Central Residence

Dylan Barber Building Design

The Classic Modern Residence

Meraki Home Design

Flinders Flair

Let's Talk Kitchens & Interiors

A contemporary holiday home located on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula featuring rammed earth walls, timber lined ceilings and flagstone floors. This home incorporates strong, natural elements and the joinery throughout features custom, stained oak timber cabinetry and natural limestone benchtops. With a nod to the mid century modern era and a balance of natural, warm elements this home displays a uniquely Australian design style. This home is a cocoon like sanctuary for rejuvenation and relaxation with all the modern conveniences one could wish for thoughtfully integrated.

St. Albert home gets a refreshing makeover

Bella Interiors

The formal dining room is right at the foyer and I wanted to make a great first impression. We gave the dining room a facelift by painting walls a bold and vibrant colour, adding custom drapery and a new dining set! Pictures taken by the talanted Demetri Foto

Pops of Turquoise

New South Home

Wall decor, lighting, window treatments, accessories, and rug selected by New South Design in Charlotte, NC.

La casa de Paula y Daniel

Emmme Studio

Venice Beach Breakfast Nook

Interior Particulier

Dalwood Farmhouse

MH Interior Design

Blue Bell Entry, Living and Dining Room

Harth Builders

Dry Bar at Dining Room

Pleasant Barn Road

Dry bar in dining room. Custom millwork design with integrated panel front wine refrigerator and antique mirror glass backsplash with rosettes.

Curtains and Roman blinds- Onyx Magma curtains

Hillarys

With its fabulously futuristic feel, this fabric adds a new dimension to your decor with a swirling blue toned marble effect print. Striking and dynamic, the intense colours flow and blend to create unique patterns and textures, exuding luxury and creating a mysterious appeal. Mixing the dramatic cosmic inspired print with a vibrant colour palette Onyx Magma offers an abstract twist on a natural material and a chance to be brave and take it away from the obvious places, the bathroom and kitchen, and introduce it into bedrooms, dining rooms and even the living room. Verdant greens and indigo pair well with this fabric so go deep with your hues for a refined, sophisticated finish that’s effortlessly glam whilst adding a cosy element to your scheme. Accessorise your look with globe lighting on slender stems and create intriguing displays with mystical crystals and minerals to bring this celestial theme to life.

Sleek Urban Condo Makeover

Woodland Road Design

Saturated abstract art from Pottery Barn ties the colors from the adjoining living room into this dining space.

Modern Single Storey Extension

EP Architects Ltd

EP Architects, were recommended by a previous client to provide architectural services to design a single storey side extension and internal alterations to this 1960’s private semi-detached house. The brief was to design a modern flat roofed, highly glazed extension to allow views over a well maintained garden. Due to the sloping nature of the site the extension sits into the lawn to the north of the site and opens out to a patio to the west. The clients were very involved at an early stage by providing mood boards and also in the choice of external materials and the look that they wanted to create in their project, which was welcomed. A large flat roof light provides light over a large dining space, in addition to the large sliding patio doors. Internally, the existing dining room was divided to provide a large utility room and cloakroom, accessed from the kitchen and providing rear access to the garden and garage. The extension is quite different to the original house, yet compliments it, with its simplicity and strong detailing.

Mid Century Modern Meets 2020

Fox Interiors

Los Altos Hills, CA - Taaffe Rd. II

M. Designs Architects

Cantilevered circular dining area floating on top of the magnificent lap pool, with mosaic Hands of God tiled swimming pool. The glass wall opens up like an aircraft hanger door blending the outdoors with the indoors. Basement, 1st floor & 2nd floor all look into this space. basement has the game room, the pool, jacuzzi, home theatre and sauna

Dorset Farm House

Kate Renwick

Restoration and remodelling of Georgian coastal farmhouse in Dorset. Interior Kate Renwick Photography Nick Smith Photography by Nick Smith

Mid-Century Row-home

Lisa & Leroy

Styling the dining room mid-century in furniture and chandelier really added the "different" elements the homeowners were looking for. The new pattern in the run tied in to the kitchen without being too matchy matchy.

