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St. Moritz Hardwood Flooring

DUCHATEAU Floors

DuChateau hardwood flooring in residence
Inspiration for a large coastal dining room in Orange County.

Dining Room

Jimena De La Torre

This modern, coastal dining table was custom made to seat 8, paired with beautiful wood and cane dining chairs and two gorgeous chandeliers from Arteriors.

Grand Dunes Model 2

Ashley Burnette Designs, LLC

Design ideas for a medium sized beach style kitchen/dining room in Miami with blue walls, travertine flooring and no fireplace.

The Ranch Project

GLDESIGN

Inspiration for a large coastal kitchen/dining room in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and tongue and groove walls.

Dining Room

Order & Grace

This is an example of a medium sized beach style open plan dining room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.

Bay House

Rock House Design

Design ideas for a medium sized coastal kitchen/dining room in San Francisco with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.

Reclaimed Lakeside Home

Lenox House Design

The Entire Main Level, Stairwell and Upper Level Hall are wrapped in Shiplap, Painted in Benjamin Moore White Dove. The Flooring, Beams, Mantel and Fireplace TV Doors are all reclaimed barnwood. The inset floor in the dining room is brick veneer. The Fireplace is brick on all sides. The lighting is by Visual Comfort. Photo by Spacecrafting

Kiawah Relaxed River View

Margaret Donaldson Interiors

holgerobenausphotography.com See more of the Relaxed River View home at margaretdonaldsoninteriors.com
Large beach style dining room in Charleston.

Dining Room View

The Well Dressed Window

A live edge table mixed with upholstered chairs help soften the strong architectural lines of this open dining area.
Inspiration for a large beach style open plan dining room in Seattle with beige walls, slate flooring and grey floors.

Bay Pine Renovation

Anthony J. Vallée

The client was excited to purchase a home in the beautiful resort of Sandestin, but was not pleased with the dark interiors, heavy mouldings, tile floors, dated fixtures and heavy feel of the interior of the home. We solved their problems by completely renovating the interiors. Ceilings were raised, floors were replaced, cabinetry and fixtures were replaced and a problem area in the living room was solved. They now have the open, clean, airy beach home of their dreams and I couldn't be more pleased with how this home turned out for them. anthony vallee

White and Wood Beach House

Madison Taylor

Large coastal kitchen/dining room in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

Sth Coogee Beachhouse

Victoria Waters Design Pty Ltd

Dining room at @sthcoogeebeachhouse
Inspiration for a large nautical open plan dining room in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Coastal in Wisconsin

Jerrica Zaric Interior Design, LLC

The entryway, living room, kitchen and dining room have a large open-concept floor plan that is ideal for entertaining. The white walls brighten up the space, while the tongue and groove details and blue painted ceiling create a soothing and intimate environment.

Nantucket Residence

Duffy Design Group

Nantucket Residence Duffy Design Group, Inc. Sam Gray Photography
Design ideas for a beach style dining room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

West Sussex Modern Beach House

Lisette Voute Designs

Here a linear lantern helps define the dining area, lowering the ceiling height for warmth and intimacy. Shiplap cladding on the walls adds architectural interest, and depth to the shape. Natural wood and wicker furniture, a warm jute rug and decorative stone objects give it an organic feel, reflecting the coastal views and garden beyond. Graphic blue and white cushion covers add colour and detail to the space, while the floaty white linen curtains lend to the coastal feel. Photographer: Nick George

Malibu

The Sofa Guy

Contemporary solid wood 12' dining room table with seating for 10 guests on custom height arm chairs with Sunbrella fabric. Accented curated light fixtures from Global Views.

Luxurious Pool House Dining Space

Gilbert Design Group

casual but elevated pool house
Design ideas for a small nautical open plan dining room in Orange County with beige walls, porcelain flooring, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floors.

Port Aransas Beach House

Kimball Bonamici Designs

Port Aransas Beach House Dining Room
Photo of a large beach style open plan dining room in Other with grey walls, vinyl flooring, brown floors and exposed beams.

Art Lovers

Phoebe Howard

Inspiration for a large nautical kitchen/dining room in Jacksonville with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.

The Ravencrest

SAB Homes LLC

Wall color: Skyline Steel #7548 Ceiling color: Needlepoint Navy #0032 Flooring: Mastercraft Longhouse Plank - Dartmoor Light fixtures: Wilson Lighting

Premium Coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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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