eye, but the grasscloth wallpaper accent wall of this dining space has a nearly magnetic pull.
Wallpaper: grasscloth, Kravet; cabinets and chairs: custom
Wallpaper: grasscloth, Kravet; cabinets and chairs: custom
10. Sweet opportunity. The round shape of the dining table echoes the coffered ceiling above. A side bonus of sitting here: the candy jar centerpiece, which looks like it contains jelly beans and tootsie rolls.
9. Calm and smooth. The understated palette of this dining room — white, dark woods and barely there lavender — provides a soothing backdrop for dining. Can’t you just imagine the classical music — or for that matter, spa or yoga sounds — piping in as the soundtrack to an elegant meal?
8. Surprising mix. In this open-concept kitchen, bold black chairs and refined floral ones bring an unexpected element to the white and wood dining area. Oversize globe pendants pull the scene together, while bits of greenery — the wreath at the window plus two arrangements and a topiary — soften the space.
Table: Arhaus; flooring: Johnson Hardwood; globe light fixtures: Currey & Co.
Table: Arhaus; flooring: Johnson Hardwood; globe light fixtures: Currey & Co.
7. Grids and graphs. The owners of this loft space in Spain kept their ceiling pipes exposed, even highlighting them by painting them black. The linear theme continues with the thick black lines of the floor-to-ceiling shelving, the black window mullions and the straight black legs of the dining table. The grid pattern of the metal accent chair and the offset triangles of the backsplash mix things up.
6. Ah, quiet. The rule of thumb for this dining area seems to be “organic”: wicker, wood, white and green. Can’t you imagine a casual, farm-fresh meal being served up at this table?
Bar stools: Found
Bar stools: Found
5. Wicker and wovens. This dining nook is made for lovers of rattan, shiplap and outdoor vistas.
Dining table, Lucia chandelier, wool rug, arm chairs: Outrageous Interiors
Dining table, Lucia chandelier, wool rug, arm chairs: Outrageous Interiors
4. A touch of blush. Rose gold pendants add warmth to this black, white and wood dining room. The pale pink ceiling subtly elevates the temperature.
3. Transitional haven. This dining room features neutrals, a hallmark of transitional decor style. The rug, sunburst mirrors, chairs, glam chandelier and painting bring energy to the room, while the simple color palette imparts a serene mood.
Chandelier: Pottery Barn; mirror: Worlds Away; lamps: Currey & Co.
Chandelier: Pottery Barn; mirror: Worlds Away; lamps: Currey & Co.
2. Efficient, uncluttered — and in the ktichen. This photo was one of the most popular uploaded to Houzz in 2016, and perhaps it has to do with the clean, unfussy look of this sleek kitchen, or the fact that a table has taken the place often filled by an island. The texture of the kitchen backsplash and the warm tones of the wood keep the modern room from feeling cold.
1. Refreshing seascape. Little adornment is needed with such a beautiful view, so it’s no wonder the designer limited the color palette to just woods and whites. The slipcovers on the dining chairs imply a casual elegance.
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