Rustic farmhouse dining room decorating ideas
15 Amazing Farmhouse Dining Room Decor Ideas & Trends
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The farmhouse decor style is one of the most beloved styles in the world of interior design. People across the country love to incorporate this family-friendly decorating style into their homes, especially those who reside in the countryside. Even if you don’t live on a rural piece of land, you can still appreciate this decorating style from the center of a big city or the suburbs. It can give your home that cozy, countryside feeling when you want to create an oasis at home.
Farmhouse decor is known as the decor style which gives you a rustic look inspired by old rural farmhouses deep in the countryside. It’s very welcoming, warm, and family-friendly. Joanna Gaines, a Waco, Texas realtor, and interior designer popularized this style many years ago on her HGTV show, Fixer Upper. Since then, many women across the country have been dying to get this fresh and charming look in their own homes.
Since the dining room is where we enjoy our meals, it’s important to really consider the purpose and practicality of a space like this. While you may be tempted to buy some really whimsical pieces of furniture or decorations, this isn’t the room to play around with frivolous things! Save your imaginative decorations for other less important casual rooms like the bedroom or the living room. Here, it should be all about serving food, and making sure everyone is comfortable while they eat.
You can decorate your dining room in the farmhouse way by using traditional furniture, industrial metallic tables or chairs, a fireplace mantle, comfy seating, vintage silverware, dining hutches and much more! These accessories, furniture, and earthy colors blend so well with each other to create the farmhouse vibe that is perfect for the communal spaces of our homes such as the dining room and living room.
Here are some ideas that will get your dining room looking like it’s on Joanna’s farm!
Rustic Dining Table
Every farmhouse dining room must have a rustic dining table centered in the room.
You can choose a rectangular table or a round one, but wood is often the best choice. After all, a farmhouse home is incomplete without a wooden touch! Be it a rolling chair, a sofa, a wooden dining table, or just a wooden photo frame. Getting a rustic vibe to the home is necessary. You can also install a wooden floor in your dining room to align it with the country decor. This is definitely one of our very best farmhouse dining room decor ideas!
Country Dining Chairs
Next up, you’ll want to pick out some country style dining chairs to sit around your table. Some people like to have side chairs on two sides, and then two separate head of table chairs for either end of the table. I think that even if you go with one set of identical chairs, it’s so important to choose them for their design and comfort. Can you sit in these for a long time? Are they easy to move around? Do they have armrests if you prefer? These are all things to consider as you think about what is best for your space.
Mismatched Dining Chairs
A farmhouse dining room theme doesn’t restrict you to choosing from only the most traditional furniture and decorative accents. You can be creative here by mixing contemporary furniture and accessories with traditional ones. Add mismatched chairs to the dining table to increase the casual chicness of the space. You could mix modern chairs with traditional chairs to give the space an eclectic vibe.
Farmhouse Chandelier
Overhead lighting is so important in the dining room so people can see the food that is available and eat without making a mess! Most people like to go with a farmhouse style chandelier for their dining room which could be made of metal or wood. Sometimes industrial style lighting is used in farmhouse homes, as this decorative style is often associated with the country vibe.
summerblaiseinteriorsSliding Barn Doors
Sliding barn doors are a huge interior trend in farmhouse homes. The dining room is a great place to install a sliding barn door so you can seal off this part of the room from the rest of the house.
You may want to have a way to seal off the dining room from the kitchen so people don’t see you cooking. You may want to separate the dining room from your living room while one group of people watches TV and the other finishes up eating. There are many reasons to separate different rooms in your house, and the sliding barn door is a great piece to accomplish this!
Earthy Tones
Farmhouse design always features an earthy color scheme. Muted colors like sage green, faded blue, dark brown, light beige, and creamy white ivory are very popular. This color theme makes you feel close to nature with its earthy tones. You should definitely find a way to incorporate these colors and shades into your dining room to make it calming.
nicolettes_for_the_homeDining Hutch
Dining hutches are amazing pieces of storage that you should absolutely incorporate into your home if you have the space. Hutches can be used to store your expensive china, large serving platters, white pitchers, and much more.
