A generous dining area joining onto kitchen and family room

Lato Signature - Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space - CA

Lato Signature from the Modin Rigid LVP Collection - Crisp tones of maple and birch. The enhanced bevels accentuate the long length of the planks.

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Carpet One Floor & Home

1950's Mid-Century Modern Beach House

Rollins Andrew Interiors

1950's mid-century modern beach house built by architect Richard Leitch in Carpinteria, California. Leitch built two one-story adjacent homes on the property which made for the perfect space to share seaside with family. In 2016, Emily restored the homes with a goal of melding past and present. Emily kept the beloved simple mid-century atmosphere while enhancing it with interiors that were beachy and fun yet durable and practical. The project also required complete re-landscaping by adding a variety of beautiful grasses and drought tolerant plants, extensive decking, fire pits, and repaving the driveway with cement and brick.

Armstrong - Engineered Stone

Lonsdale Flooring Ltd.

Walnut Creek Whole Home Remodel

Rexford Design

dining room with fireplace and custom dry bar wine cooler floating shelved display for Japanese whiskey collection

Vancouver Special

EDSO Construction Ltd

We utilized the height and added raw plywood bookcases.

GATHERING ROOM, DINING ROOM, HOME OFFICE, Farmhouse, Fairport, NY

CHERYL BARKER Interiors

This former family room was transformed to be a gathering room with so much more function. Now it serves as a Dining room, TV room, Family room, Home Office and meeting space. Beige walls and white crown molding surround white bookshelves and cabinets giving storage. Brick fireplace and wood mantel has been painted white. Furniture includes: wood farmhouse dining table and black windsor style chairs.

Voorhees, NJ Renovation

EASYdesigns

The Dining Area of this Modern Farmhouse Great Room is anchored by an oversized solid wood table with seating for 10. The white hand carved Mango Wood Buffet is an eye catching compliment to the darker finishes in the room.

Maple Grove Townhome

Laurie Westberg, Urban Interior Design

Open area living/dining/kitchen - rustic modern, electic design in blue, white and rust

The first floor remodel began with the idea of removing a load bearing wall to create an open floor plan for the kitchen, dining room, and living room. This would allow more light to the back of the house, and open up a lot of space. A new kitchen with custom cabinetry, granite, crackled subway tile, and gorgeous cement tile focal point draws your eye in from the front door. New LVT plank flooring throughout keeps the space light and airy. Double barn doors for the pantry is a simple touch to update the outdated louvered bi-fold doors. Glass french doors into a new first floor office right off the entrance stands out on it's own.

North Stonington Residences

Four Seasons Construction LLC

Living area on other side of kitchen with dining space.

Renovation: Adaskin

Westridge Homes

DM Images

Ferris Whole House Remodel

KM Builders

Beautiful whole house remodel with new Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring throughout the entire home!

Dining area

REGINA ADRIENNE DESIGNS, LLC.

Kitchen (and more) renovation

CYGNET Interior Design

My client wanted her kitchen redone / keeping appliances. The layout was awkward and inefficient. I measured the adjacent spaces and got my arms around her family's functional needs and such. I built 1/2 wall, a 10' kitchen island, a storage closet, a "bar-moire," (armoire turned into a bar), reoriented the dining space, allowed better access and flow to the porch, plus a morning room / family game center with chalkboard and magnetic paint.

Dining Room Design Ideas with Vinyl Floors and a Brick Fireplace Surround

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!