Room Ideas
The dining area is among the most underrated spaces in the home. Today’s average home size is decreasing, and most small spaces don’t have the square footage to dedicate an entire room to dining. But it doesn’t matter how much space you have—anyone can use these dining room decor ideas to create a zone dedicated to mouth-watering food. And if you’re going to build a dedicated dining area, we want you to have the best dining room ideas to base it on. Keep reading to get inspired.
This dining area soothes the senses with its soothing earthy neutral color palette of tan, brown, white, black, and green. The sheer curtains create a luminous glow in the space, and the large houseplant in the corner adds a natural dose of color. This four-person dining table setup fits nicely on the rug, which is positioned so that none of the chair legs will fall off the edge when occupied. In a pinch, chairs could be added at either head of the table, though the six-person dining spacing would put back legs off the rug, and the chairs may not be as comfortable.
This beautiful minimalist dining room pulls colors from the artwork to create a soothing scene. Taking color inspiration from a lovely painting or photograph helps simplify the process of picking a color palette for your space. Ideally, a palette includes four to five colors—including neutrals like white, black, and tan—that the rest of the room is based around. Here, the pale blue, beige, and sky blue tones from the painting are reflected in the eye-catching area rug beneath the dining chairs and table.
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We promised dining room ideas for small spaces, too, and here’s one of our favorites. Nestled in a narrow, tiled room, this tiny dining room focuses on a white and bright aesthetic to make the most of the window. This helps it feel more spacious, as does the long and narrow rug. In small rooms like this, keeping the chairs on the rug isn’t always possible, so just keep the table on the rug for stability and grounding! The extra stool provides seating versatility, and the mix of dining chairs gives the space a whimsical appeal.
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This beautiful contemporary dining space looks inviting and relaxing with a thick and durable area rug featuring a geometric pattern to anchor the furniture. The high and wide charcoal curtains add contrast while making the windows appear more prominent, and the pendant lights continue with the eye-catching geometric theme. The modern high-contrast style continues throughout the room. Still, it’s softened by the greenery on the table, artwork in the corner, and cream-colored rug.
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This dining room features an updated traditional rug with a high-contrast furniture arrangement and eye-catching lighting. The basket, tree, and faux fur throw on the bench help soften the contrast in the space, as does the warm colorway on the rug. But the hanging light is the star of the show, with a gold, black, and white theme and an asymmetrical design. Picking an inspiring chandelier of pendant light can help you decorate your space because it gives you something to style things around.
With a traditional-inspired dining area rug made from durable modern materials, this dining room boasts serious antique appeal. It features a smaller dining table and chair setup ideal for today’s tight spaces, adding classic charm with the furniture styling throughout. The display cabinet furthers the antique appeal, harkening back to the days when China cabinets were a must in any formal dining space.
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This dining nook has just enough room for two people to enjoy a meal together, and sometimes that’s all you need. It features an accent table to hold trays or pitchers that don’t comfortably fit on this small table. Round rugs like this one work well with round tables, creating a cohesive appeal. And this rug's traditional design provides a beautiful contrast with the white and gold aesthetic of the space. If you have room for a small table and two chairs, you can carve out a dining nook just like this one in your home.
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A charming Persian rug pattern printed on a stain-resistant flat polyester base provides beauty and functionality as the foundation for this dining area. The black dining chairs match the chandelier hanging over the warm wood table, creating drama and contrast. And the centerpiece is mirrored with botanical artwork on the walls to create a cohesive design. Again, with this six-person dining spacing, you may want to give the side chairs to guests because the end chairs will fall off the edge of the rug, creating a tilting sensation. This is a common issue in rooms with larger dining tables.
Tropical dining rooms are fun, colorful, and unique. They’re an excellent option for anyone who wants to break the norm and, of course, for any coastal or tropical style home. Here we see a wonderful mixing of dining chairs, ranging from a long bench to a cushioned tropical print chair, with simple dining chairs on the other side. The tan color palette continues with the hanging light above and the abstract area rug below. And as the table’s centerpiece, we see a colorful display of tropical bounty, perfect for any casual or formal meal.
