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Expansive Modern Dining Room Ideas and Designs

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Nobles Point 4
Nobles Point 4
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Photo of an expansive modern kitchen/dining room in Charleston with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Los Feliz Modern
Los Feliz Modern
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Design ideas for an expansive modern open plan dining room in Los Angeles with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Villa P - Im Einklang mit der Natur
Villa P - Im Einklang mit der Natur
Philipp Architekten - Anna PhilippPhilipp Architekten - Anna Philipp
Photo of an expansive modern enclosed dining room in Stuttgart with white walls, concrete flooring, grey floors and no fireplace.
Project
Project
Shmuel D. Flaum, ArchitectShmuel D. Flaum, Architect
Inspiration for an expansive modern enclosed dining room in New York with beige walls, marble flooring, no fireplace and white floors.
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #4 - John Kraemer & Sons
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #4 - John Kraemer & Sons
Spacecrafting / Architectural PhotographySpacecrafting / Architectural Photography
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons, Inc. - Architect: Charlie & Co. Design, Ltd. - Interior Design: Martha O’Hara Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
WOHUNG MITTE
WOHUNG MITTE
Otto von BerlinOtto von Berlin
Photo of an expansive modern open plan dining room in Berlin with green walls, carpet, a wood burning stove, a plastered fireplace surround, beige floors, a drop ceiling and panelled walls.
Essbereich mit Verknüpfung zum Wohnzimmerbereich
Essbereich mit Verknüpfung zum Wohnzimmerbereich
Bögelsack Möbelmanufaktur GmbHBögelsack Möbelmanufaktur GmbH
Der geräumige Ess- und Wohnbereich ist offen gestaltet. Der TV ist an eine mit Stoff bezogene Wand angefügt.
Inspiration for an expansive modern kitchen/dining room in Other with white walls, ceramic flooring, white floors, a wallpapered ceiling and wainscoting.
Station Road, Thames Ditton
Station Road, Thames Ditton
GDL LondonGDL London
Expansive modern open plan dining room in Surrey with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround and brown floors.
Acucraft Residential Custom Gas Fireplaces
Acucraft Residential Custom Gas Fireplaces
Acucraft FireplacesAcucraft 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.
Villandry Circle
Villandry Circle
Hills & GrantHills & Grant
Photo: Lisa Petrole
Design ideas for an expansive modern kitchen/dining room in San Francisco with white walls, no fireplace, grey floors and porcelain flooring.
Formal Dining Room Wine Wall
Formal Dining Room Wine Wall
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
We love this formal dining room's coffered ceiling, arched windows, custom wine fridge, and marble floors.
This is an example of an expansive modern open plan dining room in Phoenix with white walls, marble flooring, white floors and a coffered ceiling.
VILLAS BY THE SEA
VILLAS BY THE SEA
PAT.PAT.
The villas are part of a master plan conceived by Ferdinando Fagnola in the seventies, defined by semi-underground volumes in exposed concrete: geological objects attacked by green and natural elements. These units were not built as intended: they were domesticated and forced into the imagery of granite coverings and pastel colors, as in most coastal architecture of the tourist boom. We did restore the radical force of the original concept while introducing a new organization and spatial flow, and custom-designed interiors.
Burke, Kansas City
Burke, Kansas City
+ Modern Design+ Modern Design
Modern Penthouse Kansas City, MO ​ - High End Modern Design - Glass Floating Wine Case - Plaid Italian Mosaic - Custom Designer Closet Wesley Piercy, Haus of You Photography
Interior Design - Modernist Family Home
Interior Design - Modernist Family Home
My-Studio LtdMy-Studio Ltd
Modernist dining area
This is an example of an expansive modern open plan dining room with white walls, concrete flooring, no fireplace and grey floors.
Essbereich mit Blick in den Wohnbereich und Übergang zur Terrasse
Essbereich mit Blick in den Wohnbereich und Übergang zur Terrasse
HI ARCHITEKTURHI ARCHITEKTUR
Jürgen Pollak
Design ideas for an expansive modern open plan dining room in Stuttgart with a two-sided fireplace and a tiled fireplace surround.
Villa de 650 m2 à Saint-Germain-en-Laye - La salle à manger
Villa de 650 m2 à Saint-Germain-en-Laye - La salle à manger
Inside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieursInside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieurs
Expansive modern enclosed dining room in Paris with blue walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Hill Country Modern
Hill Country Modern
April InteriorsApril Interiors
Dining room and entry way overview.
Design ideas for an expansive modern open plan dining room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Jocson Residence
Jocson Residence
Dky ArchitectsDky Architects
Dining area and kitchen. Photo credit: Larry Falke
Design ideas for an expansive modern open plan dining room in Orange County with porcelain flooring.
White Box No. 2 - Dining
White Box No. 2 - Dining
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
Enjoying adjacency to a two-sided fireplace is the dining room. Above is a custom light fixture with 13 glass chrome pendants. The table, imported from Thailand, is Acacia wood. Project Details // White Box No. 2 Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Argue Custom Homes Interior Design: Ownby Design Landscape Design (hardscape): Greey | Pickett Landscape Design: Refined Gardens Photographer: Jeff Zaruba See more of this project here: https://www.drewettworks.com/white-box-no-2/
24066 N 90th Street
24066 N 90th Street
UserUser
Professionally staged formal dining room in a custom home
Photo of an expansive modern enclosed dining room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood flooring, grey floors and feature lighting.

Expansive Modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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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