Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of simple dining rooms. 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 simple dining rooms?
- Easier to clean – a small dining room limits clutter, you’ll spend less time cleaning and organizing
- Enjoying the simple pleasures – a simple dining room offers a laid-back environment where you can enjoy your dining experience with loved ones in a relaxed atmosphere
- Versatile – with a small space, you can easily make changes and experiment with decorating styles whenever you want
What are the main options for simple dining rooms?
- Dining tables – design (pedestal, trestle, drop-leaf, extendable), material (metal-framed, wood, glass-topped), style (country, industrial, traditional)
- Seats – bench, sofas, chairs, armchairs, banquettes, stools, settee
- Storage – sideboards, hutch, buffet, buffet deux corps, shelves
- Accents – plates, candle holders, vases, trays, bowls, lighting, window treatments, artworks, fireplace, table runners, rugs, bottles, pitchers, mirrors
What follows are beautiful photos of simple dining rooms along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy indoor decorating!
1. Trestle Table
Points of Interest ● rustic oak trestle dining table with farmhouse bench ● dining chairs in light colored slipcovers ● cork-topped triangular glass bottles and wide tan colored burlap runner on dining table ● French door with iron crémone bolts between built-in display shelves ● wooden ladder rack leaning on wall
2. Galvanized Steel
Points of Interest ● square plank-topped table with turned legs surrounded by bentwood dining chairs ● buffet display cabinet with white pitcher collection ● warehouse style galvanized steel pendant light calling back planter on top of buffet ● walls with textured wallpaper and flat paneled wainscoting ● vintage 2 tier serving cart in dining room corner
3. Straw Hats
Points of Interest ● rectangular dining table and antique dining chair with tooled leather seat ● galvanized metal pitcher as flower vase and 2 vintage milk bottles on dining table ● wooden stool with woven rush seat ● Asian rice hats as wall decors ● Indonesian fishing basket chandelier
4. White Cottage
Points of Interest ● frosty green wooden beams over wooden country style dining table with turned legs ● whitewashed spindle back dining chair at the head of antique white dining table ● a French country inspired buffet 2 corps with glass cabinet doors and drawers with cup pulls ● white rustic metal lantern on top of stool ● woven sisal area rug on polished hardwood floor
5. Clean and Uncluttered
Points of Interest ● teak wood dining table with dark beige faux leather upholstered dining chairs ● 2 ceiling pendant lights with fluted mercury glass shade ● red and yellow frameless abstract canvas painting ● gold sheer linen curtains over single hung window ● red oak flooring in natural oil finish
6. A Touch of Classic
Points of Interest ● stained alder wood round pedestal dining table ● ceramic urn-style vase and wine glasses on round vintage brass tray ● upholstered traditional dining chairs with contoured arms ● stained wood buffet with chicken wire doors ● high gloss oak hardwood flooring
7. Harvest Time
Points of Interest ● polished plank top solid wood dining table and ladder-back dining chairs with woven rush seats ● 2 painted candlesticks and clear acrylic food bowl centerpiece ● 2-tier antique brushed nickel finish chandelier with shades ● Oriental style area rug ● set of 4 fruits and vegetables canvas prints over white wooden buffet with 3 small brightly colored indoor planters on top
8. Natural and Rustic
Points of Interest ● scalloped milk glass fruit bowl on unfinished wood trestle dining table ● polished sheaf back upholstered wooden dining chairs ● slipcovered chair and a half with throw pillows ● French oak flooring in natural finish ● damask patterned linen Roman shades over dining room windows
9. Fire Away
Points of Interest ● white round fluted pedestal dining table with indoor urn planter centerpiece and woven placemats ● upholstered urn carved back dining chairs with striped tie-on seat cushions ● vintage cow figurine and tapered topiary on top of flush hearth brick fireplace ● antique still life oil painting with black and gold frame over brick mantel with dentil molding ● 2 small block mounted oil paintings near doorway with classical colonial molding
10. Farmhouse Inspired
Points of Interest ● 2 farmhouse pitchers on reclaimed wood trestle dining table ● 1 ladder-back dining chair with woven rush seat and stained Windsor dining chairs around trestle dining table ● 6-light polished nickel wagon wheel chandelier with shades ● aqua painted double sided storage cabinet with pass through window and built-in plate racks ● exposed live edge wooden barn beams
11. Buffet Clutch
Points of Interest ● French script area rug under square wooden dining table with tapered legs and slipcovered parsons dining chairs ● stained wooden hutch with display shelves and two-door cabinet ● vintage floral wrought iron round mirror above fireplace mantel ● blue and white ceramic planter on three legged plant stand with round top ● green and white wide striped window cornice over corner windows with Venetian blinds
12. Family Dinners