You can store silverware, plates, wine glasses and any type of serving materials you might need in your dining room. These pieces are quite bulky and expensive but they really do serve a great purpose. I would absolutely invest in one if I had the money and space in my home!
Cozy Rugs
Stepping on a cozy area rug is an important feature of most rooms in a farmhouse home. Keeping the space friendly and welcoming is always a good idea. Rugs help ensure that furniture is centered around a space. They also feel great to walk on with bare feet. Go with a gray, beige or neutral colored rug in your dining room to stay on trend. This is one of the best farmhouse dining room decor ideas we have!
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Dining Bench
Another common farmhouse dining room trend is the dining bench. Instead of having chairs on one side of your dining table, consider buying a bench – cushioned or not – for extra seating.
Now, keep in mind, most adults don’t want to sit on a bench for a long time so this isn’t a good choice if you live in a house of seniors and adults. On the other hand, if you have kids, a dining bench could be very useful for you. Kids love benches and you can fit quite a few of them on there!
Natural Materials
We love the natural materials often found in farmhouse decor, but don’t forget to offset woods, steels, and metals with textiles. Use full curtains, fluffy pillows on the seats, a soft and cozy rug, and overhead lighting makes the space feel much more inviting.
Table Centerpiece
The dining room centerpiece is a necessary decorative element to any dining room. Centerpieces are decorations that sit on the dining table when it is not in use. They keep the space from looking too empty when no one is there. When it comes to farmhouse centerpieces, you’ll want to pick one that involves flowers, nature, mason jars, plants, wood, or candles.
Bright and Airy
A dull and stuffy dining room should be avoided at all costs. Instead, you should make your farmhouse dining room bright and airy by enabling the flow of air and natural sunlight from the windows. No one wants to feel like they’re eating in a dark corner, so don’t put too many curtains in the dining room and let the sun freely flow inside. You also want to prevent the room from feeling too cluttered, so avoid over-decorating the space. Only put the essentials inside!
White Serving Platters and Pitchers
White serving platters and farmhouse pitchers are common elements in many farmhouse dining rooms. You can serve food on vintage platters and display flowers in lovely white pitchers. You can also display them in a hutch when not in use.
UnknownFarmhouse Wall Art
It’s important to consider your walls when decorating a farmhouse dining room. A mirror can help open up the space and make it feel larger than it is. A cow artwork, vintage wood sign, or a quote will show off your family’s personality.
Farmhouse wall decor and art is a very personal choices and reflect on the style of your family members so choose wisely!
Shiplap Walls
Shiplap is all the rage when it comes to farmhouse wall decorating. Shiplap consists of horizontal wall panels that decorate the walls of a space. They are often painted white. You can use them as an accent wall, or cover all your walls with shiplap!
rusticpigdesignsLastly, you should also add a few planter pots to your farmhouse dining room to give a touch of nature to the space. Greenery helps us breathe better and creates a sense of tranquility in the dining room. It’s also very relaxing to look at!
As you can see, you can create an amazing farmhouse dining room using our top Farmhouse dining room decor ideas. Decorating any room in your home can feel overwhelming but our hope is that this article gave you a bit more clarity when you think about the direction you’d like your dining room decor process to go towards.
Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Don’t miss our other farmhouse decor and furniture guides.
- Farmhouse Living Room Decor Ideas
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- Farmhouse Sconces
- Farmhouse Kitchen Decor
- Farmhouse Lighting Ideas
Farmhouse dining room ideas – 18 styling tips for an elegantly rustic eating area
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Talk to any designer and they'll agree a long wooden dining table, often showing the traces of time on its surface, is key to the farmhouse look. It's a piece of furniture associated with kitchens most of all, but modern farmhouse style is all about elevating this traditional rustic theme – which is why the dining room has become an important space for homeowners key to add am element of refinement to their eating arrangements.
