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65 Best Dining Room Decor Ideas
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Lighting fixtures, paint colors and tabletop decor fit for every interior, from modern to rustic.
By Monique Valeris and Alyssa Gautieri
Sara Ligorria-Tramp
A space dedicated to good food and great conversation, the dining room is an essential part of any family home — whether you have a small dining room that's outfitted with a cozy banquette or a formal design with a sophisticated dining set. From simple upgrades to full-on renovations, we've rounded up gorgeous dining room decor ideas that make meal time more enjoyable.
Considering you'll spend hours at a time gathered with friends and family in the dining room, the best decorative pieces should tell a story and strike up conversation. For that reason, accessorize a dining room with statement lighting, stylish rugs, lively wall art (plus DIY wall decor) and striking wallpaper patterns. As for dressing your dining table, you can't go wrong with luxurious candles, impressive centerpieces and fresh greens. If you're looking for a budget-friendly DIY project, you can create a gallery wall, revamp old furniture or give your walls a fresh coat of paint (note: these colors are trending).
There are so many directions to take, whether you're partial to the farmhouse aesthetic, crafting sleek spaces or you're hoping to bring some of the best 2023 design trends into your interior (hint: warm woods, gold accents and statement rugs are popular this year). Since most people swap their tabletop decor as the seasons change, we've sprinkled in ideas for Thanksgiving place settings, cozy holiday table arrangements and DIY centerpiece ideas that are fitting for spring.
Lauren Miller
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Antique Decor
Accumulate vintage pieces to make a space feel unique, whether it's with furniture (like dining chairs and a hutch) or decorative items (like vases and a rug).
"I love that antiques tell a story," says designer Ashley Montgomery.
Courtesy of Ruggable
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Black Wall Paneling
A black-and-white palette doesn't have to be boring. Warm wood tones and an oversized patterned rug from Ruggable complement dramatic black wall paneling.
Sara Ligorria-Tramp
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Pattern Dining Bench
Here, designer Arlyn Hernandez starts with a bold dining bench and Farrow & Ball's Inchyra Blue for the walls. Then she brings the space together with light leather dining chairs, a textured rug and wood dining table from Article.
See more at Style by Emily Henderson »
MEGAN MOURA
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Natural Textures
With an oak dining set and two oversized pendants, this Honolulu home embraces natural materials and a coastal feel.
SHOP PENDANTS
Prue Ruscoe, Taverne Agency
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Pop of Red
Use your dining chairs to bring in color (we love the red), then add other complementary hues with an area rug and artwork.
Jill Weller
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Quartz Tabletop
Evin Krehbiel
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Custom Centerpieces
"Take your tablescape to the next level by repurposing lanterns into custom vases for a creative centerpiece," says HomeGoods Style Expert Jenny Reimold, who fills these rattan lanterns with a mix of faux florals.
SHOP RATTEN LANTERNS
Alberto Bartolomei
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Maximalism Design
Defined by gold accents, vibrant hues and oversized artwork, this eclectic interior proves more is more.
SHOP VASES
Boxwood Avenue
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Reclaimed Wood Table
Go for a dining room table that takes center stage, like this historic one that's made from decades-old wood and was lightly sanded by artisans.
See more at Boxwood Avenue »
David Tsay
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Bar Cart
Spacecrafting Photography
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Green Touches
The small dining space in this traditional Greenwich home opens to the backyard, giving it a bright and nature-inspired feel.
Woven chairs add texture, while potted plants make the perfect centerpiece.
SHOP WOVEN CHAIRS
Matt Albiani
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Montauk Scene
Play up white shiplap walls with black-and-white art, then layer striped accessories like a runner and tablecloth for a nautical feel.
Jean Randazzo
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Yellow-Green Accents
When used in small doses, a citrus-inspired pop of color can elevate an interior. "It’s like a punchy-colored throw pillow for the wall," says interior designer Jackie Terrell.
BROOKE HOLM
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Hanging Planter
Not only does interior designer Jean Lin of Colony go for a globe pendant light, she also hung a planter from the ceiling. Two green vases complement the green of the fresh leaves.
SHOP HANGING PLANTER
Stacy Zarin Goldberg
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Bright Palette
Don't shy away from experimenting with bright hues. The console's daring fuchsia shade and pastel blue dining chairs steal the show in this trendy space.
SHOP FUCHSIA PAINT
Thomas J. Story
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Parisian Flair
Give your dining area a dose of Parisian style with a brass candelabra chandelier and bistro-style chairs.
