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Expansive Dining Room Ideas and Designs

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Mexican Home Project
Mexican Home Project
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Custom Luxury Home with a Mexican inpsired style by Fratantoni Interior Designers! Follow us on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram for more inspirational photos!
Dining room with fireplace and more views
Dining room with fireplace and more views
UserUser
The dining room features another fireplace in a friendly atmosphere.
Architectural Salvage Accent Ceilings & Walls
Architectural Salvage Accent Ceilings & Walls
Southern Arch, LLCSouthern Arch, LLC
Southern Arch reclaimed Antique Heart Pine decking provides warmth as the ceiling for the first floor of this rustic meets industrial Downtown New Orleans home!
French Country Residence
French Country Residence
Van Auken Akins Architects LLCVan Auken Akins Architects LLC
Van Auken Akins Architects LLC designed a new 6,286 SF residence in the French Country style. Beautiful oriental rugs, labor intensive faux finishes, whimsical and elegant wall coverings, granite countertops, custom cabinetry and a rich color palette all combine to create the casual elegant style, perfect for the client’s entertaining needs. Notable features include the hand-painted French countryside mural in the kitchen, custom built-in buffet in the dining room, and two rough-hewn timber trusses and pine tongue and groove sloped ceiling soaring above the great hall. * Winner of American Society of Interior Designers Award
Beavercreek House
Beavercreek House
Kismet DesignKismet Design
Kitchen faces greatroom. Loft with hand-forged stainless and glass balcony above. photographer:Jim Brown
Formal luxurious living room
Formal luxurious living room
Foran Interior DesignForan Interior Design
Italian dining room
Bobcat LodgeGreat Room with dining in bay looking out to lake. All-pine interio
Bobcat LodgeGreat Room with dining in bay looking out to lake. All-pine interio
David Ludwig - ArchitectDavid Ludwig - Architect
Great Room with dining in bay looking out to lake. All-pine interior (no sheetrock in the project). Log furniture (table, benches and stairs) built on site by a log-design specialist.
Weston, Florida Residence
Weston, Florida Residence
JEM ExportsJEM Exports
Formal living and dining room of 6,500 square foot home is drenched in luxurious fabrics. The shelter sofas encase the living room, and cozy up the 20 foot ceilings. Jerry Pair's crystal dining room chandelier appears to hand from the picturesque mural. An antique Venetian mirror adds weight to complement the lush velour dining chairs.
Avenida Del Sol
Avenida Del Sol
Renaissance Homes, Littleton, CORenaissance Homes, Littleton, CO
French Country Residence
French Country Residence
Van Auken Akins Architects LLCVan Auken Akins Architects LLC
Van Auken Akins Architects LLC designed a new 6,286 SF residence in the French Country style. Beautiful oriental rugs, labor intensive faux finishes, whimsical and elegant wall coverings, granite countertops, custom cabinetry and a rich color palette all combine to create the casual elegant style, perfect for the client’s entertaining needs. Notable features include the hand-painted French countryside mural in the kitchen, custom built-in buffet in the dining room, and two rough-hewn timber trusses and pine tongue and groove sloped ceiling soaring above the great hall. * Winner of American Society of Interior Designers Award
Recessed Lighting
Recessed Lighting
Fratantoni Interior DesignersFratantoni Interior Designers
Inspiring interiors with recessed lighting by Fratantoni Interior Designers. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook for more inspiring photos and home decor ideas!!
Desert Mountain
Desert Mountain
FallingWater, LLCFallingWater, LLC
The perfect space for entertaining.
Dining Rooms
Dining Rooms
Fratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/RemodelingFratantoni Luxury Estates Design/Build/Remodeling
Elegant Dining Room designs by Fratantoni Luxury Estates for your inspirational boards! Follow us on Pinterest, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for more inspirational photos!
English Desert Home - Great Room
English Desert Home - Great Room
Ernesto Garcia Interior Design, LLCErnesto Garcia Interior Design, LLC
An English hutch and a Mission style table, bear witness to a method that embraces the clients’ stylistic idiosyncrasies while regionalizing them into rich spaces that salute to both sides of the pond.
Ranch Residence
Ranch Residence
Ideo Design Build FurnishIdeo Design Build Furnish
Dining room with fireplace
Dining room with fireplace
UserUser
The dining room features another fireplace in a friendly atmosphere.
863 Rodeo Drive
863 Rodeo Drive
Paffrath & Thomas Real EstatePaffrath & Thomas Real Estate
Christopher Weber - Orchestrated Light Photography
Kobus
Kobus
JM Homestyle LTDJM Homestyle LTD
Custom Timber Frame Home, River Run Estate, Fly Fisherman's Lodge, Big Sky
Custom Timber Frame Home, River Run Estate, Fly Fisherman's Lodge, Big Sky
Bitterroot Timber FramesBitterroot Timber Frames
Architects: Bitterroot Design Group Builders: Bitterroot Timber Frames Photography: James Mauri
Lakeshore Residence
Lakeshore Residence
Miró Rivera ArchitectsMiró Rivera Architects
Paul Finkel | Piston Design

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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