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Modern Minneapolis Architecture
Modern Minneapolis Architecture
Sicora Design/BuildSicora Design/Build
Brandon Stengel
Photo of a traditional dining room in Minneapolis with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Oceanfront Shingle Style home
Oceanfront Shingle Style home
Christopher A Rose AIA, ASIDChristopher A Rose AIA, ASID
Creative Sources Photography, Rion Rizzo
Medium sized victorian kitchen/dining room in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Coastal Victorian Renovation
Coastal Victorian Renovation
DiMauro Architects, Inc.DiMauro Architects, Inc.
Warren Jagger
Inspiration for a victorian kitchen/dining room in Providence.
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Dining Rooms
Dining Rooms
c3d designc3d design
Inspiration for a small rustic kitchen/dining room in Toronto with dark hardwood flooring, white walls and no fireplace.
19th Century Farmhouse Renovation; updated photos by Mick Hales
19th Century Farmhouse Renovation; updated photos by Mick Hales
Kate Johns DesignsKate Johns Designs
The owner chose more industrial style lighting for the dining room, as well as a contemporary wood top table with a steel base.
Rural enclosed dining room in New York with grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Breakfast Room
Breakfast Room
Elizabeth ReichElizabeth Reich
Grey cabinets, wenge wood island top, faux metal hood by Kelly Walker of Baltimore Art Star Photography by Jamie Sentz Contractors Smart Homes Services
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Client Photos
Reaume Construction & DesignReaume Construction & Design
Some of my past projects
Photo of a classic kitchen/dining room in Los Angeles.
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Dining Room/Family Room
Dining Room/Family Room
L K DeFrances & AssociatesL K DeFrances & Associates
The eating area and it's proximity to the adjacent family room serves dual purpose as both the formal and informal dining room. The bookcase transitions both rooms into one space. The hand-blocked linen print of the draperies and blue stripe fabric on the chairs keep the room low-country elegant and handsome.
Farmhouse Dining Room
Farmhouse Dining Room
This is an example of a large farmhouse open plan dining room in Other with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
dining room and built-in shelves
dining room and built-in shelves
Rasmussen / Su ArchitectsRasmussen / Su Architects
Jeffrey Totaro
Inspiration for a classic dining room in Philadelphia with green walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Gourmet Kitchen
Gourmet Kitchen
Brian Gille Architects, Ltd.Brian Gille Architects, Ltd.
Medium sized victorian enclosed dining room in New Orleans with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Lovell Kitchen
Lovell Kitchen
Union StudioUnion Studio
Matt Bear / Union Studio
Design ideas for a contemporary kitchen/dining room in San Francisco with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
CIty Projects
CIty Projects
amanda nisbetamanda nisbet
Contemporary dining room in New York with white walls.
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Newtown Residence
Newtown Residence
Jarrett Vaughan Builders, Inc.Jarrett Vaughan Builders, Inc.
Dining Room
This is an example of a traditional dining room in Philadelphia with white walls and slate flooring.
Brooklyn Heights Addition
Brooklyn Heights Addition
Ben HerzogBen Herzog
Kitchen banquette seen from dining room. Brooklyn Heights brownstone renovation by Ben Herzog, Architect in conjunction with designer Elizabeth Cooke-King. Photo by Michael Lee.
tropical craftsman
tropical craftsman
Gardner Architects LLCGardner Architects LLC
photo credit: Alan Karchmer
Photo of a classic dining room in DC Metro with green walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Greenwich Village Residence
Greenwich Village Residence
IPD Partners, Inc.IPD Partners, Inc.
Design ideas for a classic dining room in New York with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.

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.
Bougainvillea Row House
Bougainvillea Row House
Luigi Rosselli ArchitectsLuigi Rosselli Architects
Eileen Gray inspired bench seat – The Bibendum Chair was itself a reference to the famous Michelin Man, also named Bibendum. Easy to draw but difficult to execute: the sculpting of the foam stuffing and the double curving at the ends posed a number of challenges for the upholsterer. The base of the joinery is panelled with stained American oak veneers with routed “V” grooves. © Justin Alexander
Dining Area
Dining Area
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
Dining room and floors throughout are engineered planks stained with a Fumed finish over white oak by Amber Floors. All cabinetry is a teak composite veneer which is very consistent and durable. We always design in plenty of built-in storage and display capabilities. All windows and doors are wood clad aluminum by Eagle. Dining room pendant light is by Boyd Lighting.
Knutsford Street Fremantle
Knutsford Street Fremantle
Motivo Design StudioMotivo Design Studio
Lorena Ongaro Anderson Design
This is an example of a rustic enclosed dining room in Perth with white walls.
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