Dramatic and inviting, this beautiful dining space from @urbanologydesigns features high-contrast colors and an eye-catching photo ledge. If your dining area features a mantle, shelf, or ledge, don’t leave it empty! Instead, fill it with beautiful artwork or photographs to grab the eye. Here, the picture frames mirror the tones found in the different colored chairs, creating subtle cohesion. In addition, picking different colored chairs for the head of the table helps create contrast and gives the space more personality.
Open concept dining areas like this one create a sense of seamless flow, from the kitchen to the table and beyond. The large windows and glass doors visually open the space to the outdoors and further enhance the roomy aesthetic. The area rug creates contrast against both the floor and the table set with an exciting array of texture and color. And the distinctive woven pattern and hints of sand tones seamlessly blend in with the earthy tones all around.
Mid-century modern style is among the trends that we hope will stay with us forever. In this room, the dining furniture features a classic MCM style and palette, including the storage table against the wall. Still, the textured rug beneath the ding table is the room's focal point with its green and blue palette and decorative fringe.
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This dining area boasts traditional country charm with a warm color palette, farmhouse-style shelving, and a traditional area rug. The beautiful two-toned walls, elegant window treatment, eye-catching lighting fixture, and dark-toned chairs modernize the look, giving it character and contrast. Many interior designers say that every room needs a touch of black, and we love how these chairs sneak it in without overwhelming the space’s palette.
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If you love traditional styling, don’t be shy. This stunning dining room makes use of a chandelier, wall sconces, and upholstered dining chairs to bring a vision of the past to life. The oriental dining room rug beneath the table mirrors the colorway found on the upholstered chairs, bringing the look to life. The arched window and wall nook definitely help the aesthetic, but you can create a similar look in almost any home. Finally, note how the glass table modernizes and completes the room.
If you love boho and tribal-style decor, try bringing them to life in a global-themed dining room. The wall hangings bring the room to life by adding visual interest, texture, and warm tones to the walls. And the layered rugs create an aesthetic appeal that gives the room depth. The simple table and chair setup features mixed and matched dining chairs for a more casual appeal, and the large plants make the wall hangings look more at home, finishing the design. Textured wall hangings like the framed textile here can make your dining room feel welcoming and expertly styled.
Nothing adds drama to the dining area like a black or charcoal accent wall, but it doesn’t have to be dreary. This beautiful dining nook balances the bold color with a glam-style table and natural-toned set of chairs atop a vibrant geometric-style area rug. The warm tones continue up the wall with the artwork and wall hangings. Finally, the addition of houseplants on either side of the wall decorations gives the space an almost global appeal, putting the finishing touch on this eclectic space.
The minimalist approach to decorating this dining room invites you to focus on your meal and company. It features a sleek table and chair setup, exciting lighting, and artwork that could have inspired the color palette throughout the space. And everything sits atop a beautiful vintage-style area rug that anchors the space, making it warm and welcoming. By leaving windows open and unobscured, you can make a room appear larger and brighter, especially with white walls to reflect the light back.
Minimalist and asymmetric, this dining area is as much part of the decor as it is practical. It relies on the beautiful boho rug to add the primary dose of color to the space, and the red chairs coordinate with its colorway. The vases on the table are an example of how to decorate your dining space when it isn’t in use, and they could easily be moved to the side to accommodate a quick meal. For holidays, you would likely replace this neutral centerpiece with something more festive.
With a modern open layout and bright lighting throughout, this country dining arrangement is welcoming and relaxing. If you love country and farmhouse looks—or you’re on a budget—putting together a dining table and chair set from thrifting can help you capture a look similar to this one. This mismatched seating arrangement includes chairs, a bench, and a stool, making it versatile for a varied number of guests. The vintage area rug underneath features a silver and charcoal palette that goes with the grey tile backsplash in the kitchen while anchoring the dining space as its own zone.
This dining area seems to carve space out of nowhere to make room for this large table that could seat up to eight guests when needed. But with four modest chairs, it keeps from overwhelming the area and allows the eye to appreciate the expert styling. The three hanging lights look beautiful against the wall art behind, and the colorway of the rug mirrors that in the artwork to complete the look.
