Expansive Dining Room with a Brick Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

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.

Private Wohnung / Private apartment

Ulrich Weinkath create + design

Expansive industrial kitchen/dining room in Hamburg with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floors.

Dining Nook & Coffee Bar & Kitchen - The Overbrook - Cascade Craftsman

Cascade West Development

Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - City Loft - SW 7631 Trim Color - Custom Color - SW 8975/3535 Master Suite & Guest Bath - Site White - SW 7070 Girls' Rooms & Bath - White Beet - SW 6287 Exposed Beams & Banister Stain - Banister Beige - SW 3128-B Gas Fireplace by Heat & Glo Flooring & Tile by Macadam Floor & Design Hardwood by Kentwood Floors Hardwood Product Originals Series - Plateau in Brushed Hard Maple Kitchen Backsplash by Tierra Sol Tile Product - Tencer Tiempo in Glossy Shadow Kitchen Backsplash Accent by Walker Zanger Tile Product - Duquesa Tile in Jasmine Sinks by Decolav Slab Countertops by Wall to Wall Stone Corp Kitchen Quartz Product True North Calcutta Master Suite Quartz Product True North Venato Extra Girls' Bath Quartz Product True North Pebble Beach All Other Quartz Product True North Light Silt Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Window Treatments by Budget Blinds Lighting by Destination Lighting Fixtures by Crystorama Lighting Interior Design by Tiffany Home Design Custom Cabinetry & Storage by Northwood Cabinets Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates

Keeping Room

Haver & Skolnick LLC Architects

The Dining Room was restored to its original appearance with new custom paneling and reclaimed antique pine flooring. Robert Benson Photography
Design ideas for an expansive country enclosed dining room in New York with medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Custom Residence

Zoltan Construction LLC

Zoltan Construction, Roger Wade Photography
This is an example of an expansive classic kitchen/dining room in Orlando with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring and a brick fireplace surround.

Acucraft Residential Custom Gas Fireplaces

Acucraft Fireplaces

Acucraft custom gas linear fireplace with glass reveal and blue glass media.
Expansive modern kitchen/dining room in Boston with white walls, travertine flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and grey floors.

West Sonoma County Farmhouse

JMA (Jim Murphy and Associates)

Erhard Pfeiffer
Photo of an expansive farmhouse open plan dining room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and feature lighting.

Global Eclectic Game Room

The Iconic Space

This renovation centered on creating a family gathering space. What better way to highlight the purpose of the space than to draw one’s vision to straight to family photos framed gallery style. DaubmanPhotography@Cox.net DaubmanPhotography@Cox.net

Dining Room | Seven Hills | 02104 by Pinnacle Architectural Studio

Pinnacle Architectural Studio

Inspiration for an expansive classic dining room in Las Vegas with banquette seating, beige walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a vaulted ceiling and brick walls.

Dining Area

LUX Quality Homes

- Double Casement Picture window to take advantage of the beautiful lake views in the living area - Picture window in the kitchen - New high-end appliances - Paint throughout - Elan 8” speakers IC800

Rustic Farmhouse Wood Bench

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattresses

The Colebrook bench embodies casual design at its finest. The rustic oak dining bench is great for accommodating larger families or adding extra seating at those big holiday dinners. And with a raised back edge and footrest stretcher, everyone stays comfortable as they dine.

Современный Столовая

This is an example of an expansive contemporary kitchen/dining room in Other with brown walls, laminate floors, brown floors, a two-sided fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

SOHO PENT HOUSE

Cristina Dos Santos

Large dining room with very high ceilings, existing exposed brick fireplace to add warmth and comfort. Mid century upholstered chairs with silk velvet surround a large rectangular modern wood table with polished chrome legs.

Larchmont, New York Interior Color

Debra Kling Colour Consultant

Photos: Denison Lourenco
Photo of an expansive traditional enclosed dining room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Spring, Texas

Teresa Reissig Interiors

Expansive Dining Room with charm and beauty but very inviting!
This is an example of an expansive traditional dining room in Houston with dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Architectural Salvage Accent Ceilings & Walls

Southern Arch, LLC

Southern Arch reclaimed Antique Heart Pine decking provides warmth as the ceiling for the first floor of this rustic meets industrial Downtown New Orleans home!

LAKE VIEW RESIDENCE

Urban Prairie Architectural Collaborative, P.C.

Design ideas for an expansive coastal open plan dining room in Kansas City with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floors.

Dining Nook & Outdoor Extension & Kitchen - The Overbrook - Cascade Craftsman

Cascade West Development

46 Pomeroy Road, Madison

Distinctive Domain

Expansive classic open plan dining room in New York with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and feature lighting.

Arvada Full Home Renovation

TVL Creative Ltd.

We were excited to take on this full home remodel with our Arvada clients! They have been living in their home for years, and were ready to delve into some major construction to make their home a perfect fit. This home had a lot of its original 1970s features, and we were able to work together to make updates throughout their home to make it fit their more modern tastes. We started by lowering their raised living room to make it level with the rest of their first floor; this not only removed a major tripping hazard, but also gave them a lot more flexibility when it came to placing furniture. To make their newly leveled first floor feel more cohesive we also replaced their mixed flooring with a gorgeous engineered wood flooring throughout the whole first floor. But the second floor wasn’t left out, we also updated their carpet with a subtle patterned grey beauty that tied in with the colors we utilized on the first floor. New taller baseboards throughout their entire home also helped to unify the spaces and brought the update full circle. One of the most dramatic changes we made was to take down all of the original wood railings and replace them custom steel railings. Our goal was to design a staircase that felt lighter and created less of a visual barrier between spaces. We painted the existing stringer a crisp white, and to balance out the cool steel finish, we opted for a wooden handrail. We also replaced the original carpet wrapped steps with dark wooden steps that coordinate with the finish of the handrail. Lighting has a major impact on how we feel about the space we’re in, and we took on this home’s lighting problems head on. By adding recessed lighting to the family room, and replacing all of the light fixtures on the first floor we were able to create more even lighting throughout their home as well as add in a few fun accents in the dining room and stairwell. To update the fireplace in the family room we replaced the original mantel with a dark solid wood beam to clean up the lines of the fireplace. We also replaced the original mirrored gold doors with a more contemporary dark steel finished to help them blend in better. The clients also wanted to tackle their powder room, and already had a beautiful new vanity selected, so we were able to design the rest of the space around it. Our favorite touch was the new accent tile installed from floor to ceiling behind the vanity adding a touch of texture and a clear focal point to the space. Little changes like replacing all of their door hardware, removing the popcorn ceiling, painting the walls, and updating the wet bar by painting the cabinets and installing a new quartz counter went a long way towards making this home a perfect fit for our clients.

Expansive Dining Room with a Brick 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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