Coastal Red Dining Room Ideas and Designs

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Frederick + Frederick Architects

Design ideas for a nautical dining room in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and a dado rail.

Beach Style Dining Room

Design ideas for a beach style open plan dining room in Salt Lake City with beige walls and dark hardwood flooring.

La Jolla Beach Cottage

CM Natural Designs

This adorable beach cottage is in the heart of the village of La Jolla in San Diego. The goals were to brighten up the space and be the perfect beach get-away for the client whose permanent residence is in Arizona. Some of the ways we achieved the goals was to place an extra high custom board and batten in the great room and by refinishing the kitchen cabinets (which were in excellent shape) white. We created interest through extreme proportions and contrast. Though there are a lot of white elements, they are all offset by a smaller portion of very dark elements. We also played with texture and pattern through wallpaper, natural reclaimed wood elements and rugs. This was all kept in balance by using a simplified color palate minimal layering. I am so grateful for this client as they were extremely trusting and open to ideas. To see what the space looked like before the remodel you can go to the gallery page of the website www.cmnaturaldesigns.com Photography by: Chipper Hatter

Naples, FL - 41 West - Moorings - Custom Home

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red walls, plantation shutters, tile floor, area rug, wall art, rectangle farm table, upholstered dining room chairs, chandelier with shades, transom window, buffet, table lamps, white trim, high ceilings, wood trim, crown molding

2013 Coastal Living Showhouse

Our Town Plans

Courtesy Coastal Living, a division of the Time Inc. Lifestyle Group, photography by Tria Giovan. Coastal Living is a registered trademark of Time Inc. and is used with permission.

Norfolk Coast House

CLAIRE CANNING DESIGN

Contemporary dining room, introducing luna larch engineered floor boards by Element7. Eclectic styling with antique African sculpture and accessories. Key features include Lutron controls for all lighting and integrated music system. A colour scheme of tonal whites with bright primary accents of nautical blue, red and yellow. Bespoke rust sail cloth blind made by Norfolk sail makers. Photography by Dylan Thomas

Attico Capo Caccia

Arte Nascosta - Il progetto nel progetto

Design ideas for a beach style kitchen/dining room in Other.

Sanibel Dining Room

Schell Brothers

Inspiration for a beach style dining room in Other.

Papaa Bay - Anahola Kauai

Canaan Builders LLC

A custom made Koa Dining Room set and custom chandelier - open to the yard spaces and Ocean views
This is an example of a nautical dining room in Hawaii.

Yacht Interior

Living Swell

Bright table settings provide a sense of whimsy and a splash of color to the dining room. We selected Hermes place settings, with Tiffany crystal and silver.

Longboat Key Penthouse - 3bedroom/2.5 bath

Edgewater Contractors Inc

Inspiration for a medium sized coastal open plan dining room in Tampa with red walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

Maine Cottage

C2 Paint

Angie Seckinger
Photo of a beach style kitchen/dining room in New York with red walls.

The Edenton at Baywood Greens

The Christopher Companies

Bright colors combine with a statement clock to create the perfect open dining room.
Beach style dining room in DC Metro with yellow walls and medium hardwood flooring.

Naples, FL - 41 West - Moorings - Custom Home

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Riverfront Retreat

Joy R. Dabill Interior Design

Ron Rosenzweig
This is an example of a beach style dining room in Miami.

Aegean Place Setting

Jonathan Adler

A dash of socialite and a dollop of hippie.
This is an example of a nautical dining room in New York.

color and casual - beach cottage

ReVamp Your Home & Feng Shui with MJ

Photo of a coastal dining room in Orange County.

Nordhavn 56' Motor Sailer

Maloney Interiors

This is an example of a nautical dining room in Providence.

Casa Vida Loca

PlayaBuilder

Built by: PlayaBuilder Villa La Vida Loca is a private, residential vacation rental home in Playa del Carmen, This 5 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom vacation home sleeps up to 18 people.

Casa Cor 2012

Life Contract

Javier De Gracia
Inspiration for a beach style dining room in Other.

Coastal Red 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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