SHOP BISTRO CHAIRS
Diana Paulson
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Mixed Windsor Chairs
An assortment of Windsor chairs bring color and personality to this spacious dining room in Dowagiac, Michigan.
Katie Bowling/ One Delightful Home
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Traditional Meets Vintage
Here, blogger Katie Bowling keeps a dining room's original chandelier and wainscoting, but dresses it up with a vintage-inspired gallery wall and striped dining chair covers.
Zeke Ruelas
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Blue Walls
Navy blue walls stand out against doses of white in this Ginny Macdonald-designed dining room.
SHOP NAVY PAINT
Kim Cornelison; Design: Jenni Yolo
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Barn House
Classic spindle chairs act as a counterpoint to an oval dining table in a light wood finish.
Jennifer Hughes
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Thanksgiving Look
Give thanks by dressing your wood table with canary yellow plates and decking your chandelier with an attractive blend of greenery and berry branches.
Francesco Lagnese
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Basket Gallery Wall
Gallery walls aren't just for living rooms. Bring your dining room to life with a striking arrangement full of woven baskets.
SHOP BASKETS
Miki Duisterhof
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Blue, White and Yellow
Embrace the colors of spring and outfit your dining space with fresh pops of blue, white and yellow.
Tessa Neustadt
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Round Dining Table
If large family gatherings aren't your style, a round dining table might be for you. It's perfect for small spaces and gives a dining space an intimate vibe.
SHOP ROUND TABLE
Brian Woodcock
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Ranch House Dining
Dining areas, like the design in this 1980s ranch house, can benefit from contrast.
Balance wood details with slipcovered chairs and industrial-style pendants to create visual appeal.
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Mint Green Walls
If you've had enough of neutral walls, embrace a more daring hue. Consider mint green walls — a great complement for a slew of colors like white, beige and teal.
Raquel Langworthy
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Charming Pastels
For an unexpected look, experiment with pastel hues in a dining room. Here, pale blue walls add a fresh touch to this traditional dining area.
SHOP WHITE VASES
Alyssa Rosenheck; Design: Mel Bean + Bailey Austin
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Cozy Banquette
Embrace a relaxed vibe with a comfortable upholstered banquette that's topped with colorful throw pillows.
SHOP TULIP DINING TABLE
RELATED: How to Build a Banquette for a Cozy Space
Aaron Colussi
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Statement Centerpieces
Go for a combination of rich red candlesticks and lush greenery for a sophisticated dining room look.
SHOP CANDLESTICKS
Raquel Langworthy
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Coastal-Inspired
A blend of calming blue tones and warm neutrals give this dining space a coastal vibe.
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Monique Valeris Senior Home Editor Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she oversees the brand's home decorating coverage across print and digital.
Alyssa Gautieri Associate Lifestyle Editor Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design.
50 Dining Room Decor Ideas For a Stylish Entertaining Space
Design by Candace Mary Interiors / Photo by Martin Vecchio
Formal dining rooms have gone by the wayside in many modern homes, deemed too stuffy and unsuitable for contemporary living. But having a dedicated room with a large table set up for the purpose of sharing a meal is a luxury.
And if your home includes a dining room, it shouldn't be treated an afterthought or decorated like a stage set that gets used for special occasions just a few times a year.
From wall paint to wallpaper, furniture to lighting, and decor and accessories like rugs and art, there are endless ways to style your dining room to suit your home, mood, or lifestyle. Check out these stylish and functional dining rooms that are designed for sharing memorable meals with family, hosting dinner guests, or serving as an bonus space for reading, studying, or working from home during off hours.
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Accent With Metallics
Design by Liberty Interiors / Photo by Hannah Blackmore
This bright and breezy Melbourne dining room from Australian interior designer Nicole Rosenberg of Liberty Interiors has simple, clean lined furnishings in a mix of white and wood tones, a single boldly colorful piece of art, and a pair of shiny copper toned Tom Dixon pendant lights that gleam even in daytime, have a mirrored finish with a convex mirror effect, and provide soft diffused ambient light for dining after dark.
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Modernize the Farmhouse
Design by AHG Interiors / Photo by Nick Glemenakis
This 19th century farmhouse from AHG Interiors mixes authentic charms like rustic ceiling beams and hardwood floors with 20th century wishbone chairs and modern lighting to create a homey 21st century place to gather and share a meal.
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Add Sculptural Elements
Design by Atelier Davis / Photo by Heidi Harris
Interior designer Jessica Davis of Atelier Davis added a set of dining chairs upholstered in matching blue ultrasuede that creates a formal look for this dining room space. But she styled it for off-duty days with a voluptuous glass vase filled with branches and a collection of small sculptural objects on the table that carry over to the sideboard styled with books and art on the walls.
