Dining Room with a Vaulted Ceiling Ideas and Designs

1930's doer-upper transformed into a beautiful modern family home

Tracy, one of our fabulous customers who last year undertook what can only be described as, a colossal home renovation! With the help of her My Bespoke Room designer Milena, Tracy transformed her 1930's doer-upper into a truly jaw-dropping, modern family home. But don't take our word for it, see for yourself...

Church Lane

CaSA Architects

Contemporary dining room in Wiltshire with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.

Project 42 - Poppy Treehouse

The Main Company

Inspiration for a rustic dining room in London with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, exposed beams and a vaulted ceiling.

Kuhlmann Black handleless Kitchen with wooden Slat detail

Arlington Interiors

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary kitchen/dining room in Other with medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.

Park House project

Alterior Living

Design ideas for a scandinavian dining room in Manchester with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a vaulted ceiling.

Loxley Stables

TAS 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.

BR3 - Beckenham - Kitchen extension

Fineva Construction ltd

Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling and wainscoting.

Life On Longview

Delphinium Design

Detailed shot of the dining room and sunroom in Charlotte, NC complete with vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, large, black dining room chandelier, wood dining table and fabric and wood dining room chairs, light blue accent chairs, roman shades and custom window treatments.

Kenilworth Project - Mid Century Modern Whole House Remodel

Haven Design and Construction

The design team elected to preserve the original stacked stone wall in the dining area. A striking sputnik chandelier further repeats the mid century modern design. Deep blue accents repeat throughout the home's main living area and the kitchen.

Sullivan's Island Remodel

St. Pierre Construction

Dining room featuring light white oak flooring, custom built-in bench for additional seating, horizontal shiplap walls, and a mushroom board ceiling.

Two sisters

Cellar Ridge Construction

This is an example of a contemporary dining room in Portland with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling and a wood ceiling.

Walnut Grove

TOTAL CONCEPTS

This is an example of a country open plan dining room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.

Privathaus, Altbau, Altötting

ASE wohnkultur

Inspiration for a farmhouse open plan dining room in Munich with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling and a wood ceiling.

2018 Homerama - 1st Place Kitchen - Wieland Builders - Ashby Manor

Earlene Scheid

This is an example of a classic kitchen/dining room in Cincinnati with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Design ideas for a midcentury dining room in Kansas City with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a vaulted ceiling.

Highland Home, Austin Tx

Architecture By George

Traditional open plan dining room in Austin with white walls, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.

1930's doer-upper transformed into a beautiful modern family home

My Bespoke Room

Formal Dining Room

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Formal dining room with a curved ceiling, custom millwork, and a wine cellar attached.
Inspiration for an enclosed dining room in Phoenix with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.

The Knox - JST0918

Legacy Post & Beam

Rustic Post and Beam Wedding Venue
Design ideas for an expansive rustic open plan dining room with brown walls, concrete flooring, a vaulted ceiling and wood walls.

114 Keel Way Signature Home

Turrentine Properties, Inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary open plan dining room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, exposed beams, a vaulted ceiling and a wood ceiling.

Dining Room with a Vaulted Ceiling 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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