Luxury Country Dining Room Ideas and Designs

Rustic yet refined, this modern country retreat blends old and new in masterful ways, creating a fresh yet timeless experience. The structured, austere exterior gives way to an inviting interior. The palette of subdued greens, sunny yellows, and watery blues draws inspiration from nature. Whether in the upholstery or on the walls, trailing blooms lend a note of softness throughout. The dark teal kitchen receives an injection of light from a thoughtfully-appointed skylight; a dining room with vaulted ceilings and bead board walls add a rustic feel. The wall treatment continues through the main floor to the living room, highlighted by a large and inviting limestone fireplace that gives the relaxed room a note of grandeur. Turquoise subway tiles elevate the laundry room from utilitarian to charming. Flanked by large windows, the home is abound with natural vistas. Antlers, antique framed mirrors and plaid trim accentuates the high ceilings. Hand scraped wood flooring from Schotten & Hansen line the wide corridors and provide the ideal space for lounging.

Napa Valley Vineyard Home

Miyuki Yamaguchi Design Studio

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

Poinsettia Project

Interior Coordinates

This small kitchen table was all our clients needed, as they have the adjacent bar seating as well. This rustic style table and chairs pairs perfect with this bistro-style kitchen.

Dean Dr 2-2021

Leigh Newport Staged by Design®

Gray walls are given a statement edge trimmed out in moldings. The contemporary chandelier keeps the space from becoming too casual. Our brass and wood trestle table makes another appearance! But check out the bar cart, one of our favorite things in 2021.

Burney Project

MG Designs Austin LLC

Photo of a medium sized farmhouse enclosed dining room in Austin with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Fantasy Country Lake House

Maraya Interior Design

Old World European, Country Cottage. Three separate cottages make up this secluded village over looking a private lake in an old German, English, and French stone villa style. Hand scraped arched trusses, wide width random walnut plank flooring, distressed dark stained raised panel cabinetry, and hand carved moldings make these traditional buildings look like they have been here for 100s of years. Newly built of old materials, and old traditional building methods, including arched planked doors, leathered stone counter tops, stone entry, wrought iron straps, and metal beam straps. The Lake House is the first, a Tudor style cottage with a slate roof, 2 bedrooms, view filled living room open to the dining area, all overlooking the lake. European fantasy cottage with hand hewn beams, exposed curved trusses and scraped walnut floors, carved moldings, steel straps, wrought iron lighting and real stone arched fireplace. Dining area next to kitchen in the English Country Cottage. Handscraped walnut random width floors, curved exposed trusses. Wrought iron hardware. The Carriage Home fills in when the kids come home to visit, and holds the garage for the whole idyllic village. This cottage features 2 bedrooms with on suite baths, a large open kitchen, and an warm, comfortable and inviting great room. All overlooking the lake. The third structure is the Wheel House, running a real wonderful old water wheel, and features a private suite upstairs, and a work space downstairs. All homes are slightly different in materials and color, including a few with old terra cotta roofing. Project Location: Ojai, California. Project designed by Maraya Interior Design. From their beautiful resort town of Ojai, they serve clients in Montecito, Hope Ranch, Malibu and Calabasas, across the tri-county area of Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles, south to Hidden Hills. Christopher Painter, contractor

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.

Barbaro | Bellevue

JayMarc Homes

he Barbaro's dining room is a captivating space that invites you to gather and indulge in culinary delights. The room features a dark hardwood floor that adds a touch of richness and warmth to the atmosphere. A stunning chandelier hangs above the dining table, casting a soft and alluring glow, setting the perfect ambiance for intimate dinners or lively gatherings. The white walls create a sense of openness and purity, allowing the room to feel bright and airy. With its combination of the dark hardwood floor, mesmerizing chandelier, and pristine white walls, the dining room in the Barbaro exudes a sophisticated and welcoming charm, making it an ideal setting for memorable dining experiences.

Lakefront Beauty

Jeff Puckett Construction Inc

Modern farmhouse kitchen with rustic elements and modern conveniences.
This is an example of a large farmhouse kitchen/dining room in Other with medium hardwood flooring, beige floors and a timber clad ceiling.

Country Estate - Fort Bend

Brickmoon Design

Large rural dining room in Houston with banquette seating, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

49th Place

Two Hawks Design and Development

Large farmhouse enclosed dining room in Phoenix with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.

Angel Bay - Lake Travis

AE Interiors

Expansive country kitchen/dining room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a corner fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Martha's Vineyard Modern Barn Butler's Pantry

Kathleen Walsh Interiors, LLC

Custom cabinetry creates a spot for everything in this Butler's Pantry. A bright pop of blue sets off a fine collection of vintage porcelain and pottery. Cabinetry Design and Architecture by Hutker Architects Photo by Eric Roth

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kelly mcguill home

Photo Credit: Tamara Flanagan
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse dining room in Boston with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

Miller Family Room

Karen Spiritoso Designs LLC

Kris Palen
Design ideas for a medium sized country enclosed dining room in Dallas with brown walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.

Sweeney Barn Lower Hall

Mike Garcia Construction

Old dairy barn completely remodeled into a wedding venue/ event center. Lower level area ready for weddings
Design ideas for an expansive farmhouse open plan dining room in DC Metro with medium hardwood flooring and grey floors.

Stoneleigh - Cavalcade Tour of Homes

King's Court Builders, Inc.

This cozy dining room features board and batten walls, wood ceiling beams and a buffet niche. Open light fixture and wood floors.
Photo of a large country enclosed dining room in Chicago with white walls, light hardwood flooring and grey floors.

Walnut New Construction

Fiorella Design, LLC

This is an example of a large farmhouse kitchen/dining room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

German-style Bank Barn Conversion

Blackburn Architects, PC

This project salvages a historic German-style bank barn that fell into serious decay and readapts it into a private family entertainment space. The barn had to be straightened, stabilized, and moved to a new location off the road as required by local zoning. Design plans maintain the integrity of the bank barn and reuses lumber. The traditional details juxtapose modern amenities including two bedrooms, two loft-style dayrooms, a large kitchen for entertaining, dining room, and family room with stone fireplace. Finishes are exposed throughout. A highlight is a two-level porch: one covered, one screened. The backside of the barn provides privacy and the perfect place to relax and enjoy full, unobstructed views of the property. Photos by Cesar Lujan

Modern Farmhouse Dining Room

SaltHouse & Co.

Photo of a large rural kitchen/dining room in Baltimore with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.

Luxury Country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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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