The 10 Most Popular Dining Areas of 2022
Get ideas for casual breakfast nooks, elegant eat-in kitchen setups and formal dining rooms from these most-saved photos
This Trending Now story features the most-saved dining area photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2022.
Eating at home looks different to different people. And depending on the meal and the occasion, dining at home might take place in a variety of settings and setups. That variation is evident in this countdown of the most-saved dining area photos of 2022. Here you’ll find design ideas for cozy breakfast nooks, casual eat-in kitchen spots and formal dining rooms.
Eating at home looks different to different people. And depending on the meal and the occasion, dining at home might take place in a variety of settings and setups. That variation is evident in this countdown of the most-saved dining area photos of 2022. Here you’ll find design ideas for cozy breakfast nooks, casual eat-in kitchen spots and formal dining rooms.
9. Leafy and Luxurious
Design Therapy used a willow tree mural to create a stunning accent wall in this formal Virginia dining room. The loose-hanging glass on the chandelier echoes the verticality and movement of the willow branches, while an abstract pattern on the area rug mimics the dappled-light effect in the mural. A large round tulip-style table comfortably seats six and encourages conversation.
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Design Therapy used a willow tree mural to create a stunning accent wall in this formal Virginia dining room. The loose-hanging glass on the chandelier echoes the verticality and movement of the willow branches, while an abstract pattern on the area rug mimics the dappled-light effect in the mural. A large round tulip-style table comfortably seats six and encourages conversation.
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8. Corner Charisma
Interior designer Allison Crawford took cues from her clients’ arresting artwork when designing this casual kitchen breakfast nook in Austin, Texas. Graphic wallpaper, a high-backed banquette, a geometric chandelier and iconic midcentury Saarinen table and chairs add bold strokes, while a color palette of warm whites, grays and black keeps things easy on the eyes.
Interior designer Allison Crawford took cues from her clients’ arresting artwork when designing this casual kitchen breakfast nook in Austin, Texas. Graphic wallpaper, a high-backed banquette, a geometric chandelier and iconic midcentury Saarinen table and chairs add bold strokes, while a color palette of warm whites, grays and black keeps things easy on the eyes.
7. Texture in Texas
The same chandelier seen in the previous space hangs in this formal Houston dining room by Nest Design Group, illustrating how a piece can work in two completely different schemes.
Here the chandelier adds to a layered mix of textures, which includes paneled walls, rattan host chairs and a natural-fiber rug. A simple wooden table and black wishbone chairs lend a casual farmhouse look, and a fiddle-leaf fig and potted plant on the table deliver an inviting punch of green.
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The same chandelier seen in the previous space hangs in this formal Houston dining room by Nest Design Group, illustrating how a piece can work in two completely different schemes.
Here the chandelier adds to a layered mix of textures, which includes paneled walls, rattan host chairs and a natural-fiber rug. A simple wooden table and black wishbone chairs lend a casual farmhouse look, and a fiddle-leaf fig and potted plant on the table deliver an inviting punch of green.
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6. Flexible Feast
Architect Nick Lee and interior designer Jennifer Wundrow provided three different dining options within this open floor plan in Sonoma, California. A breakfast nook tucks into an area on the left, the expansive island features seating for four and a large ebony-stained dining table offers a more formal arrangement for up to 10 people. Natural finishes and a mix of clean and curved lines suit the relaxed wine country surroundings.
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Architect Nick Lee and interior designer Jennifer Wundrow provided three different dining options within this open floor plan in Sonoma, California. A breakfast nook tucks into an area on the left, the expansive island features seating for four and a large ebony-stained dining table offers a more formal arrangement for up to 10 people. Natural finishes and a mix of clean and curved lines suit the relaxed wine country surroundings.
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5. Curves Ahead
Graphic wallpaper energizes this formal Southern California dining room by McRae Lambert Dunn architects. Meanwhile, a round tabletop with a twisting base, curved chairs, a drum pendant light and round mirror soften the sharp linear pattern.
Graphic wallpaper energizes this formal Southern California dining room by McRae Lambert Dunn architects. Meanwhile, a round tabletop with a twisting base, curved chairs, a drum pendant light and round mirror soften the sharp linear pattern.
4. Tuft Love
Gathering with a large group of extended family was paramount to these Santa Barbara, California, homeowners. So interior designer Madison Lussier of Madison Nicole Design made the most of every inch in this dining area off the kitchen. A built-in banquette features a tufted vegan leather, high-backed upholstered cushion that hangs from a brass bar. Storage hides below the bench. A long lantern-style light fixture adequately fills the space above the table without obscuring sight lines to an outdoor area.
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Gathering with a large group of extended family was paramount to these Santa Barbara, California, homeowners. So interior designer Madison Lussier of Madison Nicole Design made the most of every inch in this dining area off the kitchen. A built-in banquette features a tufted vegan leather, high-backed upholstered cushion that hangs from a brass bar. Storage hides below the bench. A long lantern-style light fixture adequately fills the space above the table without obscuring sight lines to an outdoor area.
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3. Balanced Beauty
This dining area by Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio in Pennsylvania beautifully complements the adjacent kitchen. It also blurs the line between casual eat-in and formal dining spaces. The round shape of the dining table and natural materials make it inviting, while the shaded brass chandelier, upholstered seats and brass-and-concrete dining table elevate the style.
This dining area by Pine Street Carpenters & The Kitchen Studio in Pennsylvania beautifully complements the adjacent kitchen. It also blurs the line between casual eat-in and formal dining spaces. The round shape of the dining table and natural materials make it inviting, while the shaded brass chandelier, upholstered seats and brass-and-concrete dining table elevate the style.
2. Multipurpose Perch
A collaboration between
Meredith Owen Interiors, Hatch + Ulland Owen Architects and Nalle Custom Homes resulted in this stylish breakfast nook in Austin, Texas. The busy family that lives here needed a space-saving dining spot that would serve for everyday meals, entertaining guests, doing homework and having virtual meetings. Outdoor fabrics keep the space stain-resistant, while rust and gold pillows and woven chairs add to the warm and cozy look.
A collaboration between
Meredith Owen Interiors, Hatch + Ulland Owen Architects and Nalle Custom Homes resulted in this stylish breakfast nook in Austin, Texas. The busy family that lives here needed a space-saving dining spot that would serve for everyday meals, entertaining guests, doing homework and having virtual meetings. Outdoor fabrics keep the space stain-resistant, while rust and gold pillows and woven chairs add to the warm and cozy look.
1. Casual Connection
An open floor plan allows this Calistoga, California, family to enjoy the view of the living room’s fireplace from the dining area. Architect Craig O’Connell played off the fireplace surround’s strong vertical presence with a long, linear chandelier over the dining table. Concrete floors lend a modern feel, while wood planks on the ceiling add warm, knotty texture overhead.
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An open floor plan allows this Calistoga, California, family to enjoy the view of the living room’s fireplace from the dining area. Architect Craig O’Connell played off the fireplace surround’s strong vertical presence with a long, linear chandelier over the dining table. Concrete floors lend a modern feel, while wood planks on the ceiling add warm, knotty texture overhead.
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This Paris dining space by Bachmann Interior Design sits off a living room and blends old and new styles. Classic crown molding and light wood flooring join midcentury-style chairs and graphic curtains, as well as contemporary elements like the sculptural chandelier and sleek pedestal-base table. Moody blue-black built-ins provide storage, display space and a hint of drama.
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