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World-Inspired Dining Room Ideas and Designs

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Hawaii Modern
Hawaii Modern
Strata Landscape ArchitectureStrata Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a world-inspired open plan dining room in San Francisco with no fireplace, brown floors and feature lighting.
ALDAMAR 2
ALDAMAR 2
Mikel IrastorzaMikel Irastorza
Inspiration for a world-inspired dining room in Other with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.
Hawaii Residence
Hawaii Residence
Sutton Suzuki ArchitectsSutton Suzuki Architects
Inspiration for a world-inspired dining room in San Francisco with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
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Rachel Loewen PhotographyRachel Loewen Photography
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World-inspired dining room in Chicago with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a chimney breast.
Coastal Living | Davis Island | Interior Design
Coastal Living | Davis Island | Interior Design
Studio M Interior DesignStudio M Interior Design
Daniel Newcomb
Inspiration for a world-inspired dining room in Tampa with grey walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Beach Front Property
Beach Front Property
Connie Cooper DesignsConnie Cooper Designs
Photography by Kieth Scott Morton
Inspiration for a world-inspired dining room in Atlanta with medium hardwood flooring.
Stella for Stock Development in Bonita Bay
Stella for Stock Development in Bonita Bay
Clive Daniel HomeClive Daniel Home
Design ideas for a world-inspired dining room in Miami with white walls.
Transformation d'une ancienne poste
Transformation d'une ancienne poste
Adeline Pithois-GuillouAdeline Pithois-Guillou
Inspiration for a world-inspired dining room in Nantes with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Linda Isle
Linda Isle
Reuter HomesReuter Homes
This is an example of a world-inspired dining room in Orange County with white walls, no fireplace and beige floors.
Island Retreat
Island Retreat
Morgante Wilson ArchitectsMorgante Wilson Architects
Morgante Wilson Architects designed this island home on a radius so rooms flow together. Concentric ceiling beams echo the curve in this view of the Dining Room, Kitchen and Family Room. The organic live edge dining table from Phillips Collection speaks to that curvilinear direction.
Condo on the Beach
Condo on the Beach
JENNIFER GARRIGUES INCJENNIFER GARRIGUES INC
Troy Cambell
Inspiration for a world-inspired dining room in Miami with white walls and dark hardwood flooring.
Asian Influence
Asian Influence
Bandon Blue DesignsBandon Blue Designs
Allan Carlisle Photography
Photo of a world-inspired dining room in Miami.
Fredonia
Fredonia
LINE architectureLINE architecture
World-inspired dining room in Los Angeles with green walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Dining Room
Dining Room
Saint Dizier DesignSaint Dizier Design
Another view of the Dining Room shows a beautiful Japanese screen as a backdrop.
Inspiration for a world-inspired dining room in Hawaii with beige walls.
Contemporary Retreat
Contemporary Retreat
Highgate BuildersHighgate Builders
World-inspired dining room in Chicago with beige floors.
Tropical Retreat in Woodland Hills
Tropical Retreat in Woodland Hills
Karen Grace InteriorsKaren Grace Interiors
Bold Design, Revitalized Living. Residential and commercial interior design firm Karen Grace Interiors is dedicated to designing spaces that provide a sense of well-being where you can live and work in an environment that makes you feel happy and at home. We have been designing in the Los Angeles and Ventura County areas since 2000. Photography By: Izumi Tanaka
West 27th Street
West 27th Street
Charles Rose Architects Inc.Charles Rose Architects Inc.
John Linden
This is an example of a large world-inspired dining room in New York with multi-coloured walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Singapore Penthouse
Singapore Penthouse
DESIGN INTERVENTIONDESIGN INTERVENTION
Photo of a world-inspired enclosed dining room in Singapore with multi-coloured walls and no fireplace.
Kanae Lot 1
Kanae Lot 1
GM Construction, Inc.GM Construction, Inc.
Design ideas for a world-inspired dining room in Hawaii with beige walls and light hardwood flooring.

World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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.
Dining Room
Dining Room
Caroline Kopp Interior DesignCaroline Kopp Interior Design
Design ideas for a medium sized world-inspired open plan dining room in New York with beige walls, no fireplace, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
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