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Design ideas for a farmhouse dining room in London with white walls and grey floors.
Photography for Catriona Burns Architects - Crouch End house
By Adelina Iliev Photography

Photo: Adelina Iliev Photography
Design ideas for a farmhouse dining room in London with white walls and grey floors.

Photo of a medium sized rustic dining room in Cornwall with grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Dining Room
By Simon Bray Interiors

Dining table made from a slice of an oak tree and mounted on a bespoke steel frame.
Photo of a medium sized rustic dining room in Cornwall with grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Rustic table with exposed wood texturing - akosua_harmony

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary dining room in London with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Greenwich Apartment
By Kia Designs

Anna Stathaki
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary dining room in London with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Table and bench - webuser_658440818

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary dining room in London with blue walls and light hardwood flooring.
Camden Mews House
By Sarah Ross Design

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary dining room in London with blue walls and light hardwood flooring.
Like: the way the blue wall and the blue and black chairs play off each other, the table. Don't like: the clichéd pendant light. - vaarunika

Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in Kent with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.
Malvern Court South Kensington
By NFA Architects

Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in Kent with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.

Design ideas for a contemporary enclosed dining room in London with white walls and no fireplace.
Hampstead House in London for MKV Design
By John Athimaritis Photography

Design ideas for a contemporary enclosed dining room in London with white walls and no fireplace.

Photo of a bohemian dining room in Glasgow with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Newton Terrace
By Habitus Design Ltd.

adding new chairs to complement existing vintage Ercol table, vintage sideboard modified to create AV unit, walls in Peignoir from Farrow and Ball, accent in Babouche
Simple by the very graphic lounge Colour Pop - webuser_257989404

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary kitchen/dining room in Wiltshire with white walls, lino flooring, no fireplace and grey floors.
Contemporary Extension
By Craft Renovations

Billy Bolton
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary kitchen/dining room in Wiltshire with white walls, lino flooring, no fireplace and grey floors.
Blue is too bright, but nice set up. Chris - chriskfhall

Medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Firs Park
By Express in the Home

Try using your worksurface for additional areas such as this dining table.
Medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Run a track across the width of glass roof underneath fan? - julie_pressey

Inspiration for a small modern kitchen/dining room in London with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Feature lighting
By Hazel Collins Design

Inspiration for a small modern kitchen/dining room in London with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Love those lights - jkross1

Design ideas for a traditional dining room in London with beige walls.
London Renovation - Creativemass
By British Gypsum Homeowner

Super strong Gyproc Habito plasterboard can support up to 15kg using a single No.10 wood screw, allowing heavy pieces of art to be attached to the wall without specialist fixings.
rug and table - sarah_bouzanis

This is an example of a contemporary open plan dining room in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Luxury Modern Home
By Aflux Designs

This is an example of a contemporary open plan dining room in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Love the lights and the chairs - martha_brown86

Contemporary dining room in London with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Anthology Hoxton Press
By Uliana Grishina | Photography

Contemporary dining room in London with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Dining... - paulo_ongoma

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional enclosed dining room in Hampshire with grey walls, a standard fireplace and black floors.
Festing Road, Southsea
By Design Team Studios

Design ideas for a medium sized traditional enclosed dining room in Hampshire with grey walls, a standard fireplace and black floors.
Styling - y798

Inspiration for a large contemporary kitchen/dining room in London with brown floors, white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Evans Kitchen Case Study
By Roundhouse

Roundhouse Urbo matt lacquer bespoke kitchen in Farrow & Ball Blue Black and Strong White with Burnished Copper Matt Metallic on wall cabinet. Worktop in Carrara marble and splashback in Bronze Mirror glass. Photography by Nick Kane
Floor to ceiling glazing - richard_waters9950

Photo of a traditional dining room in London with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
St Georges Road
By Run for the Hills

Photo of a traditional dining room in London with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Colour and built in cabinet - y798

Photo of a classic enclosed dining room in London with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and brown floors.
Refurbishment in Central London
By Ra Ra Designs Ltd

Ra Ra Designs worked along side Crane and Associate Architects to bring this six story property back to life. Photos by Charlie Kang Photography
Photo of a classic enclosed dining room in London with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and brown floors.
Window in the middle - wanyusra_hannanah

Design ideas for a large contemporary dining room in London with grey walls.
Bishops Row Dining Room
By Octagon Developments

Design ideas for a large contemporary dining room in London with grey walls.
Table setting - sarah_williamson6

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.

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Whether you want inspiration for planning a dining room renovation or are building a designer dining room from scratch, Houzz has 674,779 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Express in the Home and Kia Designs. Look through dining room photos in different colours and styles and when you find a dining room design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful dining room ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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