There's still a homely feel to today's farmhouse dining room ideas because the look embraces the beauty and simplicity of nature – it's an authenticity that flows through farmhouse decor.
How to style a farmhouse dining room
'At its heart, farmhouse-inspired style is known for its deep love and appreciation for raw materials,' says Alex Whitecroft, Head of Design at I Want Wallpaper . That means lots of wood and stone in terms of structure (ceilings and walls) and furnishings (tables, chairs, rugs, etc.) From exposed brickwork and stone to warm reclaimed or unfinished woods, interiors have a simple, natural look and a warm and inviting appeal.'
In the dining room, the focus will be on the table and seating, of course. But everything from the lighting that illuminates your meal to the fireplace that invites you to linger once the plates have been cleared, all contribute to the ambience.
We've collected the ingredients to inspire your ultimate farmhouse dining room ideas. It's time to take your seat at the table…
1. Gather around a focal point
(Image credit: V&R Interiors)
This project from Sante Fe design firm V&R Interiors breaks the usual farmhouse rules by having a circular table, but it's perfect for creating a cozy look in the dining space.
Positioning the table in front of the farmhouse fireplace naturally invites family and friends to sit and enjoy the space. But even without that focal point, the composition of the room draws you to the table.
The low-slung lantern and collection of jugs combine to put the focus on the table area and create an intimate zone in the centre of the room.
2. Install a traditional dresser but paint it gray
(Image credit: Polly Eltes/Future)
A dresser filled with china, glassware and heirloom silver is a farmhouse staple, providing ample storage close to the dining table.
For a more contemporary take, paint the dresser a deep shade – here it's charcoal – and update the handles with leather or brushed metal replacements.
3. Bring in rush seats & flooring
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Layering natural materials, in the form of rush rugs, rattan and woven chairs, and even a tree trunk table base, will give your farmhouse dining room an authentically earthy look.
You can then incorporate the more refined details that elevate the scheme. An elegant bar cart, contemporary artwork and modern chandelier create a space as at home in the city as it is in the remotest countryside.
4. Add colorful textiles
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The simplest scheme can be transformed with the addition of pattern, color and texture via fabric and wallpaper.
'Farmhouse design tends to focus on stripes and geometric weaves, rather than country-style florals,' explains stylist Sara Bird.
'Double up two cloths on the dining table, then encourage comfort and lingering over dinner by providing cozy throws to drape over knees or the back of a chair to keep out drafts.'
5. Use the power of three
(Image credit: Cherie Lee Interiors)
Interior designers often group items in threes to create a perfect balance of shape, size and scale. We usually think of this trick for smaller groupings, such as table and shelf displays, but it works for larger pieces, too.
In this dining room, designed by Cherie Lee Interiors , the contemporary chandelier, long dining table and chairs, and the olive tree in its rustic pot, combine to create an elegant design trio.
It's a pared back approach that's worth considering for your own modern farmhouse dining room ideas.
6. Choose a tonal palette
(Image credit: Benjamin Moore)
While farmhouse style can incorporate deep and rich tones, it's very much informed by the colors in the natural landscape around you.
'If your property is near woods or plains, then going with local and natural materials in the interior is a perfect continuation of the environment,' suggests Bryan Stoddard of Homewares Insider .
'Floors and walls covered with wooden planks or panels will fill your house with the necessary warmth, both visually and physically. Bring a dose of comfort into the house with a rich rug and a tablecloth in the same shade.'
Here, Benjamin Moore paints are used on the walls, with the geometric rug adding a soft touch of complementary color.
7. Create a dining hall in the entrance
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In a refurbished barn or wood-framed new build, a large entrance hall or open-concept layout can feel empty and underused.
Siting a dining table here is an ideal solution, providing a focal point at the centre of the home and having enough room for entertaining family and friends.
8. Add a rustic touch with lighting
(Image credit: Cherie Lee Interiors)
Rustic metals with an industrial feel will bring a touch of authenticity to your farmhouse dining room set-up. Look for tin, copper and zinc shades, or even repurpose vintage jelly molds and tart dishes for the job.
