Dining Room - Enclosed Dining Room and Kitchen/Dining Room Ideas and Designs

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary kitchen/dining room in London with grey walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and feature lighting.

Clementine House

Unique Homestays

Photo of a medium sized rural enclosed dining room in Essex with brick flooring and brick walls.

Notting Hill Hideway - Dining Area

Chaunceys Timber Flooring

Stylish study area with engineered wood flooring from Chaunceys Timber Flooring
Photo of a small rural kitchen/dining room in Sussex with light hardwood flooring and panelled walls.

Southborough Road

West & Reid Ltd

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary kitchen/dining room in London with lino flooring and grey floors.

Dining Room, Surrey

Chello Interior Design

This is an example of a medium sized traditional enclosed dining room in Sussex with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors, wallpapered walls and a dado rail.

Grade II Listed Georgian Townhouse - Dining Room

Emma Tutill Ltd

Photo of a large traditional enclosed dining room in London with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors and panelled walls.

Photography for Edwards Rensen Architects - kitchen extension, North London

Adelina Iliev Photography

Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen/dining room in London with white walls and grey floors.

Designer House in Hammersmith

HELM

This is an example of a contemporary kitchen/dining room in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a wood burning stove and beige floors.

Grade II* Listed, Country House

User

Traditional enclosed dining room in Hertfordshire with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, brown floors, exposed beams and panelled walls.

SE1 apartment - transforming a white box

Samantha Watkins McRae

In order to bring this off plan apartment to life, we created and added some much needed bespoke joinery pieces throughout. Optimised for this families' needs, the joinery includes a specially designed floor to ceiling piece in the day room with its own desk, providing some much needed work-from-home space.⁠ ⁠The interior has received some carefully curated furniture and finely tuned fittings and fixtures to inject the character of this wonderful family and turn a white cube into their new home.⁠

Ferndale: Mid-century four bedroom single story home

Muchmore Design

Large midcentury enclosed dining room in London with multi-coloured floors.

Marlborough Mansion Family Home

Claudia Dorsch Interior Design Ltd

Design ideas for a medium sized eclectic enclosed dining room in London with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.

Traditional Dining Room

Design ideas for a large traditional enclosed dining room in Cornwall with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brick walls.

Bottor Cottage, Hennock, Dartmoor

VESP Architects

Photo of a large modern kitchen/dining room in Devon.

Honeywell Road

Nicole Falla Interiors

The party zone! Working around an existing log burner, the distinctive Hague Blue bespoke cabinetry incorporates bar shelves and storage. The lower cupboards have a brass mesh finish. Antiqued Mirrored glass with LED lighting provide the perfect backdrop for the couple’s alcohol and glassware collection, whilst the Neon ‘Chez Horgan’ welcomes everyone to their space. The crittal glazing enables an entirely different atmosphere in the back living room.

Sussex Eclectic House

Chapter Eight Design | Interior Design Studio

Tucked away in a small but thriving village on the South Downs is a beautiful and unique property. Our brief was to add contemporary and quirky touches to bring the home to life. We added soft furnishings, furniture and accessories to the eclectic open plan interior, bringing zest and personality to the busy family home.

Edis Street | Bright | Bold | Elegant

HUX London

Settling here from overseas, the owners of this house in Primrose Hill chose the area for its quintessentially English architecture and bohemian feel. They loved the property’s original features and wanted their new home to be light and spacious, with plenty of storage and an eclectic British feel. As self-confessed ‘culture vultures’, the couple’s art collection formed the basis of their home’s colour palette. Originally set over four-storeys, the property was tall and narrow with boxy rooms, which made it feel dark and poky. Custom joinery was designed in a myriad of different styles for each room to house the family’s belongings. The ceiling height was increased to create a bright, open family kitchen-diner, which leads to a courtyard garden. There’s a fresh, energetic palette, with aqua-blue and white kitchen cabinetry complemented by fashionable ice cream shades in the dining area. A colourful bespoke rug and contemporary artwork provide the finishing touches. Custom-made cabinetry sits within an alcove housing children’s books, toys and a TV, while further storage is concealed beneath a smart upholstered banquette. In the master suite, a corridor of stylish soft pink panelling conceals floor-to-ceiling wardrobes and leads to a stunning antique mirrored doorway, behind which is a generous marble-clad en-suite bathroom.

New Forest Country House

User

Design ideas for a classic enclosed dining room in London with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, panelled walls and wainscoting.

Highgate House

Coolicon® Lighting Limited

Architecture and interior design firm Easton Design Office did a beautiful job working on the full refurbishment and structural alterations to this family home in Highgate. A bright, welcoming dining and kitchen area, the perfect space for entertaining guests or hosting the family parties. Settled right at home above the dining table hangs our Large Cream 1933 Design lampshades paired with the brass suspension sets. Elegant and poised, this neutral pendant set reflects light across the room while staying consistent with the accent brass feature, spotted in fixings throughout the space.

Arnos Grove Garden Apartment

VORBILD Architecture

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary kitchen/dining room in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.

Dining Room - Enclosed Dining Room and Kitchen/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 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 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 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 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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