Informal dining room with rustic round table, gray upholstered chairs, and built in window seat with firewood storage Photo by Stacy Zarin Goldberg Photography

Bright, colorful dining room with teal grasscloth, graphic banquette, marble dining table, leather sling chairs, and brass burst chandelier. Photo Credit: Mary Costa

Example of a large trendy medium tone wood floor great room design in Los Angeles with white walls and a two-sided fireplace

Photography by Ron Ruscio
Trendy dark wood floor dining room photo in Denver with blue walls and a standard fireplace

Renovation and interior design of a 1000 sqft. loft in Tribeca. Open kitchen with a white kitchen island with Corian countertop, built-in cabinetry and a cooking niche with a range and black Nero Marquina marble backsplash. Pendant lights by Michael Anastassiades for Floss. Light Oak hardwood flooring throughout the loft. Photo by: Tineke De Vos

Example of a classic dark wood floor and brown floor enclosed dining room design in Chicago with blue walls and no fireplace

This beautiful light filled dining room is graced by two large glass icicle chandeliers and a metallic cork wallpapered ceiling. The stunning Caracole dining table features golden accents and seats up to 10 guests. Custom drapery flanks both sides of the oval dining room, while a custom Alex Turco art piece echoes all of the neutral colors in the room. The dining room is both opulent and inviting, offering a beautiful space for hours of dining and conversation.

Joshua McHugh
Mid-sized trendy medium tone wood floor great room photo in New York with white walls

Photography by Studio Maha
Example of a transitional dark wood floor dining room design in San Diego with brown walls

Inspired by the classic home furnishings from 18th-Century France. Our Kingdom Oak Wood Trestle Dining Table is handcrafted of distressed weathered oak with baluster shaped pedestals and scored table top with diamond pattern. Kingdom trestle dining tables fine craftsmanship is as classic as the design, promising a lifetime of relaxed elegance for family meals and entertaining in your dining room or kitchen. Dimensions: 108W x 42D x 30H Handcrafted weathered oak Solid Oak Trestle Style Base Matching Available Natural Oak finish. 6 step finish, hand waxed top coat. Wire brushing enhances the natural characteristics of the wood grain, adding greater depth and authenticity. Eco-friendly, non-toxic, lead free. Each piece is unique and details will vary slightly from piece to piece. Care Instructions:Clear furniture wax can be applied to protect the finish from minor spills. Use coasters or placemats to help prevent marks or stains. Avoid mineral oil as its usage could discolor the wood. Wipe the table clean with a soft, dry cloth after each use.

Designed by Vicki Crew Interiors and photographed by Michael Lee
Inspiration for a transitional great room remodel in Boston with beige walls

This Houston kitchen remodel turned an outdated bachelor pad into a contemporary dream fit for newlyweds. The client wanted a contemporary, somewhat commercial look, but also something homey with a comfy, family feel. And they couldn't go too contemporary, since the style of the home is so traditional. The clean, contemporary, white-black-and-grey color scheme is just the beginning of this transformation from the previous kitchen, The revamped 20-by-15-foot kitchen and adjoining dining area also features new stainless steel appliances by Maytag, lighting and furnishings by Restoration Hardware and countertops in white Carrara marble and Absolute Black honed granite. The paneled oak cabinets are now painted a crisp, bright white and finished off with polished nickel pulls. The center island is now a cool grey a few shades darker than the warm grey on the walls. On top of the grey on the new sheetrock, previously covered in a camel-colored textured paint, is Sherwin Williams' Faux Impressions sparkly "Striae Quartz Stone." Ho-hum 12-inch ceramic floor tiles with a western motif border have been replaced with grey tile "planks" resembling distressed wood. An oak-paneled flush-mount light fixture has given way to recessed lights and barn pendant lamps in oil rubbed bronze from Restoration Hardware. And the section housing clunky upper and lower banks of cabinets between the kitchen an dining area now has a sleek counter-turned-table with custom-milled legs. At first, the client wanted to open up that section altogether, but then realized they needed more counter space. The table - a continuation of the granite countertop - was the perfect solution. Plus, it offered space for extra seating. The black, high-back and low-back bar stools are also from Restoration Hardware - as is the new round chandelier and the dining table over which it hangs. Outdoor Homescapes of Houston also took out a wall between the kitchen and living room and remodeled the adjoining living room as well. A decorative cedar beam stained Minwax Jacobean now spans the ceiling where the wall once stood. The oak paneling and stairway railings in the living room, meanwhile, also got a coat of white paint and new window treatments and light fixtures from Restoration Hardware. Staining the top handrailing with the same Jacobean dark stain, however, boosted the new contemporary look even more. The outdoor living space also got a revamp, with a new patio ceiling also stained Jacobean and new outdoor furniture and outdoor area rug from Restoration Hardware. The furniture is from the Klismos collection, in weathered zinc, with Sunbrella fabric in the color "Smoke."

Drew Kelly
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room remodel in San Francisco with white walls

The dining room features a distinctive, handcrafted table that is extraordinarily durable. When not in use for entertaining or family dinners, the dining room becomes a project space. The tea cart holding the flowers in these photos provides additional serving capabilities without adding visual weight. The slim Runtal radiators accommodate different furniture configurations, as well as drapery to soften the feel of the dining area. Interior Design: Elza B. Design Photography: Eric Roth

Arthur Rutenberg Homes - http://arhomes.us/Castellina109
Dining room - large transitional medium tone wood floor dining room idea in Tampa with beige walls

Located in San Rafael's sunny Dominican neighborhood, this East Coast-style brown shingle needed an infusion of color and pattern for a young family. Against the white walls in the combined entry and living room, we mixed mid-century silhouettes with bold blue, orange, lemon, and magenta shades. The living area segues to the dining room, which features an abstract graphic patterned wall covering. Across the way, a bright open kitchen allows for ample food prep and dining space. Outside we painted the poolhouse ombre teal. On the interior, we echoed the same fun colors of the home.

Rustic White Photography
Dining room - transitional dark wood floor dining room idea in Atlanta with beige walls

Sometimes the simplest things can be some of the most challenging. We built the base and top of this out of solid white oak. The shape seems simple enough but the way this is built required 48 different sides to line up nicely on the pedestal with floating mortise and tenon joinery to support it. All that on compound angles that are tapered. The top is connected and supported via steel c channels that are recessed into the table top. This has the added benefit of keeping the table top flat on over the large cantilever. A lot of math and planning but the end result was so amazing to see come together. And the space that it sat in was such a wonderful backdrop. We couldn't be happier with it. As with all of our pieces, this custom dining table was hand made in San Diego, CA.

Tracy Herbert Interiors, LLC
Transitional dark wood floor dining room photo in Portland with gray walls