Here, in a dining room design from Cherie Lee Interiors, a trio of shades is refined with a fluted glass dimension.
9. Ground the look with a dark floor
(Image credit: Benjamin Moore)
In a light-filled room with lots of windows, a darker wood floor can bring depth to a dining space – especially if you are able to restore original flooring or incorporate reclaimed timber into your scheme.
'A main feature of the farmhouse style is the fusion of old and new,' explains Richard Petrie, interiors expert at Thomas Sanderson .
'Wooden beams or classic fixtures give vintage charm which can be complemented by modern art and cushions to update your space.'
10. Paint chairs & cabinets
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'One of the easiest ways to bring some farmhouse style into your home is to incorporate antique or DIY painted furniture,' says Minnesota-based designer Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions .
In the dining room, that might mean painting the chairs that surround the table – either in a matching shade or in an eclectic mix of colors.
'For a farmhouse-style living room or bedroom, something like an antique club chair with worn-in leather, or a vintage chest next to a new bed will keep the overall vibe of the space more relaxed,' Leferink continues.
11. Go for monochrome
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Taking a pared-back decorating scheme throughout the home – from front door to kitchen, via an entrance hall dining space – was key to creating a modern farmhouse look in this project.
'All of the textures, wood, black accents, shiplap, and metal really created this modern farmhouse style that carries throughout the entire home,' says Amber Carfield, Lead Designer at Scottsdale Arizona kitchen remodeler, Kitchens by Good Guys .
12. Search out vintage furniture
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Head to barn sales and thrift fairs to find vintage furniture that you can revamp with a coat of varnish or paint, and new hardware.
'Wood is a versatile material to use in your home and is great if you want to add a rustic and traditional feel to any room,' says Richard Petrie, interiors expert at Thomas Sanderson.
'Larger features like distressed furniture can make your space feel cozy, whereas smaller decoration like wooden signs can be a fun addition.'
13. Use lighting to add drama
(Image credit: Covet House)
In this project from design firm Covet House , the dining area and kitchen share an immersive space, clad in dark barn wood.
The dramatic pendant above the table, as well as the recessed floor-level lighting, creates a moody ambience that contrasts with the bright courtyard garden outside.
14. Keep it bright with sunny fabrics
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If you prefer a sunnier aesthetic to the dark and moody look, switch on the brightness with soft furnishings in bright and zingy shades.
'These will naturally coordinate with rustic wood and whitewashed surfaces and can bet switched out for other colors as the seasons change, to reflect the countryside outside,' says stylist Sara Bird.
15. Add 'something old, something new'
(Image credit: Lauren DeBello Interiors)
'For this dining room design, I wanted to create a timeless look, but one that still felt modern,' says Lauren DeBello of Nashville-based Lauren DeBello Interiors . 'I included lots of layered, textured neutrals, plus a black and white palette and natural wood tones.
'I chose classic Windsor-style dining chairs that had clean, straight lines, and a vintage kilim to add that something old.
I love to include vintage and antique pieces in each project.
'The room has such beautiful architectural elements, like the ceiling and black windows, so I made sure to choose furnishings and accessories with clean lines to complement what the room already had.'
16. Paint a fireplace black
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Update a fireplace to add a touch of modernity to your farmhouse look.
'A fireplace in your living room is the focal point of the room,' suggests Andra DelMonico, Lead Interior Designer of Trendey . Painting your fire surround in black paint is a quick style fix, but there are other options.
'You could cover your modern fireplace or create a faux one with bricks. Then use a salvaged or reclaimed piece of lumber for the mantel,' DelMonico suggests.
'If you build a faux fireplace, you can arrange large candles or mount an electric fireplace in it.'
17. Make it plush with upholstery
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When it comes to modern farmhouse ideas there can often be a focus on walls and floors, and this is perfectly understandable,' explains Chris Harvey at Stelrad .
'Natural wooden floors and cabinets with a neutral color palette for walls are the bedrock of this aesthetic. However, if you really want to elevate the look then it pays to focus in on the details.'
