Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of gorgeous 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 spending time, and money, on your dining room?
- Sets the ambiance – a gorgeous dining room creates a welcoming atmosphere for family and guests
- Memorable experience – including accents or furniture pieces that you love and that are meaningful to you are great ice breakers to kick off a diner party
- At your own pace – you get to decide what’s gorgeous or not so you can design your dining room to fit your personal taste on your own time table and your budget
What are some gorgeous ideas for your dining room?
- Furniture: wooden table with modern geometric base, clear acrylic curule seats, black granite top table with finials, lacquered oval dining table, mahogany colonial-style serpentine buffet, hand-painted gilded Louis XV round back chair, mixed wood mosaic dining table, 18th century French commode with brass locks and handles, live edge wood slab dining table, crystal acrylic chairs with gold Eiffel legs
- Floor: granite floor, marble tiled floors, hand-scraped reclaimed hardwood floor with decorative wood inlay
Ceiling: metallic gray finish, tray tin ceiling with antique plated brass finish, plaster coffered ceiling dome with light through - Moldings and Fabrics: fluted trim and corner rosettes, egg and dart dentil cornice molding, acanthus leaf onlays, beveled and leaded glass, floral silk moire upholstery, Sherpa fleece fabric, damask printed fabric, natural linen
- Accents: starburst accent mirrors, carved wooden key rack, laser cut metal decorative art panel, raised black wooden planters with round finials, large square mirror with carved gilt bronze frame, clam shell planter
- Lighting: modern black and chrome chandelier with LED light, glass drop crystal chandelier, brass and glass ‘Molecular’ chandelier, turquoise Empire-style beaded chandelier
- Styling Details: stack stone accent wall with lighted wall niche and double sided fireplace, mirrored wall, mantel attached to partition wall, white Venetian plaster wall, full-length garden windows with sloped glass roof
What follows are beautiful photos of gorgeous dining rooms along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy home decorating!
1. Relaxed Dining Atmosphere
Points of Interest ● black-framed artworks on ecru colored walls ● distressed red-orange vintage metal milk can on reclaimed wood flooring ● natural wood dining room armoire with wooden shelves and sliding glass doors ● French country-inspired carved wood and iron chandelier in antique bronze finish ● natural finish wooden farmhouse table surrounded by dining chairs with curved tubular steel frames in oil-rubbed bronze and ecru buttoned chair pads
2. Splendid in White
Points of Interest ● 4 Louis XIV side chairs with nailhead trim and distressed wooden legs with H-stretchers ● cathedral window style wall mirror between windows with damask patterned curtains ● French country chandelier with chalk-painted central column ● distressed round pedestal table in satin finish and with carved baluster base ● white orchids on giant clam shell planter as table centerpiece
3. Refreshing and Inviting
Points of Interest ● poolside open dining area with bridal blush colored draperies ● glass chandelier with crystal drop leaf pendants over round dining table with light linen tablecloth ● octagonal porcelain dinner plates with bone handled cutlery and linen napkins ● amber glass goblets with silver stems around floral centerpiece ● clear acrylic arm chairs with linen throw pillows complementing napkins and tablecloth
4. Dine with a Country Feel
Points of Interest ● dark stained trestle table with matching light-colored leather dining chairs with cut-out details on lower back rest ● 12-light minimalist wrought iron ring chandelier over dining table ● framed black and white prints on fireplace mantel attached to white partition wall separating the dining area from the living room ● wrought iron wall sconces on bright white pillar beadboard paneled columns with square crown column caps ● reclaimed wood planked ceiling with matching reclaimed wood ceiling beams
5. Semi-formal and Refined Atmosphere
Points of Interest ● ivory cream high-back chairs with chocolate brown wooden frame around wooden table with modern geometric base ● white orchids on rectangular glass planters and glass candle holders on table ● two 2-tier ring chandeliers with vertical glass rods and chain link suspension ● picture windows with chocolate brown casing complementing table and chairs ● stack stone accent wall with lighted wall niche and double sided fireplace
6. A Mix of Country Feel and Quiet Elegance
Points of Interest ● white beadboard paneled wall and casement windows with specified equal light grilles and upper crisscross muntins ● dome nickel pendant lights with French-style candle chandelier ● distressed white painted wicker chairs with arched back on both sides of X-base dining table with natural linen tablecloth ● large whitewashed wicker storage chest with white throw pillows on top ● whitewashed wood flooring complementing overall color scheme