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Smooth Out the Edges
Design by Sissy + Marley Interiors / Photo by Marco Ricca
If your dining room is a pass-through space, consider a round table that will keep circulation flowing and eliminate unwelcome encounters with sharp corners.
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Hang a Gallery Wall
Design by Velinda Hellen For Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
This dining room designed by Velinda Hellen for Emily Henderson Design has a fresh modern feel with its white walls and natural materials like wood and rattan, while a gallery wall with a mix of modern and vintage prints and a set of French bistro chairs makes it feel like it wasn't designed yesterday.
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Reinvent a Classic
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Erin Kelly
This sleek dining room from Leanne Ford Interiors mixes a clean palette of black, white, and wood accents, while a modern update on the classic china cabinet featuring black metal and glass grid doors occupies the far wall.
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Embrace the Rainbow
Design by Lisa Gilmore Design / Photo by Native House Photography
While many people add color to their dining rooms with a rug, this Florida dining room from Lisa Gilmore Design skips the rug altogether and adds in a free-spirited use of color from the patterned drapes to the artwork to the wallpaper and seating instead, making the formal retro style feel current and unique.
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Swap White Walls for Cream and Beige
Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott and Chris Coe
In this NYC dining room from Chango & Co., warm shades of cream and beige on the walls provide a softer feel than stark white while still providing an excellent counterpoint for graphic black accents and pale tones of wood.
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Add a Library
Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer
Many people use their off-duty dining rooms for studying or working from home. This dining room by Marie Flanigan Interiors features a wall of floor-to-ceiling shelves that follow the pitched curve of the roof and provide endless reading material while adding color and life to the room, making it the perfect setting for Zoom calls, homework sessions, dinner parties, or hosting the book club.
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Choose a Wall-to-Wall Rug
Design by Becca Interiors
While you might be tempted to choose a dining room rug that just fits the table and chairs, this nearly wall-to-wall striped rug from Becca Interiors makes the case for going bigger, anchoring the space and setting the relaxed but stylish tone in this farmhouse-inspired Southhampton surf retreat.
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Install Wallpaper Panels
Design by Candace Mary Interiors / Photo by Martin Vecchio
Adding wallpaper to the dining room is an easy way to make an impact. In this dining room from Candace Mary Interiors, the wallpaper is applied in panels that are framed out by wood detailing for a slightly formal effect.
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Choose a Transparent Light Fixture
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Margaret Austin Photo
In this this light and airy dining room from Cathie Hong Interiors, a glass bubble chandelier with a variety of blown glass globes of varying sizes and heights adds light over the dining table while keeping the focus on the room's clean lines, warm wood tones, and expansive views of the outdoors.
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Mismatch Your Chairs
Fantastic Frank
A vibrant gallery wall full of art and objects that doesn't take itself too seriously, a vintage chandelier, and a jumble of colorful mismatched chairs make this dining room from Fantastic Frank playful, cheerful, and inviting.
Choosing a variety of seating makes your dining room feel spontaneous and collected over time. You can mix styles and colors as seen here, or choose different styles in a single color palette such as white or black. Or you can compromise by combining three different pairs of chairs around a table that you can shuffle around at will. -
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Build in a Bar
Design by Raili CA Design / Photo by David Tsay
This handsome black, white, and blond wood dining room from Raili CA Design features a seamlessly built-in floor-to-ceiling bar that is functional and decorative at the same time, displaying bottles and glassware on open shelving.
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Add Airy Light Fixtures
Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Raquel Langworthy
Chango & Co. suspended a pair of Danish wood pendant lights over the dining table of a light-flooded, window-filled dining room that add a semi-transparent natural sculptural element while preserving the room's voluminoua and airy feel.
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Add a Floor Mirror
Home Made By Carmona
The dining room is a great place to decorate with mirrors. Blogger Ursula Carmona from Home Made By Carmona leaned a tall, gold-trimmed floor mirror against her dining room wall, which reflects both natural light and the light cast from the large central chandelier, while doubling the perception of space by increasing sightlines.
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Match the Drapes to the Tablecloth
Fantastic Frank
Dining room tablecloths are one of those decor items that seem to disappear a little with every passing year, trotted out only for special occasions or by anxious hosts who worry about preventing table rings from sweaty bottomed glasses. But you can make your dining room feel cozier by adding an unfussy tablecloth in natural linen like this Scandi dining room from Fantastic Frank that adds a homey touch without feeling too formal thanks to its naturally rumpled appearance.
