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10 Dining Room Paint Colors

Color can elevate your dining room to elegant and dramatic

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Updated on 11/22/21

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When it comes to picking out the perfect dining room paint color, look for a shade that sets the space's mood. It should match your entertaining style since this room is for guests, special occasions, and transient use. Since you're not in the room long, feel free to go bold with color to set an elegant and dramatic tone. Lighter tones work well, too; neutrals are inviting and comfortable.

Here are the top 10 picks for the best dining room paint colors.

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Mali Azima

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The Creamy White Dining Room

In this Atlanta dining room designed by Melanie Turner, creamy white walls allow accents in metallic shades, caramel browns, and black to really shine. A Murano glass leaf chandelier (one of a pair) hangs over a custom parchment-wrapped table (J. Robert Scott). Chair fabric, Miles Redd for Schumacher. Credenzas, Jean de Merry.

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Julia Lynn

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The Sage Green Dining Room

In the dining room of this Austin, Texas, home designed by Angie Hranowski, glossy sage trim, antiqued silver panels, and regal violet curtains form a dynamic canvas for conversation and antiques, like the hexagonal table (Fritz Porter) and walnut dining chairs (Blackman Cruz).

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DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN

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The Limestone Dining Room

At this California estate designed by Ken Fulk, a hand-painted wall mural by Katherine Jacobus depicts the tonal beauty of rammed earth. Dining chairs, Bořek Šípek.

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Laurey Glenn

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The Chrome Yellow Dining Room

Emily J Followill

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The Mural Dining Room

A serene mural of Low Country marshland (Bob Christian Decorative Art) and reclaimed white oak beams accentuate lofty ceilings, a defining element of this 1,400-square-foot cottage designed by Beth Webb. The flooring is Belgian bluestone. Lanterns and table, English Accent Antiques

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Stephen Karlisch

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The Lemon Dining Room

Designed by Cathy Kincaid, the lemon-yellow dining room at the 2020 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Dallas features a refined blend of traditional Dallas style and global influences, from the majestic plaster palm trees and the contemporary artwork to the Soane Britain Topkapi lantern hanging above the table. Kincaid took inspiration from beloved rooms by Alidad and Veere Grenney, working with her most-trusted craftspeople in the industry to create a one-of-a-kind dining room. The custom embroidered slipcovers on the dining chairs are from Kincaid’s debut collection with Penn & Fletcher.

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Annie Schlechter

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The Salmon Dining Room

In this salmon-hued library of a New York apartment designed by Chiqui Woolworth, a mirrored English dining table doubles as a polished buffet for entertaining. Drapery fabric, Brun­schwig & Fils. Painted wood drapery tassels, Samuel & Sons

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DYLAN THOMAS

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The Candy-Striped Dining Room

At his home in the English countryside, designer Richard Smith created the illusion of a tented ceiling with a custom trompe l’oeil treatment complete with candy-striped trim and corner poles. "It’s more flamboyant than our usual style, but it certainly gives our dinner parties a sense of occasion!" says Smith.

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David Tsay

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The Cantaloupe Dining Room

The Dallas dining room of Kimberly Schlegel Whitman's home is painted Persian Melon (Benjamin Moore) to “look like the inside of a cantaloupe,” says Whitman. Copper and palm leaf artwork, Tam Van Tran

Lesley Unruh

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The Sapphire Dining Room

In this brick Georgian home designed by Shazalynn Cavin-Winfrey, lacquered blue trim (along with silver leaf-papered ceilings) reflect light from the roaring fireplace and antique chandelier. The walls are upholstered in velvet and the ceiling paper is by Brunschwig & Fils.

Francesco Lagnese

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The High-Gloss Brown Dining Room

At this Connecticut dining room designed by David Netto, the walls are painted Tanner's Brown by Farrow & Ball. The plaster cone hanging light is by Rose Uniacke and the wicker chairs are by Soane Britain.

ANNIE SCHLECHTER

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The Oxblood Dining Room

At this Hudson Valley, New York, home designed by Lynne Stair of McMillen, the dining room's walls, provide a warm foil for the nautical oil paintings. The room is furnished with a Georgian-style table and chairs.

Annie Schlechter

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The Pale Peach Dining Room

In Meg Braff's Long Island dining room, pale peach walls pick up the earthy shade from an antique carpet. Leafy green, found in the drapery and valence fabric (from Holland & Sherry) and the table covering (from Lulu DK) lends a lively accent. The antique caned regency chairs were grain painted to resemble tiger maple.

