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Small Coastal Dining Room Ideas and Designs

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Dining Nook
Dining Nook
Nine Dot DesignNine Dot Design
Photo of a small nautical kitchen/dining room in Los Angeles with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Keeping The View At Bay
Keeping The View At Bay
Morrison InteriorsMorrison Interiors
This is an example of a small coastal dining room in Orange County with white walls, no fireplace and grey floors.
Rio Grande Airbnb
Rio Grande Airbnb
MA InteriorsMA Interiors
This second home was remodeled for an Airbnb. It has an open space floor plan that allows all visitors to interact in a comfortable way.
Inspiration for a small nautical dining room with banquette seating, white walls and beige floors.
Harvard Street Condo
Harvard Street Condo
Sarah Merrigan DesignSarah Merrigan Design
Coastal transitional dining space with built-in bench
This is an example of a small nautical dining room in Boston with banquette seating, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
The Dunes
The Dunes
Renovation Angel Interior Design NoosaRenovation Angel Interior Design Noosa
Built in banquette seating in open style dining. Featuring beautiful pendant light and seat upholstery with decorative scatter cushions.
Design ideas for a small nautical dining room in Sunshine Coast with banquette seating, white walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Lakehouse Lux
Lakehouse Lux
Devon Grace InteriorsDevon Grace Interiors
This is an example of a small nautical dining room in Chicago with banquette seating, white walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Sullivan's Island Remodel
Sullivan's Island Remodel
St. Pierre ConstructionSt. Pierre Construction
Dining room featuring light white oak flooring, custom built-in bench for additional seating, horizontal shiplap walls, and a mushroom board ceiling.
Dream Cottage with a View
Dream Cottage with a View
Mary Hannah InteriorsMary Hannah Interiors
Small beach style open plan dining room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Rénovation de maison à Vannes (56)
Rénovation de maison à Vannes (56)
SAACSAAC
Jonathan Letoublon
Inspiration for a small coastal enclosed dining room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Malibu Beach Cottage
Malibu Beach Cottage
Jeffrey Smalley ArchitectsJeffrey 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.
Gallery
Gallery
Floors On CrowfootFloors On Crowfoot
Small coastal enclosed dining room in Orange County with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
WHITSTABLE ISLAND COTTAGE
WHITSTABLE ISLAND COTTAGE
Whitstable Island InteriorsWhitstable Island Interiors
This is an example of a small nautical dining room in Kent with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.
CORNER DINING NOOK
CORNER DINING NOOK
Sheila Rich Interiors, LLCSheila Rich Interiors, LLC
Originally the back porch/laundry room, we incorporated the space into the kitchen and turned it into a corner dining nook with the washer/dryer tucked neatly into the newly-created kitchen laundry closet. We added windows and a banquette for additional storage, as well as a round table along with chairs upholstered in a ribbed pencil stripe fabric in three color ways, also echoed on the pillows.
Woodmeister Master Builders - WestWind
Woodmeister Master Builders - WestWind
Woodmeister Master BuildersWoodmeister Master Builders
A compact dining room. The table retracts and converts into a guest bed.
Photo of a small beach style kitchen/dining room in Boston with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Los Feliz Dining Room
Los Feliz Dining Room
Alexandra Angle Interior DesignAlexandra Angle Interior Design
Inspiration for a small beach style dining room in Los Angeles with white walls, no fireplace and white floors.
Refined Beachfront
Refined Beachfront
Mike Schaap BuildersMike Schaap Builders
Surrounded by breathtaking lake views, the distinctive dining room emulates an al fresco dining experience. Overhead, a circular ceiling detail finished in a nautical shade of blue, lends a touch of formality. Photo Credit: Dan Zeeff
Beach Style Dining Room
Beach Style Dining Room
Photo of a small beach style kitchen/dining room in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Flip Flop
Flip Flop
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Small nautical kitchen/dining room in Boston with white walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Lake Huron Cottage
Lake Huron Cottage
Croma Design Inc.Croma Design Inc.
Wrap around windows in the dining room of our sunny and bright lakeside Ontario cottage. Styling: Ann Marie Favot for Style at Home Photography: Donna Griffith for Style at Home
Bali Hai Breakfast Nook
Bali Hai Breakfast Nook
Tommy Bahama HomeTommy Bahama Home
Cozy breakfast nook featuring Tommy Bahama furniture.
Design ideas for a small coastal kitchen/dining room in Orange County with yellow walls and medium hardwood flooring.

Small Coastal 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 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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