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Add Classic Wainscoting
Fantastic Frank
This Swedish country dining room from Fantastic Frank has a wainscoting detail around the perimeter of the room with a classic picture ledge that is sparsely decorated with art and objects as a nod to history without feeling too stuffy or old-fashioned. The wood detailing is painted in a dark, warm gray that grounds the room and creates a relaxing and homey atmosphere. A cherry red armchair in the corner provides an off-duty place to rest as well as a bright color accent.
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Hang Oversized Lighting
Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Raquel Langworthy
Three large modern pendant lights are suspended from the beam in this airy and spacious dining room from Chango & Co., anchoring the 12-seat table and helping to create a sense of intimacy in the high ceilinged room that makes guests feel more comfortable when sharing a meal.
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Choose Colorful Chairs
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Erin Kelly
This updated 70s Pittsburgh home from Leanne Ford Interiors has a bump out sunroom dining room with wraparound windows and whitewashed finishes that has sweeping views of the outdoors. A set of buttercup yellow Panton chairs with groovy vintage curves lets the sunshine in even on cloudy days, and provides a color accent that wakes up the design.
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Make It Cozy
Design by Ryann Miller For Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
This small dining room designed by Ryann Miller For Emily Henderson Design is located just off of the kitchen, making it a pass-through space. While it can be a mistake in a small space to push the furniture against the wall, in this case it makes sense since the table is set for two most days. And on those occasions when there are more people at the table, it can be pulled away from the wall and floated in the center of the room to provide space for extra seating.
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Deck Out the Ceiling
Design by Christina Kim Interior Design / Photo by Raquel Langworthy
This dining room from Christina Kim Interior Design has a reclaimed wood ceiling detail that contrasts with the white shiplap walls, adding warmth, texture, and a surprise element. Shiny gold pendant lights add contrast with the dark wood tones, and fluffy seat covers draped on the backs of chairs create a cozy and inviting feel.
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Pair Navy Paint With Gold Accents
Design by Tyler Karu / Photo by Erin Little
Deep saturated navy paint on the walls makes a strong foil for gold accents in this dining room from Tyler Karu, while a mid-toned wood table and natural leather chairs adds contrast and a modern touch. Warm gold-toned accents also work well against other dark, saturated colors such as charcoal, green, brown, or off black.
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Mix Black and White With Pale Wood
Design by Forbes + Masters
A chunky blond wood dining table and striking black chairs and decorative accents make this dining room from Forbes + Masters look modern, sleek, and ready for action.
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Embrace Minimalism
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Christy Q. Photo
Cathie Hong Interiors created a soft minimalist San Francisco dining room with clean lines and warm wood tones, from the herringbone floors to the dining table and chairs, that reflected her clients' Asian heritage and love of Danish design inspired by a trip to Copenhagen.
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Incorporate an Arched Buffet
A Beautiful Mess
This built-in buffet with an arched opening from A Beautiful Mess is painted in a feel-good shade of pink. Thick wood floating shelves that match the warm tones of the dining room chairs and table are lined with a collection of tableware, and the sideboard is a nice spot for flowers and setting out dishes for family-style eating or as a dessert bar.
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Add Drama With an Accent Wall
Michelle Berwick Design
This dining room from Michelle Berwick Design is defined by a multicolored flower bomb accent wallpaper wall that is a conversation starter and a mood booster that's easy to achieve, and simple to change out when it's time for something new.
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Keep It Traditional
Design by Nile Johnson Interior Design
This dining room from Nile Johnson Interior Design is a lively take on traditional style that mixes soft pistachio green wall paint with a crystal chandelier, a red and blue toned vintage rug, antique carved wood sideboards, and a mix of comfortable upholstered chairs in shades of blue and white to create a well appointed and memorable spot for gathering with friends and family.
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Hang Floor-to-Ceiling Drapes
Design by Tyler Karu
This dining room from interior designer Tyler Karu is warm and inviting, with its honey-colored wood tones, leather seat covers, dramatic woven pendant light, and homey table lamp with a warm fabric shade set on the sideboard. The pale butterscotch-colored floor-to-ceiling drapes add coziness and provide light control as well as privacy, particularly for evening dinner parties or if your dining room is visible from the street.
