Dining Room with All Types of Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

Photo of a large classic open plan dining room in London with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors, exposed beams and panelled walls.

Eclectic Arts + Crafts Dining Room with Fireplace + Round Marble Top Table

Jennifer Gustafson Interior Design

• Craftsman-style dining area • Furnishings + decorative accessory styling • Pedestal dining table base - Herman Miller Eames base w/custom top • Vintage wood framed dining chairs re-upholstered • Oversized floor lamp - Artemide • Burlap wall treatment • Leather Ottoman - Herman Miller Eames • Fireplace with vintage tile + wood mantel • Wood ceiling beams • Modern art

Party Barn

Vernon Wentz

The lighting design in this rustic barn with a modern design was the designed and built by lighting designer Mike Moss. This was not only a dream to shoot because of my love for rustic architecture but also because the lighting design was so well done it was a ease to capture. Photography by Vernon Wentz of Ad Imagery

Rustic Cottage by Sisson Dupont and Carder

SISSON DUPONT & CARDER INC

Dining and living of this rustic cottage by Sisson Dupont and Carder. Neutral and grays.
Photo of a small rustic open plan dining room in Other with grey walls, painted wood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floors.

Homebred Farm

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Design ideas for a rural open plan dining room in Philadelphia with medium hardwood flooring and a stone fireplace surround.

Contemporary Home Remodel

Soundesign Group Architects, PLLC

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floors.

Laurelhurst Mid Century Modern

Darren Patt Construction

Inspiration for a large retro open plan dining room in Seattle with beige walls, ceramic flooring, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and beige floors.

Colonial Revival

Alisberg Parker

Benjamin Moore's Blue Note 2129-30 Photo by Wes Tarca
Photo of a traditional kitchen/dining room in New York with dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a wooden fireplace surround and blue walls.

Afton Timber Frame Retreat

Smith & Robertson, Inc.

Sitting atop a mountain, this Timberpeg timber frame vacation retreat offers rustic elegance with shingle-sided splendor, warm rich colors and textures, and natural quality materials.

Historic mansion block apartment

Turner Pocock

This is an example of a medium sized classic open plan dining room in London with green walls, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround and a chimney breast.

Woman Lake 2 Lodge

Lands End Development - Designers & Builders

Lodge Dining Room/Great room with vaulted log beams, wood ceiling, and wood floors. Antler chandelier over dining table. Built-in cabinets and home bar area.

Rustically Refined

Fine Design Interiors, Inc.

This is an example of a large rustic open plan dining room in Seattle with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Terravita Residence

Cathy Kominsky Interiors

Custom Artwork found together with the Designer graces the Wall of the Dining Room
Small contemporary kitchen/dining room in Phoenix with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a tiled fireplace surround.

Formal Dining Room

Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling

We love this traditional style formal dining room with stone walls, chandelier, and custom furniture.
Expansive rustic enclosed dining room in Phoenix with brown walls, travertine flooring, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Mt. Vernon Highway Project

Morse Design

Family room makeover in Sandy Springs, Ga. Mixed new and old pieces together.
Large classic open plan dining room in Atlanta with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors, wallpapered walls and a chimney breast.

Urban Oasis

Interior Inspirations

Medium sized traditional enclosed dining room in Calgary with a standard fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround, purple walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Dining Rooms

Viscusi Elson Interior Design - Gina Viscusi Elson

Inspiration for a medium sized classic enclosed dining room in San Francisco with dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and green walls.

Whiporwill

Callaway Wyeth

Developer & Builder: Stuart Lade of Timberdale Homes LLC, Architecture by: Callaway Wyeth: Samuel Callaway AIA & Leonard Wyeth AIA, photos by Olson Photographic

Sycamore House

Marlene Dennis Design

Photo of a large classic enclosed dining room in DC Metro with dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a wooden fireplace surround.

Mid-Century Avenues Resoration

Living Home Construction

Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury enclosed dining room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors and feature lighting.

Dining Room with All Types of Fireplace Surround 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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