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51 Formal Dining Room Ideas With Tips And Accessories To Help You Design Yours

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Sure, we take snacks at the kitchen island and light lunches in the dining nook, but there’s nothing quite like laying the table in a formal dining room to really set a festive mood. The formal dining room may be used frequently by a large family or mainly for momentous get-togethers and special holidays, but always for making memories. With that in mind, this room deserves a special kind of attention. It should be a space that feels magnetic, to draw family members and friends to it and make them want to linger awhile. This collection of 51 formal dining room ideas provides inspiration, tips and accessories to help you design yours.

Define your best features. This formal dining space draws attention to a set of elegant arched window frames by using a defining black paint finish that contrasts dramatically against soft white surroundings.

Use screens to set the scene. These arched window frames are softened by fine lattice screens, which lightly shade the influx of natural sunlight to make a mellow mood. The modern dining chairs bring in contrast to the scheme with their deeper shades.

Eclectic glamour and golden accents. Assorted upholstery covers these dining chairs with creative, eclectic flair, whilst gold coloured accent pieces introduce a luxe aesthetic.

Ensure even distribution of light. In large spaces with long dining tables, it‘s important to supply good light to the diners situated at each end of the table. These two elongated sputnik chandeliers spread illumination far and wide.

Earth colours. Despite their formality, chic dining rooms can still feel connected to nature. Select rich earth colours to complement a lush garden view and elevate with metallic accents, like this eye-catching golden circle chandelier.

Anchoring light installations. In an open plan living room arrangement, anchor a formal eating area with a commanding light installation like this cluster of unique dining room pendants.

Create neat zoning with a dining room rug. Flatweave rugs provide an island of colour and differential texture beneath an open plan dining room. Choose machine-washable options for easy maintenance.

Disrupt stuffy appearances with unexpected colour. Bring formal dining room schemes into the modern realm by introducing randomly interspersed accent chairs, multicoloured chandeliers, and colour-blocked paint effects.

Dripping with wealth. Nothing takes a sophisticated dining room design more upmarket than a fabulously oversized crystal chandelier–except maybe a classical work of sculpture. If you’re going all out, one of each makes a winning combination.

Clear foundations. Lighten the presence of your dining suite in an open concept by selecting a table or chairs with a clear acrylic or glass base.

Luxurious layers. Patterned dining chairs, floor-to-ceiling display shelves, an oversized chandelier, statement art, and a deeply textured feature wall all come together to create a feast for the eyes.

Ethereal eating areas. Crisp white drapes, clean white walls, and rose gold accents style a heavenly dining room decor scheme. A delicate dining room chandelier diffuses the light like wisps of cloud across the sun.

A great place for a piano. Whether it’s just to build a look of grandeur or to perform at an after dinner soiree, a piano makes an impressive and entertaining addition.

Living the high life. Draw attention to a high dining room ceiling with attractive wood panelling. Accentuate tall and narrow alcoves to further stretch the vertical plane.

Delicate additions. Slender slices of white marble and metallic strips thread between bookmatched wooden boards to create an exquisite feature wall. Decorative mirrors and a blossom-like chandelier add bright overlays.

Create your own architectural interest. If you want to get in on the arch trend, you don’t have to move home or rebuild. Fashion a partial arch with a custom-made, open-sided bookcase, which can work double duty as a light permeable room divider. The mid century modern dining table and chairs feel right at home against the arching backdrop.

Bring balance to decorative neoclassical settings with a simple, modern dining set. The decorative intricacies of classical boiserie should not have to compete for their rightful limelight.

Be there or be square. A square dining table is great for keeping conversation between the whole group whilst seating couples evenly side by side.

Be bold in black and white. It’s simple, it’s crisp, and most of all it’s highly effective.

The bespoke lighting plan. Mini pendant lights can be clustered or aligned to make a focal lighting feature that is as large or as small as you desire.

Create a courtyard connection. Art is nice, but Mother Nature’s own creation is unbeatable.

Curate a sculptural focal point with artistic dining room pendant lights.

When the table isn’t set for diners, it should be made presentable for the rest of the day. Decorative trays and bowls make simple centrepieces that are easily removed when meal times roll around once more.

Symmetrical style. Not only do these luxe gold wall sconces complement a stunning central light fixture, but they evenly flank a fabulous feature wall and gold trimmed buffet. Tufted accent chairs place a pop of mirrored colour at either end of the table.

