For people who love to entertain family and friends at home, a large dining room constructs a perfect stage. Whilst a well-proportioned stage leaves plenty of room to seat multiple guests, it can present extra challenges when it comes to choosing appropriate decor and complementary dining furniture. In this collection of 40 large dining rooms, we’ve curated a wealth of inspiration that covers numerous dining room aesthetics and personal tastes. We’ll look at art for the dining room, decorative wall mirrors, shelving units, stylish buffets, dining room chandeliers and pendant lights, wall lamps, wall paneling ideas, dining room rugs, flooring, and much more.
Build artistic borders. These two wood-paneled inserts make a modern statement at either end of a neoclassical decor scheme. Classical busts are given a quirky update to complete the statement.
Create a focal ceiling. Where walls are bare and furniture is minimal, push the boat out with an eye-catching paneled ceiling treatment and a showstopping installation of pendant lights.
Balance your room with a symmetrical layout. This wooden dining table draws the eye to land exactly at the center of a 5-unit kitchen run and diptych wall art. The orientation of the rectangular wooden table top, echoed by neat wooden slats across the ceiling, visually elongates the room.
Increase texture in the room. These diamond-tufted upholstered dining chairs are complemented by geometric detailing in a wall of decorative wood grain panels. A chandelier creates sparkling texture with tiny glass droplets, while an indoor plant feathers the corner of the room.
Alternate chair colors. Assorted dining chair colors aren’t reserved for laid-back, eclectic interiors. A collection of contrasting chair colors works well in formal dining spaces to break up a particularly long line of furniture.
Layer upon layer of luxury. Sublime chairs and a stunning dining table deserve an equally impressive backdrop. A sumptuous array of decorative mirrors, luxe marble accents, classic panel molding constitute the dining room wall decor.
Beige and blue dining rooms have a look of softness and serenity. Use color-block paint techniques and mix-and-match dining chairs to form unexpected moments.
Please dinner guests with an evenly illuminated table. Go for an elongated sputnik chandelier like this one, or pair to accommodate a much longer room.
If you want your guests to truly connect, make space around your dining set. An airy, easy-breezy layout with natural materials will instantly put everyone at ease. Make a no-phone rule at the table and people may just remember the art of uninterrupted conversation.
Dramatically complement a black dining table with masterful high-backed, black dining chairs and an imposing black feature wall.
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Designer: Lisa Perry
A clean white dining room decor scheme can be energized with colorful, artistic interruptions. Warm up the area around the white dining table with rattan chair accents.
Build industrial dining room vibes with a raw brickwork interior. Match stark black-framed windows with modern black dining chairs, and add a pop of warmth with bright art.
Use a large, round dining table to pull everyone into the conversation. Long, rectangular tables lead to separate pockets of conversation from one end to the other.
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Visualizer: Yurii Chaikovskyi & Nina Semenkova
A neoclassical dining room with a high ceiling requires elements that draw the eye up. Choose art with vertical subjects, and pendants with deeper shades.
A circle chandelier isn’t reserved for round tables, use one to create a heavenly halo over a rectangle table too. The counteracting shapes will avoid visual monotony.
