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Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Kent with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Contemporary Dining Room

Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Kent with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
❤️❤️❤️round table and chairs - webuser_670887235

This is an example of a contemporary dining room in London with white walls.
Wakeman Road
By neighbourhood studio

Peter Landers
This is an example of a contemporary dining room in London with white walls.
White brick wall - joshwarinaan91

Photo of a contemporary dining room in London.
Nicholson Case Study
By Roundhouse

Photography by Darren Chung
Photo of a contemporary dining room in London.

Photo of a contemporary kitchen/dining room in Dorset with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and grey floors.
BERTHER ROAD SHOWHOUSE
By NYKKE JONES INTERIORS

Photo of a contemporary kitchen/dining room in Dorset with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and grey floors.
kitchen ad dining room - jihaun_wickham

Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic kitchen/dining room in Other with vinyl flooring, white floors, yellow walls and a ribbon fireplace.
Dark Grey Handle-less Kitchen
By Arlington Interiors

Jeremy Phillips
Inspiration for a medium sized eclectic kitchen/dining room in Other with vinyl flooring, white floors, yellow walls and a ribbon fireplace.
Shelves near dining table for music system - webuser_925092945

Design ideas for an industrial dining room in Cheshire.
Hand Painted Industrial Kitchen
By David Lisle Kitchen Design

Design ideas for an industrial dining room in Cheshire.

Contemporary dining room in London.
Wimbledon
By Hughes Developments

Adam Scott
Contemporary dining room in London.
Rectangular recessed lights - rosemonde

Photo of a medium sized scandinavian open plan dining room in London with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.
Reihenhaus-Apartment Quilter Street London
By Finkernagel Ross GmbH

Photo of a medium sized scandinavian open plan dining room in London with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.
Chairs and peace - perry_jones79

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.
Dining table, flooring, colour scheme and walls. - fiona_ldn

This is an example of a medium sized traditional kitchen/dining room in Kent with porcelain flooring, grey floors and white walls.
Complete Kitchen Remodel
By Nicky Percival Limited

Janet Penny
This is an example of a medium sized traditional kitchen/dining room in Kent with porcelain flooring, grey floors and white walls.
Have a curved bench made to go with a round table. Round tables don’t take up so much space - especially if the chairs tuck in well. Bench seating can always contain storage. Behind this bench, which is not flush to the wall there can be all sorts of storage - shelving on the back of the bench, cat litter tray or feeding station, shoes area, etc - lynda_ridley26

Contemporary dining room in Gloucestershire with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Lakeside House
By Corylus

Contemporary dining room in Gloucestershire with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Soft seating - amielgreene

This is an example of a contemporary dining room in London with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and black floors.
Petersen Brick House
By Neil Dusheiko Architects

This is an example of a contemporary dining room in London with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and black floors.
corner shelf - una21

This is an example of a contemporary dining room in Surrey.
Glass Slot House
By Concept 8 Architects

This is an example of a contemporary dining room in Surrey.
Extension work - bo_wan

Scandinavian kitchen/dining room in London with grey walls and beige floors.
The Victorian
By Minale + Mann

Scandinavian kitchen/dining room in London with grey walls and beige floors.
Textures to add warmth to an otherwise airy cold feeling space and layers of lighting from different sources to add depth. - hayseydesigns

Photo of a contemporary dining room in London.
Roseacre Extension & Refurbishment
By Graphene Architects

Photo of a contemporary dining room in London.

Design ideas for a world-inspired kitchen/dining room in Other with white walls, no fireplace and grey floors.
Photography for Oasys Property Development
By Faye Hedges Photography

Photograph by Faye Hedges. Extension, remodelling and refurbishment by Oasys Property Solutions.
Design ideas for a world-inspired kitchen/dining room in Other with white walls, no fireplace and grey floors.
Kitchen - norman_martin23

This is an example of a scandi dining room in Surrey with white walls and beige floors.
Project 1384 - Residential Contemporary New Build
By Heritage Architecture

Seymour's of Horsell
This is an example of a scandi dining room in Surrey with white walls and beige floors.
Internal bifold doors - gidogs96

Design ideas for a small scandi dining room in London with porcelain flooring, white walls and grey floors.
Copeland Road
By Thomas Alexander

The opposing joinery and staircase create a strong relationship at both sides of the living space. The continuous joinery seamlessly morphs from kitchen to a seat for dining, and finally to form the media unit within the living area. The stair and the joinery are separated by a strong vertically tiled column. Our bespoke staircase was designed meticulously with the joiner and steelwork fabricator. The wrapping Beech Treads and risers and expressed with a shadow gap above the simple plaster finish. The steel balustrade continues to the first floor and is under constant tension from the steel yachting wire. Darry Snow Photography
too light for me - maiawilson

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 703,250 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Arlington Interiors and Graphene Architects. 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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