Smart and supremely comfortable, upholstered dining chairs will add a touch of luxury to the your farmhouse dining room ideas, especially when finished with neat tacks and a polished handle.
18. Take a corner spot
(Image credit: Amy Bartlam/Jennifer Muirhead Interiors)
In an open-concept space, let the view and walls frame your dining table. A corner spot is ideal for this, creating a natural 'hug' around your entertaining zone that makes it feel more welcoming.
This dining room was designed by New Jersey designer Jennifer Muirhead of Jennifer Muirhead Interiors .
'The modern take on the Windsor chair is the perfect compliment to the distressed farm table,' she says. 'And the glazed pendant is reminiscent of old farmhouse pottery but still manages to feel contemporary.
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20 rustic dining room interiors - photos and examples
Warm corner of paradise
As you know, everyone has different views on interior design. In the dining room, you can set a wooden table with traditional upholstered chairs, and cover the floor with a woolen oriental carpet. It does not hurt to equip a fireplace in it and fix a massive chandelier on the ceiling.
But this example cannot be taken as a basis.
Each person has their own idea of comfort. This concept often includes a combination of several directions. But, many people want to achieve the ergonomics of the room.
Readers of the popular resource Room Interiors are presented with an overview of the best dining rooms, the style of which is timeless.
A room where you will feel the unique sweet feeling of oneness with nature. This is achieved thanks to brick walls, wooden beams, natural furniture. An open fireplace in the interior will help you experience sweet moments of peace and harmony with the environment.
Maximum simplicity
An example of a rustic stone dining room in France. The table, chairs, bench, sideboard are made of solid natural wood. There is nothing superfluous here. A similar minimal environment can be seen in the villages of Italy, where they cook the most delicious and unique risotto.
A charming secluded corner
In order to save the available space, some inconvenience has to be made.
As you can see, to leave the table sitting on the couch, you need to disturb at least four people.
Dark furniture against the backdrop of a large window and light walls
It is pleasant to spend time with close and dear people. On a solid bench, everyone can comfortably sit down for tea drinking and socializing.
Natural wood in a stylish interior
Modern interior offers a cozy atmosphere. The warm texture of wood, tasteful color scheme, as well as good main and additional lighting give a feeling of well-established life and comfort.
Sand tones create warmth and harmony
The traditional design of the dining room, made using elements of the wooden ceiling structures, art reproductions, the calm shade of the fabric on the chairs, emphasize the correctness of the lines and exceptional order. In such a room at a round table you will spend time with pleasure.
Amazing natural flowers in an original wooden vase
The house that conquered many is located in San Francisco.
The bohemian atmosphere is brought by a table, a fireplace made in a rustic style. A variety of romantic white lilies and a seemingly inappropriate school board here once again emphasize the initial feeling.
Glamourous Dining Room
This daring dining room has the softness and warmth of sheepskins, plenty of light, and bamboo shade curtains.
Refinement and solidity
Colonial Spanish style is present in the room. The furniture is made from the best sorts of wood. Stunning design chairs make the space quite respectable. Walls saturated with a coral shade, a chandelier with an imitation of many candles, an antique carpet look elegant and noble.
Changing the creative style with bright colors
This shows the same direction as the previous sample, although there are significant differences. The overall color palette is warm and light. This is achieved through the complex textiles of the combined chairs, carpet, pastel-colored walls and drapery on the curtains.
Large windows provide plenty of light. Sunbeams cast a mesmerizing shadow of the amazing forest landscape on the smooth lacquered plane of the table and the honey-colored bench.
Interweaving of severity and fuss
The dark suite makes the hall harsh. A little chaos is brought in by paneling, funny wallpapers, a chandelier.
Nook for a limited number of people
In an open space with a rustic style, it was possible to allocate a small area for arranging a dining area. There is a small table and chairs here. Two close people can enjoy joint communication and food.
Versatile decor
Collections, many accessories suggest that this is where the family likes to spend time all day long.