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Mix Old and New
Design by Michelle Berwick Design
In this dining room from Michelle Berwick Design, an antique dining table is mixed with a modern sideboard and chairs, showing how easy it can be to combine old and new elements if you stick to a neutral color palette and focus on choosing interesting shapes and balancing proportions to fit your space. While some may object to the use of animal skin rugs for ethical reasons, a cowhide rug is a surprisingly good choice for beneath a dining table since it is easy to vacuum and you can wipe the surface clean with a damp cloth for most spills (but good luck if you spill a beverage of any sort).
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Add a Wall of Built-In Storage
Design by Leclair Decor
This dining room from Leclair Decor has a contemporary version of an old school built-in sideboard wall with surrounding storage cabinets for dishes, tableware, and seasonal decorations to maximize storage space.
A large bronze-framed mirror bounces around light and creates a sense of depth on an otherwise flat wall.
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Plant a Tree
Design by Jenn Pablo Studio
This dining room from Jenn Pablo Studio mixes upholstered bench seating with wooden dining chairs to create a serene and minimalist look. A potted indoor tree perched in the corner brings the room to life and a bit of the outdoors inside.
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Try a Transparent Table
Design by Velinda Hellen for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Veronica Crawford
If your dining room is located in a pass through or a small space, using a transparent glass or lucite table will lighten up the room, reflect light, and allow your choice of dining room chairs to stand out, like this dining room designed by Velinda Hellen for Emily Henderson Design.
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Match the Walls to the Drapes
Design by Forbes + Masters
This sepia-toned dining room from Forbes + Masters has hand-painted wall and window treatments that create a unique three-dimensional look that is a step beyond the usual dining room wallpaper.
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Incorporate a Corner Banquette
Design by Alvin Wayne
Interior designer Alvin Wayne added an olive green corner banquette to this NYC dining room to create a cozy and intimate feel, finishing off the space with a round table, a couple of chairs to provide extra seating, and large-scale tropical leaf wallpaper in earthy shades of brown and green.
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Celebrate Midcentury Style
Design by Jenn Pablo Studio
This sunny California dining room from Jenn Pablo Studio mixes warm wood, natural sheepskin, a vintage metal pendant light, and a round midcentury modern style dining table, plus plenty of greenery and flowers both inside and outside the floor-to-ceiling windows to create a chic and laid back place for meals, drinks, card games, and conversations with timeless midcentury modern appeal.
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Use Paint to Define Spaces
Design by Christina Kim Interior Design / Photo by Raquel Langworthy
Soft blue-gray paint on the wall paneling helps define this coastal Sea Girt, New Jersey dining room from Christina Kim Interior Design, framing the open view of the entry, stairs, and home office, which is painted in a darker shade of blue. Using variations on blue and white throughout the home reinforces the coastal theme while creating enough variation to keep it interesting.
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Add a Quirky Chandelier
Fantastic Frank
Dining room pendant lighting can be used to anchor the table, define the space in an open area, add ambient light, or start a conversation. This Scandi dining room from Fantastic Frank has classic black wood spindle back chairs, a simple white table, and a playful pair of wineglass chandeliers that is quirky and fun.
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Use Bench Seating
Design by Kara Mann
If you're working with a narrow or limited space, adding a bench on one or both sides of the dining table reduces visual clutter and will save you having to push chairs in and out as you pass by, like this historic farmhouse renovation from interior designer Kara Mann in Westchester County, New York.
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Make It a Piano Bar
Fantastic Frank
This dining room from Fantastic Frank features an upright piano, turning it into a music room by day and the perfect place for impromptu after-dinner entertainment that will have your friends and family lingering over the table until all hours at your own private piano bar. While adding an upright piano to your dining room is a sure way to add ambiance, it can also be a practical decision if you don't have enough space in the living room.
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Add Rustic Elements
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Reid Rolls
A simple farm table, vintage wooden folding chairs with an aged and weathered patina, and an old watering can in the guise of a vase creates a sense of history in this simple and humbly decorated cottage dining room from Leanne Ford Interiors.
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Hang Graphic Wallpaper
Design by Leclair Decor
This coastal San Francisco dining room from Leclair Decor has white shiplap-clad vaulted ceilings, a neutral color palette, and black-and-white wallpaper that adds a soft modern graphic element while preserving the light and airy indoor/outdoor feel.
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Add a Coffee Bar
Most Lovely Things
Blogger Annie Diamond from Most Lovely Things added a self-serve coffee bar station adjacent to her dining room that's set up for convenient morning coffee and after-dinner espressos, and helps free up space in the adjacent kitchen. Open storage and floating shelves house mugs, table linens, and other essentials.