Max Kim-Bee

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The Prussian Blue Dining Room

In this New York City dining room designed by Ashley Whittaker, a classic blue-and-white palette takes a punchy turn with plum accents in the floral Muriel Brandolini chair back fabric and the leather seats upholstery. Silk curtains from Scalamandre plus an antique mirror from 1stdibs play up the room’s height.

Brie Williams

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The Driftwood Dining Room

Designer Matthew Carter's Harbour Island cottage dining room features deep brown walls that make for a saturated backdrop of his bright, beachy collections. Carter furnished the space with a harmonious mix of pieces from different eras and made in various textures, including with a laminate Parsons-style table (Andrew Gentile Antiques), rattan chairs (Palecek), and a Noguchi paper lantern.

Annie Schlechter

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The Blue-and-Yellow Dining Room

Inspired by the shades decorating drums used by members of the Williamsburg Fife and Drum Corps, designer Anthony Baratta drenched this Georgian dining room in a blue-and-yellow palette. The rug is from Capel Rugs; the plates and glassware are from Park Designs.

The walls are painted Damask Gold and Lafayette Blue, both from Benjamin Moore's Williamsburg collection.

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Thomas Loof

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The Sunny Dining Room

Bright yellow-lacquered walls infuse a sense of exuberance into this Katie Ridder-designed dining room. The rattan chairs from Janus et Cie and pineapple-footed table further support the Long Island home's playful spirit. The painted floors were inspired by a Moroccan checkerboard tile pattern. The drapery fabric is from Harbinger, and the chandelier is from Avery & Dash.

The wall paint color is Sunrays by Benjamin Moore.

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Melanie Acevedo

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The Icy Dining Room

Soft blues lend a relaxed feeling to the opening dining room in this breezy Bahamas home designed by Miles Redd. The ship centerpiece is a playful nod to the ships that pass by in the bay. Osbourne & Little fabrics cover the Design Within Reach chairs at the table. The painted wall grass cloth is from Phillip Jeffries.

The wall grass cloth is painted Polar Ice by Benjamin Moore.

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Francesco Lagnese

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The Powder Blue Dining Room

Fresh powder blue hues illuminate contemporary art and the stunning view from the windows of this Mediterranean-style villa in Palm Beach. Designer Bunny Williams had the Stark sisal rug custom-painted in a pattern based on a classic Serge Roche design. The Italian chairs are from Sutter Antiques.

For a similar wall color, try Morning Sky Blue by Benjamin Moore.

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Alexandre Bailhache

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The Neutral Dining Room

In the dining room of this Provence farmhouse, collections of paintings and antique delftware and faience pottery act as the focal point of the space in part due to their neutral backdrop. Designer Susan Bednar Long paired French dining chairs in a lighter finish with a Swedish blue check from Chelsea Textiles. The sconces are from Jamb.

The wall paint color is Wimborne White by Farrow & Ball.

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Francesco Lagnese

21 of 30

The Sage Dining Room

The sage Venetian plastered walls of this Susan Zises Green-designed dining room pay homage to the home’s lush Palm Beach gardens. The armchairs, in a Christopher Hyland fabric, and side chairs, in a Clarence House velvet, are antiques. The dining room’s 1920s ceiling is hand-painted.

For a similar wall color, try Calke Green by Farrow & Ball.

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Max Kim-Bee

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The Charcoal Dining Room

Event planner and decorator Antony Todd take a less-is-more approach to decorating the dining area of his Manhattan apartment for the holidays. To offset the deep charcoal-color walls, Todd dressed a custom-made white-oak table with vermeil charges and feather-stuffed tumblers. The wreath hung at the window is made from duck and pheasant feathers.

The wall paint color is Dragon's Breath by Benjamin Moore.

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Francesco Lagnese

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The Forest Green Dining Room

Aubergine silk curtains, velvety walls, and a dramatic Baltic chandelier invoke a sultry atmosphere made for luxurious dinner parties within this Pennsylvania home designed by Richard Keith Langham. The forest green ceiling compliments the verdant hues of a hydrangea Gracie wallpaper. The curtains are in a Schumacher silk with Passementerie bullion fringe.

The ceiling paint color is Backwoods by Benjamin Moore.

