From elegant rooms to cozy nooks, find inspiration to elevate your space and impress your guests.
JOHN MERKL
Thedining roomis a key element of the home.
It’s the place where you eat casual meals with the family and host dinner parties with friends.
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Since this space gets so much use, it should be both lovely and functional.
Whether your space is small or large, were sharing our bestdining room ideas.
Upholstered end chairs add a pop of plushness for added comfort.
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In this space, a bubble pendant light and starburst wall clock further the design aesthetic.
Contemporary Farmhouse Dining Room
Contemporary farmhouse decor mixes old with new, and rural with urban.
A black iron chandelier with modern lines and white metal bistro chairs provide a contrasting urban feel.
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This small dining table allows the gorgeous wood chairs to shine.
Painted Dining Room Ceiling
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Brighten a room bypainting the ceilinga bright color.
Six chairs in four different styles work well in this room because they have thesame warm wood tones.
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you could create this look affordably with chairs from secondhand stores.
This bench has plush upholstery cushions that contrast with the minimal lines of the dining room table.
Wallpaper warms the room and creates a cozy dining nook.
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Screened-In Dining Room
Escape to a sunroom orscreen porchfor a casual alternative to a traditional dining room.
White Dining Room Ideas
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Classic white walls are hard to beat.
Add a white chandelier and white window treatments and youll make a room feel roomier and airier.
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Add some contrasting color in the chairs and table to make the room warm and inviting.
A modern chandelier and white sideboard and drapes add contrast.
Mustard-colored chairs echo the gold of the light fixture to add texture and color.
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A pair of gold-tone lamps add a pop of warmth to the cool tones of the room.
Paint the Ceiling Pink
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White ceilings are predictable.
Paint yours a surprising color, like this pastel pink ceiling.
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It draws the eye upwards and color in an unexpected place.
The ceiling color is echoed in the wall art, tying the room together visually.
Thecedar wood ceilingwarms the room, and the Windsor dining chairs complete the rustic aesthetic.
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Mix Traditional With Modern
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Mixing styles and eras makes a room more interesting.
It dominates a small wall and is the focal point of the room.
An ornate pedestal table and plush dining chairs complete the luxury look.
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For a modern, dramatic space, do the opposite.
A biomorphic light fixture adds whimsy to the traditional decor of this dining room.
It ties to gold tones in the sconces and the table lamp, which has the same botanical lines.
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This dramatic chandelier calls attention to the heavy,weathered wood beamsthat dominate this dining room.
The contrast between the contemporary table and upholstered chairs and the rugged ceiling adds drama to the space.
This is an affordable way to add style to a room without investing in new furniture.
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The statement light fixture draws the eye up, making the room appear larger.
The classic image provides dramatic contrast to thecontemporary chandelierand Moroccan-inspired rug.
Seasonal Dining Room Decor
Take your dining room to the next level with a dramaticseasonal tablescape.
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Set out candles in oversized holder, put greenery in a large vase and surround it with seasonal produce.
Add a pillow on the chair, a lantern-style pendant and a rough-textured rug to make the room cozier.
An Art Deco-inspired chandelier adds a pop of glam.
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This sun-lit dining room is bursting with the color and pattern of thisfloral wallpaper.
Add an Oversized Mirror
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Dress up a wall with anoversized hanging mirror.
It will brighten the room and make the room feel bigger.
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Hang mirrors high enough that guests wont have to see their reflection as they eat.
A sisal area rug brings a beachy texture to the space.
Awell-designed dining spacefeels curated, rather than just decorated.
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The floral pattern on the wallpaper adds another layer of color and texture to this dining room.
Painted Dining Room Walls
Tired of neutral walls?
Go with a more daring hue.
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Consider bold blue walls, a complement for a range of colors like white, gold and black.
Repurpose a Table
Use an antique table like this industrial workbench for a dining table.
Its paired with antique workstools from the same era.
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Create a Balanced Space
Rooms benefit from contrast.
Balance a sleek marble table with a wicker pendant light and woven-seat wood chairs to create visual appeal.
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