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Repurpose an Unused Fireplace
Design by Brexton Cole Interiors
Even an unused fireplace adds atmosphere to a room. In this cozy dining room from Brexton Cole Interiors, an antique fireplace is painted glossy black and its empty firebox is stuffed with books, an eye-catching decorating move that might otherwise strike fear in a book lover's heart.
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Cover the Walls With Art
Design by Tyler Karu / Photo by Justin Levesque
Interior designer Tyler Karu used a maximalist take on the gallery wall to turn every wall in this 1700s farmhouse dining room into an excuse to hang an assortment of framed art.
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Go Retro
A Beautiful Mess
This vintage wood, glass front china cabinet from A Beautiful Mess adds some nostalgic vibes to a modern dining room and houses a collection of colored glassware. A sculptural round table, a simple globe pendant light, and rattan chairs complete the neo retro look.
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Add a Showy Wine Cellar
Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Photo by Stoffer Photography
This spacious suburban dining room from Kate Marker Interiors is all about the bling, from the oversized modern crystal chandelier hanging over the table to the showy adjacent metal and glass-front wine cellar that gives diners a view of the owner's impressive collection of bottles.
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Try an Oval Table
A Beautiful Mess
The dining table is the anchor piece to your dining room design.
While it's hard to go wrong with a classic rectangle, depending on the shape of your room and your preferences, you can also choose a round, square, or oval table. This DIY oval table inspired by the Saarinen classic from A Beautiful Mess is paired with Eames Eiffel-style chairs, pink walls, green plants, and a midcentury modern-style sputnik pendant light, preserving flow in a relatively small space. -
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Use Muted Colors
Design by Ashley Montgomery Design
Rustic ceiling beams, muted taupes and soft black accents, copper and earthenware accessories, and a mix of wood finishes from the farm table to the flooring makes this farmhouse dining room from Ashley Montgomery Design a timeless and calming spot for gathering.
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Add a Living Wall
Design by Maite Granda
This Florida dining room from Maite Granda has a floor-to-ceiling living wall that brings some scene-stealing, feel-good outdoor vibes into the contemporary space.
If you don't have the budget for a floor-to-ceiling green wall, adding plants or a preserved moss wall hanging will create a similar if less dramatic effect.
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Interior decor
Together with Ekaterina Kazhanova, we turn a small kitchen into a comfortable space for cooking and receiving guests
A small space can easily be made stylish and functional by choosing the right accessories and thinking through the arrangement of furniture.
Ekaterina Kazhanova
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Designer-decorator, appreciates in the interior comfort and individuality
Inspiration: design ideas
The inspiration picture clearly shows the contrast of geometric lines and floral motifs, which I plan to add to our kitchen as the main effect. I also like skillfully selected decor items that do not clutter up the room, but give it comfort.
Getting started: creating a moodboard
First, you need to think over a moodboard that will reflect the concept and color scheme of the future interior.
Since the room is small, it is best to take neutral light colors as the color base. They visually enlarge the space. By adding a calm and harmonious green color to them, you can give the interior more liveliness and energy. And thanks to the contrast of straight lines of kitchen facades and tiles with natural wallpaper ornaments, you can get an additional accent. nine0003
Based on these combinations, I chose pieces of furniture and decor.
Leroy Merlin mood board
How to choose the right decor? 4 tips
Decor items should be proportionate to the space. Small room - small items.
They should ideally match the style of the interior or work in complete contrast. The middle will ruin everything.
Decor should not stand out from the color scheme of the room. Adding one contrasting color is acceptable and even good, but mixing more than 4 tones in the interior is no longer worth it. nine0037
Well, and most importantly: you need to remember that decor items, like clothes, are a reflection of your personality.
Choose what will please you.
Moving on to the implementation
In the Leroy Merlin store, you can immediately find both finishing materials and decor.
The kitchen should be small, but roomy and functional. Therefore, we take closed upper cabinets. nine0003
We choose the colors of natural wood for the tabletop. The ensemble of wood and white is a favorite combination of Scandinavian interiors.
A light lampshade over the table highlights the dining area and supports the bright kitchen.
We pay special attention to colors: they enliven the interior.
Colored planters stand out from the general white-green range, but create the contrast we need.
And finally, cozy little things - photo frames and paintings. Let them be different in size, but the same in shape, so as not to clutter up our small room with geometry. nine0003
Budget planning
To calculate the estimated cost of repairs, I took the size of the room 8 square meters .
