Modern Dining Room Design Ideas

If you live in a small apartment or are otherwise really short on space, a built-in alcove can make an excellent spot for a minibar. It also works if you have a built-in cubby or awkward feature that you don’t know what to do with!

If you want to create a clutter-free dining space that still packs a punch, we suggest taking a queue from this dining room. Each item in this design from the chandelier to the marble table has a bold yet clean silhouette. This combo makes for tidy space that leaves a lasting impression.

Beautiful accented upholstery and leather chairs with an oval glass tabletop are perfect to celebrate with your family. A modern chandelier and leafy branches are beautiful for your decorative accents. Neutral tones create a warming sensation to enjoy your meals.

A jute rug in an oversized ikat print provides a durable anchor to this hip dining room. The spun globe pendant light adds drama without being too serious.

Many people think that if they have an heirloom piece of furniture in their home, they need to work with items from the same era or style. However, sometimes doing the opposite can create dynamic and even lovely effects. Take, for example, the pairing of this antique dining table in this modern space, which is so eye-catching and fun.

Sometimes you find a piece of antique furniture that’s such a show-stopper, you have to use it as the centerpiece of your space. That’s how we felt with this classic buffet table. But even statement pieces have to go with the design of the rest of the room. In this case, we placed the buffet in the dining room, alongside a modern marble table and upholstered dining chairs. The sleek forms of both balance out the ornateness of the buffet.

The contrast in this dining room between the sleek white table and the black satin wall is very eyecatching! The Loren Spice makes this room even more dramatic with it's rusty reds and orange patterning.

One of the best things about modern dining spaces is that they often come with gorgeous interior architectural elements, such as exposed wood beams or perfect-condition walls. But even then, it can be hard to decorate a dining room to feel warm, inviting, and airy. Some easy solutions? Try leaning a floor-to-ceiling mirror to give the illusion of more space and bounce light around the room, or hang one statement colorful artwork to shift the focus upward. These are surefire ways to expand the perception of any dining space, which is often eye-level focused.  

We really dig how the soft edges and organic shapes lend a comfortable vibe to this spaces. To get the look in your own dining room balance elegant shapes with bold natural textures.

Touches of deep blue can be found throughout this modern dining room. We added decor in blue tones to the kitchen for a cohesive look. The gold pendant light fixtures complement each other. The velvet dining room chairs bring elegance to this modern dining room.

Neutral color furniture creates a warm and cozy dining environment. A corner banquette is a space saver for small spaces and works excellently with two additional dining chairs. The slim silhouettes of the dining table and chairs create a lighter and airy look for this small eat-in kitchen.

Rich olive green walls and a weighty round dining room table in a rustic wood finish help make the space cozy. While matte black chairs and a tall cabinet help and contrast and a modern edge.