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Björn Wallander

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The Mural Dining Room

Adorned with gazeboes, passionflowers, and vines, the decorative murals, hand-painted by Chuck Fischer, add a whimsical touch to the reception hall in Lou Marotta’s Florida home. The French antique chairs and 1930s table are topped in Noir Saint Laurent marble. A 19th-century gilded aura from Blackman Cruz acts as a golden backdrop for the 1980s sculpture from Jonson Cornell.

For a similar pure white wall color, try All White by Farrow & Ball.

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William Waldron

25 of 30

The Tawny Dining Room

Rich camel walls and crisp white trim tastefully frame an Enoc Perez oil painting in this New York dining room designed by Daniel Romualdez. The custom dining room table combines a Gracie top with a base by Wainlands. The antique Frances Elkins chairs are from Liz O’Brien, and the 1970s French sconces were found at Galerie Lafon-Vosseler.

The trim paint color is White Dove by Benjamin Moore.

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Max Kim-Bee

26 of 30

The Olive Dining Room

Designer Richard Keith Langham transformed his olive-green living room into the perfect scene for a holiday dinner by the fire with lush garland, sparkling red ribbon, and pine-scented candles. A Sferra linen overlays a tablecloth in a Fabricut fabric. The stone console is by Jamb.

The wall paint color is Primrose Hill by Mylands.

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Melanie Acevedo

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The Peaches and Green Dining Room

In the Atlanta home of designer Danielle Rollins, an apricot-lacquered ceiling offers a mirror-like quality to the dining room and casts a glow on the moss-green walls. A Lee Jofa damask covers antique Italian chairs. The tablecloth and bench is Samuel & Sons trim in an Oscar de la Renta for Lee Jofa fabric.

The wall paint color is Ball Green by Farrow & Ball.

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Victoria Pearson

28 of 30

The Ocean Dining Room

Glamour radiates from the dining room of Jan Showers’ Dallas townhouse as a silver-leafed ceiling shimmers over azure furnishings. The designer purposefully chose the blue shade on the walls to mimic the color of the water in St. Barts, her favorite island getaway. The table and chairs are in a white cowhide, both from Showers’ furniture collection.

The wall color is Wythe Blue by Benjamin Moore.

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James Merrell

29 of 30

The Ivory Dining Room

Intricate wainscoting evokes an airy feel similar to the Moroccan palaces that inspired the interiors of this Spanish Colonial Revival home in Dallas. Designer Emily Summers used minimalistic chairs from Nancy Corzine and off-white walls to keep the attention on the dining room’s architecture. The custom chandelier is from Seguso.

The wall color is Vanilla Milkshake by Benjamin Moore.

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Thomas Loof

30 of 30

The Lavender Dining Room

Natural sunlight bounces off dusty lavender and violet hues, establishing an ethereal glow in the dining room of John Saladino’s Montecito home. The dining room chairs are outfitted with a Keleen leather and Samuel & Sons trim. The curtains are in a Manuel Canovas silk.

For a similar wall color, try Iced Lavender by Benjamin Moore.

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Color plays an important role in the interior. The color design of the dining room affects not only the mood and appetite - it can be used to correct the shortcomings and emphasize the dignity of the room, maintain the style of the interior. To properly plan the color scheme, you need to decide on the main and additional shades, make harmonious combinations, and place accents.


The interior of the dining room should create a family atmosphere so that meals together are a pleasure. And on holidays, the dining room should be easily transformed according to the event.

A popular design trick when choosing color combinations is to highlight one main color. There are options when, when combining colors in the dining room, two main ones are brought to the foreground, and other tones are used as inclusions. It is important that the main colors are in harmony with each other. nine0012

Light colors. In a bright room, a positive mood is usually formed. That is why light colors and white are suitable for decorating the dining area, as well as textures that enhance luminosity: glass, lacquered surfaces, shiny metal. These finishing solutions fit perfectly into the modern interior concept in a neutral, classic and ecological style, country and fusion style.

For balance, use combinations of white (or its shades - milky, cream, ivory) with deep brown, gray-blue, greenish-gray, terracotta. Dining room decor in these colors will give a feeling of deep inner peace. To create a lively atmosphere, accessories made of silver and shiny metal, cream-colored or painted ceramics will help. nine0012

Color contrasts. Avoid in the dining area hard contrasts of black and colors of the chromatic range (especially red, yellow, gold, crimson, purple), as well as "sharp" comparisons of saturated colors. Usually they are perceived as exciting, annoying and create psychological stress, inappropriate for a meal and in communication with guests. Avoid large clusters of saturated colors in the dining room. Either light, unsaturated, or mixed tones are preferred: sand, coffee with milk, beige, pale pink, gray-green. It is worth considering a harmonious color scheme, using "neighbors" in half of the spectrum: blue and green, yellow and orange. This palette creates a peaceful and pleasant mood. nine0012

A few important factors to consider when choosing a color palette for your dining room.

