Medium Sized Dining Room Ideas and Designs

Interior Gut & Rehab of an existing two unit Building into a spacious Single Family home for a young family in the Historic Tri-Taylor area.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary kitchen/dining room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.

Beeston Street

Jumble & Stack

Photo of a medium sized retro dining room in Brisbane with white walls and light hardwood flooring.

Glen Oak

Luminosus Designs LLC

Breakfast Area, custom bench, custom dining chair, custom window treatment, custom area rug, custom window treatment, gray, teal, cream color
Medium sized coastal kitchen/dining room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

séjour et cuisine

Laurence Dassonville - Création d'intérieurs

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Marseille with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a plastered fireplace surround, beige floors and a chimney breast.

Camelot New Build

BANDD DESIGN

The down-to-earth interiors in this Austin home are filled with attractive textures, colors, and wallpapers. Project designed by Sara Barney’s Austin interior design studio BANDD DESIGN. They serve the entire Austin area and its surrounding towns, with an emphasis on Round Rock, Lake Travis, West Lake Hills, and Tarrytown. For more about BANDD DESIGN, click here: https://bandddesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://bandddesign.com/austin-camelot-interior-design/

Hollywood Regency Dining Room

Blackdoor Design by Tamra Coviello

Custom molding on the walls adds depth and drama to the space. The client's bold David Bowie painting pops against the Sherwin Williams Gauntlet Gray walls. The organic burl wood table and the mid-century sputnik chandelier (from Arteriors) adds softness to the space. Photo by Melissa Au

A Modern Farmhouse

Pryme Production

Home by Lina! A special home in the heart of Miami decorated by Lina @home_with_lina Bright, open, and inviting. This place definitely feels like home. Photography by Pryme Production: https://www.prymeproduction.com/

Midcentury Modern Custom Home Build in Eagle

Solitude Homes

This is an example of a medium sized traditional kitchen/dining room in Boise with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.

Edge Hill Project

Natural Selections LLC

Formal dining area with large paneled windows and an elegant light fixture. Hardwood flooring is 5" white oak provided and installed by Natural Selections.

Modern Mountain Cabin

HMH Architecture + Interiors

Dining rooms don't have to be overly formal and stuffy. We especially love the custom credenza and the Sarus Mobile ©David Lauer Photography
Medium sized rustic kitchen/dining room in Denver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a concrete fireplace surround.

50 Liberty 1

Elms Interior Design

Photography by Michael J. Lee
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary kitchen/dining room in Boston with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Seattle Mid-Century Modern

ONE DAY DESIGN

Spacious Mid-Century Modern dining room with a wooded view. Navy upholstered chairs accent wood table with angled legs.
Medium sized retro dining room in Seattle with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

SJW

open mode

Then countertops from the kitchen extend into the dining area for a bar area to frame the dining area. Custom iron foldable doors open onto a deck area as an extension of the interior spaces. The sunken living room is beyond. Interior Design Amy Terranova.

Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern

Kyle Aiken

Utah Mid-Century Modern Dining Space Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/

Кухня в проекте реконструкции квартиры в ЖК "Остров Фантазий"

Quatrobase Studio

Чайная зона на кухне у окна. Обрамление окна выполнено по эскизам архитекторов. Проект Илья и Света Хомяковы, студия Quatrobase. Фото Сергей Ананьев
Photo of a medium sized eclectic dining room in Other with beige floors, blue walls and no fireplace.

Quay Circuit

S&A Stairs

Medium sized contemporary dining room in Brisbane.

E'toile

The Leland Group

Greg Grupenhof
Medium sized traditional open plan dining room in Cincinnati with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.

Farmhouse Dining Room

Hannah Llewelyn Interior Design

Renovated Farmhouse Dining Room
This is an example of a medium sized rural open plan dining room in West Midlands.

Manon et Vincent

Charlotte Fequet

Thomas Leclerc
Medium sized scandinavian open plan dining room in Paris with white walls, brown floors, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and feature lighting.

Pella Windows & Doors

Timberline Windows & Doors

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary enclosed dining room in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and beige floors.

Medium Sized 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.

United Kingdom

Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.