7. Stately in White and Brown Hues
Points of Interest ● large wooden table with round bun feet and fringed burlap table runner ● antique brass candle holders with Indian holly fern centerpiece ● bronze and crystal chandelier hanging from white ceiling with matching crown molding ● woven jute area rug under slipcovered chairs ● green wreath over rectangular accent mirror between modified colonial single-hung windows
8. Rosette
Points of Interest ● dune-colored upholstered and button-tufted dining chairs with nailhead trim ● white orchids in acrylic square planters over white table runner with dark navy border ● 2 colored sea glass ball accent decors on top of white plaster fireplace mantel with double column ● entryway with white fluted trim and corner rosettes calling back cornice molding on ceiling with metallic gray finish ● medium-stained oak hardwood floor in matte finish
9. Hall of Mirrors
Points of Interest ● 2 light-colored contemporary upholstered dining chairs with 2 clear acrylic curule seats with misty lilac cushions ● white framed interior French door with satin chrome French country door handles ● white paneled walls with decorative moldings and acanthus leaf onlays leading up to egg and dart dentil cornice molding ● black granite table top with round finials and turned baluster legs ● slim led wall light beside mirrored wall
10. Gleaming Dinner Party
Points of Interest ● high gloss lacquered large oval dining table with matching Klismos-style barrel back curved-arm chairs ● 2 branch iron candelabras with flat base ● 2 wall-mounted starburst accent mirrors with small round mirrors attached to gold-finished spindles ● window wall with white-framed full view patio doors ● 2 large cylindrical pendant lights with aged-bronze framework
11. Oozing with Colonial Appeal
Points of Interest ● antique brass and crystal chandelier with glass drop leaf pendants ● oval pedestal dining table with upholstered Louis XIV chairs with cabriole legs and red damask upholstery ● gilt framed pastoral oil painting on white Venetian plaster wall with travertine baseboard ● reclaimed wood planks on vaulted ceiling with exposed beams ● reclaimed French oak hardwood flooring in aged waxed finish
12. Intimate Family Dinners
Points of Interest ● dark-stained corner dining room hutch with glass doors ● antique solid wood cross back chairs with baby blue chair pads calling back drapery ● polished farmhouse trestle table with matching trestle wooden bench by single-hung window ● 6-light patinated wrought iron chandelier with scrolled arms over dining table with aged brass metal vase ● wooden key rack with stamped copper insert over wooden farmhouse style sideboard
13. Diner under the Lanterns
Points of Interest ● 3 glass and antique nickel lantern pendant lights hanging from pine bark colored tray ceiling with crown molding and recessed lighting ● laser cut metal decorative art panel on ecru wall with white frame molding ● polished rectangular wooden table with matching dining chairs wooden frame and striped upholstery ● 2 small shaded wall lamps on wall with recessed panel wainscoting ● large square wall mirror above chest of drawers flanked by display cabinets with glass shelves
14. Airy and Bright
Points of Interest ● antique brass chandelier with shades above round wooden dining table with ogee pushed edge ● mahogany wood colonial-style serpentine buffet as divider for dining room and living room ● white painted window seats with linen cushions calling back chair slipcovers ● tray ceiling with white painted beams calling back colonial French doors ● white marble tiled floor in set pattern
15. French Inspired
Points of Interest ● phantom green skirted slipcovers with button back closure on Parsons dining chairs ● antique copper oval serving tray on marble top distressedstraight French country dining table with carved acanthus legs ● distressed antique white wood chandelier with scrolled arms ● hand-painted Louis XV round back accent chair with gilded wooden frame ● abstract framed artwork above hand-carved limestone fireplace
16. Table Garden
Points of Interest ● glossy lacquered rectangular dining table with slat-back arm chairs with upholstered seats ● multi-colored faux flowers on stainless steel trough planter ● suspended box pendant light from tray tin ceiling with antique plated brass finish and cove lighting ● abstract painting on recessed paneled silver walls above marble fireplace without mantel ● large rectangular wall mirror over wood veneer sideboard with glass candelabra
17. Cornice Molding
Points of Interest ● large mixed wood mosaic dining table in glossy finish with white modern scoop back dining chairs with chrome plated iron legs ● modern black and chrome chandelier with LED light hanging from white ceiling with decorative cornice molding ● book holder with book and white ceramic bowl with stand on table top ● framed and matted art prints on white wall over white sideboard ● purple overdyed Persian rug on hardwood flooring