Dining room size. Choose colors according to the size of the dining room. For small dining rooms, use combinations of light and cold tones, as they visually increase the space. For large dining spaces, combine dark colors with medium saturation and bright colors. Furniture in this case, it is better to choose two-tone. nine0012

Furniture and decor. Consider the room's furniture, window treatments, and wall decorations. If you do not plan to change the decor, choose wall colors that match it. If you are going to completely change the interior of the dining room, you will have more options. One of the easiest ways to add color to a neutral dining room is with colorful chairs.

Adjoining premises. If there is access to other rooms from the dining room, you need to choose the colors of the walls so that they blend harmoniously with the colors of the neighboring rooms. nine0012

Accent color. The room will look much more interesting if, in addition to the main one, you add accent colors as well. But first, make sure that the chosen colors look good next to each other.

Combine only 3-5 shades. As a rule, the background of the dining room and kitchen is made up of the largest surfaces and objects: walls, floors, large furniture. It is their colors in the interior palette that will be the main and most often neutral, natural and close to each other. In addition to the basic colors, you can choose two or three additional colors - darker, more saturated or brighter. nine0012

As a percentage, the main and secondary colors can be divided as 60/30/10. Very bright and dark colors should occupy the smallest fraction of the space - no more than 10%, only as accents and color spots.

Combine colors with the color wheel . When composing a color combination in the kitchen, it is useful to know the principles of working with a chromatic circle that schematically represents the rainbow spectrum.


Interior style. nine0031 The color scheme of the interior should match the style. Dining rooms in a classic or Art Deco style are decorated in deep but muted tones that are close to nature. Bright accents are not characteristic of classic interiors, but contrasts are allowed.


European shabby chic and Provence, Gustavian and French styles are characterized by a pastel and neutral palette without too bright accents.


Scandinavian style base colors tend to be light and natural, but often with bright or contrasting accents. nine0012

Loft and industrial are built on dark muted tones, often with a lot of brick, wood, concrete and metal shades.

Pop art, retro and boho chic are trends for those who love bright and saturated colors.

Rustic and minimalistic style, eco-style and country style are based on shades of natural materials - sand, grass, clay, stones and, of course, wood.


Lighting. Consider the orientation of the windows to the cardinal points and the level of illumination If the room faces the north side, then soft white and warm saturated colors will help to compensate for the lack of heat and light: yellow, red, orange, pink. nine0012

Boiled white, shades of blue, blue, purple and gray in dim natural light will look cloudy and even create a feeling of cold. Also, do not get carried away with pastel shades, because without sunlight they will seem dirty and dull. But in sunny southern kitchens, cold shades will look fresh, and pastels will look gentle. Warm colors in bright light, on the contrary, may seem too active and oppressive, or create a feeling of stuffiness.

Cold shades subdue appetite, warm ones excite If you are an avid cook, gourmet or just a fan of beautiful food photography, then warm shades (yellow, red and orange, wood and brick textures) in a dining or working area will be very useful. On the other hand, if you are striving for a moderate diet, then an apron or, say, a tablecloth on the table, it is better to choose in cold colors.


With the help of color you can visually disguise the unsuccessful proportions of the room, use gradations of tone, combinations of shiny and matte textures, drawing. nine0012

Textures and patterns. Mirrored and glossy surfaces will make the dining room not only bigger, but also more airy. Glossy shine will create a feeling of cleanliness. Large patterns and textures are suitable for large dining rooms, and for small rooms, choose small patterns and textures - with their help, the dining room will seem larger. The texture should also be unobtrusive, best in combination with a light color.


Basic colors for the dining room and their combinations

White. A dining room in white will look elegant and airy. A palette of shades of white is an option for those who appreciate the simplicity and elegance of style and, at the same time, wide possibilities for color solutions. White color gives almost unlimited possibilities for creating space. White goes well with all tones and sets the contrast. The most popular combinations with black, red and blue tone. The individuality of the design should be emphasized with original graphics or photographs, as well as the intense color of accessories and furniture. nine0012

Black. If you use this color in moderation (without making it dominant) and combine it with lighter or cheerful shades, then black can bring sophistication and rigor to the interior. Elegant black cools the space, pairing perfectly with gray and white. Duets of black with red, pink, green, yellow are acceptable.


