Room with a View
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Ryann Ford
An oversized framed arch window creates a beautiful backdrop for a dining room. A contemporary table and set of leather chairs fit perfectly parallel to the kitchen island alongside a distressed runner that acts as the transition between the open spaces.
Indoor Garden Party
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Annie Schlechter
Even if the weather doesn’t permit, you can still host your soirée indoors without abandoning the ambience of a backyard garden party. Floral details, including blue botanical wallpaper, and natural materials like bamboo chairs and a jute rug give this dining room garden inspiration. A crystal chandelier hangs from a subtly painted pink ceiling to add to the formal dining room’s charm.
Emerald Envy
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Josh Grubbs
Introduce drama into a formal dining room by painting the walls a deep emerald green and pairing them with puddle-length drapes in a similar shade. Dark traditional furniture and hardwood floors are balanced out by a velvet floral chair and a sophisticated chandelier stemming from the blush-colored ceiling.
Tropical Locale
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Annie Schlechter
Even if you live far from your favorite vacation destination, you can recreate its ambience in your dining room. Parrot-themed artwork is the focal point of this formal dining room and a cheerful coral color is displayed in the form of wallpaper, sconce shades, and cushions of rattan chairs. An antique candelabra over the dining table adds elegance while still sticking with the theme.
Bright and Airy Dining Room
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Erin Little
This understated dining room is a breath of fresh air. Natural cane chairs surround a simple black table, while rustic wood beams break up bright white walls. A multi-globe pendant draws the eye upward and creates a stunning focal point.
Formal Farmhouse Dining Room
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Jared Kuzia
This modern farmhouse dining room blends formality with simplicity. Wood beams break up white shiplap walls, and the lighter wood matches the flooring and window seat bench. Bronze metal chairs and a linear pendant light are softened by two slipcovered armchairs at either end of the table and cozy throw pillows on the nearby window seat.
Industrial Accents
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Sara Bradley
Balance striking industrial decor, such as this reclaimed wooden table set atop a steel pipe base, with colorful abstract artwork and various flower-filled vases. A wide, round black pendant light hangs from a peachy painted ceiling.
Midcentury Formal Dining Room
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Kritsada Panichgul
This sunlight-soaked formal dining room is brightened up even more thanks to a blend of neutral and colorful midcentury modern furniture, including retro yellow and pink dining chairs. Everything else is kept neutral so that the colorful nature-themed wallpaper can be the center of attention.
Casual Seating
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Jonathan Mark Denby
A formal dining room can also be comfortable. Here, a beaded chandelier complements the chair upholstery and dusty blue rug. Large upholstered chairs and a wood table make the space feel less stuffy.
Contemporary Formal Dining Room
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Max Kim-Bee
This formal dining room combines different design styles that still work wonderfully together. The dominant theme is midcentury modern as demonstrated by the clean-lined dining table, chairs, and pendant light. Other styles can be spotted throughout the space. like in the antique sideboard, sisel area rug, and mural wallpaper.
Unfussy Farmhouse
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Anthony-Masterson
A formal dining room doesn’t have be stuffy. Warm and welcoming farmhouse neutrals, including white shiplap walls and hardwood floors, lay the foundation for more whimsical features such as assorted chair styles and a beaded chandelier.
Understated Furnishings
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Annie Schlechter
Keep your formal dining room simple yet stunning with minimalist decorations. Here, white brick walls and a shiplap ceiling are interrupted only by a towering cactus in a corner and a black pendant light. More hints of black are brought in via the leather chair seats and geometric table runner while the rest of the furniture and area rug are kept neutral.
Timeless Setting
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Emily J Followill
Give your formal dining room a luxurious look and feel by incorporating classic furniture and glam decor elements. Velvet chairs in a vibrant sapphire color are the focal point in this dining room. But the sky-high cream curtains (complete with blue accents), subtle watercolor wallpaper, and gold light fixtures all help to bring the look together.