18. Dining like Marie Antoinette
Points of Interest ● crown molding above wide entryway with oval beveled and leaded glass transom and white recessed panel casing ● glossy round table and oval back Louis XVI dining chairs with fluted legs and floral silk moire upholstery ● crystal chandelier with leaf-shaped crystal pendants hanging from decorative plaster coffered ceiling dome with light through ● double-sided glass cabinet with drawers flanked by arched pass-through windows with white marble countertops ● hand-scraped reclaimed hardwood floor with decorative wood inlay
19. Round Top French Doors to Patio
Points of Interest ● tan slipcover with white square trim on dining chairs with curving arms ● Benjamin Ficus on raised black wooden planters with round finials on corners ● 2 weathered zinc and glass hanging lanterns with perforated top gallery ● polyresin deer sculpture on top of 18th century 3-drawer French commode with brass locks and handles ● white painted 17-lite round top double entry doors with polished brass cremone bolts
20. A Bird’s Eye View
Points of Interest ● full-length garden windows with sloped glass roof and wooden railing ● brown leather Parsons dining chairs with medium stained wooden legs matching the polished wooden dining table ● white rectangular table lamp with textured base on black console table with waterfall edge ● silver-finished bottle-shaped floor vases on matte maple hardwood floor ● almost mauve colored half wall with pass through window to the kitchen
21. Glass Drops
Points of Interest ● dark navy and white dot-patterned throw pillows on graphite leather upholstered chairs with contrasting white piping ● cylinder glass vases on top of satin-finished live edge wood slab dining table ● chevron patterned curtains paired with white sheer curtains over French door with sidelights ● glass drop crystal chandelier hanging from white ceiling with decorative molding ● wooden console table with scalloped apron and nailhead-trimmed leg
22. Cottage Coffered Ceiling
Points of Interest ● wrought iron six-light chandelier with shades hanging from white coffered beadboard ceiling ● black spindle-back chairs with splayed turned legs reinforced by H-stretchers ● white lilacs in white ceramic pitcher vases on multi-colored table runner ● patterned drapery hanging from chrome curtain rod over white-framed colonial windows with transoms ● Pompeian red wall with high recessed panel wainscoting in white
23. Dainty in White
Points of Interest ● rectangular box chandelier with crystal pendants and beaded strings ● ceiling height French inspired vaisselier buffet built-in with 5 narrow glass doors ● white oval back dining chairs with black wooden legs surrounding rectangular dining table with glass top ● light stained oak strip plank laminate flooring ● framed artworks on white wall with an adjacent half wall room divider
24. Paris in the Dining Room
Points of Interest ● contoured side chairs with crystal acrylic finish and contemporary gold Eiffel legs ● live edge natural wood slab dining table with square metal legs ● brass wall surface lights complementing brass and glass ‘Molecular’ chandelier ● open floor plan dining room, kitchen combo and living room with pickled finish hardwood floor ● framed wall with gallery lighting on partial wall divider
25. Resplendent in Black and Brown
Points of Interest ● white low back dining chairs with metal legs around live edge slab dining table ● black-framed seashell photos on white walls with raised panel wainscoting and base molding ● light beige natural area rug on dark stained hardwood floor in semi-gloss finish ● glass cluster pendant lights mounted on box beams with crown moldings ● round accent mirror with textured wooden frame above brick faced fireplace
26. Spalsh of Turquoise
Points of Interest ● turquoise Empire-style beaded chandelier with cast metal frame ● padded Parsons dining chairs with natural oak legs and skirted linen slipcovers ● reclaimed wood rectangular trestle table with stained double-pedestal base ● double-hung windows with shades on distressed plaster wall with contrasting granite floor ● plants on white ceramic planters over stacked books on dining table
27. A Grand Round of Reflection
Points of Interest ● upholstered dining chairs in Sherpa fleece fabric with nailhead trim and dark wood tapered legs ● rustic wrought iron chandelier with scrolled arms over stained round pedestal table with spider legs ● square floor mirror with carved gilt bronze frame leaning on seafoam green wall ● white-framed leaded glass window over wooden sideboard with double-sided candelabra and 2 bronze elephant figurines on display ● window seat with radiator cover below single hung windows with natural woven Roman shades and striped curtains