Bask under skylights. This glass ceiling treatment allows sunlight to illuminate the warmth of woodtone panels behind an integrated bookcase.

Play with scale. If there is only space for a small dining set, make the area into a larger statement with a sprawling modern light fixture.

Create visual stops in a centrally situated dining space. Use striking storage units and mature indoor plants to slow the eye from gliding straight past.

Exaggerate a round dining set with a much larger round rug, the combination will create a visual pull toward the centre of the arrangement.

A striped rug contributes easy interest to a plain dining room decor scheme. Select a wireframe pendant light shade to complement the linear pattern.

Areas of attraction. It doesn’t take a lot to elevate a small dining area; select just one piece of 3D wall art and a striking modern fireplace to completely transform the essence of the room.

Where natural light doesn’t quite make it from the windows to the table, install high-gloss floor tiles to help light reflections travel.

Marvellous marble. Marble tables, artistic marble focal walls, and marbled rugs, we love them all.

Instate a stately dining room design with not just one but several exquisite chandeliers. Follow up with deeply decorative crown moulding, boiserie, gilded mirrors, and sensational dining chairs.

Colour kissed. Whilst boiserie remains under a graceful cloak of white, upholstered dining chairs and a floral mural add just a kiss of teal.

Counteract the linearity of a wainscot or boiserie panelled room with a round dining table and curved dining chairs. In this example, a modern buffet unit continues the curvaceous motif.

Be inspired by art, like this abstract, red accent dining room. The modern dining table and red chairs play their part beautifully in the overall setup.

Complement your architecture. Airy, open plan layouts and light filled dining areas require sizeable furniture sets, otherwise nothing makes sense to the eye. Team with a large area rug and a substantial buffet to amp up the impact.

Green, gold and glamorous. Emerald green dining chairs set a rich aesthetic alongside gold framed mirrors and a luxurious gold-trimmed sideboard.

White stone and simple lines fashion a formal minimalist dining room.

Where formal dining rooms are attached to the kitchen, create a cohesive flow with similar materials and complementary tones.

Sapphire accents, spectacular modern chandeliers, and marble flooring make striking companions for the counteractive industrial properties of a raw concrete feature wall.

Widen the dining party staging area with a double-width wooden dining table and a complementary wood slatted ceiling.

A racetrack shaped dining table will put your room bang on trend. Accompany the trendy furniture piece with equally curvaceous chairs and gently rounded alcoves.

Hitting on another popular trend, rattan dining chairs aren’t only for relaxed boho settings. Match this earthy aesthetic with a high-end table and designer pendant lights to retain an air of elegant formality.

Wooden dining chairs and tables sit well in industrial surroundings where they achieve a warming effect on cool metal elements, exposed brickwork, and raw concrete.

Look up. The view just gets better and better with atmospherically illuminated ceiling beams and a pool of overlapping circle chandeliers.

Grounded in grey, this suave dining room design is boosted by decorative wall mirrors, large light installations, and the iconic Easy Chair by Pierre Jeanneret.

Ruby red accents, art relics, and rounded motifs shape a unique dining room design with a deep allure. Luxurious Platner chairs surround the glass top dining table.

Let amazing views do the talking, and keep dining furniture on the down-low.

Choose one standout piece to mould your dining area. The white dining table stands out against the black chairs.

Pick an off-beat hue to give your dining room individuality and go all-out.

1. Upholstered dining chair 2. Platner dining chair 3. Wegner style chair 4. Sputnik chandelier 5. Long dining table 6. Tear drop dining pendant lights 7. Dining vase 8. Decorative mirror 9. Rug


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91 Best Dining Room Decorating Ideas, Furniture, Designs, and Pictures

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By Hadley Mendelsohn and Kelly Allen

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A meal is best enjoyed surrounded by your friends and family—especially when set against a stylish backdrop. In your dining room, you can create a dreamy setting that you and your guests will never want to leave. To make sure it's the ideal setup for dinner parties and everyday use, we've gathered some of the chicest dining rooms we've ever seen in a variety of styles—from modern to industrial, traditional to eclectic, and beyond. Whether you want to redecorate or simply need a little inspiration, we have a designer-approved blueprint for you to recreate at home. Get ready to take notes on these stunning dining room decorating ideas. They're sure to impress anyone who enters (no matter how inedible the pot roast is—kidding!).

