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Contemporary dining room in London with medium hardwood flooring and a standard fireplace.
West End Avenue Apartment #1
West End Avenue Apartment #1
Archetype ArchitectureArchetype Architecture
Contemporary dining room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Clarke & Clarke Artbook
Clarke & Clarke Artbook
Clarke & ClarkeClarke & Clarke
Award winning lifestyle designer, Kim Parker is famous for her bold, exuberant floral style in contemporary colour. From an early age, Kim has dreamt of creating fabrics and wallpapers that transform rooms into lush, exuberant interior gardens. Influenced by beautiful wallpapers of the Arts & Crafts and Bloomsbury movements and rich hues often inspried by the textiles of India and Mexico. Thirteen peices of orignal art have been carefully translated into beautiful printed linen and velvet fabrics and also digital wallpapers.
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My Houzz: Modern Dundas West Townhouse Renovation
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Andrew Snow PhotographyAndrew Snow Photography
Dining Room Photo: Andrew Snow © 2014 Houzz
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary dining room in Toronto with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
87th Street Dining Room
87th Street Dining Room
IncorporatedIncorporated
Eric Piasecki
Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Willowgrove Dining Room
Willowgrove Dining Room
Atmosphere Interior Design Inc.Atmosphere Interior Design Inc.
D&M Images
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Other with black walls.
Noe Valley Two
Noe Valley Two
Amoroso DesignAmoroso Design
Contemporary open plan dining room in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring and a feature wall.
to heaven
to heaven
Bureau Tatiana ManeBureau Tatiana Mane
Photo of a small contemporary dining room in Kyoto with grey walls, no fireplace and brown floors.
PNN House
PNN House
Mauro SodduMauro Soddu
Cédric Dasesson
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Cagliari with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Ravenwoods Drive
Ravenwoods Drive
The Cross Interior DesignThe Cross Interior Design
Inspiration for a contemporary open plan dining room in Vancouver with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Pierhouse Brooklyn
Pierhouse Brooklyn
threshold interiorsthreshold interiors
Location: Brooklyn, NY, United States This brand-new townhouse at Pierhouse, Brooklyn was a gorgeous space, but was crying out for some personalization to reflect our clients vivid, sophisticated and lively design aesthetic. Bold Patterns and Colors were our friends in this fun and eclectic project. Our amazing clients collaborated with us to select the fabrics for the den's custom Roche Bobois Mah Jong sofa and we also customized a vintage swedish rug from Doris Leslie Blau. for the Living Room Our biggest challenge was to capture the space under the Staircase so that it would become usable for this family. We created cubby storage, a desk area, coat closet and oversized storage. We even managed to fit in a 12' ladder - not an easy feat! Photographed by: James Salomon
Yorkville Condo II
Yorkville Condo II
Estee DesignEstee Design
Photography by Larry Arnal (Arnal Photography)
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary kitchen/dining room in Toronto with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
SILVERTIP RIDGE
SILVERTIP RIDGE
Sticks + Stones Design Group Inc.Sticks + Stones Design Group Inc.
This renovation project launched with an immediate bond between designer and client and the shared commitment to create a unique, modern weekend home in the Rocky Mountains. The focus was on the main floor living area. We modernized the existing oak kitchen and gave new life to the corner river rock fireplace by featuring ledgestone running into the ceiling with a custom timber mantel and shelving. The kitchen’s center work island was rotated to create better work and entertaining space and to change the outlook from neigbour’s property to the beautiful mountain views. An addition to the back entrance features updated chrome lighting and plumbing fixtures; the floor was transformed to a warm, buttery maple. The interior doors were changed to a five panel shaker with a contemporary satin nickel knob. Trim and baseboards were painted to match the walls creating a feeling of height and allowing the doors to feature. The ensuite became an oasis of white and grey marble with a sleek toilet and custom shower. Once the renovation was complete, a furniture and accessory package was designed with the clients’ weekend lifestyle in mind.
Chelsea Townhouse
Chelsea Townhouse
UserUser
Emily Andrews
This is an example of a contemporary dining room in New York with multi-coloured walls.
Visionaire in NYC
Visionaire in NYC
Lo Chen DesignLo Chen Design
Eco-friendly model apartment for The Visionaire (the greenest residential condominium in the United States and the only LEED Platinum condominium on the east coast). Project Description: Model Apartment Design, The Visionaire Firm: Interior Marketing Group, Inc. (www.imgnyc.com) Lead Designer: Lo Chen Photographer: Rich Caplan (www.richcaplan.com)
Chic Hillsborough Remodel
Chic Hillsborough Remodel
lisa rubenstein - real rooms designlisa rubenstein - real rooms design
Contemporary dining room in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Historic Estate
Historic Estate
Favreau DesignFavreau Design
Photo of a contemporary dining room in Boston with a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and pink walls.
Contemporary Dining Room
Contemporary Dining Room
Inspiration for a contemporary enclosed dining room in San Diego with dark hardwood flooring.
Denver Country Club Home
Denver Country Club Home
Andrea Schumacher InteriorsAndrea Schumacher Interiors
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Denver with multi-coloured walls.

Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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.
Singer Residence
Singer Residence
McCraw Design & DevelopmentMcCraw Design & Development
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Los Angeles with green walls.
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