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Affordable Small Dining Room Ideas and Designs

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Trevaylor Cottage
Trevaylor Cottage
Lydia Allen InteriorsLydia Allen Interiors
Small eclectic dining room in Cornwall with banquette seating, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove, a brick fireplace surround, brown floors and exposed beams.
Crabtree House
Crabtree House
Into interior designInto interior design
This is an example of a small bohemian dining room in London with banquette seating, blue walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, wallpapered walls and a feature wall.
POLYDOR
POLYDOR
Boffe DesignBoffe Design
Small contemporary enclosed dining room in London.
St. James' Apartment
St. James' Apartment
Margot Tsim InteriorsMargot Tsim Interiors
Design ideas for a small contemporary open plan dining room in London with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Home Reno Autumn 2020
Home Reno Autumn 2020
COR LondonCOR London
Effective kitchen design is the process of combining layout, surfaces, appliances and design details to form a cooking space that's easy to use and fun to cook and socialise in. Pairing colours can be a challenge - there’s no doubt about it. If you dare to be adventurous, purple presents a playful option for your kitchen interior. Cream tiles and cabinets work incredibly well as a blank canvas, which means you can be as bright or as dark as you fancy when it comes to using purple..
Stylish Central Cambridge Extension
Stylish Central Cambridge Extension
IDSystemsIDSystems
The large flat rooflights within the extension flood the extension and the rooms at the rear of the rear of the existing house with light, creating more usable space throughout the house. Architects: MOOi Architecture Photographer: Matthew Smith
Dining Nook
Dining Nook
Nine Dot DesignNine Dot Design
Photo of a small nautical kitchen/dining room in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
'Big Bang' White Oak Extendable Butterfly Leaf Dining Table
'Big Bang' White Oak Extendable Butterfly Leaf Dining Table
Casa Dega DesignCasa Dega Design
The Big Bang dining table is based on our classic Vega table, but with a surprising new twist. Big Bang is extendable to accommodate more guests, with center storage for two fold-out butterfly table leaves, tucked out of sight. Collapsed, Big Bang measures 50”x50” to accommodate daily life in our client’s small dining nook, but expands to either 72” or 94” when needed. Big Bang was originally commissioned in white oak, but is available in all of our solid wood materials. Several coats of hand-applied clear finish accentuate Big Bangs natural wood surface & add a layer of extra protection. The Big Bang is a physical theory that describes how the universe… and this table, expanded. Material: White Oak Collapsed Dimensions: 50”L x 50”W x 30”H Extendable Dimensions: (1) 72" or (2) 94" Tabletop thickness: 1.5” Finish: Natural clear coat Build & Interior design by SD Design Studio, Furnishings by Casa Fox Studio, captured by Nader Essa Photography.
Tonal Single Family Home
Tonal Single Family Home
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This single family home had been recently flipped with builder-grade materials. We touched each and every room of the house to give it a custom designer touch, thoughtfully marrying our soft minimalist design aesthetic with the graphic designer homeowner’s own design sensibilities. One of the most notable transformations in the home was opening up the galley kitchen to create an open concept great room with large skylight to give the illusion of a larger communal space.
Transitional Dining Room
Transitional Dining Room
Inspiration for a small traditional dining room in New York with banquette seating, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
Coastal Hues meet Modern Vibes
Coastal Hues meet Modern Vibes
MCID InteriorsMCID Interiors
Photo of a small contemporary kitchen/dining room in Tampa with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Rio Grande Airbnb
Rio Grande Airbnb
MA InteriorsMA Interiors
This second home was remodeled for an Airbnb. It has an open space floor plan that allows all visitors to interact in a comfortable way.
Inspiration for a small nautical dining room with banquette seating, white walls and beige floors.
Harvard Street Condo
Harvard Street Condo
Sarah Merrigan DesignSarah Merrigan Design
Coastal transitional dining space with built-in bench
This is an example of a small nautical dining room in Boston with banquette seating, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Nouvea Bungalow
Nouvea Bungalow
Steven Allen Designs, LLCSteven Allen Designs, LLC
Nouveau Bungalow - Un - Designed + Built + Curated by Steven Allen Designs, LLC
Design ideas for a small eclectic kitchen/dining room in Houston with concrete flooring, grey floors and a timber clad ceiling.
Primstone
Primstone
Area3 Design Studio Inc.Area3 Design Studio Inc.