Points of Interest ● black oval dining table with red and white patterned table runner ● grey and white wide striped area rug on smooth oak hardwood floor ● picture window with transom and cushioned window seat ● recessed wall storage cabinet with glass doors ● board and batten wainscotting and classical craftsman molding on doorways
13. Contemporary with Antiques
Points of Interest ● marshmallow dining nook with bow windows ● matching Louis XVI style dining table and upholstered bench with fluted and tapered legs ● 2 white ceramic tabletop urn planters with mini topiaries and fruit bowl table centerpiece ● glass lantern pendant light with metal frames in brushed nickel finish ● 2 button tufted dining chairs with maze patterned upholstery
14. Simple Textures
Points of Interest ● white round pedestal dining table and X-back dining chairs ● clear hand blown glass on a polished chrome frame candle style chandelier ● single hung vinyl framed window with cordless cotton Roman shade ● papyrus textured wallpaper above white flat paneled wainscotting ● narrow strip hardwood floor
15. Interior Windows
Points of Interest ● kitchen and dining room partition wall with interior windows ● wooden dining table with dark trestle base ● wicker dining chairs calling back woven rattan charger plates ● 2 chrome industrial style pendant lights with metal shades ● upholstered dining banquette bench in black and white tartan
16. Crimson and Scarlet
Points of Interest ● wood top dining table with cushioned X-back bentwood dining chairs ● tapered hourglass-shaped metal candle holders as dining table centerpiece ● two-tone red wall divided by white chair-rail molding with matching baseboard ● hand-painted 3-piece plum blossom canvas art and leaf and vine tealight candle holder wall sconce panel ● 5-light scroll arm shaded chandelier
17. Woven Shades
Points of Interest ● round pedestal base dining table with whitewashed top ● 8-light wrought iron cage pendant light ● woven wood shades over colonial windows ● rattan wood dining chairs with blue gingham fabric covered upholstery ● window seat with patterned throw pillows
18. Painted in White
Points of Interest ● rustic oval dining table with turned baluster legs ● white Gustavian style dining settee with white throw pillows ● 4 white painted Queen Anne dining chairs ● whitewashed reclaimed white oak wood plank flooring ● wall mounted country style display shelf
19. Keeping it Clean
Points of Interest ● glass candle holders on stained wood dining table with cup and cover turned legs ● faded denim buffet and hutch with yellow open shelves ● Oriental area rug on maple hardwood flooring with shoe molding ● white flat paneled wainscoting on buttercream painted wall
20. Quiet Dinners
Points of Interest ● 2 dark ceramic candle holders on extending oval dining table ● relaxed Roman shades over single hung windows of two varying sizes with upper muntins and white Greek revival molding ● indoor plant stand with urn planter against high white board and batten wainscoting ● 4 copper pendant lights with fluted vintage glass shades ● potted dwarf umbrella trees in blue glazed ceramic planter ● cove ceiling in medal bronze and white crown molding
21. Portholes and Lamps
Points of Interest ● oranges on modern fused glass bronze bowl on top of wooden industrial dining table with metal frame ● various sized spun brass sculptural ceiling lamps with black patinated exterior over dining table ● eyebrow top window with muntins ● wide beveled wood-framed mirror leaning on wall over wooden storage buffet ● 2 porthole accent mirrors on dark gull gray wall
22. Cafe Menu
Points of Interest ● oiled reclaimed wood industrial dining table with iron base ● stackable black metal dining chairs ● matte finished concrete flooring ● chalkboard mounted on whitewashed brick wall ● hinged steel framed glass doors
23. The King
Points of Interest ● pine wood dining table with 2 wooden carved candle holders ● Elvis Presley album cover print on white fireplace mantel ● fireplace with white wooden mantel and antique cast iron fireplace summer cover ● dark welded wire chairs calling back jet black accent wall and matching pocket door ● white drum pendant light with black prints
24. Birdcages
Points of Interest ● round pedestal dining table with matching upholstered chairs with crisscross backs ● transitional plush area rug in nightshade color ● wide doorway with white casing leading to step-up living room ● tasselled brown wool throw blanket over white armchair ● 3-piece set of birdcages as decor
25. Through the Window
Points of Interest ● mid-century modern metal chairs with printed upholstery calling back similarly hued area rug with diagonal cross stripe pattern ● square plate tray on top of round wooden dining table with tapered legs ● kitchen-dining room combo layout with pass-through window to kitchen ● 3 framed graphic art prints on column ● checkered linoleum flooring tying in dining room and kitchen together
26. Plate Rails
Points of Interest ● drop-leaf dining table with spindle legs ● 4 black painted Windsor dining chairs ● traditional Persian area rug complementing red ruffles on white curtains ● tall wainscotting topped with plate rail ● 2 blue and white ginger jar lamps on wooden sideboard
27. Around the Globe
Points of Interest ● rustic distressed drop-leaf wooden dining table with turned legs ● olive green painted walls with white crown moldings and trims ● industrial pendant light with chrome shade ● antique desk globe on pony wall separating kitchen area ● stained cherry oak hardwood flooring