Dazzling whites combined with vibrant greenery
Too bright colors are often not associated with a cozy environment. But such an eclectic space attracts people and happiness.
Original additional glass lamps for the working sector
A lot of dazzling whiteness, including covers on soft chairs around a black round table, add pomposity and severity to the dining room.
Candles, a fireplace, wooden beams fill the hall with a special atmosphere.
Decoration of the hall in two basic colors Screen saver 16. Combination of two functional areas
There is a home library along the perimeter of the hall. Its central part is occupied by the dining room. A cozy microclimate of the room is achieved by soft drapery of heavy curtains, in an exceptional order. An important role is played by the yellow armchair of the owner.
Decoration in two basic colors
Well-arranged life gives a multi-layered interior design. Green and brown are present in tablecloths, chair covers, plants and candles on the fireplace. The original woven chandelier is also designed in this range.
Aesthetic rustic style
The tranquility of a rural dwelling seems to take you away from world civilization. Natural materials in the form of stones of various shapes and sizes, natural wood furniture, dark ceilings and frames make the room feel cozy and as natural as possible.
Creative chandelier
Despite the large area, the interior looks attractive. Its uniqueness is in the design of windows, lighting, a long sofa, a low table, crimson chairs. Such decoration of the room makes it hospitable and friendly.
Industrial style
Huge windows, wooden beams and natural stone walls create a favorable atmosphere in the dining room. An integral element is a round table, upholstered chairs and, of course, a noisy fireplace.
Dining room in a private house - examples of successful design
Not every house has a dining room as a separate room. Most often it is combined with rooms for other purposes. However, you can try to organize at least a modest, but independent dining room. A large area will allow you to equip a fairly spacious room of this type. How to do it right? Tips and photos are given below.
Separate dining room - furnishing details
When starting to implement your plans, it is worth considering that the design of this room can be done in any style, but it must correspond to the general home interior.
If the classic reigns everywhere, then it should also penetrate into the dining room. Like hi-tech or minimalism - it is also worth equipping the dining room.
In the canteen not only eat, but also communicate heart to heart. In a large family, everything often develops in such a way that only in this place of the dwelling do household members get the opportunity to gather in full force. At the dinner table, they discuss their problems and rejoice in each other's successes. The atmosphere of the room should be conducive to such communication.
Dining room color schemes
A classic option here is the use of neutral shades such as beige, mother-of-pearl, milky in the design. Sometimes they dominate everywhere: from floor to ceiling. The interior at the same time looks airy, pacifying.
Dining room in neutral tones
It is not uncommon to choose a design option in which the floor is dark, the walls are lighter, and the ceiling is white. The same light furniture will perfectly harmonize with the top covering of the room, and there will be enough space for everyone at the round table.
Light top, dark bottom
Natural colors are what make the atmosphere lively and very cozy. Furniture in wood tones, burgundy curtains, green walls. Plus fresh flowers on the table. In such an environment, you want to spend time for hours.
Natural colors in the interior of the dining room
Clear lines and color accents are used to obtain a strict, spectacular interior. A red lunch bench on a neutral background, serving pieces of the same color, a green vase in the corner. This view is very impressive.
Interior color accents
Interior materials
It is possible to create an environment dominated by wood. If you place a solid table and chairs in the same style with it in the center of the room, and sheathe the walls with clapboard, the atmosphere of a village house will appear. A wide window will make the room very bright. A decorating accessory is a small clock on the wall.
Village house atmosphere
Decorated with cream wallpaper with a large pattern.
It is not bad to complement this wall decoration with curtains with a flowing ornament. It is also worth picking up a spotted carpet to match the surroundings. Light soft chairs can be placed around a dark table, and a mirror with a beautiful frame can be hung on the wall. Dining in such a room is a pleasure!
Pleasant interior of the dining room
Sheer curtains and lots of glass details create a feeling of spaciousness. Another technique that allows you to get the impression of lightness is the use of glossy surfaces. The floor can shine and reflect, like a mirror, the furniture standing on it. Not bad if the ceiling and the surface of the dining table itself have the same properties.
