Modern kitchen dining room ideas


15 Modern Dining Room Ideas

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Ashley Knierim

Ashley Knierim

Ashley Knierim is a home decor expert and product reviewer of home products for The Spruce. Her design education began at a young age. She has over 10 years of writing and editing experience, formerly holding editorial positions at Time and AOL.

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Updated on 06/21/21

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The phrase "formal dining room" often elicits images of stuffy, traditional dining spaces fit for fancy events only. But a dining room doesn't have to feel formal to be formal. Modern dining spaces are just as classy and alluring as traditional dining rooms, but a little more approachable.

Whether you're into the Mid-century modern look, or you want to opt for something even more contemporary, the streamlined look and feel of a modern dining room is a great way to give your space an updated, refreshing vibe.

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Today I’m featuring one of my favorite rooms in the home — the dining room.  Any space that encourages eating, celebrating, and making memories is my kind of space!  If you feel the same way, this post is for you, because I’ve gathered dozens of beautiful modern dining room ideas filled with inspiration to share with you today.

The dining room is the perfect place to get creative and try out a new color scheme, unique wall treatment, statement chandelier, or large piece of artwork. 

Whether your style is modern coastal, minimal, farmhouse, contemporary, traditional, or an eclectic mix of all the styles, I hope you find all sorts of great ideas in these beautiful dining spaces.

This stylish dining room features a dark ceiling color, panel wall molding, and statement chandelier.  From Julie Howard for Timber Trails Homes, via Home Bunch.

 

This beautiful modern coastal dining room, from Pure Salt Interiors, features a round wood dining table, wishbone dining chairs, and a statement woven pendant light. 

 

Such a stylish and elegant kitchen dining area!  I love that statement chandelier.  Design by Kate Marker Interiors.

 

I love the contrast of neutral and black elements in this chic dining room from Lindye Galloway Interior Design:

 

Here’s how to bring a modern look to the dining room: fresh branches popped in a rustic terra cotta vase, a warm wood charcuterie board (complete with linen napkins), a natural rope chandelier, and touches of black.   From Kelsey Leigh Design Co. Photo by Emily Hart Photography.

 

I love this beautiful dining area with its statement dining table, upholstered benches, and modern pendant lights.  From Studio McGee:

 

A black cone pendant light, modern artwork, and woven dining chairs create a striking touch in this modern kitchen dining area and breakfast nook.  From Coco & Jack.

 

This lovely modern coastal dining room features the same woven dining chairs we have in our dining room.  From Becki Owens. Photo by Ryan Garvin.

 

I love the calming feeling in this beautiful kitchen dining area, featuring a white dining table, wood and woven dining chairs and  woven chandelier.  From Salt Design Co.

 

This modern kitchen dining area features a light wood dining table, black pendant lights, and wishbone style dining chairs.  From Anthology Creative Studio:

 

A show-stopping light fixture creates a focal point in this beautiful dining room from Brynn Olson Design Group:

 

Love the mix of wood tones, natural elements, and metallic finishes in this light-filled modern dining area from Pure Salt Interiors:

 

This chic and stylish dining room features cane dining chairs, a statement chandelier, oversized area rug, and modern artwork.   From Studio McGee.

 

This modern dining space features wood beams, black dining chairs, and a unique light fixture. From Leclair Decor: 

 

I love the unique mix of dining chairs in this wonderful dining room from Kate Marker Interiors.  These Arteriors Richmond side chairs are sold out, but similar chairs are available here and here.

 

This is one of my favorite dining rooms!  The mix of modern black cone pendant lights, with the wood table and dining chairs, against the white walls, is simply stunning.  From Olivia Babarczy:

 

I love the unique dining chairs, black lantern chandelier, and beautiful modern coastal artwork in this lovely dining room from Kate Lester Interiors:

 

This beautiful contemporary dining room design features a wood dining table, black wishbone dining chairs, and an amazing chandelier.  From Light and Dwell.

 

I love this light and airy modern coastal dining area, with its stylish dining chairs and chic light fixture over the dining table.   From Pure Salt Interiors.

 

This chic contemporary dining room, with its statement ceiling and beautiful chandelier, is from House of Jade Interiors.

