Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of cheerful dining room ideas. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options, and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
What are the benefits of having a cheerful dining room?
- Sets a vibrant atmosphere – a cheerful setting for eating meals gives your family and guests a comfortable and fun dining experience
- Great for entertaining – a tastefully and creatively decorated dining room is something everyone can enjoy and appreciate
- Allows for creativity – you can use different colors, textures, mix different styles, or use DIY pieces to bring variety and originality to your dining room
What are the main options for cheerful dining rooms?
- Colors: blue (light, sky, baby, stone, bold, turquoise), green (pickle, olive, sage), violet (purple, aubergine, pale lavender), yellow (bright, canary)
- Furniture: dining chairs (floral patterned upholstery, French cafe, vintage metal, shell), sky blue dining table, turquoise cabinetry, sideboards (painted, mirrored)
- Accents: art (textual, abstract, textual,landscapes), flowers (sunflowers, ‘Purple Sensation’, orchids, bougainvillea, hydrangeas), decors (plates,barn stars, statue, ball ornaments, candles), throw pillows, starburst pendant light, accent rug
- Ceiling: wallpapered, coffered with ornamental plasters, with ceiling moulding
What follows are beautiful photos of cheerful dining rooms, along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy home decorating!
1. Soft Blues
Points of Interest ● bright cerulean blue cushions on white bamboo dining chairs with openwork backrest ● turquoise foo dog statue on wall-mounted shelf ● sunburst style mirror on very pale blue wall ● oyster shell-rimmed hypertufa planter with lady palm tree on tall unfinished wood block plant stand ● avocados in handmade carved out solid wood fruit holder
2. Matching Fabrics
Points of Interest ● checkered light grass green wallpaper on walls with decorative white pierced ceramic plates ● seaweed green ceramic vase with cream hydrangeas ● dark stained ladder back dining chairs with hydrangea prints on seat cover matching the drapery ● glass hurricanes doubling as fruit holders to display pears ● brushed nickel lamp shade chandelier
3. Purple & Gold Tones
Points of Interest ● metallic gold Louis XVI round back dining chairs with lavender upholstery ● mirrored antique gold dining table with clipped corners ● multi-toned purple hydrangeas in hammered brass goblet vase with handles ● antique mirrored sideboard with mauve candles on crystal candelabras
4. Vibrant Seats
Points of Interest ● mixed floral upholstery on whitewashed shabby chic inspired dining chairs ● bamboo chandelier suspended by rope ● unfinished wood dining table with white farmhouse pitcher vase ● blue and purple ceramic tray ● colorful table napkins calling back the chairs’ upholstery
5. Apothecary Cabinet
Points of Interest ● glass vase with fresh sunflowers on rustic farmhouse table ● olive green patterned decorative plate on wall ● 2 gold framed landscape art ● decorative window grille with stained glass accent over middle window ● antique apothecary cabinet ● rush seat dining chairs in satin finish ● galvanized bucket planter with foliage arrangement
6. Purple Flowers
Points of Interest ● Allium ‘Purple Sensation’ flowers in glass cylinder vases ● antique mirrored sideboard with silver liquor tray and crystal decanters ● purple orchids swirling inside 2 apothecary jars ● curved back tan and gray dining chairs with gilded legs ● frameless pink abstract art on pale lavender damask wallpapered wall
7. Color Swatch
Points of Interest ● color swatch accent rug over luxury vinyl plank floor ● large chalkboard on white wall ● peach bougainvillea bouquet in glass milk jug vase ● white powder coated vintage metal bistro chairs ● slim wood topped console table with yellow hairpin legs ● 2 light gray enamel industrial shade pendant lights
8. Ornate Coffered Ceiling
Points of Interest ● yellow enamel framed overmantel mirror calling back the throw pillows and table napkins ● matching draperies and upholstered dining chairs ● Christmas garland with gold ball ornaments and string lights draped over fireplace mantel ● antique gold painted fluting on 2 faux marble columns ● ornamental plaster medallions on cream coffered ceiling
9. Burst of Colors
Points of Interest ● distressed turquoise blue dining table with pastel colored chairs ● mixed colorful pillows on modular white sofa ● wall-mounted decorative plates and photos in multicolored frames ● rainbow colored chindi rug on white oak floor ● multi-toned blue rug under mint green round table
10. Mint Greens
Points of Interest ● turquoise dining room vaisselier-buffet with built-in wet bar and leaded glass door on top cabinets ● mint green and pastel yellow shell chairs with walnut dowel legs complementing the Paris Grey chalk painted farmhouse table ● decorative dress form mannequin torso with printed fabric ● glass bubble chandelier ● Julia Rothman-designed ‘Daydream’ wallpapered ceiling
11. Recessed Cabinet
Points of Interest ● blue chalk painted dining chairs ● amber glass vase with white tulips on farmhouse table ● framed wood built-in cabinet with glass doors ● framed blue poster on tall white wainscoting ● wrought iron faux candle chandelier with star-shaped base
