Dining room buffet table in Charlotte, NC complete with wood dining table and fabric and wood dining room chairs, wall art and custom window treatments.

Organic Modern, Cordillera Ranch

NR Interiors

We fully furnished this open concept Dining Room with an asymmetrical wood and iron base table by Taracea at its center. It is surrounded by comfortable and care-free stain resistant fabric seat dining chairs. Above the table is a custom onyx chandelier commissioned by the architect Lake Flato. We helped find the original fine artwork for our client to complete this modern space and add the bold colors this homeowner was seeking as the pop to this neutral toned room. This large original art is created by Tess Muth, San Antonio, TX.

1950's House Refurb

Born Designers Ltd

Stunning Mid-Century Remodel

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

The dining room and outdoor patio are natural extensions of this open kitchen. Laying the tile flooring on a diagonal creates movement and interest.

Lynn Valley Modern Home

Simply Home Decorating

This 1990's home, located in North Vancouver's Lynn Valley neighbourhood, had high ceilings and a great open plan layout but the decor was straight out of the 90's complete with sponge painted walls in dark earth tones. The owners, a young professional couple, enlisted our help to take it from dated and dreary to modern and bright. We started by removing details like chair rails and crown mouldings, that did not suit the modern architectural lines of the home. We replaced the heavily worn wood floors with a new high end, light coloured, wood-look laminate that will withstand the wear and tear from their two energetic golden retrievers. Since the main living space is completely open plan it was important that we work with simple consistent finishes for a clean modern look. The all white kitchen features flat doors with minimal hardware and a solid surface marble-look countertop and backsplash. We modernized all of the lighting and updated the bathrooms and master bedroom as well. The only departure from our clean modern scheme is found in the dressing room where the client was looking for a more dressed up feminine feel but we kept a thread of grey consistent even in this more vivid colour scheme. This transformation, featuring the clients' gorgeous original artwork and new custom designed furnishings is admittedly one of our favourite projects to date!

ISLAND REHAB IN AURORA & A NEW CUSTOM DINING BUFFET

KE Interior Solutions

Homestead Custom Cabinetry was used for this newly designed Buffet area. It beautifully matched the custom Live Dining Table

Elmstead Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Scandinavian Customer Space | PA

Flooret

A gorgeous, varied mid-tone brown with wire-brushing to enhance the oak wood grain on every plank. This floor works with nearly every color combination. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Kitchen / Dining with Hi-Lite Windows

Design2Solution

Kitchen / Dining with feature custom pendant light, raking ceiling to Hi-lite windows & drop ceiling over kitchen Island bench

Olathe MCM

Stumpff HomeWorks, LLC

Offset House

Amrish Maharaj Architecture

Height and light fills the new kitchen and dining space through a series of large north orientated skylights, flooding the addition with daylight that illuminates the natural materials and textures.

Delahasey Project

JEArchitecture

Vaulted dining space adjacent to kitchen

Lafayette II

dezign interiors, llc

Small but mighty. This cramped, dark kitchen got a modern update. The ceiling was raised to give the small footprint a larger feel. The custom blue cabinets and special touches give it its warm, inviting feel.

432 Park Avenue Residence

D.Serba Design

Eco-Luxe Carpenter's Cabin

Details Design and Staging

Capturing the woodland views was number one priority in this cozy cabin while selection of durable materials followed. The reclaimed barn wood floors finished in Odie's Oil Dark stand up to traffic and flexible seating options at the table allow up to 10 with bar seating allowing another 4. The cabin is both a family vacation home and a vacation rental through www.staythehockinghills.com The small footprint of 934sf explodes over four stories offering over 1700sf of interior living space and three covered decks. There are two owner's suites, two bunk rooms, and alcove bed in the library, as well as two media rooms, and three bathrooms, sleeping up to eight adults and twelve guests total.

Project Dover Shores

Mark Design Co.

East London Semi Detached House

Beacham Architects

Garden extension with high ceiling heights as part of the whole house refurbishment project. Extensions and a full refurbishment to a semi-detached house in East London.

Two Sided Two Story Room Addition

JD Kitchens

This room is the new eat-in area we created, behind the barn door is a laundry room.

Complete coastal home remodel

OC Builders Group

Beautiful coastal style full interior and exterior home remodel.

Victorian Estate II

Ashby Collective

Kitchen/Dining Combo Design Ideas with Vaulted

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!