 

Here’s a fresh and lovely dining area with modern coastal artwork and a unique beaded chandelier, from Pure Salt Interiors.

 

Isn’t this lovely?  A narrow wood dining table (to encourage closer conversations), comfy slipcovered dining chairs, rustic wood sideboard, and cascading pendant light come together to create the quintessential California coastal dining room.  From Jill Egan Interiors.

 

I love this stylish dining room from Studio McGee.  The oval dining table, upholstered dining chairs, buffalo plaid rug, coastal artwork, and cabinets work beautifully together to create a stunning and functional space.

 

This beautiful dining room from Amber Interior Design features both modern and traditional touches.  Photo by Tessa Neustadt.

 

I love the fresh take on modern coastal style in this beautiful dining area from Pure Salt Interiors.   Here’s a source for the dining chairs and expandable dining table.

 

Here’s a fabulous dining space and family gathering area featuring woven side chairs (from RH – here’s a similar option), and a modern pendant light.  Home and Design Magazine.

 

This lovely contemporary dining room features beamed ceilings and a statement chandelier, from Kate Marker Interiors:

 

This modern farmhouse dining room from Studio McGee features a lovely wood dining table and black dining chairs:

 

I love this stunning modern dining room design with its beautiful ceiling, fabulous side chairs, and statement chandelier.  From The LifeStyled Co.:

 

This stunning dining room features statement pendant light fixtures and a fabulous black and white checkerboard floor design.  From Chris Loves Julia:

 

I love the mix of light wood, black, and white elements in this organic modern dining room design from Mindy Gayer:

 

There’s so much to love about this gorgeous contemporary coastal dining room, with its statement chandelier and sideboard (here’s an alternate sideboard source.  

The large round dining table, and comfortable upholstered dining chairs encourage guests to linger a while after dinner.  From designer Paige Stephens and Mike Stevens Homes, via Home Bunch:

 

I love the organic feeling of this stunning dining space.  The twin chandeliers over the dining table are such a fabulous addition. From Anthology Creative Design Studio.

 

This stunning modern dining area features an oval dining table, white captain’s chairs, and a lovely black and white chandelier. From Studio McGee.

 

This beautiful modern coastal dining room features lovely slipcovered dining chairs, and a statement chandelier.  From Kate Marker Interiors.

 

I love the lighting and airy feeling of this beautiful open-concept dining area and kitchen from Alexander Design.  Here are sources for the dining chairs and chandelier.  And here’s a similar dining table.

It must be clear by now I love decorating the dining room!  Just a few simple changes can result in a stylish, timeless space where everyone wants to gather.

Where to Shop for Dining Room Lighting, Furniture and Decor

Updating your dining room or kitchen eating area doesn’t have to break the bank.  Below are a few of my favorite places to shop for dining furniture, lighting, rugs, and decor.  Find more sources on my Favorite Dining Tables and Dining Chairs page.

Wayfair
Serena & Lily
Crate and Barrel
CB2
Dear Keaton
Kathy Kuo
Pottery Barn
Rejuvenation (lighting)
West Elm

And here’s a selection of dining tables, dining chairs, lighting ideas, rugs, and artwork in different styles and finishes.

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I hope you found this post informative and helpful!  Please let me know if you have any questions about decorating the dining room.   Have a wonderful day! xo jane

   

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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.

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. Visual openness of the space, which makes it even larger and freer.

2. Additional communication with family and friends while cooking.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Or vice versa.

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.

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.

Kitchen-dining room in classic style

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. This is how you can imagine the perfect kitchen-dining room in a gentle Provence style.

Kitchen-dining room in country style

A wonderful choice for people who value simplicity and comfort. Aged designer furniture, wood finishes, natural textiles and earthenware - this is what can give the kitchen-dining room a rustic chic and family cosiness that you so want to feel after a hard day's work.

Eclectic style kitchen-dining room

Ideal for an open-plan space, where it is possible to decorate individual areas of the room in completely different, but original styles, shades and architectural solutions. The abundance of extraordinary decor, a combination of different colors, textiles and furniture will perfectly fit into the overall atmosphere of the kitchen-dining room.

Kitchen-dining room design - photo

We have put together a collection of photos for you that will prove that an open plan kitchen looks not only original and stylish, but also very cozy and comfortable for the owners and their guests!

