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Jocson Residence
Jocson Residence
Dky ArchitectsDky Architects
Dining area. Photo credit: The Boutique Real Estate Group www.TheBoutiqueRE.com
Inspiration for an expansive modern open plan dining room in Orange County.
North Haven
North Haven
Timothy Godbold LtdTimothy Godbold Ltd
Rikki Snyder
Expansive rural dining room in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring and multi-coloured floors.
Beautiful Orangery on a Yorkshire Hunting Lodge
Beautiful Orangery on a Yorkshire Hunting Lodge
Vale Garden HousesVale Garden Houses
This generously sized room creates the perfect environment for dining and entertaining. Ventilation is provided by balanced sliding sash windows and a traditional rising canopy on the roof. Columns provide the perfect position for both internal and external lighting. Vale Paint Colour- Exterior :Earth Interior: Porcini Size- 10.9M X 6.5M
The Hawthorne | The Grove at Lake Ida | Delray Beach, Florida
The Hawthorne | The Grove at Lake Ida | Delray Beach, Florida
Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, FloridaSeaside Builders Of Delray Beach, Florida
Photography by ibi designs, inc.
Design ideas for an expansive coastal open plan dining room in Miami with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
2016 Parade Of Homes
2016 Parade Of Homes
Sharkey Custom Homes, Inc.Sharkey Custom Homes, Inc.
Photo of an expansive traditional kitchen/dining room in Austin with white walls.
Sunnyside Ridge
Sunnyside Ridge
Aspen Design RoomAspen Design Room
Modern dining room designed and furnished by the interior design team at the Aspen Design Room. Everything from the rug on the floor to the art on the walls was chosen to work together and create a space that is inspiring and comfortable.
Oyster Pond Estate
Oyster Pond Estate
UserUser
This is an example of an expansive traditional enclosed dining room in Boston with green walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.
Residential interiors
Residential interiors
Karen Knecht PhotographyKaren Knecht Photography
Karen Knecht Photography
Expansive traditional dining room in Chicago with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Dining Area
Dining Area
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
The massive antique oak refectory table was found in England. Robert Benson Photography
Expansive country open plan dining room in New York with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Contemporary Cottage
Contemporary Cottage
A. Perry HomesA. Perry Homes
Open floor plan great room space with kitchen, living room, and dining room
This is an example of an expansive country open plan dining room in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
modern ranch
modern ranch
elena del bucchia DESIGNelena del bucchia DESIGN
Modern Rustic home inspired by Scandinavian design & heritage of the clients. This image is featuring a family kitchen custom nook for kids and parents to enjoy. Photo:Martin Tessler
GATINEAU HILLS
GATINEAU HILLS
MarvinMarvin
Architect: Rick Shean & Christopher Simmonds, Christopher Simmonds Architect Inc. Photography By: Peter Fritz “Feels very confident and fluent. Love the contrast between first and second floor, both in material and volume. Excellent modern composition.” This Gatineau Hills home creates a beautiful balance between modern and natural. The natural house design embraces its earthy surroundings, while opening the door to a contemporary aesthetic. The open ground floor, with its interconnected spaces and floor-to-ceiling windows, allows sunlight to flow through uninterrupted, showcasing the beauty of the natural light as it varies throughout the day and by season. The façade of reclaimed wood on the upper level, white cement board lining the lower, and large expanses of floor-to-ceiling windows throughout are the perfect package for this chic forest home. A warm wood ceiling overhead and rustic hand-scraped wood floor underfoot wrap you in nature’s best. Marvin’s floor-to-ceiling windows invite in the ever-changing landscape of trees and mountains indoors. From the exterior, the vertical windows lead the eye upward, loosely echoing the vertical lines of the surrounding trees. The large windows and minimal frames effectively framed unique views of the beautiful Gatineau Hills without distracting from them. Further, the windows on the second floor, where the bedrooms are located, are tinted for added privacy. Marvin’s selection of window frame colors further defined this home’s contrasting exterior palette. White window frames were used for the ground floor and black for the second floor. MARVIN PRODUCTS USED: Marvin Bi-Fold Door Marvin Sliding Patio Door Marvin Tilt Turn and Hopper Window Marvin Ultimate Awning Window Marvin Ultimate Swinging French Door
Clontz
Clontz
Lotus ArchitectureLotus Architecture
Custom built home designed by Don Stevenson Design, Inc., Naples, FL. The plans for this home can be purchased by inquiry at www.donstevensondesign.com. Photos by John Sciarrino.
San Francisco Forest Hill Remodel
San Francisco Forest Hill Remodel
SoYoung Mack Design, Assoc. AIASoYoung Mack Design, Assoc. AIA
Contemporary Breakfast Room with slate blue wall, family photo gallery, contemporary trip tic painting and Asian artifacts. Paul Dyer Photography
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary open plan dining room in San Francisco with blue walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Old Westbury Neoclassical
Old Westbury Neoclassical
ChangoChango
The walls of this formal dining room have all been paneled and painted a crisp white to set off the stark gray used on the upper part of the walls, above the paneling. Ceilings are coffered and a dramatic large pendant lamp is placed centered in the paneled ceiling. A silk light grey rug sits proud under a 12' wide custom dining table. Reclaimed wood planks from Canada and an industrial steel base harden the soft lines of the room and provide a bit of whimsy. Dining benches sit on one side of the table, and four leather and nail head studded chairs flank the other side. The table comfortably sits a party of 12.
View Into Dining Room
View Into Dining Room
Driwood Moulding CoDriwood Moulding Co
Recessed pilasters and arches with keystones are carried through to the dining room. The built in display cabinets are highlighted by the decorative muntins on the glass doors. The fireplace stands out with a floral adornment contrasting the clean lines of the mantel. The large scale cove moulding is carried throughout the home and brings a finishing touch to the trimwork in this room.
Johnson Kitchen
Johnson Kitchen
Turan Designs, Inc.Turan Designs, Inc.
Farmhouse Dining Room Hutch Photo: Sacha Griffin
Photo of an expansive farmhouse kitchen/dining room in Atlanta with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Custom Headlamp Chandelier & Custom Whitewashed Round Dining Table & Lazy Susan
Custom Headlamp Chandelier & Custom Whitewashed Round Dining Table & Lazy Susan
ChangoChango
Interior Architecture, Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design, Landscape Architecture by Chango Co. Construction by Ronald Webb Builders AV Design by EL Media Group Photography by Ray Olivares
Studio NOO Design
Studio NOO Design
Studio NOO DesignStudio NOO Design
Photo of an expansive contemporary kitchen/dining room in Montreal with white walls, ceramic flooring and white floors.
Modern Indoor-Outdoor Living with a Pacific Rim Influence
Modern Indoor-Outdoor Living with a Pacific Rim Influence
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Vaulted ceilings in the living room, along with numerous floor to ceiling, retracting glass doors, create a feeling of openness and provide 1800 views of the Pacific Ocean. Elegant, earthy finishes include the Santos mahogany floors and Egyptian limestone. Architect: Edward Pitman Architects Builder: Allen Constrruction Photos: Jim Bartsch Photography

Expansive 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.
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