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10 Dining Room Paint Colors

Color can elevate your dining room to elegant and dramatic

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Updated on 11/22/21

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

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

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Move over boring beige walls—brilliant, sumptuous color is back, and nowhere is there a better spot to experiment with saturation than the dining room. As the ultimate space for extravagant holiday mixers and everyday family dinners, your dining room needs to strike the right balance of comfort and refinement.

An unexpected coat of daring color on the ceiling or a splash of crisp white on the room's trim can be just the thing to perk up your dining room—especially as you may find yourself using it for far more than just mealtime these days. You might even consider yellow, one of Pantone's colors of the year for 2021 and a classic dining room paint color that has been favored for centuries, dating all the way back to Thomas Jefferson's dining room at Monticello.

If you're looking for a quick—and comforting—update, take a note from these world-renowned designers and try one of these dining room paint colors, from brilliant blue paint colors to calming shades and cozy warm hues.

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The Creamy White Dining Room

Mali Azima

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

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The Sage Green Dining Room

Julia Lynn

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

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The Limestone Dining Room

DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN

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

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The Chrome Yellow Dining Room

Laurey Glenn

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The Mural Dining Room

Emily J. Followill

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

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The Lemon Dining Room

Stephen Karlisch

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

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The Salmon Dining Room

Annie Schlechter

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

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The Candy-Striped Dining Room

DYLAN THOMAS

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

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The Cantaloupe Dining Room

David Tsay

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

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The Sapphire Dining Room

Lesley Unruh

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

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The High-Gloss Brown Dining Room

Francesco Lagnese

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

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The Oxblood Dining Room

ANNIE SCHLECHTER

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

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The Pale Peach Dining Room

Annie Schlechter

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

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The Prussian Blue Dining Room

Max Kim-Bee

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

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The Driftwood Dining Room

Brie Williams

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

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The Blue-and-Yellow Dining Room

Annie Schlechter

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

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

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The Sunny Dining Room

Thomas Loof

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

The wall paint color is Sunrays by Benjamin Moore.

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The Icy Dining Room

Melanie Acevedo

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

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

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The Powder Blue Dining Room

Francesco Lagnese

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

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

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The Neutral Dining Room

Alexandre Bailhache

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

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

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


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

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


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

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


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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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


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


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


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

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

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

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


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

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

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


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

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


Basic colors for the dining room and their combinations

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

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


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


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

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


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


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

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


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


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


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

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



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

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

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



Selection of textures and patterns




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

Basic colors

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












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











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











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










Green color in the dining room is considered one of the most advantageous and popular. It represents nature and tranquility. It will always be a pleasure to spend time in such a dining room. Green goes well with purple, white, brown, golden.












Brown and all its shades are also often used in the interior of the dining room. Most often it is presented in the form of wooden surfaces.

This dining room will look rich and elegant. Associations with nature will contribute to a sense of comfort.

Harmonizes brown with green, pink, blue. Especially effectively it is combined with pastel colors, creating a calm and eye-pleasing palette.










Noble and deep blue color will advantageously transform any dining room, making it expressive. The dining room in blue complements the nautical theme in the interior. It is desirable to make blue dominant in large dining rooms so that it does not hide the space. The main combinations are with yellow, brown, green and white. 9



A blue dining room is associated with the freshness of the sea and the energy of the water element. Mediterranean notes will give it such colors: olive, light green, turquoise, azure, blue, white, and also beige.











Violet color has long been considered royal, as it was often used in the interior of palaces. It will give the dining room chic and elegance. However, it is important not to overdo it.

The dominant deep purple color can be psychologically overwhelming, and in small dining rooms it will hide space. It is successfully combined with gray, yellow, golden, green, black and white.





















Sunny yellow will make your dining room bright and juicy. It will give a feeling of summer warmth all year round, be associated with the harvest and improve mood. Yellow is successfully combined with orange, blue, white, purple and gray. Most often, it does not dominate, but is used in combination with other colors.
















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













The color is bright, dynamic and not suitable for everyone's temperament. A dining room in red will look expressive and modern, especially if red is expressed on glossy surfaces.

It is recommended not to make it a dominant tone, but to be paired with the following colors: black, white, gold, light peach, gray or silver.















Intermediate colors

Like green, light green represents natural colors, warm summer and harmony. Since the color is bright and quite saturated, it is better not to make it predominant. It will create a harmonious composition with white, dark green, yellow, purple.






This color gives the room freshness. The tone is pleasing to the eye and easy to perceive. Designers recommend using turquoise to highlight the desired accents in the dining room (for example, curtains, a seating area, chairs, one of the walls).












This is an unobtrusive color in the interior of the dining room. It is suitable for rooms with a marine or Mediterranean theme (like blue and blue). Reminiscent of the azure expanse of the sea, it soothes and improves mood. Harmonizes the tone in the interior with blue, light blue, white, olive.








If you are wondering what color to paint your dining room in a modern style to make it expressive, choose magenta. But, as is the case with other bright and saturated tones, do not make it the main one, but combine it, best with black, gray or white.











As an alternative to gray, designers have been using silver lately. Even when the silver color dominates, it will not make the room boring, thanks to its elegant sheen.

Combines silver with pink, turquoise, azure, blue and white.







Conclusion

To finally decide which color is best for the dining room in your home, you should consult with the designer, who will take into account all the nuances and select the appropriate palette.

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