Add Color to Niches

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Infuse Niches With Color

It's easy to fill wall niches in your dining room with decor, but you can emphasize them even more with a simple wallcovering. In a Virginia dining room, designer Joe Ireland used a handmade tissue wallcovering by Twin Diamond Studios in the niches to set an elegant backdrop for decorative plates.

Frank Frances

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Use Different Upholstery

If you like the idea of mixed dining chairs but still appreciate an element of cohesiveness, use the same chair in different colors and finishes. Here, design duo Cortney and Robert Novogratz added the same chair in different neutral fabrics and wood finishes to the 12-foot-long dining table in their West Village home.

Nick Glimenakis

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Add a Built-In Bar

Make sure ingredients for cocktail and mocktail refills are within reach by incorporating a built-in bar unit, like the one in this dining room by designer Eneia White. The custom unit looks like an actual piece of furniture thanks to a coat of Black Satin paint by Benjamin Moore and antique-inspired hardware sourced on Etsy.

Roger Davies

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Make Room for a Kids' Table

Kids' tables can certainly be cozy and chic. Just take it from the small seating area in a California home's dining room designed by Alexandra Loew. Situated in the bay window, the setup serves as the kids’ table during big gatherings.

Emily Followill

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Frame the Entry

Everything inside your dining room is crucial but so is the entry to it. Here, designer Lathem Gordon framed the entrance to her Atlanta home's dining room with a carefully crafted gallery wall that sets the tone for all of the estate sale finds and pieces passed down through generations found inside.

Marietta Leung

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Angle the Table

If you reside in an apartment with limited dining space, don't simply tuck the table into the corner. Instead, place it on an angle as designer Jasmine Lam did in her London flat. A curved sofa anchors the assemblage and makes it feel more inviting.

Read McKendree

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Mix Dark Wood and Bright Colors

For Chauncy Boothby's own dining room, the designer paired vintage brown furniture with Lulworth Blue paint by Farrow & Ball and Thibaut wallpaper to give the traditional foundation a playful update. A textured rug and rattan basket give the room a slight coastal feel.

Eric Roth

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Fake a Banquette

For a cozy seating setup, fake a half-banquette. In this dining room, designer Liz Caan paired a cushy vintage sofa—that has lots of pillows for back support—with a set of dining chairs to give the room a casual yet welcoming feel.

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Make It Pink

Once used as a greenhouse, the dining room in actors Candice van Houten and Guy Pearce's Amsterdam home is romantic yet playful. Designer Nicole Dohmen of Atelier ND Interior added a bubblegum pink dining table by Sabine Marcelis and pink striped Roman shades. The purple curtains match the walls and ceiling, giving the room an overall sophisticated yet lively feel.

Frank Frances

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Choose a Mural Wallcovering

Tell a story or make a bolder impact with a mural wallcovering, like this one called Menagerie Chinoiserie in a custom colorway by Voutsa. Designer Courtney McLeod included a table with an acrylic topper and chairs in performance velvet that “shimmers and adds glam."

Karyn Millet

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Play Up the Coastal Grandmother Aesthetic

Keep it simple yet inviting with a dining room the coastal grandmother queen Nancy Meyers would surely approve of. Featuring a large wicker pendant, neutral chairs, and a textured rug, this dining room by designer Kari Arendsen is a prime example.

Helen Norman

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Give It an Ancient Feel

To enhance the aged feel of a barrel-vaulted ceiling made of Jerusalem stone in a Florida home's dining room, designer Lauren Liess incorporated antiques including the table, chairs, art, and limestone flooring.

Eric Piasecki

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Go Red

Make a statement with cherry red wall paint, red dining chairs, and a red rug. Elevate the look with gold accents, like the chandelier, mirrors, and console tables in this formal dining room by design firm Cullman & Kravis.

Jamie Padgett

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Add a Contemporary Fireplace

If a full-blown mantel isn't your style, opt for a more contemporary fireplace to warm up your dining room. The sleek one in this kitchen by designer Richard T. Anuszkiewicz makes it feel like both a living room and a dining room. The extra candles on the dining table add to the ambiance.

Ngoc Minh Ngo

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Turn It Into a Tasting Room

If you're a wine aficionado but don't have the space for a separate cellar, make your dining room double as a place to store your collection. Built-in cubbies along one wall—like in this room designed by Pam Schneider and architect Pospisil & Brown Architects—should do the trick.