- Laminate: 8 square meters m Х 865 = 6 920 ₽
- Wall tiles: 1.5 sq. m X 1425 = 2 137.5 ₽
- Х 1117 = 1 117 ₽
- Radiator: 1 pc. 8 496 ₽
- Window: 1 pc. X 4678 = 4 678 ₽
- Window sill: 1 pc. Х 382 = 382 ₽
- Floor plinth: 4 pcs. X 197 = 788 ₽
- Cabinet door 45x70 cm: 4 pcs. X 1188 = 4 752 ₽
- Cabinet door 45x92 cm: 4 pcs. X 1500 = 6 000 ₽
- Floor frame 90x56x70 cm: 2 pcs. X 3391 = 6 782 ₽
- Hinged frame 80x35x70 cm: 2 pcs. Х 1428 = 2 856 ₽
- Table top: 1 pc Х 8990 = 8 990 ₽ Х 27 = 216 ₽
- Kitchen faucet: 1 pc. X 2141 = Х 4850 = 4 850 ₽
- Chandelier: 1 pc. Х 828 = 828 ₽
- Frame 21x30 cm: 1 pc. * 135 = 135 ₽
- Frame 15x20 cm: 1 pc.
* 242 = 242 ₽
- Framed poster: 1 pc. * 664 = 664 ₽
- Flower pot 28 cm: 1 pc. * 1074 = 1 074 ₽
- Flower pot 13 cm: 1 pc. * 334 = 334 ₽
- Flower pot 12 cm: 1 pc. * 173 = 173 ₽
- Basket 23x12x33 cm: 1 pc. * 491 = 491 ₽
- Spathiphyllum Chopin flower: 1 pc. * 122 = 122 ₽
- Crassula ovata flower: 1 pc. * 310 = 310 ₽
Total: 65 478.5 ₽
ideas that will add a bright personality to
One of the most effective ways to add the brightness of their own kitchen - to make a colorful apron from the tiles from the tiles , stone or tempered glass.
An idea for the brave - a kitchen set in rich colors. It will definitely not look boring and will immediately declare your extraordinary character. nine0003
Not a very expensive way to add personality to the interior is to choose unusual curtains: with a pattern or plain, but focusing on yourself.
Original pieces of furniture will add color to the interior and will look stylish against the backdrop of a kitchen of neutral tones.
Wallpaper with geometric print is a sure bet. Handle them carefully: in order not to overdo it, it is better to paste over only one accent wall.
An interesting solution is bright kitchen appliances: refrigerators, toasters, kettles of various colors. nine0003
Arranging furniture and decor
- When creating a kitchen area, remember the rule of the “refrigerator-sink-stove” working triangle. Therefore, you should not put the refrigerator away from the cooking place.
- Even in a small room, you can create functional zoning with the help of light: kitchen lighting will mark the working area, and a lamp suspended above the table will highlight the dining room.
- A round table (due to the absence of sharp corners) is more comfortable in a small room. nine0084
- Decor items should not be made the center of attention, so we put flowers in beautiful flower pots on the windowsill and, possibly, on the working kitchen area, but pictures and frames with photographs - on a clean neutral wall, where there are no wallpapers with a pronounced ornament.
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Today, in huge country houses and small cozy apartments, you can increasingly find an open-plan design of the kitchen-dining room. Such a modern option is an excellent solution not only from an aesthetic, but also from a functional point of view. The combination of the dining room and kitchen will definitely be the right choice in organizing a common space. nine0003
Features of the kitchen-dining room
An original open-plan approach always includes some features.
The lack of a dividing wall between the kitchen and dining room makes the space more open, which can appeal to outgoing extroverts. The main advantages of such a kitchen-dining room are:
1. The visual openness of the space, which makes it even more spacious and free.
2. Additional communication with family and friends while cooking. nine0003
3. Stylish and original type of room zoning.
4. Savings on the purchase of an additional dining table, TV and kitchen cabinets.
5. Possibility of using functional elements as additional decor. For example, a bar counter, a book wall or an aquarium.
6. Simplicity and time saving in organizing holidays and other events.
The peculiar disadvantages of the kitchen-dining room include fumes and smells that can affect the upholstery of furniture and the state of textiles, the sounds of technology and the inability to retire, which is not very suitable for introverts. But even these disadvantages, with a strong desire, can be corrected with a high-quality hood, modern silent technologies and well-thought-out zoning of the recreation area.
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Visual zoning options
The kitchen-dining room is not only a practical place for cooking delicacies, but also a place where you can serve them traditionally and with glamor. Good zoning can visually separate the working kitchen area from the dining area.