Dining Room

Zeal Arch Designs

Mid-Century Interior Remodel in El Segundo, CA.

Custom Design & Construction

Our homeowners approached us for design help shortly after purchasing a fixer upper. They wanted to redesign the home into an open concept plan. Their goal was something that would serve multiple functions: allow them to entertain small groups while accommodating their two small children not only now but into the future as they grow up and have social lives of their own. They wanted the kitchen opened up to the living room to create a Great Room. The living room was also in need of an update including the bulky, existing brick fireplace. They were interested in an aesthetic that would have a mid-century flair with a modern layout. We added built-in cabinetry on either side of the fireplace mimicking the wood and stain color true to the era. The adjacent Family Room, needed minor updates to carry the mid-century flavor throughout.

Green, Blue Dining Room Design Ideas

A dining room can be used for casual dining, integrated into an open plan and connected to the living and kitchen areas; or as a formal space reserved solely for entertaining. While it may not be used frequently, it is a great focal point in the home, and requires little furnishings. Here's what you need to consider before you start planning a new dining room...

How will you use your dining room?

First, consider how frequently you will use the space. If you plan on using your dining room on a daily basis, a casual dining set-up with sturdy, long-lasting furniture is best. As for where you position it – well, any unused space in the home can be converted into a casual dining space, whether it be at the end of a kitchen island, or at the bottom of the stairs. A formal dining room, on the other hand, is more suited to a dedicated space, which is more common in heritage homes where space originally wasn’t at a premium. Perhaps you want your dining room to multi-task and accommodate everyday meals, homework sessions and grown-up dinner parties… If that’s the case, furniture is key. Look for versatile dining tables in either Australian or New Zealand hardwood or weathered timber for a more rustic look. These won’t show up sticky fingerprints as much and can be dressed up for guests.

What size and shape should your dining table be?

Your dining table should be able to seat all family members with some room for additional guests – each person should have at least 60 centimetres of space at the table. The right size, however, also depends on how much room you have. A general rule of thumb is to leave no less than 1 metre from the dining table to the wall or any additional furniture, so people have enough room to comfortably move around the space. Rectangular dining tables are versatile and can work in a variety of settings, while oval dining tables are more traditional and can turn any meal into an occasion. If you have a tight space to work in, a round dining table is best, and also a great option if you want to encourage conversation. A square dining table can be a dramatic addition to a dining room, but only if you have the space. It allows everyone at the table to see each other, but the bigger the table, the harder it will be able to hold a conversation with someone at the other end.

What type of dining chairs should you choose?

Once you’ve decided on a dining table, look for dining chairs that share a common design element. If your dining table legs are curved, for example, try to match them with dining chairs that have a similar curve, either in the legs or back. Next, consider the dimensions of the chair. The height of your dining chairs should allow at least 30 centimetres between the top of the seat and the top of the table. And to keep your tush happy, avoid dining chairs narrower than 45 centimetres.

How can you decorate your dining room?

Dining rooms are relatively minimal spaces, but that makes them a great place to splash a little colour through artwork, especially if yours is a formal dining room. If your dining room is lacking warmth, consider painting the walls a deep shade of red or blue, or go contemporary with black or grey. A cosy rug will make the space feel more intimate, while a sideboard or cabinet of curiosities will further personalise the space. Often overlooked, dining room lighting can also drastically alter the mood of a room, creating drama, spurring romance or encouraging conversation. Opt for soft lighting in the dining area with dimmer switches, and choose oversized pendants in large, open spaces or to make the dining area more of a focal point. Finally, add some table settings, such as a lace tablecloth for a whimsy feel, or a more basic table runner for a chic look. If you need some help designing your dining room, consider checking the Houzz directory of interior designers, home stylists, cabinet makers and more!