Gloss on surfaces
Dining room furniture
An item that is definitely indispensable in such a room is a table. Its size and configuration can be any. Of course, you need to put chairs next to the table. Their number depends on how many people will gather at the same time.
Sometimes chairs are replaced by comfortable benches. In addition, the dining room should have a closet, preferably with glass doors, or open shelves. Such furniture is needed to store dishes and accessories. Perhaps behind the transparent doors there will be a service as a valuable family heirloom.
Dining room furniture
Furnishings can be presented in an unusual design. For example, the table looks original not on traditional legs, but on a support in the form of curved elements. The chairs in this set are also interesting - their back legs and back are one piece.
Extraordinary chairs and table
The furniture looks unusual, in the design of which there is a play of colors. In the image below, all the chairs surrounding one table are different. Thus, households, gathering for lunch or dinner, will be able to take places according to their mood. Other elements of the interior differ in a similar variety of shades: curtains, panels on the wall, room surfaces.
Color room
Dining room lighting ideas
During the day, bright sunlight should enter the room. In order to enjoy the abundance of natural light while indulging in a meal, it is better to place the table close to the window. If, in addition, there is a beautiful landscape behind the glass, it will cheer you up and increase your appetite even more.
Bright dining room
Wherever the dining area is located in the room, it is necessary to think over its artificial lighting. The main device used for this should be placed directly above the table. It can be, say, a lamp with a frosted glass shade or an elegant chandelier.
Chandelier over the table
The cutlery is available in different variations. Some lamps have an oblong shape. They are ideal for placing above a rectangular table. And elongated shelves and cabinets will complement the interior.
Oblong pendant lamp
An interesting version of the device with a lot of metal rods diverging from the center.
The photo below shows the situation where such an unusual lamp is used. A ball with lamps is placed above a snow-white table. And the whole interior is made in turquoise tones, which creates a charming impression.
Dining room in turquoise tones
Lighting is often provided by a whole group of appliances. A good option is a few transparent balls above the table, which, moreover, can vary in height. The oblong lamps lined up in a row also look good.
Group of lamps above the table
In modern interiors, entire lighting systems are often equipped. Instead of one device, many point elements can be used that emit energy flows. And glass and mirror surfaces will enhance the feeling of a spacious bright room.
Mirror and glass will give space
Dining room in the house, combined with other rooms
If it is impossible to separate the dining room from the rest of the rooms, you have to look for other solutions. And they can be very successful.
Most often, the dining area is organized together with the kitchen. Another popular option is the arrangement of the dining room, coupled with the living room.
The best solution in this situation would be space zoning. To designate the area associated with eating, different methods are used. For example, the floor here is made darker, and pieces of furniture can be of a color that is not used in an adjacent area.
Bright chairs in the dining area
The dining island can be isolated with a rug. An additional accent detail will be small lamps above the table. In the kitchen, if this zone is combined with it, it is advisable to install a hood. Such a device will make the air more pleasant and bring out steam and fat.
Zoning with a carpet
You can divide the space into parts using elements of the kitchen set. It is enough to arrange the furniture at an angle. Get a cozy nook in which a table and chairs will fit. It is great if such a mini-dining room is located by the window.
And in the evening, let the huge lamps work in this part of the room.
Mini-dining room by the window
A classic item used to separate the dining and kitchen areas is the bar counter. This stylish piece of furniture not only helps to define the boundary between two areas of the space, but also serves as a table where you can have a bite to eat. The bar counter, as a rule, is complemented by special high chairs.
Convenient divider - bar
Another way to separate the dining room from other rooms is to install a lattice barrier with wrought iron elements. If the next area is the living room, it's a good idea to equip a fireplace in it. This will favorably affect the perception of the entire interior.
Barrier between zones
Three different zones can be organized in one room at once. Kitchen equipment will fit perfectly in a niche of one of the walls. The living room will be well implemented by the window. And the dining area will find its place in the back of the room.