Tessa Neustadt

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Focus on Texture

With textured accents like wicker Roman shades and a handwoven rug, you can easily amplify the warmth in your dining room. Keep the overall look simple with patterned curtains in neutral colors and wood accents, like in this dining room designed by Interior Archaeology.

Eric Piasecki

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Think About Trim

Whether it's on your dining chairs or along your walls, trim can instantly upgrade any space. Just take it from this dining room designed by Cullman & Kravis, which features gold trim that wraps around the room and mimics the gold accent along the dining table's bases.

Kelly Marshall

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Add an Unexpected Detail

Designer Keita Turner livened up the dining room in this Brooklyn apartment by giving it unexpected details, like one mismatched chair out of four and a geometric mural that plays nicely with the burnt orange walls that surround it.

Paul Costello

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Separate It With a Built-In Screen

Welcome light and airflow into your dining room with louvered oak panels, as seen in this North Carolina beach house by designer Barrie Benson. The built-in screen offers some separation while maintaining a spacious atmosphere.

Brie Williams

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Balance Warmth With Formality

A matching table and chair set creates cohesion in this eclectic dining nook designed by Ariene Bethea. Bolster pillows and custom throws make the corner nook extra cozy and multi-purpose. Though it feels tailored, it's still approachable and warm.

Brittany Ambridge

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Separate Zones With Ceiling Wallpaper

A sunny shade of sisal wallpaper connects the open kitchen to the dining room and separates it from the seating area in this great room designed by Halden Interiors.

Nicole Franzen

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Think Outside the Obvious Layout Options

An offset, extra-large circular table flatters the shape of the window nook without appearing too cramped, as it's not crammed right up against the windows nor smack dab in the middle of the room. While the colors are muted and the materials are understated, the geometric shapes throughout add tons of intrigue.

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Enable Indoor/Outdoor Flow

Kingston Lafferty Design created an indoor/outdoor dining room by extending a built-in table on both ends of the wall. They're connected by a large window with accordion glass doors for seamless flow when larger parties are dining and visually by the glossy tiles. Visually, they're a stylish statement and outside, a durable, weatherproof material. Plants also make the two spaces feel like they're in conversation with each other.

Heidi Caillier Design

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Stay Nimble

Whether you live in a small studio apartment or you're designing a guest area in your home, this micro dining room designed by Heidi Caillier will steer you in the right direction. A slim antique table can seat four if needed (there's an extra stool off the side in the sitting area to the left, not pictured here), but is otherwise nestled against the wall to open up the floor plan. When not used to work or eat, it can function as a makeshift kitchen island and prep area.

Nicole Franzen

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Build a Library Wall

Animate the walls while also maximizing storage space with a custom wall-to-wall bookshelf in the dining room. Not only will this guarantee plenty of meal-time talking points, but it also eliminated the need for investing in expensive wall art for the dining room. Books add tons of color and style.

Stephen Kent Johnson

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Customize a Banquette

Custom back cushions that match the seats create both cohesion and comfort in this dining nook designed by Studio Shamshiri. The wooden wall paneling warms up the darker elements and also reflects the more casual chairs across the table.

Nicolas Gourguechon

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Make Vintage Chairs Comfy With Cushions

Spice up a gallery wall with frames in various sizes and a contrasting pop of color in the middle. If you've opted for an eclectic array of vintage chairs, make them feel cozy with a tie-on cushion, as Devin Kirk did in this playful dining room.

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Build In Outlets

Does your dining table also double as a homework zone, cooking prep space, or home office? Optimize your table with outlets, as Heidi Caillier did here. (Bonus points if they're pretty brass!)

Thomas Loof

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Use Durable Fabric

Interior designer Welsey Moon clustered some lucite tulip chairs with upholstered seats around a casual Corian-topped table base. These pieces lighten the more formal mood of the deep blue velvet banquette, parquet floors, and antique mirror. And while that blue velvet may look fancy-schmancy, it's actually upholstered in outdoor-friendly fabric so it's super durable.

Tamsin Johnson

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Create an Eat-In Kitchen

Tamsin Johnson used sleek stainless steel and striking marble in this kitchen, giving the eating area a glamorous and modern backdrop to compliment the dining room decor. It feels more formal than a typical kitchen nook, allowing the homeowners to use it as a proper place to entertain.

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Along with the fashion for adjoining rooms and living spaces, the dining room is playing an increasingly important role. Today, it serves not only for a quick meal. This is the center of home life, attracting the attention of guests. How to arrange a dining room? Consider the interesting design of the rooms in the photo, which will definitely please you.

