Medium Sized Open Plan Dining Room Ideas and Designs

The unique opportunity and challenge for the Joshua Tree project was to enable the architecture to prioritize views. Set in the valley between Mummy and Camelback mountains, two iconic landforms located in Paradise Valley, Arizona, this lot “has it all” regarding views. The challenge was answered with what we refer to as the desert pavilion. This highly penetrated piece of architecture carefully maintains a one-room deep composition. This allows each space to leverage the majestic mountain views. The material palette is executed in a panelized massing composition. The home, spawned from mid-century modern DNA, opens seamlessly to exterior living spaces providing for the ultimate in indoor/outdoor living. Project Details: Architecture: Drewett Works, Scottsdale, AZ // C.P. Drewett, AIA, NCARB // www.drewettworks.com Builder: Bedbrock Developers, Paradise Valley, AZ // http://www.bedbrock.com Interior Designer: Est Est, Scottsdale, AZ // http://www.estestinc.com Photographer: Michael Duerinckx, Phoenix, AZ // www.inckx.com

Kitchen Window Coverings

House of Window Coverings

Summerlin home remodel
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional open plan dining room in Las Vegas with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Palatine Home

Interiors With A View

Taking down a wall between the kitchen and an unused dining room expanded the kitchen by 10' this created a space that was more in keeping with the clients lifestyle. Using the expanded space as an open homework area the whole family can be together. K & G Photography

Lauriston

Camille Hermand Architectures

Jennifer Sath
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Paris with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

Kensington Manor by Dream Home - 12mm Bull Barn Oak Laminate Flooring

LL Flooring

Kensington Manor offers premium, 12mm laminates backed by a 30-year warranty. This collection features styles with a textured, handscraped and distressed appearance for a beautiful rustic fee. Plus, the V-groove design, high gloss finish, and 3mm pre-glued attached underlayment makes Kensington Manor laminates exceptionally durable and easy to install. These beautiful floors are engineered to resist scratches and stains while staying beautiful for years to come.

Trickle Creek Watermark Showhome Featuring Cosmopolitan Naked

Divine Flooring

Trickle Creek Homes
Medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Calgary with light hardwood flooring, white walls, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround and beige floors.

Avenues Family House: Dining Room (Ping Pong)

Noz Design

Colin Price Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized classic open plan dining room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

Chaplin Crescent Estates

Lumar Interiors

This in-fill custom home in the heart of Chaplin Crescent Estates belonged to a young couple whose family was growing. They enlisted the help of Lumar Interiors to help make their family room more functional and comfortable. We designed a custom sized table to fit by the window. New upholstered furniture was designed to fit the small space and allow maximum seating. Project by Richmond Hill interior design firm Lumar Interiors. Also serving Aurora, Newmarket, King City, Markham, Thornhill, Vaughan, York Region, and the Greater Toronto Area. For more about Lumar Interiors, click here: https://www.lumarinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.lumarinteriors.com/portfolio/chaplin-crescent-estates-toronto/

West Hamptons Display

Riverstone Custom Homes

Photo of a medium sized coastal open plan dining room in Perth with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.

HOUSE NO. 7 Isle of Tiree, Scotland

Denizen Works

Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a wood burning stove.

Cottesloe Residence

Altereco Design

Tara Pearce
Medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Geelong with white walls and concrete flooring.

West Perry Street

Rethink Design Studio

Richard Leo Johnson Wall Color: Gray Owl - Regal Wall Satin, Latex Flat (Benjamin Moore) Trim Color: Super White - Oil, Semi Gloss (Benjamin Moore) Wallpaper: Trove Chandelier: Old Plank Wall Plaques: Lazy Susan Gazelle Horns - J Douglas Mirror: Prescott Gold Leaf Round Mirror - Arteriors Dining Table: Oval Dining Table - DWR Dining Chairs: Eames Molded Plastic Wood Dowel Chairs - DWR Dining Chairs (Captain): Antique (reupholstered) Bar Cart: Ponce Iron Bar Cart - Arteriors Stools: Suite NY

Pleasant Beach Cottage

Leah Applewhite, Broker/Realtor®

Presented by Leah Applewhite, www.leahapplewhite.com Photos by Pattie O'Loughlin Marmon, www.arealgirlfriday.com
Inspiration for a medium sized beach style open plan dining room in Seattle with light hardwood flooring.

Mid Century Portland

risa boyer architecture

Lincoln Barbour
This is an example of a medium sized retro open plan dining room in Portland with concrete flooring and multi-coloured floors.

Classic Inspired

Nandina Home & Design

A classic style house showing white built-in shelves, wooden dining table, plush white, upholstered chairs, gray walls, and white panels. Project designed by Atlanta interior design firm, Nandina Home & Design. Their Sandy Springs home decor showroom and design studio also serve Midtown, Buckhead, and outside the perimeter. For more about Nandina Home & Design, click here: https://nandinahome.com/

Beach Style Dining Room

Design ideas for a medium sized nautical open plan dining room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

MB Home

Maison Luxe

This is an example of a medium sized classic open plan dining room in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Icon Brickell, Tower 1 - Private Residence

Cynthia Kriz Design

This is an example of a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Miami with white walls, no fireplace and white floors.

Stinson Beach House

WA Design Architects

Inspiration for a medium sized coastal open plan dining room in San Francisco with concrete flooring, white walls and no fireplace.

Dining Room

Tara Seawright Interior Design

This is an example of a medium sized classic open plan dining room in New York with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

Medium Sized Open Plan 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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