12. Resin Room Divider
Points of Interest ● medium-stained dining table with polished aluminum base and matching ocean blue upholstered dining chairs ● 2 chrome gazelle head sculptures with stand on brown stained sideboard ● resin room divider illuminated by downlights from floating ceiling ● decorative willow twig bundle by the glass wall sliding door ● tiger wood hardwood floor
13. Verdigris Art
Points of Interest ● matching distressed turquoise chair and built-in bench seat cushion and pillows ● whitewashed oval pedestal table with green hued table runner ● dark varnished rattan stool ● wall-mounted brass textual art with verdigris ● copper wrought iron pendant light
14. Artistic Geometry
Points of Interest ● canary yellow walls with framed black and white architectural art ● blue, black, and white rug in interlocking chain pattern ● 4 white leather tufted shell dining chairs ● tall white French doors with solid panel bottom to balcony ● navy blue geometric ceiling moulding complemented by 6-light sputnik chandelier
15. Cafe Chairs
Points of Interest ● 2-tone wood topped dining table with sky blue tubular legs ● 3 French bistro rattan chairs with white seat and backrest weave patterns ● matching powder blue walls and lantern pendant light ● mint green and turquoise seahorse wood cutout wall decors ● muntin-style window wall with garden view
16. Wood Art
Points of Interest ● 2 sets of matching upholstered dining chairs with open lower back ● wingback chair with purple and white floral patterned upholstery ● out-swing window walls with sage green leaf patterned fabric Roman shades ● 3 decorative wood burls on 2 dark stained wooden stands and red enamel painted stand ● antique bronze round candle chandelier
17. Decorative Balls
Points of Interest ● aubergine decorative balls on rustic reclaimed wood farmhouse dining table ● canary yellow table napkins with contrasting dark aubergine napkin rings ● white modern S-shaped dining chairs calling back the white porcelain arched soup plates ● tall quails egg ribbed floor vase with twig, leaves, and ornaments calling back tablescape ● whitewashed exposed stone walls
18. Beachy Feel
Points of Interest ● mint green corner cabinet with seashell collection on open shelving ● turquoise leaf patterned tablecloth ● 4 beige wicker chairs and 2 matching chairs with DIY vintage floral slipcovers ● aqua chandelier with tear shaped glass crystals and blue beaded garland ● wall-mounted mermaid signage art tying in all dining room colors
19. Stone Accent Wall
Points of Interest ● bold stuffed queen olives painting ● shade chandelier with sage green trims ● antique gold decorative Moroccan tray on stacked stone accent wall ● tall wooden giraffe statue wearing a straw fedora ● floor-to-ceiling picture windows with transoms ● canary yellow area rug with multicolored circular pattern
20. Bay Window
Points of Interest ● decorative metal orb on white high gloss dining table ● 2 white thermofoil sideboards with 2 rectangular frosted glass lamp shades ● mirrored bench with chocolate brown cushions by the bay window ● 2 slabs of exotic marble on wall ● black, white, and gray chevron patterned area rug
21. Barn Stars
Points of Interest ● 3 American flag painted tin barn stars on white wall ● blue green spindle bow back chairs ● 2 framed horizontal artwork ● distressed stone blue dining table with grapefruits on antique bronze pedestal cake plate
22. Eat-In Kitchen
Points of Interest ● red powder coated vintage metal chairs ● rustic farmhouse dining table connected to kitchen island ● dark green shallow tin planter with growing herbs ● mirror stainless steel backsplash with mosaic tiles in a basket weave pattern ● knotty pine hardwood floor
23. Decorative Birds
Points of Interest ● bold blue wall complementing the blue upholstered contemporary dining chairs ● 3 single-hung windows with white painted woven wood Roman shades ● burlap dome pendant light ● 2 white resin bird sculptures ● white painted thin burlap wall panels by the bird sculpture
24. Stone Blues
Points of Interest ● satin finish solid wood dining table ● 4 whitewashed dining chairs ● verdigris wrought iron faux candle chandelier ● stone blue floor-to-ceiling cupboard with curtains inside glass doors ● icy blue kitchen island base
25. Striking Wallpaper
Points of Interest ● olive green leather camelback chairs with antique gold legs ● small crystal wall sconces on black and white wallpaper with oriental motif ● red half-round server with slim white ginger jars ● dark espresso wood dining table with carved skirt ● ecru sliding curtains ● double dentil crown molding
26. Starburst Lights
Points of Interest ● white framed multicolored abstract art on matte black wall ● 2 starburst pendant lights ● dark stained dining table in satin finish ● green tinted glass vase with monstera leaf ● medium-toned hardwood floor
27. Hand-painted Sideboard
Points of Interest ● weathered antique sideboard with hand-painted door panels ● draping yellow silk damask tablecloth ● medium stained antique Spanish dining chairs with carved backrest ● exposed beams on ceiling with tension wire lights ● Saltillo tiled flooring