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Small Kitchen/Dining Room Ideas and Designs

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Transitional Glamour Dining Room
Transitional Glamour Dining Room
Janzen DesignJanzen Design
Photo: Kelly Vorves
Photo of a small traditional kitchen/dining room in San Francisco with no fireplace, brown floors, blue walls, carpet and feature lighting.
tenderly home
tenderly home
coryo interior stylingcoryo interior styling
This is an example of a small country kitchen/dining room in Tokyo with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
Sherman Oaks Cape Cod Remodel
Sherman Oaks Cape Cod Remodel
Milano GraniteMilano Granite
This is an example of a small classic kitchen/dining room in Los Angeles with grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Melinda Clarke Interiors | Paddington Terrace
Melinda Clarke Interiors | Paddington Terrace
Melinda Clarke InteriorsMelinda Clarke Interiors
Photo: Francoise Baudet
This is an example of a small contemporary kitchen/dining room in Sydney with white walls and porcelain flooring.
Pasadena Townhouse
Pasadena Townhouse
LA Dwelling IncLA Dwelling Inc
Living/dining room with built in bar area
Small midcentury kitchen/dining room in Los Angeles with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Various Blind Upgrades undertaken last 3 months
Various Blind Upgrades undertaken last 3 months
Shoestring Blinds and ShuttersShoestring Blinds and Shutters
Dane Kelly took this photo showing how a simple white PVC 50mm slat blind can tidy up a window recess .
Design ideas for a small contemporary kitchen/dining room in Wellington with carpet.
Woodstock
Woodstock
Jibe DesignJibe Design
Photo: sam oberter
Photo of a small modern kitchen/dining room in Philadelphia with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Bay Street Kitchen, Bathroom and Powder Room
Bay Street Kitchen, Bathroom and Powder Room
Pederson Construction Inc.Pederson Construction Inc.
Designed by Tres McKinney Designs Photos by Andrew McKenny
Design ideas for a small traditional kitchen/dining room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.
Handsome On Portola
Handsome On Portola
Kari McIntosh DesignKari McIntosh Design
Julie Mikos Photography
Design ideas for a small modern kitchen/dining room in San Francisco with grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Portfolio
Portfolio
Windows of Montclair, Inc.Windows of Montclair, Inc.
Inspiration for a small traditional kitchen/dining room in New York with beige walls.
Tiny Cottage Dining Area
Tiny Cottage Dining Area
Brenna B InteriorsBrenna B Interiors
Photos by Kathleen Landwehrle http://kathleenlandwehrle.com/blog/
Interni di essenza Mediterranea
Interni di essenza Mediterranea
Marta BenetMarta Benet
In questo progetto d’interni situato a pochi metri dal mare abbiamo deciso di utilizzare uno stile mediterraneo contemporaneo attraverso la scelta di finiture artigianali come i pavimenti in terracotta o le piastrelle fatte a mano. L’uso di materiali naturali e prodotti artigianali si ripetono anche sul arredo scelto per questa casa come i mobili in legno, le decorazioni con oggetti tradizionali, le opere d’arte e le luminarie in ceramica, fatte ‘adhoc’ per questo progetto.
You're Making Me Blush
You're Making Me Blush
Lyla Veinot DesignsLyla Veinot Designs
The white table and chairs in the dining area give the eye a break from all of the pink in the living room. The crystal chandelier adds to the feminine feel.
Juno Beach, Private Residence
Juno Beach, Private Residence
Blue Ladder StudioBlue Ladder Studio
compact dining room designed to me light and airy with glass floating top and sculptural table base. sea grass wallcovering for focal accent wall
This is an example of a small nautical kitchen/dining room in Miami with green walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Hertzeliya
Hertzeliya
silvy leshemsilvy leshem
Design ideas for a small eclectic kitchen/dining room in Other with marble flooring, white walls and grey floors.
Duplex
Duplex
Lynn Gaffney Architect, PLLCLynn Gaffney Architect, PLLC
Ines Leong of Archphoto
Design ideas for a small modern kitchen/dining room in New York with multi-coloured walls and light hardwood flooring.
New York Apartment
New York Apartment
Robin Henry StudioRobin Henry Studio
Eric Piasecki
Inspiration for a small traditional kitchen/dining room in New York with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Horizontal Blinds
Horizontal Blinds
Montgomery Blinds, INC.Montgomery Blinds, INC.
This is an example of a small coastal kitchen/dining room in DC Metro with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Dining
Dining
SpaceCraft ArchitectureSpaceCraft Architecture
Michael Lee Photography
This is an example of a small traditional kitchen/dining room in Boston with grey walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Park Hill Village-The Bluebird
Park Hill Village-The Bluebird
Possibilities for DesignPossibilities for Design
Eric Lucero Photography
Design ideas for a small urban kitchen/dining room in Denver with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.

Small Kitchen/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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