Small traditional kitchen/dining room in Vancouver with white walls, laminate floors and brown floors.
Old Town Craftsman
Old Town Craftsman
Sayler StudioSayler Studio
Inspiration for a small country dining room in Orange County with banquette seating.
Graceful Dining Room
Graceful Dining Room
Blackdoor Design by Tamra CovielloBlackdoor Design by Tamra Coviello
Inspiration for a small contemporary enclosed dining room in San Diego with white walls, laminate floors and brown floors.
Beautiful Buckhead Bath!
Beautiful Buckhead Bath!
Showpiece Kitchen & BathShowpiece Kitchen & Bath
Gorgeous dining room with antique brass chandelier and fun black and white banquettes. Accent on wall with 3x8 ceramic tile provides depth and charm to this lovely room.
Open Plan Boston Contemporary Gets Defined
Open Plan Boston Contemporary Gets Defined
BK Classic Collections Home StagersBK Classic Collections Home Stagers
Photo of a small contemporary kitchen/dining room in Boston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and brown floors.
Royal Foxhunt, Orland Park
Royal Foxhunt, Orland Park
NZ DESIGN & ASSOCIATES INCNZ DESIGN & ASSOCIATES INC
Inspiration for a small traditional enclosed dining room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Affordable Small Dining Room Ideas and Designs

For many of us, our dining rooms are combined with our kitchens or living rooms and so it’s hard to give them a defined style or design, whereas many people who do have a separate dining room often overlook redesigning the space because it is used fairly infrequently. However, if you can make your dining room or dining room area an inviting but practical space to eat with friends and family, then you’ll have no excuse not to be the ever gracious dinner party host and make the most of your dining space. Dining room ideas can range from the dramatic overhaul of layout, walls, doors, fireplaces or lighting features, to the refresh of furniture such as dining tables and chairs, or even smaller details such as dinnerware, cutlery, chair covers and small decorative features. So whether you are looking to completely redesign your dining room or you’re just looking for some dining room decorating ideas, you’re bound to find some inspiration from other homeowners, designers and stylists who’ve uploaded images of their dining rooms on Houzz.

How should I choose my dining room table?

Dining tables can be large, imposing pieces of furniture and so it’s a good idea to choose your table first and plan your decor around them. Comfort and ease of movement in dining rooms is key – even though we spend most of our time sitting, it’s preferable not to dine in cramped quarters (and crucial as a host to be able to move around the table to serve your guests). When choosing your dining room table, consider the number of people you expect to regularly seat – the perfect size for a dining table allows an intimate meal without feeling crowded. A round table leaves plenty of room for serving food at its centre, but a rectangular table is more flexible for seating extra guests at either end. If you’re after true versatility, drop leaf or extendable dining room tables are the most convenient option. The material of your selected table will set the character of your room. Glass dining tables look sleek and modern, whilst a pine or oak dining table will lend dining rooms a rustic country vibe. For a more traditional dining table opt for a dark polished wood like mahogany. Check out all the dining room decorating ideas on Houzz to see how different materials of dining table are incorporated into different rooms.

What are the best dining chairs for my table?

If your table hasn’t been sold with matching chairs then you have some extra flexibility to select dining chairs that suit your desired dining room feel. For traditional dining rooms you will want to opt for a full set of high backed formal dining chairs, whether these are upholstered, leather or wood framed. If you are looking for a more informal dining room, then a selection of mismatched chairs in different materials such as moulded plastic and even metal can be a great way to achieve this. For a really relaxed dining experience, you could even opt for a full length bench, which has the additional advantage of saving space as it can be tucked away under the table when not in use.

How should I decorate my dining room?

Elegant, neutral palettes are the safest dining room decorating ideas for smaller rooms, creating a calm dining environment for your guests. Pattern in a dining room can be a great choice to create drama but in order to not overwhelm your guests you might want to stick to a few stand-out elements – for example, wallpaper, curtains or chair covers. If you are lucky enough to have a large formal dining room then you could consider bold, opulent shades for your walls to create a grander feel. Your tableware and serveware should ideally be chosen to coordinate with your decor choices, but if all else fails keep it white, bright and simple. Lighting is also key to your dining room decor – aim for dimmable light that you can adjust to create the mood that will allow your guests to relax but still be able to see their food. Low pendant lights directly over the dining table are both practical and striking, or for large formal dining rooms you may want to opt for a traditional chandelier hung from the centre of the room. Additional wall sconces along the walls can be a great way to brighten up the room for late night dinner parties, and don’t forget how a couple of candles along your dining room table can add a delicate, finishing touch. Discover more of these popular design photo ideas.
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