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Budget Expansive Dining Room Ideas and Designs

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DESSE Interior DesignDESSE Interior Design
The fireplace next to the Dining area needed 'presence' as it was situated opposite the (new) stand-out kitchen. In order to accomplish this, we inverted the colours of the Calacatta marble kitchen bench and utilised a tile with a white fleck in it. This helped to balance the room, while giving the fireplace presence.
loft Wabi-sabi Pantin
loft Wabi-sabi Pantin
Projet Wabi-sabiProjet Wabi-sabi
Sorority House
Sorority House
Shotgun Double, LLCShotgun Double, LLC
Susan Uccello
Tar and Roses - Santa Monica, CA
Tar and Roses - Santa Monica, CA
UserUser
Tar and Roses - Santa Monica, CA
Installed Projects
Installed Projects
HiframeHiframe
Hiframe's Kastiel round unit with TV ON for dining room.
Cottage Country
Cottage Country
Toronto DesignersToronto Designers
Just a quick change of a light fixture and white placemats helped tie in this dining room to the fresher overall feel.
Kitchen and Floor Remodel - Windermere, FL
Kitchen and Floor Remodel - Windermere, FL
Floored Solutions and Services, LLCFloored Solutions and Services, LLC
Tropical Chic
Tropical Chic
Giorgia BaioGiorgia Baio
Ph. Roberta Piva
Smart and Modern
Smart and Modern
EMotion ShadeEMotion Shade
Easy to use and comfortable motorized window coverings. The most convenient way to use your roller shades. This solution also allows to remove the control chain to provide a safe environment for children and pets, and a cleaner design. A custom design for a competitive price. Motorized Roller Shades / Blinds in a modern home located in Encinitas.
Featured Photos
Featured Photos
AntiquePurveyorAntiquePurveyor
Mahogany dining table shown in a commercial space in PA. This client buys, decorates and rents beautiful commercial spaces for professional lease.
B. Tarzana
B. Tarzana
MR Interior DesignMR Interior Design
Vanilla leather Dining chairs make a great contrast against this newly install espresso floor.
Customer Testimonials
Customer Testimonials
Studio Mojo ArtworkStudio Mojo Artwork
FROSTY SNOW in a happy customer's Dining room in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada This is an exclusive design that's 100% hand-painted from Canada. www.StudioMojoArtwork.com
Hameau en bois
Hameau en bois
DOM PALATCHIDOM PALATCHI
L'espace repas donne sur une très grande terrasse suspendue. DOM PALATCHI
Currumbin Beach
Currumbin Beach
Asure DesignAsure Design
This light and breezy dining room which opens out to the front deck and the ocean beyond has been transformed by Asure Design. We renovated this home in preparation for the sale campaign with a new colour scheme inside and out, sanded and polished the floorboards upstairs, installed new window fittings, new carpet, changed tap ware in the bathrooms, fitted all new electrical's throughout, repaired roof and sections of the building, carried out an extensive detail clean, landscaped and finally installed a hire furniture package. The furniture package reflects the cool, breezy ocean surrounds and we have used a palette of neutral whites, taupe's, and bronzes with stunning bursts of blue.
北鎌倉台の家
北鎌倉台の家
桑原茂建築設計事務所桑原茂建築設計事務所
アイランドのキッチン。背面収納は白で仕上げ、壁と同調させています。
EnableAbility Disability Services
EnableAbility Disability Services
Tailor & NestTailor & Nest
converted garage to multi-purpose room
Villa Yebo
Villa Yebo
AAAG - Atelier d'architecture Abdelhakim GuilmiAAAG - Atelier d'architecture Abdelhakim Guilmi
AAAG
New York Loft
New York Loft
Eye for DecorEye for Decor
View of loft from 'dining area' to 'sitting area' with newly painted kitchen pod in white (beofe we decided to remove the top section).
Installed Projects
Installed Projects
HiframeHiframe
Hiframe's motorized wall unit with concealed television
Mouldings
Mouldings
Twin Cities Trimming, LLCTwin Cities Trimming, LLC

Budget Expansive Dining Room Ideas and Designs

For many of us, our dining rooms are combined with our kitchens or living rooms and so it’s hard to give them a defined style or design, whereas many people who do have a separate dining room often overlook redesigning the space because it is used fairly infrequently. However, if you can make your dining room or dining room area an inviting but practical space to eat with friends and family, then you’ll have no excuse not to be the ever gracious dinner party host and make the most of your dining space. Dining room ideas can range from the dramatic overhaul of layout, walls, doors, fireplaces or lighting features, to the refresh of furniture such as dining tables and chairs, or even smaller details such as dinnerware, cutlery, chair covers and small decorative features. So whether you are looking to completely redesign your dining room or you’re just looking for some dining room decorating ideas, you’re bound to find some inspiration from other homeowners, designers and stylists who’ve uploaded images of their dining rooms on Houzz.

How should I choose my dining room table?

Dining tables can be large, imposing pieces of furniture and so it’s a good idea to choose your table first and plan your decor around them. Comfort and ease of movement in dining rooms is key – even though we spend most of our time sitting, it’s preferable not to dine in cramped quarters (and crucial as a host to be able to move around the table to serve your guests). When choosing your dining room table, consider the number of people you expect to regularly seat – the perfect size for a dining table allows an intimate meal without feeling crowded. A round table leaves plenty of room for serving food at its centre, but a rectangular table is more flexible for seating extra guests at either end. If you’re after true versatility, drop leaf or extendable dining room tables are the most convenient option. The material of your selected table will set the character of your room. Glass dining tables look sleek and modern, whilst a pine or oak dining table will lend dining rooms a rustic country vibe. For a more traditional dining table opt for a dark polished wood like mahogany. Check out all the dining room decorating ideas on Houzz to see how different materials of dining table are incorporated into different rooms.

What are the best dining chairs for my table?

If your table hasn’t been sold with matching chairs then you have some extra flexibility to select dining chairs that suit your desired dining room feel. For traditional dining rooms you will want to opt for a full set of high backed formal dining chairs, whether these are upholstered, leather or wood framed. If you are looking for a more informal dining room, then a selection of mismatched chairs in different materials such as moulded plastic and even metal can be a great way to achieve this. For a really relaxed dining experience, you could even opt for a full length bench, which has the additional advantage of saving space as it can be tucked away under the table when not in use.

How should I decorate my dining room?

Elegant, neutral palettes are the safest dining room decorating ideas for smaller rooms, creating a calm dining environment for your guests. Pattern in a dining room can be a great choice to create drama but in order to not overwhelm your guests you might want to stick to a few stand-out elements – for example, wallpaper, curtains or chair covers. If you are lucky enough to have a large formal dining room then you could consider bold, opulent shades for your walls to create a grander feel. Your tableware and serveware should ideally be chosen to coordinate with your decor choices, but if all else fails keep it white, bright and simple. Lighting is also key to your dining room decor – aim for dimmable light that you can adjust to create the mood that will allow your guests to relax but still be able to see their food. Low pendant lights directly over the dining table are both practical and striking, or for large formal dining rooms you may want to opt for a traditional chandelier hung from the centre of the room. Additional wall sconces along the walls can be a great way to brighten up the room for late night dinner parties, and don’t forget how a couple of candles along your dining room table can add a delicate, finishing touch. Discover more of these popular design photo ideas.
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