Use our examples of beautiful, livable dining rooms as inspiration for transforming your own space.
A crystal chandelier hangs from a subtlypainted pink ceilingto add charm to the formal dining room.
An antique candelabra over the dining table adds elegance while still sticking with the theme.
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Bright and Airy
Erin Little
This understated formal dining room idea is a breath of fresh air.
Natural cane chairs surround a simple black table, whilerustic wood beamsbreak up bright white walls.
A multi-globe pendant draws the eye upward and creates a stunning focal point.
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Formal Farmhouse
Jared Kuzia
Thismodern farmhouse dining roomblends formality with simplicity.
Wood beams break up white shiplap walls, and the lighter wood matches the flooring and window seat bench.
A substantial, round, black pendant light hangs from a peachy-painted ceiling.
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Everything else is kept neutral so that the colorful nature-themed wallpaper can be the center of attention.
Casual Seating
Jonathan Mark Denby
Formaldining room ideasdon’t eliminate comfort.
Here, abeaded chandeliercomplements the chair upholstery and dusty blue rug.
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Large upholstered chairs and a wood table make the space feel less stuffy.
Contemporary Combination
Max Kim-Bee
This formal dining room combines different design styles that still work wonderfully together.
The dominant theme is midcentury modern, demonstrated by the clean-lined dining table, chairs, and pendant light.
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Unfussy Farmhouse
Anthony-Masterson
A formal dining room idea doesnt have to be stuffy.
Understated Furnishings
Keep your formal dining room simple yet stunning with minimalist decorations.
Velvet chairs in a vibrant sapphire color are the focal point in this dining room.
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Round Dining Table
James Nathan Schroder
Thissmall dining areafeels both intimate and sophisticated.
A rustic wagon wheel chandelier hangs from a vaulted ceiling, complete with shiplap that extends down the walls.
Candles with matte black holders serve as the centerpiece of this sleek dining room table.
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Black Thonet chairs rest on a red and blue patterned area rug that complementsmodern wall art.
Above it hangs a contemporary light fixture that adds visual interest yet doesnt steal the show.
Natural accents, like jute placemats and a cane-wrapped vase, complete the look.
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Vaulted View
Victoria Pearson
ThisFrench-country styledining room puts its tall ceiling to good use.
While its not a particularly large space, the soaring ceilings pack a punch.
The black floral curtains connect with the flower arrangements andblack statement walls.
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A white vintage chandelier adds a romantic final touch.
The shades repeat throughout the space on pink velvet chairs and a green gallery wall.
A statement light fixture,detailed ceiling, and antique dining table finish the charming arrangement.
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Classic Coastal
Ali Harper
Consider combining design styles for a unique look.
The gray faux bois-inspired wallpaper bridges the gap between the light and dark tones.
Awide archwayin this space promotes mingling from the kitchen to the dining table, ideal for relaxed entertaining.
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Stone-clad walls and a brick-and-wood beam ceiling emanateold-world Tuscan style, as do the antique-style table and chairs.
The high-gloss gray moldings and gunmetal taffeta panels ground the room in sophistication.
The trimwork and built-in hutch were painted crisp, modern white in thisVictorian-era home’sformal dining room.
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Tone-on-tone damask wallpaper, the chandelier, and the floral-print rug nod to the home’s history.
Here, light and dark colors and subtle yet sophisticated details elevate the space’s style.
The elegant pattern on the upholstered chairs and the chandelier add a more formal tone.
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Themonochromatic color schemeis made more interesting with different shapes, positions, and textures on the stone-covered wall.
A grand chandelier and bronze-color detailing on the table’s base add an elegant shimmer.
Symmetrical Substance
Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry in this dining room creates a balanced, formal look.
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Neutral Elegance
Various materials combine for an exquisite formal dining room idea.
The furniture continues the theme, and two different types ofupholstery materialgive the chairs a unique flair.
French doors are framed with floor-to-ceiling slate-gray draperies hung from gold curtain rods.
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The crystal-and-gold chandelier puts a finishing touch on the regal tone.
A chic combination of black and white withmetallic accentskeeps the color scheme simple yet sophisticated.
Velvet-upholstered chairs surround asleek, dark tableand add comfort, while a crystal chandelier formalizes the space.
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Handsome and Simple
Jeff Herr
Stately doesn’t have to be fussy.
Gold, bronze, and ivory tones balance thecool blueswith gilded warmth.
Wooden chairs upholstered in champagne-color brocade surround a stone table with a grand garden statuary as its base.
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