If you can’t get enough of the mid-century modern look, you’re not alone. It’s a timeless style that works well in the dining room, thanks to its minimalist inspiration. Here, we see a beautiful chair and table combination positioned on a sleek and chic area rug. The rug features a high-low pile that adds texture to the space. The stool and blanket to the side improve accessibility and accommodation, and the artwork on the wall enhances the earthy neutral aesthetic. We love how the window lights up the whole room in this one, allowing the sunlight to reflect off the table and area rug.
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From the stunning gallery wall to the bookshelf beside it, this dining room has personality. It features a small traditional table and chair set on a large, versatile rug that goes well with the blue walls. In addition, the range of artwork on the walls features tones taken from the room's color palette, including blue, white, browns, and tans, as well as black for grounding and contrast. Try creating a gallery wall of artwork that goes with your space's color scheme or flipping the script and basing your room's color scheme on the tones found in your gallery wall.
Open floorplans make dining spaces feel much more inviting, and they increase the chances that you’ll actually use your dining setup regularly. Here, the open space feels simultaneously luxe and casual, with a soft viscose area rug adding soothing color to the earthy neutral palette. Otherwise, the color scheme mirrors that shown in the kitchen behind the area, keeping the home's styling cohesive.
Who said dining seating needs to be traditional? This funky dining space features a marriage of timeless mid-century modern and minimalist decor with stools and a bench instead of typical dining chairs. The chunky stool covers add color, texture, and comfort, and the bench features pillows with fun prints to do the same. The low-hanging pendant light adds to the exploration of texture, making this space eye-catching and fun to spend time in. And the half-wall behind the table can be used as an impromptu table for pitchers and platters.
Here is a dining room that checks multiple boxes: it uses rustic elements and reclaimed wood to bring out its own style while keeping an open, on-the-go layout with simple bike accessibility. The dining room isn't just for dining - often its the last room you see before leaving the home. Don't be afraid to make it work for you.
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This large and open dining area can comfortably seat eight guests, and the rug easily accommodates the seating, anchoring the space. The furniture and lighting rely on an earthy colorway that makes the set look unified despite the different types of seating. The pouf seating here adds a fun and casual touch to the otherwise formal dining room setup. Try changing up your seating options to lighten the mood in your dining area.
Long tables allow for a larger number of guests to comfortably dine together. Here, we’re working with limited open space, but the dining arrangement still allows for six people comfortably. And you could accommodate two additional guests at either end of the table when needed. The petite runner atop the table mirrors the rug beneath it, tying the design together. And the neutral color palette creates contrast and drama without straying from the style we see in the surrounding spaces.
A modern open layout makes this large dining table seem right at home in this space. The table could easily seat six guests or even eight in a pinch, but it uses four chairs for the day-to-day. Keeping fewer chairs at the table than it can accommodate helps prevent a cramped aesthetic. And positioning this exposed-grain table in front of an open view of nature makes it more inviting. Notice how the chairs and rug rely on a grey-blue that hints at the ocean waters glimpsed through the glass.
This modern home easily accommodates a roomy dining area while maintaining an open floorplan that encourages the eye to flow through the space. The elegant contemporary area rug features a coral-toned design that matches the seating arrangement to the side. It contrasts with the all-white dining table and chair setup, making the area stand out while still matching the surrounding decor. A bold area rug with a contrasting table could be the perfect solution if you're working with concrete flooring.
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"Dining rooms are one of the most important gathering places in a home. While tables, chairs, dishware, and table decorations are typically the centerpieces of dining room decor, the one thing that is usually forgotten is the wallpaper. Here's an example of how a pale green floral pattern can act as a subtle backdrop that won’t distract from dinnertime conversation."
"Here is a dining room in which we used an antique rug and paired it with modern furnishings including a live edge dining table. By choosing a lighter color table and using the underside of the rug for its muted colors, we were able to create an integrated color scheme that pulled the whole room together."
Now that you’ve browsed dozens of dining room decor ideas, you should have a good idea of how to create one of these beautiful spaces in your home. Even if you don’t have room for a formal dining table setup, we hope you’ll use our tips to carve out a dining spot. And if you’re still looking for dining room decor ideas, check out our full selection of dining room rugs for more inspiration.
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