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Dining Room with a Drop Ceiling and Exposed Beams Ideas and Designs

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Modern Fredricksburg
Modern Fredricksburg
Firmitas Design, LLCFirmitas Design, LLC
Photo of a contemporary dining room in Dallas with white walls, exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling and a wood ceiling.
Project Teal Thrill
Project Teal Thrill
M-Teriors Style & DesignM-Teriors Style & Design
Inspiration for a small contemporary dining room in New Orleans with banquette seating, grey walls, travertine flooring, beige floors and a drop ceiling.
The Apple Project
The Apple Project
TK Building & DesignTK Building & Design
Entertaining is a large part of these client's life. Their existing dining room, while nice, couldn't host a large party. The original dining room was extended 16' to create a large entertaining space, complete with a built in bar area. Floor to ceiling windows and plenty of lighting throughout keeps the space nice and bright. The bar includes a custom stained wine rack, pull out trays for liquor, sink, wine fridge, and plenty of storage space for extras. The homeowner even built his own table on site to make sure it would fit the space as best as it could.
Contemporary Residential Interiors
Contemporary Residential Interiors
Rashi Agarwal DesignsRashi Agarwal Designs
This beautiful dining area has a dining table finished in italian marble. A smart & sleek functional yet beautiful crockery unit for storage. Some nice art installlation to go with the set up . A minimilistic chandellier to complete the look.
Little River Cabin in Eldred
Little River Cabin in Eldred
Kelsey Ann RoseKelsey Ann Rose
Little River Cabin Airbnb
Inspiration for a medium sized retro dining room in New York with banquette seating, beige walls, plywood flooring, beige floors, exposed beams and wood walls.
Terrell Hills Mid Century Modern Project
Terrell Hills Mid Century Modern Project
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
In the dining room, we added a walnut bar with an antique gold toekick and antique gold hardware, along with an enclosed tall walnut cabinet for storage. The tall dining room cabinet also conceals a vertical steel structural beam, while providing valuable storage space. The original dining room cabinets had been whitewashed and they also featured many tiny drawers and damaged drawer glides that were no longer practical for storage. So, we removed them and built in new cabinets that look as if they have always been there. The new walnut bar features geometric wall tile that matches the kitchen backsplash. The walnut bar and dining cabinets breathe new life into the space and echo the tones of the wood walls and cabinets in the adjoining kitchen and living room. Finally, our design team finished the space with MCM furniture, art and accessories.
DOUBLE HEIGHT
DOUBLE HEIGHT
Annalisa Carli ArchitettoAnnalisa Carli Architetto
La sala da pranzo è costituita da un tavolo di design di Lago in legno con gambe in vetro e da poltroncine di Calligaris color ottanio. Le due lampade a sospensione sono le Spokes di Foscarini. La carta da parati è di Glamora. Foto di Simone Marulli
Rainbow Renovation
Rainbow Renovation
Agate Architecture, LLCAgate Architecture, LLC
Luxury kitchen/dining room combo featuring exposed wood beam ceilings and blue accents
Photo of a medium sized rustic kitchen/dining room in Other with white walls, vinyl flooring, no fireplace, brown floors and exposed beams.
AN URBAN VILLA IN WEST DULWICH
AN URBAN VILLA IN WEST DULWICH
Francesco Pierazzi ArchitectsFrancesco Pierazzi Architects
To connect to the adjoining Living Room, the Dining area employs a similar palette of darker surfaces and finishes, chosen to create an effect that is highly evocative of past centuries, linking new and old with a poetic approach. The dark grey concrete floor is a paired with traditional but luxurious Tadelakt Moroccan plaster, chose for its uneven and natural texture as well as beautiful earthy hues. The supporting structure is exposed and painted in a deep red hue to suggest the different functional areas and create a unique interior which is then reflected on the exterior of the extension.
Hill Country Modern Farmhouse
Hill Country Modern Farmhouse
Bohannon Design TeamBohannon Design Team
The family dining area is open and adjacent to the kitchen area, and also enjoys beautiful views out to the Live Oaks surrounding the home.
Photo of a medium sized rural kitchen/dining room in Dallas with white walls, concrete flooring, beige floors and exposed beams.
Saint Peter House
Saint Peter House
Cafeina DesignCafeina Design
Designed from a “high-tech, local handmade” philosophy, this house was conceived with the selection of locally sourced materials as a starting point. Red brick is widely produced in San Pedro Cholula, making it the stand-out material of the house. An artisanal arrangement of each brick, following a non-perpendicular modular repetition, allowed expressivity for both material and geometry-wise while maintaining a low cost. The house is an introverted one and incorporates design elements that aim to simultaneously bring sufficient privacy, light and natural ventilation: a courtyard and interior-facing terrace, brick-lattices and windows that open up to selected views. In terms of the program, the said courtyard serves to articulate and bring light and ventilation to two main volumes: The first one comprised of a double-height space containing a living room, dining room and kitchen on the first floor, and bedroom on the second floor. And a second one containing a smaller bedroom and service areas on the first floor, and a large terrace on the second. Various elements such as wall lamps and an electric meter box (among others) were custom-designed and crafted for the house.
Montecito - 1929 George Washington Smith French Normandy
Montecito - 1929 George Washington Smith French Normandy
Saxony Design BuildSaxony Design Build
Design ideas for a medium sized enclosed dining room in Santa Barbara with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, brown floors and exposed beams.
Dining Room
Dining Room
Beth Howley Creative LLCBeth Howley Creative LLC
Design ideas for a coastal kitchen/dining room in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and exposed beams.
Southwestern Estate Home & Property
Southwestern Estate Home & Property
Pink DwellingPink Dwelling
Medium sized dining room in Other with banquette seating, white walls, terracotta flooring, a corner fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround, orange floors and exposed beams.
Contemporary Praire Dining
Contemporary Praire Dining
Lustig Custom CabinetsLustig Custom Cabinets
Dining room built-in cabinetry creates a fabulous focal wall. Beautiful glass doors for a light & natural look pair with a wood counter top for a warm, casual style. Ample storage provides space for dishes, silverware, linens & more.
Little River Cabin in Eldred
Little River Cabin in Eldred
Kelsey Ann RoseKelsey Ann Rose
Little River Cabin Airbnb
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury dining room in New York with banquette seating, beige walls, plywood flooring, beige floors, exposed beams and wood walls.
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
ARDIN interior designARDIN interior design
Design ideas for a farmhouse dining room in Charleston with banquette seating, white walls, light hardwood flooring and exposed beams.
Scarborough Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation
Scarborough Modern Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation
The Good Home - Interiors & DesignThe Good Home - Interiors & Design
Darren Setlow Photography
Inspiration for a large farmhouse dining room in Portland Maine with banquette seating, beige walls, light hardwood flooring and exposed beams.
Contemporary Mountain Chalet
Contemporary Mountain Chalet
Andrea Schumacher InteriorsAndrea Schumacher Interiors
Emily Minton Redfield
Photo of a rustic kitchen/dining room in Denver with light hardwood flooring, beige floors and exposed beams.
40th Street Farmhouse
40th Street Farmhouse
David Charlez DesignsDavid Charlez Designs
This is an example of a country open plan dining room in Minneapolis with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.

Dining Room with a Drop Ceiling and Exposed Beams 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.
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