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World-Inspired Dining Room Ideas and Designs

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we have designed it with low lying light contemporary fitting above the dining table, provided wooden deck for formal Indian type seating ambience for heart to heart talks.
Skewed House
Skewed House
Studio LagomStudio Lagom
Tropical Dining Room
Tropical Dining Room
La Belle
La Belle
Phil Kean Design GroupPhil Kean Design Group
This is a French West Indies-inspired home with contemporary interiors. The floor plan was designed to provide lake views from every living area excluding the Media Room and 2nd story street-facing bedroom. Taking aging in place into consideration, there are master suites on both levels, elevator, and garage entrance. The three steps down at the entry were designed to get extra front footage while accommodating city height restrictions since the front of the lot is higher than the rear. The family business is run out of the home so a separate entrance to the office/conference room is off the front courtyard. Built on a lakefront lot, the home, its pool, and pool deck were all built on 138 pilings. The home boasts indoor/outdoor living spaces on both levels and uses retractable screens concealed in the 1st floor lanai and master bedroom sliding door opening. The screens hold up to 90% of the home’s conditioned air, serve as a shield to the western sun’s glare, and keep out insects. The 2nd floor master and exercise rooms open to the balcony and there is a window in the 2nd floor shower which frames the breathtaking lake view. This home maximizes its view! Photos by Harvey Smith Photography
Craftsman Residence
Craftsman Residence
Dunn CarpentryDunn Carpentry
Singer Island Condo
Singer Island Condo
Joseph Pubillones InteriorsJoseph Pubillones Interiors
Brantley Photography
跡部の薪ストーブの家
跡部の薪ストーブの家
間宮建築間宮建築
間宮建築
Cultivate Design Co Living Room
Cultivate Design Co Living Room
Cultivate Design CoCultivate Design Co
HK Living Cultivate Design Co.: Lights, decor and tableware in-store Table and chair can be ordered in
Ryokan (Japanese Guest House) Interior
Ryokan (Japanese Guest House) Interior
Daedal WoodworkingDaedal Woodworking
A view into the garden through the round window, known as a 'Marumado'. Also showing a detail view of the George Nakashima inspired dining table.
Florida
Florida
Trade Mart InteriorsTrade Mart Interiors
Correy DeWindt, LilGreen Photography
Asian Influence with a Warm, Comfortable Feel.
Asian Influence with a Warm, Comfortable Feel.
Shuster Design AssociatesShuster Design Associates
The dining room blends Shuster's "signature" minimal look with light and dark wood and accentuates the palette of the large artwork.
Maui Tropical Kitchen
Maui Tropical Kitchen
Tervola DesignsTervola Designs
Hawaii Residence
Hawaii Residence
Sutton Suzuki ArchitectsSutton Suzuki Architects
kukio dining
kukio dining
Willman Interiors / Gina Willman, ASIDWillman Interiors / Gina Willman, ASID
This Kukio home rests on the sunny side of the Big Island and serves as a perfect example of our style, blending the outdoors with the inside of a home.” Lauhala ceiling - bi fold doors open on three sides so you can have the flexibility of dining in or out . Corbin Bronze Totem chandelier Photo : Linny Morris
Arbor View
Arbor View
Lynette Edmonds InteriorsLynette Edmonds Interiors
Montain Home
Montain Home
Eduarda Correa Arquitetura & InterioresEduarda Correa Arquitetura & Interiores
Jomar Bragança
Kitchen and Dining Room
Kitchen and Dining Room
Eric Watson Architect, P.A.Eric Watson Architect, P.A.
Tommy Bahama Bali Hai Oyster Reef Sideboard
Tommy Bahama Bali Hai Oyster Reef Sideboard
Baer's FurnitureBaer's Furniture
Transform your dining room into a tropical oasis with this stylish sideboard. With gracefully curving, leather wrapped, saber-shaped rattan legs and drawers with woven raffia fronts, this sideboard is reminiscent of beach-side cabanas. With three glass shelves this piece is a great place to display treasured family heirlooms or fine china in your dining room
Fort Lauderdale meets Key west Luxury, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale meets Key west Luxury, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Gulf Building LLCGulf Building LLC
Fort Lauderdale meets Key West in this Gulf Building Custom Built South Florida home. The interior and exterior show off it's calm, beachy feel with a touch of elegance and sophistication present in every room

World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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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