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Renovation project in Reigate
Renovation project in Reigate
Georgie Hall Interior DesignGeorgie Hall Interior Design
Design ideas for a classic dining room in Surrey.
Contemporary Home, Ingatestone
Contemporary Home, Ingatestone
NB Interiors UKNB Interiors UK
Dining area in open plan space.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Essex with grey walls, vinyl flooring and grey floors.
Park Lane Apartment, London
Park Lane Apartment, London
HollandGreen InteriorsHollandGreen Interiors
This luxury Mayfair apartment combines exquisite, complex detail work with statement prints and muted walls for a modern art deco inspired aesthetic.
Contemporary dining room in London with beige floors.
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Full Refurbishment, Extension & Loft Conversion, Kensal Rise
Full Refurbishment, Extension & Loft Conversion, Kensal Rise
Trevor Brown ArchitectsTrevor Brown Architects
Design ideas for a classic dining room in London.
Beautiful Indoor Glazing and Home Renovation in Dulwich
Beautiful Indoor Glazing and Home Renovation in Dulwich
Design Squared ArchitectsDesign Squared Architects
Traditional open plan dining room in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and beige floors.
Loxley Stables
Loxley Stables
TAS ArchitectsTAS Architects
All photography by James Brittain
Design ideas for a contemporary open plan dining room in Hertfordshire with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.
Dorset Townhouse
Dorset Townhouse
Lisa Lewis Interior DesignLisa Lewis Interior Design
Open plan Kitchen, Living, Dining Room
This is an example of a traditional dining room in Dorset with limestone flooring, beige floors, banquette seating and beige walls.
Chilbolton Avenue
Chilbolton Avenue
Kochwerk Kitchen SolutionsKochwerk Kitchen Solutions
Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in Hampshire.
Flat In Trentino • Italy
Flat In Trentino • Italy
AC • PhotographyAC • Photography
Design ideas for an eclectic dining room in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Kitchens
Kitchens
Ben G Waller PhotographyBen G Waller Photography
Photo of a mediterranean dining room in Sussex.
Sutherland Place
Sutherland Place
Alice CrawleyAlice Crawley
Photo of a bohemian dining room in London.
Dining Room
Dining Room
KBrimson PhotographyKBrimson Photography
Contemporary dining room in Cornwall.
Traditional dining room, Clerkenwell, London
Traditional dining room, Clerkenwell, London
Gemma Dudgeon InteriorsGemma Dudgeon Interiors
A traditional style dining room renovation in this listed town house in Clerkenwell. Part of a complete home renovation by Gemma Dudgeon Interiors
Photo of a classic dining room in London with green walls, medium hardwood flooring and wallpapered walls.
Clacton Road
Clacton Road
James Dale ArchitectsJames Dale Architects
Photo of a scandinavian dining room in London.
Raven House
Raven House
Goldstone InteriorsGoldstone Interiors
Photo of a dining room in London with beige walls and beige floors.
Luxury house by Fifth Element Design
Luxury house by Fifth Element Design
Ben Sage PhotographyBen Sage Photography
Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in London.
Little Venice Georgian Townhouse
Little Venice Georgian Townhouse
Margot Tsim InteriorsMargot Tsim Interiors
Photo of a large contemporary dining room in London with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Industrial warehouse flat in Central London
Industrial warehouse flat in Central London
Honey And Toast InteriorsHoney And Toast Interiors
Design ideas for an industrial dining room in London.
Family House Restructure
Family House Restructure
barkerdesignbarkerdesign
A large family dining table is the hub of the home in this dining room.
Photo of a medium sized scandi dining room in Kent with white walls, porcelain flooring, multi-coloured floors and feature lighting.

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.
Coniscliffe Dining room
Coniscliffe Dining room
Gill Wilkinson InteriorsGill Wilkinson Interiors
This dated dining room was given a complete makeover using the fireplace as our inspiration. We were delighted wanted to re-use her grandmother's dining furniture so this was french polished and the contemporary 'ghost' style chairs added as a contrast to the dark furniture. A stunning wallpaper from Surfacephilia, floor length velvet curtains with contrasting Roman blind and a stunning gold palm tree floor lamp to complement the other gold accents the room. The bespoke feather and gold chair chandelier form Cold Harbour Lights is the hero piece of this space.
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