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Mazama Meadow Residence, Firewise Design, Mazama WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

Dining space with custom built wine storage rack. Image by Steve Brousseau
Design ideas for a medium sized modern open plan dining room in Seattle with white walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.

Mid-Century Raised Ranch Remodel

The Artisans Group, Inc.

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

Dining / Screen Porch

Tindall Architecture Workshop

Photography by Eli Warren
Medium sized contemporary kitchen/dining room in Other with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.

Midcentury Dining Room

Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury kitchen/dining room in Portland with white walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.

Gulf Front Estate — Old Naples, FL

Interiors by SBI

Dinette
Photo of a medium sized modern kitchen/dining room in Miami with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.

Portland Heights Neely House

The Works

This is an example of a medium sized traditional enclosed dining room in Portland with dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and white walls.

Conception d'un duplex familial de 145m2

Maison claire clerc

Salle à manger proposition de mobilier, d'implantation de décoration.
Inspiration for a medium sized modern enclosed dining room in Marseille with white walls.

Our Work

Lush Woodcraft

Medium sized rustic kitchen/dining room in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.

Custom Interior Decorative Concrete Flooring

Life Deck Coating Installations

Residential Interior Floor Size: 2,500 square feet Installation: TC Interior
This is an example of a large contemporary kitchen/dining room in San Diego with white walls, concrete flooring, no fireplace and grey floors.

Murrumbeena family home - interior decorating project

Bask Interiors

Suzi Appel Photography
Design ideas for a large scandi dining room in Melbourne with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.

Penthouse Berlin

KJUBiK iNNENARCHiTEKTUR

Kühnapfel Fotografie
Design ideas for a large contemporary open plan dining room in Berlin with medium hardwood flooring, a plastered fireplace surround, a two-sided fireplace, white walls and beige floors.

Scandinavian Inspired Condo in the West Hollywood Hills

22 INTERIORS

We love the library look for a dining area. Floating bookshelves keep the room open while providing ample space to display books, photographs, and objects. The dining chairs are the Bacco chairs from DWR. Photo: Amy Bartlam

Meadow View

Tobi Fairley Interior Design

Wall color is Sherwin-Williams Shoji White SW7042. Chandelier and lamps are Visual Comfort. Dining table and chairs from Hickory Chair, mirror is Worlds Away.

Dining Room in a Montecito Stone Farmhouse

Santa Barbara Home Design

Design Consultant Jeff Doubét is the author of Creating Spanish Style Homes: Before & After – Techniques – Designs – Insights. The 240 page “Design Consultation in a Book” is now available. Please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com for more info. Jeff Doubét specializes in Santa Barbara style home and landscape designs. To learn more info about the variety of custom design services I offer, please visit SantaBarbaraHomeDesigner.com Jeff Doubét is the Founder of Santa Barbara Home Design - a design studio based in Santa Barbara, California USA.

Mid-Century Remodel

David Henig, Architect

Eric Rorer
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury enclosed dining room in San Francisco with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.

Reviving the 70's

Best Builders ltd

Ema Peter Photography
Photo of a medium sized retro kitchen/dining room in Vancouver with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.

Spanish Mission Residence, historic renovation

Indigo Diggs Architecture

Joe Nuess Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized mediterranean enclosed dining room in Seattle with white walls, terracotta flooring, no fireplace and orange floors.

Westlight House

McClellan | Tellone

Benjamin Benschneider
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary kitchen/dining room in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.

Manhattan Townhouse

Christine Markatos Design

Elizabeth Felicella Photography
Design ideas for a large modern open plan dining room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a plastered fireplace surround.

Philadelphia Penthouse

Caitlin Wilson Design

Wingback chair in Navy Fleur Chinoise fabric by Caitlin Wilson Textiles. Courtney Apple Photography
Photo of a bohemian dining room in Philadelphia with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and feature lighting.

Premium Dining Room with White Walls 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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