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Breakfast nook
This is an example of a medium sized nautical dining room in Hawaii with banquette seating, white walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors and exposed beams.

Malibu Beach Cottage

Jeffrey Smalley Architects

Photo of a small coastal kitchen/dining room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and grey floors.

Dining Room

Order & Grace

Design ideas for a medium sized coastal dining room in Sydney with white walls and a vaulted ceiling.

Hamptons Family Getaway

Chango

A playground by the beach. This light-hearted family of four takes a cool, easy-going approach to their Hamptons home.
Photo of a medium sized nautical kitchen/dining room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and grey floors.

Coastal Virginia Idea House

Stephen Alexander Homes & Neighborhoods

Jonathan Edwards Media
Large nautical open plan dining room in Other with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and grey floors.

Open Plan Traditional- Modern Living For Today's Family

HEYDT DESIGNS

David Duncan Livingston
Large coastal kitchen/dining room in San Francisco with dark hardwood flooring.

Saturated FourSquare

Bayberry Cottage

When our client asked us to modernize his childhood home, and make this old four square into a happy, open-concept summer getaway, we jumped at the chance! We absolutely love the bold turquoise buffet and the amazing hand-stitched pendant!

Mattapoisett Landing

Morr Interiors

Nat Rea Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized nautical dining room in Boston with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and a dado rail.

Whitehall Road

Julie Terrell Interior Design

Inspiration for a large beach style enclosed dining room in Birmingham with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.

Meant to Be(ach)

GLDESIGN

Photo of a large beach style enclosed dining room in Other with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.

Inspired Nautical Breakfast Nook

Fiore Interiors

All furnishings and fixtures available through Fiore Home, and before and after photos can be found on our website.
Design ideas for a small coastal dining room in Portland Maine.

All About Ease: Family Home

Darci Hether New York

Few things bring us more joy than creating a bespoke space for our clients. certain projects progressed in stages. what began as a gut renovation of the main house expanded in scope to include the addition of an attached guesthouse and blowout and remodel of the kitchen. with each stage came new challenges and opportunities and a welcome reminder that a designer’s work is never truly done. --- Our interior design service area is all of New York City including the Upper East Side and Upper West Side, as well as the Hamptons, Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Rye, Rye City, Edgemont, Harrison, Bronxville, and Greenwich CT. --- For more about Darci Hether, click here: https://darcihether.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://darcihether.com/portfolio/ease-family-home-bridgehampton-ny/

Family Friendly Sullivan's Island Beachfront

Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLC

Elevated, family-friendly beach house on Sullivan's Island with double circular porches, cedar shake siding, and views from every room.
This is an example of a large coastal kitchen/dining room in Charleston with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

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.

Seaside Retreat

Parker Design Group Architects

Krisztian Lonyai Photographer
Inspiration for a medium sized coastal open plan dining room in Other with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Duck, NC - Beach Cottage Renovation

Amy Hilliker Certified Designer-The Design Project

Melissa Mattingly www.photosbymattingly.com
Medium sized beach style open plan dining room in Other with blue walls and vinyl flooring.

Coastal chic

Kate Jackson Design

Nat Rea
Design ideas for a medium sized nautical kitchen/dining room in Providence with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.

Hart's Run Kitchen

place architecture:design

The renovation to the Hart’s Run Kitchen was not just a simple redesign of the original layout: walls were removed, larger windows were installed, access to the rear deck was relocated, and the relationship between rooms reconfigured. Place’s vision was to: reorient the cooking area; flood the space with light; create a better flow from the kitchen to the rest of the first floor; keep a connection with the existing family room; and transform an unused room into a breakfast area. Tom Holdsworth Photography

Gettel Residence

CM Natural Designs

This darling young family of four recently moved to a beautiful home over looking La Jolla Shores. They wanted a home that represented their simple and sophisticated style that would still function as a livable space for their children. We incorporated a subtle nautical concept to blend with the location and dramatic color and texture contrasts to show off the architecture. Photo cred: Chipper Hatter: www.chipperhatter.com

DINING ROOM

Sheila Rich Interiors, LLC

New window seat adds seating and storage to the space. We added thick new moldings for architectural interest; dark hardwood floors provide additional warmth. The vintage chandelier draws color from the nearby ocean and adds a spark of color and interest. Solid wood Parsons dining table and the Wishbone chairs provide an interesting mix of geometric shapes, styles and textures. The sisal rug grounds the area and adds another natural element. The window seat was added to create much-needed additional seating and extra storage space.

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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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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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