Kitchen-dining room design: room design tailored to your needs

The location of the dining area due to the opening of the kitchen to the living room is a good solution for small apartments. The most important element in the organization of the dining room is the choice of a place to set the table. Remember that this piece of furniture has the greatest impact on the functionality and convenience of the location of the eating area. Therefore, to create the perfect dining room, you should pay attention to its design. If the dining room is with a kitchen, then choose the style of the table for the kitchen furniture or the living room in such a way that everything blends harmoniously.

Design of the dining room in the house: choosing furniture

The excellent location of the dining room invites the whole family to gather at the table. The dining room should be created in the same style as the rest of the interior, although a rare table can also look beautiful even in a newly furnished dining room. Decorating a room often starts with buying a table. In addition to traditional shapes, we have dining tables with atypical and original table top shapes. If you are buying new furniture, you can choose a table with a glass or plastic top. If the room is small, then you can always give preference to transforming furniture. An old massive wooden table will bring a special atmosphere to the dining room. You can leave it natural or repaint it.

Dining room table space

How much space do you need to feel comfortable in the dining room? What furniture to choose for the room? When decorating a dining room, one person is expected to have 60 x 30 cm at their disposal, it is worth adding a place for dishes in the middle of the table, depending on whether you like sumptuous holidays or modest dinners. The principles of ergonomics in setting up the table are also important, for example, the distance between it and the wall should be at least 80 cm, this will allow you to move freely towards the chair, you also need to add a passage - at least 50 cm. If the table is a transformer, then make the calculation with the maximum size.

Other dining room furniture

You can buy a complete dining set consisting of: a folding dining table, chairs, sideboard. The original decoration of the dining room will be a place to display decorative trinkets.

Dining room at home: beautiful and functional lighting photo design

Make sure the light source is centered above the table in the dining room. The best thing about the room layout is a light fixture with adjustable height and brightness so as not to dazzle the eyes of people sitting at the table. The most common solution is a ceiling lamp hanging in the center. A ring of light falling from above distinguishes the food zone from open space. An alternative in dining room lighting that will give the same effect, but more intimate, is to install one or two floor lamps behind the chair line.

How to decorate the design of the living room and dining room?

Living room and dining room can be arranged in three ways. Consider each of them, starting from the layout of an apartment or house, choose the most appropriate design method in the photo.

Dining room separate from the living room

In an executive and traditional house, the functions of the daily area are usually separated, and the living room and dining room are not connected. The closed kitchen, dining room and living room are separate rooms. The disadvantage of the dining room may be for some that it takes on an official, "festive" character. The room is rarely used daily because there is an extra space for eating in the kitchen.

Dining room with living room: half board

L-shaped plan of the dining room in relation to the living room, it is very good in this regard. Thanks to this solution, the dining room has a separate space, and the adjacent open kitchen is not visible from the back of the room. Accommodation contributes to the division of the living room into zones: hall, dining room and kitchen. At the same time, the entire interior is single-span, making the space large and comfortable.

Dining room and living room: related areas

The decisive combination of living room and dining room tempts you to skip breakfast in the kitchen. Thus, the large family table comes to life, it becomes one of the most sought-after areas in the room. The place of food provides contact with all family members, no one is isolated in the kitchen, and during lunch you can watch TV. The dining room looks great in the living room, as at the large table you can not only eat, but also read, indulge in your favorite hobby or do paperwork. Do not forget that the installation of a table in the living room, next to the rest furniture, causes some inconvenience and problems in organizing the interior. In such a situation, it is often a good idea to close the kitchen. Thanks to this, the table and chairs form a wall, and the view of the kitchen clutter does not interfere with the atmosphere of the living room. The table should be located as close as possible to the entrance to the kitchen.

Practical advice

The seating and dining area can also be divided using furniture. The place of the dining room can also be determined by a different shape of the ceiling or a different color of the floor.

Dining room inspiration: which style to choose?

Dining room decoration can be chosen in different stylistic directions. Today, every thematic design is relevant. The main thing is that you feel cozy and comfortable in the room.

Classic and elegant dining room

Do you like a classic dining room? Furniture for such a room is simple forms, preferably from solid wood, possibly from metal, forged elements. When you do not have the right set, you can cover the table with a linen tablecloth, decorate the chairs with white or gray linen covers. Tableware to accommodate a classic dining room - smooth, white ceramics with modern or traditional shapes combined with clear, colorless glass.