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19 design ideas for 2022

Contents

  • Kitchen-dining room layout: how to arrange the furniture
  • TOP-5 modern zoning and decoration techniques in interior design
  • Kitchen interior with dining room in a small apartment: design options
  • Interior design of a dining room kitchen in a private house: photo examples

The interior of the kitchen-dining room can be bright and rich in decor, minimalistic and modern or elegant and pro-French. The interior of the kitchen with a dining room can be either combined and open, or separate. Zoning in modern versions is often created at the expense of a kitchen island, sometimes colors, accents, and finishing materials help in this matter.

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Layout of the kitchen-dining room: how to arrange furniture

The photos of the interiors of the kitchen-dining room below will help you see the various options for arranging furniture that may suit your apartment. Modern kitchens are replete with various interesting design techniques, beautiful tiles, sophisticated lighting. But it is the furnishings and layout that largely determine the lifestyle of both the hostess and the rest of the family. The interior design of the kitchen-dining room, which is entrusted to a professional designer, becomes a harmonious, pleasant and at the same time practical area in cooking. It combines unique design, functionality and technology, as well as simply beautiful elements.

The interior of the dining room kitchen in the house from the interior in the apartment usually differs only in area. But at the same time, you can create a mood of country life in an apartment, and a minimalist interior with futuristic notes in a house. You can get everything you want if you order a professional design project and tell the designer about all your dreams. We can also advise you Italian cuisines as the most beautiful and high quality.

Functionality defined by individual elements

The interior and layout of the dining room kitchen is created by a specialist based on knowledge of how much you cook, what time of day the kitchen is used, how many people are in the family, and also based on the required additional functions (island, bar counter, loggia).

Fashionable solutions and unusual furniture take ergonomics to the next level

The modern interior of the kitchen-dining room should contain unique elements that allow you to create an ergonomic layout. For example, such solutions as a countertop along the window, kitchen modules up to the ceiling, built-in appliances, islands and bar counters, separate pantry and narrow modules are now popular.

Original design solutions can create a unique atmosphere

The interior of a kitchen with a dining room often involves a corner or U-shaped set, as well as a dining room along the opposite wall. If the area is large enough, the dining room can be placed in the center of the room. Sometimes dining rooms are created in the area of ​​​​the attached loggia. Beautiful interiors of the dining room kitchen are obtained not only thanks to specific design solutions, finishes and fashionable headsets, but also due to the original layout. The more you deviate from the standard set + table in any format, the more unusual atmosphere you get in the kitchen.

Layout is a key factor in the ergonomics of a space

Dining room kitchen interior ideas can be completely different: bright, functional, exclusive, modern, typical. A combined kitchen-dining room with an interior in any style can look glamorous or concise. But in general, it is the layout that creates the basis, which must be determined in advance.

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TOP-5 modern methods of zoning and decoration in interior design

Interior decoration of the kitchen-dining room is based on the principle of zoning. There are three zones here: high modules with built-in appliances, the main serving surface with a sink and hob and a dining area. Sometimes the island makes its own adjustments to the layout. For example, decoration often uses different zoning principles: one color is used in the culinary area, and another in the dining room to create two different moods. The interior design of the kitchen-dining room does not have to be contrasting. One accent color or highlight is enough.

Interior kitchen with dining area with sliding glass doors to the living room

The modern interior of the dining room kitchen often has zoning with sliding glass doors. This option looks very elegant and European. Beautiful ornaments in deglazing look elegant and concise at the same time.

Kitchen interior with dining area with kitchen island zoning with breakfast bar

The interior of the kitchen-dining room with a zoning kitchen island looks as modern as possible. In this design project, you can also find a built-in wine cooler and a luxury display cabinet for dishes.

Trendy kitchen peninsula with bar and breakfast nook

The next zoning option in the interior of the peninsula looks even more unusual and exclusive. The semicircular part of the peninsula is elegantly decorated and designed for three.

Modern kitchen-dining room interior with accent splashback

The interior of the dining room kitchen can be zoned with color, for example, highlighting the culinary area with a bright apron or decorating the floor in the kitchen under marble, and in the dining room under a tree, but with porcelain tiles of the same brand. This option will look very fashionable.