Grey. Gray is practical and versatile, almost all colors paired with it become nobler and more effective. However, the abundance of gray (except for very light colors) can depress and chill. To keep a gray dining room from looking boring, don't make classic gray the main tone, especially if the room is dark. Gray is especially good with white (gray walls with white baseboards), pink, yellow, blue, purple. nine0012

Beige. The most compromise among the entire palette. Unobtrusive and goes well with many tones, but is best with peach, blue and brown. The beige color of the walls in the dining room does not distract attention and creates a feeling of comfort.

Green. Green color in the dining room is considered one of the most advantageous and popular. It personifies nature and tranquility, sets in a positive way. It will always be a pleasure to spend time in such a dining room. Green goes well with purple, white, gold, red, goes well with the "neighbors" blue and yellow, warm shades - orange and brown. nine0012

Brown. Brown and its shades are often used in the interior of the dining room. The color of the earth and wood soothes, creates a sense of security and comfort in the interior. It is especially good to use it in textiles, flooring and furniture. However, in large quantities and without suitable complementary colors, it can be tiring. Harmonizes brown with white, beige, green, pink, blue. It is especially effectively combined with pastel colors, creating a calm and eye-pleasing palette. nine0012

Blue. A great color for the kitchen but subject to good sunlight or use in moderation. Noble and deep blue will transform the dining room, making it expressive. It is desirable to make blue dominant in large dining rooms so that it does not hide the space. Blue is suitable for those who struggle with the habit of overeating, who love peace and need self-confidence. The main combinations: with cold colors - gray, green, blue and purple, with warm colors - orange, yellow, brown, red. nine0012

Blue. Dining room in blue is associated with sea freshness and energy of the water element. Mediterranean notes will give it olive, light green, turquoise, azure, blue, white, beige.


Purple. Gives dining chic and elegance. This color is almost the most difficult to use, as it has a contradictory effect - it excites and calms at the same time. Therefore, it should be used only in very small quantities. Combinations: with neutral colors - white, gray, brown, with its complementary color - yellow, as well as red and blue. nine0012

Yellow. Sunny yellow color will make the dining room bright and juicy, the color invigorates, warms, improves mood, any food against such a background seems appetizing. But in large quantities, yellow can irritate the psyche. This color is especially shown in northern and dark kitchens - here it can replace sunlight. It is successfully combined with orange, blue, white, purple and gray. Most often it does not dominate, but is used in combination with other colors. nine0012

Orange. Orange dining room is a popular and modern solution. Orange, like yellow, gives a feeling of summer and awakens the appetite. It is also rarely used as an independent tone. The most successful combinations with yellow, blue, green and white.

Red. This bright, dynamic color is nowhere more appropriate than in the kitchen and dining room, but it does not suit everyone's temperament. In small doses, it warms, invigorates, stimulates appetite, in large doses, it presses and irritates. A dining room in red will look expressive and modern, especially if red is expressed on glossy surfaces. It is recommended not to make it a dominant tone, but to be paired with such colors: black, white, golden, light peach, gray or silver. nine0012


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General rules for choosing color combinations in the interior of the dining room

A popular design trick when choosing color combinations is to highlight one main color. nine0012

Dining room color can be chosen 1, but using its different shades. Then the situation will not merge into one whole and it will be possible to highlight the desired accents.



Selection of textures and patterns




We offer you to consider the color options for the kitchen-dining room, as well as their winning combinations.

Basic colors

A white dining room will look elegant and airy. White goes well with all tones and sets the contrast. The most popular combinations with black, red and blue tone. As the color of the ceilings in the dining room, white is most often chosen. nine0012












Even though black also goes well with all colours, don't make it the dominant color in the dining room. It will psychologically overload some people, and in the dining room you want to eat in a comfortable environment. Duets of black with red, white, pink, green are acceptable in the dining room.











To keep a gray dining room from looking boring, don't make classic gray the main tone. This is an amateur decision. Gray will fit into almost any environment. Effectively complement the design of the dining room in gray pink, blue and purple. A rather interesting design solution is a gray dining room (in the manner of a black and white photograph) and one or more bright objects, for example, pink.











Beige is the most compromise among the entire palette. It's hard to go wrong when using it. It is unobtrusive and goes well with many tones, but is best with peach, blue and brown. The beige color of the walls in the dining room does not distract attention and creates a feeling of comfort.