Dining room inspiration: romantic room

Do you dream of a romantic dining room? Furniture for her is a mix. You should combine interior items in a modern, ethnic, colonial and retro style. Subject to the principle of color harmony. In the case of wooden elements, choose furniture with the same tone and similar grain. Tableware for a romantic dining room should be patterned and rich.

See photos of the dining room from real apartments, which will be a good source of inspiration for decorating the room. Choose furniture and accessories for the dining room, as well as colors and style of decoration.

trends, styles, colors, fashion trends for furniture and appliances, interior ideas (20 photos)

We asked the experts to share their thoughts and views on the main trends in kitchen design that will dominate in 2021, and also added a few of our own catchy solutions.

No matter what the property is, investing in a kitchen can be invaluable to both your home and resale value. Take a look at the latest design trends to help you make the right choice of style for your home.

Smart compact design

Whether it's a narrow, square or uneven kitchen layout, premium compact design comes to the rescue. More and more homeowners are choosing to capitalize on every meter of living space and increase the efficiency of the allocated space. Therefore, compactness is a modern solution in design.

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Don't be afraid to add a kitchen island or breakfast bar. If the allocated space does not allow you to place the object, try to make it compact and oversized so that this interior detail does not restrict movement in the kitchen. Choosing an open or movable island will keep all kitchen areas accessible and provide additional seating options. Drawers for storage of things and kitchen utensils can be placed under the tabletop of the island.

Dark finishes for kitchen surfaces

Modern designers prefer dark tones in kitchen finishes. This trend came about as a result of the transition to two-tone kitchens. The dark colors of the countertops are offset by lighter furniture and bright accents. This color scheme in the interior is suitable for rooms of any size and creates an atmosphere of luxury and sophistication.”

Many people think that shades such as black and dark gray are contrasting colors. Using them on surfaces such as countertops, floors, and backsplashes will help make a room feel very cozy. Especially when paired with textured wood for a rustic, homely feel.

Hoods

Kitchen hoods of the future will have a new look. There is a shift towards downdraft exhaust systems. Such devices remove odors and vapors right at the source, that is, directly from the stove, and direct them downwards before they have time to penetrate into the air.

This is especially important in kitchens in open-plan living areas, where the hood above the island can create a visual barrier and spoil the interior of the entire room. The cooker hood integrated into the hob gives more creative design options and reflects the trend towards a minimalist professional style.

Structured simplicity

The modernized kitchen trend is about to reach new heights. This minimalist approach creates a calming space with clean, flowing lines. This is easy to achieve, and the key here is practicality. “It's all about the choice of high quality materials and pieces that prioritize clean lines and functionality,” explains Darren Watts. “In kitchens like this, it’s very important to have built-in appliances and hidden drawers so as not to disturb the smoothness of the lines.”

To free up your countertop and freshen up your kitchen interior, you can implement smart kitchen storage solutions.

Two-tone kitchens

Forget about tone-on-tone kitchens. In the new decade, cuisines are becoming more and more mixed. The trend towards two-color combinations in kitchen interiors will increase dramatically in the 2020/21 season. This is a great way to add flair to your home's aesthetic. This color scheme can completely change the perception of the room. Opt for deep dark elements and pair them with brighter, contrasting hues to add depth and character to the space.”

Read on: Kitchen in bright colors: pros and cons

The trend extends beyond contrasting wall colors. It is used for all objects of the kitchen interior - from cabinets to countertops. Andy Briggs states: “You can play with rich textures like wood, matte finishes or smooth laminate. Their combination creates instant interest.”

Green furniture and accessories

In recent years everything has been focused on dark blue. Recent trends tell us that there will be more green in kitchens in the future. It will be tiles and furniture in emerald or forest tones.

“The trend towards bold dark shades has continued throughout 2020, and as we move into 2021, green kitchen furniture will be a key stylistic choice,” says Hayley Simmons. "Green can be just as dramatic and luxurious when used in the kitchen."

Deep forest greens can be balanced with latte hues, smoked glass and soft metallics to add luxury to the kitchen. Add elements of white marble and brass to design elements such as lighting, countertops or even accessories. This will offset the heavier hues and reflect the light into the space.

Mysterious blues

While green is the undisputed leader, shades of navy blue are still in demand when choosing kitchen cabinets.

