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Coastal Dining Room Ideas and Designs

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Beach Haven Waterfront
Beach Haven Waterfront
ChangoChango
Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design, & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Raquel Langworthy Shop the Beach Haven Waterfront accessories at the Chango Shop!
Antique Cotuit
Antique Cotuit
Design № FiveDesign № Five
Joyelle West
Beach style dining room in Boston with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Property Styling - Shell Cove, NSW
Property Styling - Shell Cove, NSW
Property Styling CorpProperty Styling Corp
Photo of a coastal dining room in Wollongong with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
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Island Style Dining
Island Style Dining
Pu'uwai Design & ConstructionPu'uwai Design & Construction
The tropical dining room is grounded with a stunning custom basket pendant that hangs above the live edge monkey pod dining table. The floors are gray porcelain tile, and the walls and vaulted ceilings are white nickle gap paneling that flows up from the walls into the ceiling.
Destin Lake House Oasis
Destin Lake House Oasis
Bob Chatham Custom Home DesignBob Chatham Custom Home Design
Cathedral ceiling and large transom windows for additional light. French doors open to outdoor kitchen overlooking the pool and lake. Lake front home designed by Bob Chatham Custom Home Design and built by Destin Custom Home Builders. Interior Design by Helene Forester and Bunny Hall of Lovelace Interiors. Photos by Tim Kramer Real Estate Photography of Destin, Florida.
Hunters Hill
Hunters Hill
North Shore Interior DesignNorth Shore Interior Design
Nautical dining room in Sydney with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
DINING ROOM
DINING ROOM
Donna Guyler DesignDonna Guyler Design
Design ideas for a coastal dining room in Gold Coast - Tweed.
Beach Style Living Room
Beach Style Living Room
This is an example of a large beach style dining room in Gold Coast - Tweed with white walls, carpet, grey floors and feature lighting.
Port Clyde seaside cottage renovation
Port Clyde seaside cottage renovation
Albertson Builders & ServicesAlbertson Builders & Services
This is an example of a nautical dining room in Portland Maine with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Cottesloe Hamptons
Cottesloe Hamptons
Kensington DesignKensington Design
This is an example of a medium sized nautical enclosed dining room in Perth with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Runnymede Road
Runnymede Road
Claire Jefford, Inc.Claire Jefford, Inc.
Stephani Buchman
Inspiration for a beach style dining room in Toronto with medium hardwood flooring and multi-coloured walls.
BC Southlake, TX
BC Southlake, TX
Sally Lynn HomeSally Lynn Home
Coastal kitchen/dining room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Hill 1
Hill 1
Holscher ArchitectureHolscher Architecture
David Holscher
Inspiration for a beach style open plan dining room in San Francisco with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Bellona Street II: Daniel Island
Bellona Street II: Daniel Island
Lowcountry Premier Custom HomesLowcountry Premier Custom Homes
Inspiration for a beach style dining room in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Eleanor Beach
Eleanor Beach
Bob Chatham Custom Home DesignBob Chatham Custom Home Design
Inspiration for a nautical dining room in Miami with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.

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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