90 Unique Dining Room Ideas, Layouts and Decorating Tips

From the botanical wallpaper and teal dining chairs to the oversized chandelier, this sunny dining room makes a statement. Interior designer Dana Schwartz tucks five chairs under a round table to promote conversation.

Photo by: Laura Metzler

Wainscoting adds texture and architectural charm to your dining room, especially when paired with a patterned wallpaper above. Take note from Jefferson Street Design and paint wainscoting, molding and trim a bright white.

Photo by: Angela Newton Roy

Design a comfortable dining space with off-white walls and minimalist furniture, like slim dining chairs and an organic round dining table. Mix in bold black accents — you can even paint door trim in a contrasting hue.

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Embrace a “more-is-more” style with different textures in the same pattern, which give this dining room a charming feel. Shelby Van Daley, founder of Daley Home, ordered both the wallpaper and the fabric from designer wallpaper firm Thibaut, then had a local workroom create the drapes.

Photo by: Molly Culver

Don’t shy away from pattern play. Interior designer Liz Goldberg opts for geometric wallpaper, upholstered dining chairs and a checkerboard area rug — all of which pair beautifully with glossy blue wainscoting.

Photo by: Abigail Jackson

If you prefer neutrals, infuse charm and personality into your dining space with natural textures. Think rattan pendant lights, woven chairs, a wood beam ceiling and distressed area rug.

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An abstract painting takes up nearly the entire wall in this vintage-inspired dining room by Teri Pugh Studio. The oversized art adds instant character.

Photo by: Sonya Sellers

Nature-inspired blues and greens are popular in dining room design. Layer in pretty pops of color through printed wallpaper, upholstered dining chairs and light fixtures.

Photo by: Angela Newton Roy

Light fixtures can make or break a dining room. Upon entering this boho-inspired space, your eye is immediately drawn to the beaded chandelier.

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Create a clean look with transparent dining chairs (wipeable and kid-friendly!). Then mix in a variety of textures, like blue painted walls, a polished table and patterned drapes, just as LP & CO Design does here.

Photo by: Angela Newton Roy

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Maximize storage in the dining room with a built-in ladder that ensures infrequently used kitchen appliances are within reach. This ladder, paired with white Shaker-style cabinets, helps “make the most of high ceilings,” says DIYer Laura Skudder of @no5bristol.

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For an energetic pop of color, designer Candace Shure hangs bold red curtains on a black drapery rod in this timeworn 1930s Spanish Revival in Los Angeles. Note: She opts for a longer length to allow for dramatic puddling at the floor.

Photo by: Michael Clifford

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