This classic drum ceiling pendant by Boyd Lighting is a perennial best seller. Available in five sizes and three metal finish options it is the perfect soft solution for bedrooms, dining rooms and living rooms. Interior Design Firm: McCormick & Wright. Photography: Brady Architectural Photography

North Fitzroy House #02

Derek Swalwell

Contemporary Dining Area with Access Lighting Three Light Traditional Style Pendant sleek medium wood table and iron chairs and natural wood walls.

Madrona Residence

Lee Edwards - residential design

A Northwest Modern, 5-Star Builtgreen, energy efficient, panelized, custom residence using western red cedar for siding and soffits.

Asian Twist

Tali Hardonag Architect

A sunken floor pit for japanese style dining was created by raising a maple wood platform over the concrete slab.

Outrigger

Staged by Alchemy

Kensal Rise

JNJ Building Services Ltd

Mid Continent Cabinetry

Woodhill Supply, Inc.

Saratoga Carriage House Adaptive Reuse

Old Saratoga Restorations Incorporated

Dania Bagia Photography In 2014, when new owners purchased one of the grand, 19th-century "summer cottages" that grace historic North Broadway in Saratoga Springs, Old Saratoga Restorations was already intimately acquainted with it. Year after year, the previous owner had hired OSR to work on one carefully planned restoration project after another. What had not been dealt with in the previous restoration projects was the Eliza Doolittle of a garage tucked behind the stately home. Under its dingy aluminum siding and electric bay door was a proper Victorian carriage house. The new family saw both the charm and potential of the building and asked OSR to turn the building into a single family home. The project was granted an Adaptive Reuse Award in 2015 by the Saratoga Springs Historic Preservation Foundation for the project. Upon accepting the award, the owner said, “the house is similar to a geode, historic on the outside, but shiny and new on the inside.”

Country Residence

Haven Design Workshop

Open concept dining room with soffited ceiling, recessed can lighting, exposed fir beams, acid washed concrete floors, and extra tall windows with overhead mullions for added aesthetics. Dining room also includes access to exterior wrap around porch.

Sustainable Home

Bureau Radijs

Allard van der Hoek

Extension d’une villa

Creatio

Ayant pour mission les travaux d’extension d’un pavillon, nous avons su à travers ce projet profiter de notre expertise et répondre aux besoins du client. Un gros challenge, l’extension à réaliser est en limite de propriété enclavée entre la maison et le garage. Les fondations isolées (puits busées) ont été réalisées par nos équipes. La présence de la nappe a nécessité la mise en place de buses béton afin de stabiliser les fouilles. L’extension accueille la nouvelle cuisine et un salon dans un style très contemporain (béton ciré et grande baies vitrées).

Vineyard-Side Concrete Pool Deck, Patio, Driveway & Dark Walnut Interior Floors

Tom Ralston Concrete

What a perfect juxtaposition has the light tan wooden coffee table and chairs on top of the warm Dark Walnut Acid stained floors all speaking to a warm and calm ambience.

Beautiful Industrial Style Home

Juan Felipe Goldstein Design Co.

Cafe 27

Kos Interiors

Cafe 27 is a puts all of its energy into healthy living and eating. As such it was important to reinforce sustainable building practices convey Cafe 27's high standard for fresh, healthy and quality ingredients in their offerings through the architecture. The cafe is retrofit of an existing glass greenhouse structure. As a result the new cafe was imagined as an inside-out garden pavilion; wherein all the elements of a garden pavilion were placed inside a passively controlled greenhouse that connects with its surroundings. A number of elements simultaneously defined the architectural expression and interior environmental experience. A green-wall passively purifies Beijing's polluted air as it makes its way inside. A massive ceramic bar with pastry display anchors the interior seating arrangement. Combined with the terrazzo flooring, it creates a thermal mass that gradually and passively heats the space in the winter. In the summer the exterior wood trellis shades the glass structure reducing undesirable heat gain, while diffusing direct sunlight to create a thermally comfortable and optically dramatic space inside. Completing the interior, a pixilated hut-like elevation clad in Ash batons provides acoustic baffling while housing a pastry kitchen (visible through a large glass pane), the mechanical system, the public restrooms and dry storage. Finally, the interior and exterior are connected through a series pivoting doors further blurring the boundary between the indoor and outdoor experience of the cafe. These ecologically sound devices not only reduced the carbon footprint of the cafe but also enhanced the experience of being in a garden-like interior. All the while the shed-like form clad in natural materials with hanging gardens provides a strong identity for the Cafe 27 flagship. AWARDS Restaurant & Bar Design Awards | London A&D Trophy Awards | Hong Kong PUBLISHED Mercedes Benz Beijing City Guide Dezeen | London Cafe Plus | Images Publishers, Australia Interiors | Seoul KNSTRCT | New York Inhabitat | San Francisco Architectural Digest | Beijing

European inspired, eclectic Bellevue Hill home

Marylou Sobel Interior Design

Maree Homer Photography

Formal Dining French Doors

Dorothy Greenlee Designs

The french doors in this formal dining room are softly accented with linen draperies and helps bring balance to the room. The large over-sized sphere chandelier is dramatic but no over bearing making this a great entertaining space. Photo Credit Mod Town Realty

MOUNTAIN RETREAT/ Stained & Heated Concrete Floor

F. John LaBarba Construction

F. John LaBarba

Fairview Home

Notting Hill Interiors Inc.

Dining Room Design Ideas with Beige Walls and Concrete Floors

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!