“When it comes to color choices for kitchens, midnight blue has become a new trend of late. It looks sophisticated and dramatic,” explains Ian McColgan. The home improvement giant reports that over the past year, Pinterest users have searched for this stylish shade 45% more often.

Ian continues: "The unique shade stands out even more against light-colored countertops and when paired with silver accents."

Soothing tones

While dark colors continue to dominate cabinetry, we are seeing a growing trend towards soothing tones for walls and freestanding furniture.

“Bring new life into your kitchen with delicate, soft colors,” suggests Andy Briggs. “Bringing calming qualities into the home will be a key moment in 2021, while notes of dusky pink, soft gray and sage green will give a feeling of freshness. ”

Taps

No kitchen is complete without them, so it's time to let them shine!

“Industrial brass faucets with unusual handles and design details are a great way to grab attention and complete a space,” says Darren Watts.

Built-in Appliances

While there will be many new gadgets and kitchen utensils in our kitchens in 2021, we don't have to see them.

"The tendency to hide appliances is expected to pick up in popularity," says Ben Burbidge. “Homeowners carefully examine the aesthetics of the appliances they integrate into their kitchens. So built-in appliances that create a streamlined finish without sacrificing style are key.”

How can you put so much equipment in the kitchen, hiding it from the eyes of the tenants? Ben advises: “You can hide household appliances, such as a refrigerator or a dishwasher, with the help of simple cabinets. The special design of the storage boxes will help free up the countertop. A hidden station that keeps the kettle and toaster from cluttering up the countertop will be popular. It helps create a dedicated area where you can sit and enjoy your breakfast.” The station for making tea and toast sounds good.

Smart storage boxes

While we strive to get rid of clutter for our common well-being, Marie Kondo makes storage boxes a key element. This is especially true in the kitchen, where we need so many things, from ingredients to kitchen equipment and other utensils. Well-placed and built-in storage drawers add a sophisticated look to your kitchen.

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Ben Burbidge thinks one of the most desirable design features would be a kitchen pantry.

Living Room Furnishings

With the popularity of the open plan living room, it's no surprise that living room furniture is becoming more and more popular in kitchens. Now more than ever, kitchens are the heart of our home, so creating a comfortable and well-designed space is essential.

Kitchen lighting gives homeowners the freedom to choose. Pendants with a spectacular design are increasingly used in the interior of the kitchen. While the use of spotlights is still key, there is a trend to bring the interior of the kitchen closer to the living room. Lighting plays an important role in this.

Single pendants, which are more commonly used in kitchens and dining rooms, are receding into the background.

Brass is a good addition to the design of the kitchen

In modern kitchens we see more and more warm tones of brass. Brass is the perfect shade to bring out trendy blue and green kitchen furniture while adding sophistication. According to experts, "hardware can make the interior unique and expressive."

Faucets, hinges and handles are often overlooked. They can really transform the design of the kitchen. These are the final touches that will help complete the interior.

A modern take on tradition

Traditional styles will continue to be popular in 2021. But they should be adapted to modern realities. The frame façade is a tribute to tradition, which looks great in our time if done in modern shades.

Choose a traditional design but in trendy colors to give your kitchen a modern look.

Industrial

The use of raw materials rich in color and texture in kitchen design will increase. Amber, gold and rust, along with copper slate and Italian concrete, create a unique aesthetic in the kitchen, in keeping with the trendy industrial style.

Dining Islands

We all know that islands and breakfast bars can be a place for everyday dining, work and storage. But Paul Jenkinson says the trend is taking it to a whole new level.

“In these configurations, the kitchen island has an additional dining area. This means you can not only store utensils on the island, but also add an integrated dining area. When we invite guests or take a break, we want to be able to combine culinary and socializing. What better way to serve this purpose than the island's built-in seats."

Emphasis on the floor

The trick is to shift the focus to the floor and make everything else more restrained and minimalistic. This modern kitchen can be designed with handleless fronts in one of the shades of grey, typical for tiles. Avoid wall cabinets - use open shelves instead and put a smooth white countertop made of durable composite material on top of any base units.

Read on: How to choose your kitchen flooring

Accent tiles can look spectacular in the distribution of zones in an open kitchen. It looks beautiful next to wooden planks, bringing warmth to a bright space.

Zoned kitchens

Open-plan kitchens have revolutionized the organization of living spaces, but there are certain nuances to consider.

The idea is simple: take an open-plan kitchen design but add a freestanding shelf or raised bar to create the illusion of space division without the need for a full wall.

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