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Coastal Open Plan Dining Room Ideas and Designs

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North Wales Coastal Home Kitchen Diner
North Wales Coastal Home Kitchen Diner
No Space Like HomeNo Space Like Home
Dining area in coastal home with vintage ercol chairs and industrial light fitting
Photo of a large nautical open plan dining room in Other with laminate floors.
Alys Beach Residence
Alys Beach Residence
Brad Ramsey InteriorsBrad Ramsey Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal open plan dining room in Nashville with white walls, no fireplace and feature lighting.
The Hampton Beach
The Hampton Beach
Jodie Cooper DesignJodie Cooper Design
Dining Room and Living Room Joel Barbita
Design ideas for a beach style open plan dining room in Perth with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Isle of Palms Lowcountry Modern
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
Design ideas for an expansive nautical open plan dining room in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a wood ceiling.
Sherman Oaks, CA
Sherman Oaks, CA
AK DesignsAK Designs
Photo of a small nautical open plan dining room in Los Angeles with laminate floors, brown walls, no fireplace, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Dream Cottage with a View
Dream Cottage with a View
Mary Hannah InteriorsMary Hannah Interiors
Small beach style open plan dining room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Wells Beach
Wells Beach
Tyler Karu Design + InteriorsTyler Karu Design + Interiors
A beach-front new construction home on Wells Beach. A collaboration with R. Moody and Sons construction. Photographs by James R. Salomon.
Photo of a nautical open plan dining room in Portland Maine with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Water's Edge
Water's Edge
Timothy M. Giguere, AIA - TMS ArchitectsTimothy M. Giguere, AIA - TMS Architects
Architectrure by TMS Architects Rob Karosis Photography
Inspiration for a beach style open plan dining room in Boston with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Natural Woven Weave Shades
Natural Woven Weave Shades
Window SpacesWindow Spaces
Natural Woven Weave Shades highlight the windows in this dining room.
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal open plan dining room in San Diego with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Modern Beach Dining
Modern Beach 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.
Mantoloking Oceanfront
Mantoloking Oceanfront
Padula Builders Inc.Padula Builders Inc.
Design ideas for a large coastal open plan dining room in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and no fireplace.
Seaside Retreat
Seaside Retreat
Parker Design Group ArchitectsParker Design Group Architects
Krisztian Lonyai Photographer
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal open plan dining room in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
North Road
North Road
Cynthia Hayes Interior DesignCynthia Hayes Interior Design
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical open plan dining room in Providence with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and no fireplace.
2016 Prism Award Nominee - Isle of Palms Residence
2016 Prism Award Nominee - Isle of Palms Residence
Priester's Custom Contracting, LLCPriester's Custom Contracting, LLC
Patrick Brickman
Design ideas for a beach style open plan dining room in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Duck, NC - Beach Cottage Renovation
Duck, NC - Beach Cottage Renovation
Amy Hilliker Certified Designer-The Design ProjectAmy Hilliker Certified Designer-The Design Project
Melissa Mattingly www.photosbymattingly.com
Medium sized beach style open plan dining room in Other with blue walls and vinyl flooring.
Coastal Dining Room
Coastal Dining Room
Medium sized coastal open plan dining room in Cornwall with medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and white walls.
Freeman's Point Project
Freeman's Point Project
Megan MoltenMegan Molten
Coastal open plan dining room in Charleston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and exposed beams.
Cremorne Residence
Cremorne Residence
Jodie Carter DesignJodie Carter Design
Dining room featuring built in cabinetry and seating with storage. Great little reading nook. VJ panelling in Dulux Kimberley Tree
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal open plan dining room in Sydney with white walls, light hardwood flooring and panelled walls.
Kitchen with a View
Kitchen with a View
Waterview KitchensWaterview Kitchens
Gorgeous all blue kitchen cabinetry featuring brass and gold accents on hood, pendant lights and cabinetry hardware. The stunning intracoastal waterway views and sparkling turquoise water add more beauty to this fabulous kitchen.
Character Quarter Sawn White Oak Flooring in Margate, NJ
Character Quarter Sawn White Oak Flooring in Margate, NJ
Vermont Plank FlooringVermont Plank Flooring
Inspiration for a beach style open plan dining room in Boston with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.

Coastal Open Plan 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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