25 Daring and Delightful Dining Rooms
Explore this collection of dining rooms that run the style gamut
With the holiday season quickly approaching, you might start to feel nostalgic for family meals around the dining table. But while coming together to break bread is a wonderful tradition, it doesn’t mean that the design of your dining room has to be traditional too. Take some inspiration from this photo collection of 25 dining rooms that offer a wide range of style, color and personality.
2. Floor-to-ceiling paneled windows and vertical wood-slat walls create a midcentury vibe in this Austin, Texas, home. The custom pleated drapes added by designer Laura Roberts provide a sophisticated finish.
3. The dining room in this newly built contemporary house in Vancouver built by Philco Construction features large windows offering breathtaking views. Note the stunning LED chandelier that pops against the black painted ceiling when viewed from below.
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4. The team at Wrensted Interiors updated this Spanish bungalow dining room in Los Angeles with a balance of old and new. Traditional draperies help create a calm backdrop to the vintage and colorful Heriz rug and antique dining room table.
5. Pamela Pennington Studios designed the dining room in this midcentury-inspired new build in Palo Alto, California. The eclectic space features wood-paneled walls, custom built-ins and a sculptural LED chandelier that adds a dramatic touch.
7. The framed glass mosaic artwork on the wall, depicting a woman wearing sunglasses, inspired the look for this New York dining room by B Fein Interiors. The pixelated dining chair fabric and striped area rug pick up the style and colors of the art.
8. This serene and sophisticated dining room in Charlotte, North Carolina, includes a stunning handblown glass chandelier above a round pedestal table. Designer Brooke Cole paired four dining chairs with a curved settee for seating.
9. This white-and-wood dining room in Delhi, India, features a mix of traditional and contemporary elements. The design team at Renovation Space placed antique vases and sculptures on the custom built-in shelves to add character.
10. Heaton + Williams covered the walls in this Atherton, California, dining room in a bold lacquered turquoise paint that demands attention. The floral patterned drapes and contemporary brass chandelier are other standouts.
11. A pair of traditional chandeliers brings symmetry to this Nashville, Tennessee, dining room by Noble Johnson Architects. The mix of chair styles — slipcovered, upholstered and wood-frame — adds a sense of whimsy.
12. The gray painted ceiling pairs well with the vintage-inspired wallpaper in this Tudor-style dining room in Seattle by Heidi Caillier Design. Other highlights include the antique chandelier and the black Windsor chairs.
13. Designer Robert Brown created this sophisticated dining room for the 2019 Southeastern Designer Showhouse & Gardens in Atlanta. The moody space features abstract wallpaper and a stunning chandelier with frosted teardrop crystals.
14. Designer Pallavi Kale used the architecture of this Seattle high-rise condo dining room to her advantage by lining the window ledges with books. The vivid area rug provides a splash of color to help enliven the minimalist space.
16. Dark green wainscoting, a grid of insect drawings on the wall and a contemporary light fixture provides a charming mix in this London dining room designed by Fraher and Findlay.
17. House of Funk created a visual mashup in this New York City dining room that works like a charm. Contemporary wallpaper, an antique brass chandelier and blue velvet chairs are among the standouts.
18. The grasscloth wallpaper and driftwood centerpiece add a warm, organic touch to this Baltimore dining with traditional bones. The space was created by KD Designs - Decorating Den Interiors.
19. Studio Aubergine Interior Design mixed eight chairs covered in purple velvet with a pair of leather host chairs around the table in this New Jersey dining room. Note how the pattern on the black-and-white wallpaper mirrors the glass lenses of the chandelier.
20. This Dallas dining room by designer Chad Dorsey is both minimalist and bold. The crisp white window wall with arches is juxtaposed with the fireplace wall covered in graphic wallpaper. The stunning glass chandelier is a lovely mix of traditional and modern styles.
21. The beaded chandelier, seascape painting and bevy of light blues in the walls, curtains, rug and seat cushions give this Charleston, South Carolina, dining room a beach-inspired look.
22. Four Blocks South painted the original wood paneling in this Toronto dining room a deep blue. The floral wallpaper above the woodwork adds whimsy, while the brass chandelier adds a glamorous touch.
23. The large living wall installation provides all the color needed in this white-walled Phoenix dining room by Bianchi Design. Other highlights include the pair of black glass chandeliers and the black acrylic dining chairs.
25. Cameron Ruppert Interiors covered the various custom built-ins and the ceiling in this Washington, D.C., dining room in a high-gloss blue lacquered paint that demands attention.
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