Round Dining Table
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James Nathan Schroder
This small dining area feels both intimate and sophisticated. A vaulted ceiling, complete with shiplap that extends down the walls, suspends a rustic wagon wheel chandelier. Just below it is a round table with a black surface that coordinates with the window frames and a natural wood base that complements cane dining chairs.
Modern Art
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Dane Tashima
You can take a minimalist approach to a small formal dining room but still infuse it with loads of style. Candles with matte black holders serve as the centerpiece of this sleek dining room table. Black Thonet chairs rest on a red and blue patterned area rug that complements modern wall art. Above it hangs a contemporary light fixture that adds visual interest yet doesn’t steal the show.
Open-Concept Dining Room
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Laura Moss
This is an excellent example of designing an open dining area so that it seamlessly fits in with the rest of the layout. The woven bistro chairs match the ceiling beams in the adjacent living room and area rug underneath the white farmhouse table. Natural accents, like jute placemats, a cane-wrapped vase, and beaded chandelier, complete the look.
Vaulted View
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Victoria Pearson
This French-country style dining room puts its tall ceiling to good use. While it’s not a particularly large space, the soaring ceilings pack a punch. A large hutch displays an assortment of stoneware, dreamy drapes hang just below the double crown molding, and an antique candelabra hangs above the round dining table.
Eclectic Elegance
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Adam Albright
Throw the design rulebook out the window and create a dining room that includes an eclectic mix of accessories. In this space, a reclaimed wood table serves as the base while a combination of acrylic and velvet chairs surround it. The black floral curtains connect with the flower arrangements and black statement walls. A white vintage chandelier adds a romantic final touch.
Traditional Finishes
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Hector Sanchez
A rosy pink and minty green color combination updates this traditional dining room. The shades repeat throughout the space on pink velvet chairs and a green gallery wall. A beaded chandelier, detailed ceiling, and antique dining table finish the charming arrangement.
Classic Coastal Dining Room
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Ali Harper
Consider combining design styles for a unique look. This dining room boasts both traditional design, as seen in the vintage chairs, and coastal decor, including a jute pendant light, driftwood centerpiece, and beach-themed photograph.
Pair Light and Dark Accents
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John Bessler
From the custom metal-front cabinets to the silver nailhead trim on the chairs, this dining room is rooted in sleek sophistication. Overhead, an Italian chandelier crafted from Murano glass anchors the center of the room, where a solid yet elegant dining table is the main event. Navy blue upholstery with a silver trellis design on the chairs brings dignified color to the space. The gray faux bois-inspired wallpaper bridges the gap between the light and dark tones.
Linear Diversity
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Brie Williams
Create a casual environment that exudes grand style with this formal dining room idea that’s open to the kitchen. A wide archway in this space promotes mingling from the kitchen to the dining table, ideal for relaxed entertaining. Stone-clad walls and a brick-and-wood beam ceiling emanate old-world Tuscan style, as do the antique-style table and chairs.
Vivid Formality
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Werner Straube
Formal dining room ideas are occasionally stiff and cold, but bold color is a cheerful antidote to that. In this dining room, emerald green silk wallpaper wraps the space with easy-on-the-eyes color. Tangerine velvet chairs are unexpected yet make a statement. The high-gloss gray moldings and gunmetal taffeta panels ground the room in sophistication.
Historical Accents
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Werner Straube
In older homes with period details, such as elaborate trimwork and leaded glass windows, finding ways to preserve the heritage while bringing the house into this century can be challenging, but success can be found in balance. The trimwork and built-in hutch were painted crisp, modern white in this Victorian-era home’s formal dining room. Introducing a silver-leafed, streamlined table also brings 21st-century modernity, and sofa-style benches in a yellow medallion print introduce playful color. Tone-on-tone damask wallpaper, as does the chandelier and floral-print rug, nods to the home’s history.
