19 Designer-Approved Dining Rooms Worthy Of A Fancy Meal

Perfect mix of library and living space

Reminding Robyn (pictured right) of gardens in Provence, the table base, an oversized urn, was the jumping-off point for the dining room’s palette. 

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Airy and subdued

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. Tim reused the same comfy wooden chairs. “They look great and stow easily, which is essential in such a small space,” he says.

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Hamptons-Inspired

Violet accents energize the space, and a velvet slip-cover on the table’s head chair and a patterned sisal rug wink at coastal living.

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Glam twist on a Brooklyn brownstone

The sculptural replace in the eat-in area of this Brooklyn, N.Y., brownstone was in such rough shape, it had to be removed and rebuilt. Above it, the enormous antique filigree mirror that belonged to the previous owners lends romance to the space. 

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Dynamic dining room

Disparate treasures acquired over time form a harmonious whole in Style at Home editor-in-chief Erin McLaughlin’s dramatic, dynamic dining room.

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Bold and kid-friendly

The open-concept front room of this Toronto house features a living and dining area mainly enjoyed when the family is entertaining – but it’s not the kind of place the kids (who were ages six and three when it was designed) can’t go.

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Eclectic

The dining room feels like a jewel box thanks to the gold-leafed ceiling and ethereal hand-painted Chinese wallpaper. Pairing painted antiqued cream dining chair with the rich wood of a Duncan Phyfe-style dining table and antique hutch helps keep the room from feeling too heavy.

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Jewel tones

A Parsons-style table, contemporary artwork and a mod chandelier lend the dining room’s more traditional elements a fresh feel. 

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Elegant après-ski chalet

“Many people love modern open-concept homes, but that design takes away some coziness,” says Sophia, who layered the spare dining room with warmth in the form of worn, weathered and textured surfaces. An old metal butcher’s sign purchased in an antiques shop is a unique addition.

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Contemporary meets classic

“I was hesitant to choose upholstered dining chairs,” says one of the homeowners, who found great caned bentwood alternatives. She did indulge her love of marble here: “We weren’t brave enough to do marble kitchen counters, but this tabletop felt less risky.” 

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Victorian Meets Scandi

The dining room design revolves around the grand live-edge table. “It was a wedding gift that was custom made. It’s very special to us,” says Rebecca. 

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Cozy chic home

The small yet sunny dining room is neatly decorated and includes a narrow table that extends to seat 12. 

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Lakeside living

A contemporary pendant light illuminates an antique dining table, which Cory imported from Belgium. “Mixing natural tones, textures and various eras pulls the dining area together,” he says. “The chairs are slip-covered in machine-washable Belgian linen, so they’re easy  to keep clean.”

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Art collector's dream

An inherited acrylic painting by West Coast artist Carol Haigh overlooks the dining area. 

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Boho chic

The sleek wooden dining table, surrounded by mixed and matched chairs, suits the scale of the room, and layering elements like the two rugs and sheepskin throws lends coziness. The modern chandelier, an investment piece, follows the length of the table and serves as a sculptural focal point while keeping sight-lines open.

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Woodsy and organic

A dramatic wrought-iron chandelier hangs above a stately dining table that seats up to 16 – the perfect foil for the rustic envelope of this horse lover’s retreat in Upperville, Va.

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Open and contemporary

“You can barely detect any of the functional parts of the kitchen,” says Sabrina, who wanted the space to appear as minimal as possible.

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East coast accents

The dining area showcases Ami’s attention to detail. Take the stunning table and globe pendant lights, for instance, which define the space in the absence of a formal dining room.

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Mid-century loft

Wishbone chairs, which the owners purch­ased in an online auction, are set around a new table and lend the dining area a mid­century air. 

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