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Small Dining Room Ideas and Designs

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Prout's Neck
Prout's Neck
Leandra Fremont-Smith InteriorsLeandra Fremont-Smith Interiors
This is an example of a small nautical kitchen/dining room in Portland Maine with ceramic flooring, grey floors, beige walls and no fireplace.
Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn Heights
Lewis Birks, LLCLewis Birks, LLC
Design ideas for a small contemporary dining room in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Переделка хрущевки
Переделка хрущевки
WindWind
обеденная зона
Small classic dining room in Moscow with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Ocean Front Gulfstream Condominium
Ocean Front Gulfstream Condominium
Linda Perry Design Inc.Linda Perry Design Inc.
Sargent Photography J/Howard Design Inc
This is an example of a small contemporary kitchen/dining room in Miami with marble flooring, white floors, no fireplace and grey walls.
Dining Area Floor Thru
Dining Area Floor Thru
Julia Mack Design, LLCJulia Mack Design, LLC
This sunny and colorful dining space is sandwiched between the kitchen, entry and family/living room and is truly the 'hub' of the house. It's the everything space that even serves as a home library. Never a dull conversation here, just pick a book and start quoting your favorite writers. Photo: Ward Roberts
Project Tiny but Luxe
Project Tiny but Luxe
Distinctive KitchensDistinctive Kitchens
A romantic corner dining space, with a custom designed banquette, House of Hackney wallpaper and a lovely chandelier.
Small traditional kitchen/dining room in Seattle with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Light Resolve
Light Resolve
Stewart & Stewart Design LtdStewart & Stewart Design Ltd
This is an example of a small contemporary dining room in Hertfordshire with ceramic flooring, grey floors and white walls.
Downpipe
Downpipe
Garrett Dillon Crafted Kitchens & FurnitureGarrett Dillon Crafted Kitchens & Furniture
This is an example of a small traditional dining room in Other with dark hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Feature lighting
Feature lighting
Hazel Collins DesignHazel Collins Design
Inspiration for a small modern kitchen/dining room in London with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Fotografía de interiores para Stefan Relic & Paul Valchich
Fotografía de interiores para Stefan Relic & Paul Valchich
Yanina Mazzei FotografíaYanina Mazzei Fotografía
Fotografías: Yanina Mazzei. Diseño, Arquitectura interior y Decoración: Stefan Relic & Paul Valchich
Inspiration for a small eclectic dining room in Barcelona with grey walls.
Dolores Park Townhouse
Dolores Park Townhouse
Noz DesignNoz Design
Colin Price Photography
Photo of a small beach style dining room in San Francisco with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Salt Creek Office
Salt Creek Office
Salt Creek Interior Design LLCSalt Creek Interior Design LLC
Inspiration for a small urban kitchen/dining room in Wichita with blue walls, concrete flooring and no fireplace.
Oxford Street
Oxford Street
NEST Design GroupNEST Design Group
Design ideas for a small eclectic open plan dining room in Houston with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Misc Projects
Misc Projects
The Front Door / Dwayne CarruthThe Front Door / Dwayne Carruth
This is an example of a small farmhouse kitchen/dining room in New Orleans with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Valley View Apartment
Valley View Apartment
McCabe HouseMcCabe House
Travis J Photography
Photo of a small scandi dining room in Salt Lake City with light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Newtown Residence
Newtown Residence
Marj SilvaMarj Silva
Lis Zhu
Small bohemian dining room in Sydney with no fireplace and feature lighting.
Guest House with Garage-Shop and Greenhouse
Guest House with Garage-Shop and Greenhouse
Dominic Paul Mercadante ArchitectureDominic Paul Mercadante Architecture
Douglass Fir beams, vertical grain Douglas Fir ceiling, trim. and cabinets. Custom reproduction Craftsmen lighting fixtures by John Hamm (www.hammstudios.com) Custom Dining furniture by Phi Home Designs Brian Vanden Brink Photographer
Milwaukee River Condo
Milwaukee River Condo
Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.Edmunds Studios Photography, Inc.
Edmunds Studios Photography Amy Carman Design
Small contemporary dining room in Milwaukee with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Flea Market Cottage
Flea Market Cottage
Mary Ann ShaklanMary Ann Shaklan
Mark Lohman
Small rural kitchen/dining room in Los Angeles with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Prehistoric Painting in Living Room
Prehistoric Painting in Living Room
EMILKA artist + designerEMILKA artist + designer
A modern living room was created for this family with young kids. The artwork on the back wall by Emilka, creates a stunning focal point in this space.

Small 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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