16 Small Dining Rooms That Make The Most Of The Space

Airy and bright

The dining room has been transformed into a bright and airy space thanks to a more subdued palette featuring subtle patterns and textures, from the drapery to the rug.

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Intimate & sophisticated

Since this is the home's only dining area, a round table and cane-backed chairs were chosen to lend a more formal feel for intimate dinner parties hosted by homeowner Linda Paterson Bier.

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Creative solutions

A challenge for Jo was that the main floor living space was limited, and half of it was dominated by a staircase. So she employed little tricks to fit in the function of a living room and dining room without it looking cramped.

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Rustic accents

The elegant smoky grey settee in the dining area converts seamlessly into extra living room seating post-meal.

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Kid-friendly

Homeowners Michelle and Chad gave the dining table’s top a weathered finish so that family meals and kids’ crafts wouldn’t show damage.

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Antique hues

“I love its intense green colour,” says the designer, “and I just went with it!”

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Open concept

Mirrors and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors (that lead to one balcony) make the dining area airy and bright, ensuring that light and reflections are always at play.

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Functionality

The hard-working quartz-topped island, which doubles as a dining space, has a microwave and bank of drawers tucked underneath to enhance its ease of use.

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Warm tones

In the dining area, warm white tones in the wall and chairs team up with even warmer natural elements (like the bamboo pendant light and wooden table and floors) for a textural lift.

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Coastal romance

Who doesn't love a pedestal table? The classic space saver is paired with bright white fretwork-backed dining chairs (matched dining sets are so yesterday!).

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Cozy nook

The eat-in area’s custom banquette boasts ideas to steal. “The grey seat cushions look like linen but they’re vinyl, which makes wiping up easy,” says Alana. 

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Diner vibes

The sleek L-shaped banquette gives the dining area a restaurant vibe. “I used a vegan material that looks like leather but is super easy to clean,” says Iman, knowing a family with young kids prizes easy-to-clean surfaces.

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Double-duty

The counter‐height dining table doubles as a food‐prep surface when not in use.

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Scandi chic

Plush toss cushions were added to the daybed, making it the perfect place to relax with an afternoon cup of tea. 

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Casual seaside chic

The dining room is open to the kitchen so it had to be casual. “I designed comfy seating that guests could sit on for hours because I love a good dinner party,” says Margie.

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Airy minimalism

The pale, pared-back dining area of this Langley, B.C., farmhouse boasts a Scandi-chic feel. The blond wood table and minimalist chairs blend beautifully into their wood-and-white envelope.

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