Zoning with a bright wall
This is a great idea for creative people who want to make their dining room stand out and make it more festive. The desired image can be easily created using contrasting wallpapers with geometric patterns or imitation of natural materials (stone, wood, glass). The rest of the walls can be decorated in neutral shades, which will further emphasize the bright accents of the dining room. Do not forget that wall coverings must be moisture resistant. nine0003
Zoning with decor
Simple and stylish design of the kitchen-dining room, which is always subject to additional changes. The design of the dining area should include additional light sources (built-in lamps, LED strips), as well as be decorated with catchy paintings, unusual plants, decorative planters, hand-made souvenirs, bright textiles that can place the right accents between the kitchen and the dining room.
Zoning with screens and additional partitions
This is one of the most popular types of visual separation of two zones of one room. It solves the problem of isolation, and also fits perfectly into any style of interior. Partitions made of metal, wood, drywall or glass can act as a certain barrier. Screens can be folding and sliding, fabric or panel, bright or neutral. It all depends on the individual preferences of the owners and the overall design of the room.
Podium zoning
An excellent opportunity to slightly change the geometry of the space, visually make the ceilings higher and "elevate" the dining or work area, thereby separating its location and design. This is the best solution for a small kitchen.
Lighting zoning
A non-standard solution that will help create a cozy and smooth transition from the dining area to the kitchen. You can arrange the light points in different ways. The kitchen area can be equipped with spotlights or LED lamps, and the recreation area (dining room) with a chandelier or table lamps.
Then the lighting will be soft, uniform and aesthetically pleasing. nine0003
Furniture zoning
The right combination of furniture placement can completely replace an additional partition. This type of visual separation of the kitchen and dining room is called an “island”, where wide book walls, cabinets, double-sided TV racks become the basis, which simultaneously perform their function and organically separate two different zones.
Color scheme for the kitchen-dining room
An optimally selected range of shades plays a significant role in the beautiful design of the kitchen-dining room, because in this way you can emphasize the overall design, highlight stylish elements, create a feeling of comfort and coziness. nine0003
White kitchen-dining room
Creamy color can make the space even more open and bright, which can be a good solution for a small room. Such a noble shade fits perfectly into the style of minimalism, modern, country and Provence. It is universally combined with its counterparts and makes colorful accents even more harmonious. Ideal combinations for a spectacular separation of the kitchen and dining room are coffee and cream, white and lemon, blue and white and green and white. These variations will serve as the perfect backdrop for an open floor plan. nine0003
Lemon kitchen-dining room
Yellow accents can not only make the kitchen fresher and richer, but also visually give bulky furniture the right lightness. Lemon soft corner, light yellow curtains or furniture of such a juicy color will always dilute the overall finish and will be able to harmoniously separate the kitchen and dining room.
Green kitchen-dining room
Olive notes in the interior design of the kitchen look peaceful and stylish. Green color goes well with white, yellow, peach, gray, blue. The kitchen wall can be green, decorated with wickerwork or shelving with earthenware, and the dining area wall can be neutral beige shades.
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Gray kitchen-dining room
This is a more practical and conservative option, but no less popular in the case of an open-plan kitchen. Colorists like to combine gray with white and yellow - it serves as an excellent background for decoration, textiles and furniture. It also looks harmonious and the basis of classic and modern interior design, especially if you dilute it with warm sandy colors.
Red kitchen-dining room
A juicy strawberry motif in kitchen design will suit extravagant people who are not afraid of bright accents. Cherry and light crimson colors will emphasize the overall tones of the finish, while rich garnet will be a beautiful backdrop for a white wall. White and red is one of the most successful and time-tested combinations. nine0003
Interior styles
The design can be designed strictly in one direction, or it can combine several different options. Such a solution is quite possible for an open-plan kitchen, which will be the perfect embodiment of practicality and creativity.
Contemporary kitchen-dining room
The choice of business people who know the value of every minute of their time. The special features of this design include conciseness, originality of the material and arrangement of furniture, a harmonious combination of innovative technologies and old traditions. For example, the separation of the dining and kitchen areas can be racks with antique souvenirs, baroque paintings or a designer seating area. nine0003
Classic style kitchen-dining room
A good option for connoisseurs of refined gloss and expensive elegance. The main distinguishing elements are the exact symmetry of the arrangement of decor, appliances and furniture, natural finishing materials (at least one wall can be decorated with metal or wood), ceramic figurines and bulky lighting with precious metal inserts.
Provence style kitchen-dining room
Neutral beige furniture, animal motifs on textiles, chinaware, shelving with lively original flowers, weightless curtains and natural decor.
