Rustic Dining Room with White Walls Ideas and Designs

Kristen Mcgaughey
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic kitchen/dining room in Vancouver with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

30- Park City, Utah Residence

Masterpiece Millwork & Door

Joshua Caldwell
Design ideas for an expansive rustic dining room in Salt Lake City with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Rustic Zen

Locati Architects

Rustic Zen Residence by Locati Architects, Interior Design by Cashmere Interior, Photography by Audrey Hall
Inspiration for a rustic dining room in Other with white walls and light hardwood flooring.

My house – photographed by Doreen Kilfeather

Ard Bia Interiors

Doreen Kilfeather (photographer); house owner and designer Aoibheann
Design ideas for a large rustic open plan dining room in Other with white walls, concrete flooring, no fireplace and grey floors.

Chalet 1907

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Yoan Chevojon
Inspiration for a large rustic open plan dining room in Toulouse with white walls and light hardwood flooring.

Timbers

Manomin Resawn Timbers

These beautiful wood beams are everything we love in a kitchen!
Photo of a rustic dining room in Minneapolis with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.

Dining Room

Ike Kligerman Barkley

Peter Aaron
Inspiration for a medium sized rustic enclosed dining room in New York with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.

The Hideaway

Veritas Fine Homes Inc

Photos credited to Imagesmith- Scott Smith Focusing on the custom made stairs/ ladder into the open loft area. Easy access from the dining/ kitchen to the loft. With sensitivity to overall space and knowing that stairs and circulation make up as much as 15% of a homes square footage, the ships ladder was a great fix to access the large loft above.

Azalea Ridge

Wright Design

Beautiful home on Lake Keowee with English Arts and Crafts inspired details. The exterior combines stone and wavy edge siding with a cedar shake roof. Inside, heavy timber construction is accented by reclaimed heart pine floors and shiplap walls. The three-sided stone tower fireplace faces the great room, covered porch and master bedroom. Photography by Accent Photography, Greenville, SC.

The Hutchinson - CHE1019

Legacy Post & Beam

Post and beam wedding venue great room with vaulted ceilings
Inspiration for an expansive rustic open plan dining room with white walls, concrete flooring, grey floors and exposed beams.

Cabot Barn Home

Yankee Barn Homes

The Cabot provides 2,367 square feet of living space, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. This stunning barn style design focuses on open concept living. Northpeak Photography

Yellowbell Renovation

CLB Architects

Matthew Millman
Design ideas for a rustic dining room in Other with white walls and feature lighting.

Kendrick's Cabin Remodel

Centre Sky Architecture Ltd

Kendrick's Cabin is a full interior remodel, turning a traditional mountain cabin into a modern, open living space. The walls and ceiling were white washed to give a nice and bright aesthetic. White the original wood beams were kept dark to contrast the white. New, larger windows provide more natural light while making the space feel larger. Steel and metal elements are incorporated throughout the cabin to balance the rustic structure of the cabin with a modern and industrial element.

Chandeliers for all areas - Lighting Ideas

Lighting EFX

This is an example of a rustic dining room in Other with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.

Saint Peter House

Cafeina Design

Designed from a “high-tech, local handmade” philosophy, this house was conceived with the selection of locally sourced materials as a starting point. Red brick is widely produced in San Pedro Cholula, making it the stand-out material of the house. An artisanal arrangement of each brick, following a non-perpendicular modular repetition, allowed expressivity for both material and geometry-wise while maintaining a low cost. The house is an introverted one and incorporates design elements that aim to simultaneously bring sufficient privacy, light and natural ventilation: a courtyard and interior-facing terrace, brick-lattices and windows that open up to selected views. In terms of the program, the said courtyard serves to articulate and bring light and ventilation to two main volumes: The first one comprised of a double-height space containing a living room, dining room and kitchen on the first floor, and bedroom on the second floor. And a second one containing a smaller bedroom and service areas on the first floor, and a large terrace on the second. Various elements such as wall lamps and an electric meter box (among others) were custom-designed and crafted for the house.

Coeur D'Alene Lake Home

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The Glo A5 window series was selected for the home for the high-performance values offered in clean, minimal frame profiles. Excellent energy efficiency and the durability to last the lifetime of the building are imperceptible bonuses for the expansive floor-to ceiling windows, large sliding glass and swing doors. A larger continuous thermal break and multiple air seals reduce both condensation and heat convection while ensuring noteworthy comfort in a climate that swings from sweltering heat in the summer to frigid weather in the winter. The A5 series ensures continual coziness and contentment without sacrificing the posh design of the home.

Creek Lane Ski-In Ski-Out Remodel

Menendez Architects PC

The roof above the dining room and stair was raised to make the spaces more spacious and to connect them vertically to living spaces above. The new window wall floods the lower and upper levels with controlled (via a deep roof overhang) natural light. The sliding doors connect the space to the outdoor deck and landscaping both visually and physically. Photographer: Emily Minton Redfield

Lazy Heart Ranch | Breakfast Nook

Dovetail Construction

Rustic dining room in Other with white walls and light hardwood flooring.

Décoration Le Swan's doors

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This is an example of a rustic open plan dining room in Lyon with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.

Built in Banquette

N C R

For this built in banquette, we designed a maple wood banquette in an L-shaped complete with pull out drawers under the seating and a white painted finish on the maple wood banquette material. Project designed by Skokie renovation firm, Chi Renovation & Design. They serve the Chicagoland area, and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest.

Rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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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