Contemporary Open Plan Dining Room Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Home Remodel

Soundesign Group Architects, PLLC

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floors.

Custom Mountainside

Cullum Homes

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Phoenix with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Parkside House

Rebecca Ryan Architect

Sam Noonan photography
Design ideas for a contemporary open plan dining room in Adelaide with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.

New Build Contemporary Estate in the Hollywood Hills.

Racing Green

Large contemporary open plan dining room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floors.

Haute Bohemian

HSH Interiors

Suzanna Scott
This is an example of a contemporary open plan dining room in San Francisco with concrete flooring and grey floors.

Rogue River Residence

Berghuis Construction LLC

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Grand Rapids with light hardwood flooring, white walls, no fireplace and brown floors.

Claro Dining

Collector's Specialty Woods

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a wooden fireplace surround and brown floors.

Loomis Custom Home

SD Olsen Construction Inc.

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Sacramento with light hardwood flooring, beige floors, white walls and no fireplace.

Солнечные апартаменты в Киеве

BohoStudio

This is an example of a contemporary open plan dining room in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.

Magnolia Light-filled Contemporary

Asher Seaton Homes

INTERIOR --- -Two-zone heating and cooling system results in higher energy efficiency and quicker warming/cooling times -Fiberglass and 3.5” spray foam insulation that exceeds industry standards -Sophisticated hardwood flooring, engineered for an elevated design aesthetic, greater sustainability, and the highest green-build rating, with a 25-year warranty -Custom cabinetry made from solid wood and plywood for sustainable, quality cabinets in the kitchen and bathroom vanities -Fisher & Paykel DCS Professional Grade home appliances offer a chef-quality cooking experience everyday -Designer's choice quartz countertops offer both a luxurious look and excellent durability -Danze plumbing fixtures throughout the home provide unparalleled quality -DXV luxury single-piece toilets with significantly higher ratings than typical builder-grade toilets -Lighting fixtures by Matteo Lighting, a premier lighting company known for its sophisticated and contemporary designs -All interior paint is designer grade by Benjamin Moore -Locally sourced and produced, custom-made interior wooden doors with glass inserts -Spa-style mater bath featuring Italian designer tile and heated flooring -Lower level flex room plumbed and wired for a secondary kitchen - au pair quarters, expanded generational family space, entertainment floor - you decide! -Electric car charging

82nd Street

Jeffrey Cole Architects

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.

Living contemporaneo (mimetismi e prospettive)

Liadesign

Liadesign
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Milan with light hardwood flooring and beige walls.

Open plan living / dining room with fitted banquette

LLI Design

A bespoke fitted banquette was designed for the return besides the staircase, adjacent to the kitchen. This was lit from behind with LED strips, throwing a gentle light up the wall. Adding a round table, 2 dining chairs, a matt black accent pendant lamp over the table and artwork above helped to define the dining area. Although it had a small footprint the dining area can comfortably sit 6 people.

El pisito

Victoria Aragonés | Diseño de interiores

Victoria Aragonés
Design ideas for a small contemporary open plan dining room in Barcelona with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.

Tribeca Loft New York

MONEO BROCK

Michael Moran
Inspiration for a large contemporary open plan dining room in Madrid with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

Lakeview House

housebrand

Photo of a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Calgary with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.

Haus am See

User

Projekt von Baufritz Vom Essbereich aus genießt man einen faszinierenden Blick auf den Bodensee und die Appenzeller Berge.
Inspiration for a contemporary open plan dining room in Other with light hardwood flooring.

Haus MF

Lioba Schneider | Architekturfotografie

Fotos: Lioba Schneider Architekturfotografie I Architekt: falke architekten köln
This is an example of a large contemporary open plan dining room in Cologne with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

Monticello Drive

Planstyles, Inc./ Kerry D. Dick, AIBD

Medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Dallas with black walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Contemporary 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 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.

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