Interior kitchen with dining room in a small apartment: design options

In a small apartment, the kitchen and dining room are almost always combined, and usually in a very modest space. However, you have many options for interior decoration and kitchen set design. Below we will consider a variety of finishes for walls, floors and facades.

Neoclassical open plan kitchen with elegant interior

The neoclassical style always pleases with various options for finishing plaster elements, for example, pseudo-columns, moldings, friezes, medallions and modulions. Similar carved elements can be in the design of the headset.

Fashionable modern kitchen with a small dining area in the kitchen-living room alcove

In this modern trendy interior, you will find natural marble in the design of the backsplash, the top of the headset and the table. Notice how exquisitely the golden illumination of the working culinary surface looks. Despite the small area of ​​the room, the designers used dark material for finishing the floor and facades of the kitchen.

Trendy white loft kitchen with dining area and slab wood table

The photo of the interior of the dining room kitchen above looks very modern. The project is made in the loft style. The culinary area itself covers an area of ​​​​less than 7 squares, plus the dining area, which is already next to the living room in an open-plan context.


Interior design of a dining room kitchen in a private house: photo examples

Of course, in a country house you have more choice in modules, functionality and interior design. Also, repairs in the cottage imply a more free budget from restrictions. As a result, you can choose any style and cuisine of any brand and get a completely exclusive interior due to the original combination of shades and materials.

Often in a country house you can choose the layout. For example, you will probably have two layout options on hand, where priority in terms of area is given to the living room or kitchen. For many, the choice in favor of a larger kitchen becomes unobvious, as the living room often looks like a status space that embodies the image of the house. But in general, it is the kitchen, and not the dining room or living room, that is a multifunctional space that needs more space.

Interior of a neoclassical kitchen with a dining room in a private house with a worktop along the window

The interior of the kitchen in a country house is most often decorated in neoclassical, classic and country styles. If the cottage has a modern architectural style, here you can find modern and minimalist kitchens. For a townhouse, more relevant options are also suitable, for example, a loft or contemporary.

The layout of the kitchen in the cottage is usually more complicated. For example, p- or t-shaped sets with an island or a bar counter are more popular here. The most fashionable layouts often copy the arrangements of modules in American homes, as they are the most multifunctional and modern. Along one wall there are modules with a stove, along the other - with a sink, the third part has built-in appliances, plus in the center of the room there is most often an island or a peninsula. Such an American layout allows you to not only use the kitchen area by 100%. It makes it possible to do this at the highest level of comfort, because each zone essentially remains independent and self-sufficient.

Spacious dining kitchen design in a country house with futuristic furniture

The design of a kitchen set in a large room can be multi-colored or multi-level. Many modern brands offer options that include a wide variety of modules in different finishes. By the way, there are furnishing options, where there is a dining area with a separate display case, a pantry area with small appliances, separate areas for breakfast and a main dining room.

The interior design of a large room also implies the presence of unusual lighting. We often see that the interiors have panoramic glazing, attached loggias, windows and glass doors to the floor, glazing from several cardinal points. And in a private house there can be attached terraces, verandas, winter gardens. This makes the interior architecturally complex, so additional zoning is required here. But it is this kitchen-dining room that is most comfortable for a large family or a family with children.

The interior of a country house, designed in a certain style, almost always has a kitchen-dining room in the same style. Refurbishment in different styles is extremely rare in the modern world of interior design, and even the color scheme of the kitchen-dining room is often almost identical to the palette of the living room.

Luxurious classicist kitchen with French dining area by the window

Several layouts are common in cottages: a combined kitchen-dining room, an open plan kitchen-living room with a dining room, a kitchen-dining room with a small dining room and a separate front dining room plus a living room. All of these options have their pros and cons, so developing a specific design project is worth working with your personal interior designer who knows the needs of your family and your lifestyle.

Elegant kitchen-dining area with white unit with island and dark marble finishes

In general, it can be advised to create the most spacious version of the culinary area with an extremely long countertop. It is important to take into account the fact that the culinary area is very functional and loaded, but the dining room can be smaller with the same comfort. It is also worth knowing that peninsulas and islands in medium and large rooms make the culinary area much more convenient.


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