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Dining Room Ideas and Designs

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Lanier Project
Lanier Project
Level Team ContractingLevel Team Contracting
Inspiration for a traditional enclosed dining room in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.
Winter Street
Winter Street
Jamie Keskin DesignJamie Keskin Design
Tamara Flanagan Photography
Inspiration for a coastal dining room in Boston with medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and grey walls.
Lake Norman
Lake Norman
Lauren Nicole DesignsLauren Nicole Designs
Inspiration for a beach style dining room in Charlotte with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
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Sunrose
Sunrose
Tracy Lynn StudioTracy Lynn Studio
Ryan Garvin Photography
This is an example of a nautical open plan dining room in San Diego with medium hardwood flooring, white walls and no fireplace.
Concord Chic
Concord Chic
LeBlanc DesignLeBlanc Design
LeBlanc Design Michael J. Lee Photography
Inspiration for a small classic dining room in Boston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
The Mayflower
The Mayflower
cityhomeCOLLECTIVEcityhomeCOLLECTIVE
Kerri Fukui
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian dining room in Salt Lake City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and no fireplace.
Reeds Landing Circle
Reeds Landing Circle
Lori Loomis InteriorsLori Loomis Interiors
Inspiration for a traditional enclosed dining room in Richmond with pink walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and feature lighting.
Chelsea Townhouse
Chelsea Townhouse
Regan Wood PhotographyRegan Wood Photography
Inspiration for a scandi dining room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Southampton Village
Southampton Village
Kevin O'Sullivan + AssociatesKevin O'Sullivan + Associates
This is an example of a rural kitchen/dining room in New York with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.
Yardley Street
Yardley Street
Marsh & ParsonsMarsh & Parsons
Medium sized eclectic dining room in London with grey walls, a standard fireplace, multi-coloured floors and painted wood flooring.
Saratoga Contemporary Condo
Saratoga Contemporary Condo
23rd and Fourth23rd and Fourth
This is an example of a large contemporary open plan dining room with white walls and beige floors.
Laguna Beach Cottage
Laguna Beach Cottage
Brian Lewotsky Company Inc.Brian Lewotsky Company Inc.
This is an example of a nautical dining room in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floors.
Spoleto Project
Spoleto Project
Houck Construction Inc.Houck Construction Inc.
Beach style enclosed dining room in Los Angeles with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring and a standard fireplace.
Palms at Old Ponte Vedra
Palms at Old Ponte Vedra
Dream Finders HomesDream Finders Homes
Inspiration for a coastal open plan dining room in Jacksonville with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Bold Bohemian | Plaza Midwood Bungalow
Bold Bohemian | Plaza Midwood Bungalow
House of NomadHouse of Nomad
Traditional dining room in Charlotte with blue walls.
Gainesville
Gainesville
Nicholas Ferris Photography LLCNicholas Ferris Photography LLC
Inspiration for a classic enclosed dining room in Tampa with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Danville Project
Danville Project
Applegate Tran InteriorsApplegate Tran Interiors
Photo of a large classic dining room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Piedmont Renovation
Piedmont Renovation
John Malick & AssociatesJohn Malick & Associates
Dining Room with view to living room Sam Sargent Photographer
Coastal open plan dining room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Colleyville Chic 2
Colleyville Chic 2
The Interior CollectionThe Interior Collection
Photo of a classic dining room in Dallas with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

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.
Design Créatif | Coastal on Sunflower Court
Design Créatif | Coastal on Sunflower Court
Design CréatifDesign Créatif
Classic enclosed dining room in Minneapolis with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
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