Comfortable Elegance
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Werner Straube
Eating spaces don’t have to be oversize to use formal dining room ideas; even a basic nook can exude elegance. In this dining nook, light and dark colors and subtle yet sophisticated details elevate the space’s style. The dark wood-paneled ceiling and hardwood floor contrast the light blue walls and white trim, perfectly balancing dark and light tones and adding a homey warmth. The elegant pattern on the upholstered chairs and the chandelier add a more formal tone.
Neutral Texture
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Tria Giovan
This neutral formal dining room idea is simple in color but intricate in design. The monochromatic color scheme is made more interesting with different shapes, positions, and textures on the stone-covered wall. Texture is also added to the room in the subtle design on the rug and the patina of the chairs and table. A grand chandelier and bronze-color detailing on the base of the table add an elegant shimmer.
Symmetrical Formal Dining Room
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Emily J Followill
Floor-to-ceiling cabinetry in this dining room creates a balanced, formal look. An intricate chandelier hangs in the center of an oval table, surrounded by perfectly positioned white slipcovered chairs, made more formal by curved wood arms and nailhead trim.
Neutral Formal Dining Room
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Tria Giovan
Various materials combine to create a formal and exquisite look for this dining room. Neutral tones on the darker end of the spectrum balance with the natural light from the windows on the French doors to create a warm, inviting space. Velvet-upholstered chairs, a sleek wood table, a metal chandelier, and long flowing draperies add to the warm, formal tone.
Old-World Elegance
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Alise O’Brien
Architecture and accents are formal dining room ideas that add an elegant, old-world look. The wood chandelier, ceiling beams, and stone wall with inset arched mirrors contribute to the room’s aged appeal. Old-world style furniture continues the theme, and two different types of upholstery material give the chairs a unique flair. The backs are covered in a caramel-on-black Jacobean floral print, and the seats are clad in matching brown leather, proving that elegance is in the details.
Royal Touch
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Emily Followill
Gilded accents give this gray-and-white formal dining room a regal touch. White walls and wood flooring set the stage for metallic gray and gold details. French doors are framed with floor-to-ceiling slate-gray draperies hung from gold curtain rods. A light gray patterned tablecloth and gold accents on the mirror and place settings add to the room’s elegance. The crystal-and-gold chandelier puts a finishing touch to the regal tone.
Inspired Style
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Werner Straube
Mixing modern style with antique accents creates a dynamic, high-end look in this dining room. A chic combination of black and white with metallic accents keeps the color scheme simple yet sophisticated. Overhead, a frosted-glass drum shade surrounds a detailed chandelier, fusing elements from both elegant and modern design sensibilities. Gilded, carved mirrors and sculptural urns round out the room’s elaborate detailing, while a neutral textured rug finishes the room with a modern geometric design.
Standout Comfort
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Stacey Brandford
Located between the kitchen and living room, this formal dining space idea is meant to stand out from the rest of the house. With white walls as a backdrop and chestnut-colored wood floors in the surrounding rooms, the neutral area rug and dark-tone furniture ensemble set the dining room apart. Velvet-upholstered chairs surround a sleek, dark table and add comfort, while a crystal chandelier formalizes the space.
Handsome and Simple
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Jeff Herr
Stately doesn’t have to be fussy. In this dining room, classic wood furniture, a neutral color palette of golden beige and taupe gray, and selective use of accessories offer a handsome look. Flared seat covers and a curvy serpentine light fixture soften the look to ensure the design doesn’t become severe.
Misty Blue Dining Room
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Kip Dawkins
Pale blue walls and accents add variety to this elegant dining room. Gold, bronze, and ivory tones balance the cool blues with gilded warmth. Wooden chairs upholstered in champagne-color brocade surround a stone table with grand garden statuary as its base. Ivory draperies are lined with blue and gold at the bottom, reflecting the powder blue color of the walls and the bronze and gold wall decor.
Grand Arch
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Bruce Buck
This formal dining room idea’s style is accentuated by the barrel-vault ceiling and the crisp color palette of creamy white and gray. The arched leaded-glass window above the hutch mirrors the rounded ceiling, and a curvy and elaborate chandelier also guides the eye upward to the arch.
