World-Inspired Dining Room with Carpet Ideas and Designs

British West Indies Custom Home in Naples

Simonsen-Hickok Interiors

Ryokan (Japanese Guest House) Interior

Daedal 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.

Landara

Tommy Bahama Home

Bright dining space featuring Tommy Bahama Home furniture. Natural light and a warm color palette creates a sophisticated, yet comfortable space.

Global Infusion

Bayberry Cottage

Our clients' worldly lifestyle inspired this interior design of ours. As people who traveled the world constantly, especially through Europe, Asia, and South America, it was a fun challenge creating this globally-infused home for them! The focal point of this great room was the Brazilian paintings of children, we then completed the space with a warm color palette, interesting patterns, and used their other traveling gems as decor. The result is a sophisticated yet welcoming, cultured yet playful home. Home located in Holland, Michigan. Designed by Bayberry Cottage who also serves South Haven, Kalamazoo, Saugatuck, St Joseph, & Douglas, MI.

My Work

Denver Shoji

Rosewood Furniture Dining Room

China Furniture and Arts

Exquisite and grand, Rosewood furniture blends traditional Chinese style with contemporary charm. This longevity motif dining set, dragon carving china cabinet, and coin motif console give this room a very luxurious and refined feeling. Photo by: Ralph Crescenzo

YY house・office・kitchen

アキチアーキテクツ一級建築士事務所　Akiti architects

窓辺

Dining By Design Dining Room

Antonio Martins Interior Design

Antonio Martins

John's Island, FL

Kathy Abbott Interiors, Inc.

Jessica Glynn

Tablescape benefiting the North Union Farmers Market

WEAVE IDeAS

Tablescape with theme "Eat, Pray, Love - Adventures in Dining." Great for entertaining ideas.

Large Windows and Sliders

American Wallpaper & Design

Skyline, by Hunter Douglas, provides an alternative to vertical blinds for large expanses of glass. They have a unique headrail with many valance and operating options that include motorized. The wide variety of fabrics runs the gamut from screen materials that you can see through to woven wood type fabrics to very contemporary ones. Available in a variety of opacities. This photo shows an opaque fabric in a dining room.

ireland hi

Square One Interiors

A small dining area with comfortable armchairs that can easily blend into the living room seating.

Private Residence - Wilmette, IL

Thomas Fitzgerald Interiors

Vacation Home at Wai'ula'ula at Mauna Kea Resort

Fine Design Interiors, Inc.

Mission Hills Private Residence, Rancho Mirage, CA

Beall Design Group Inc.

The project objective was to create a space to remind the clients of happy travel memories in the Orient and incorporate mementos from along the way. The dining table is a Kathleen Beall original design, created from a terra cotta urn the clients acquired in their travels. A glass top was created to display art masks on the interior...and create a conversation piece over dinner. Photo credit to Barbara White Photography

Exotic Style - A Place in Cape Town

Maisons du Monde UK

The Dining Room

The Finished Room LLC

Asian Inspired Dining

Destination Design, LLC

Pam Ferderbar

World-Inspired Dining Room with Carpet 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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