A classic wooden dining table with matching chairs rests atop a plush rug in front of a white console table. The console table is decorated with various festive pieces, including a holiday sign, some trees, and frosted branches.
23 Dining Room Storage Ideas To Get the Most of Your Space
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August 9, 2023
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Our dining rooms aren’t just a place to gather and enjoy delicious meals; they also serve as a hub for entertaining guests, organizing family activities, and showcasing your style. However, keeping the dining room clutter-free and organized can be challenging, especially with limited storage space. That’s where smart dining room storage ideas come into play, offering innovative solutions to maximize space and enhance functionality while adding a touch of elegance to your dining area.
We will explore various creative storage ideas that can transform your dining room into a well-organized and visually appealing space. Whether you have a spacious dining area or a compact nook, there are storage solutions to suit every style and requirement. From versatile built-in cabinets and stylish sideboards to clever shelving units and multi-functional furniture pieces, we will delve into a plethora of options to help you make the most of your dining room’s storage potential.
02 of Modern Boho Dining Room
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This may be my favorite room on this list, it evokes a sense of warmth and calm in me. This space is timeless, from the round wooden table to the contemporary chairs and the abundance of greenery. Not to mention the inclusion of a simple wooden hutch draped with a pothos in the corner makes the space equally functional and beautiful.
03 of White on White Cabinets
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This space is stunning, with a white sideboard to hide away any clutter and white chairs surrounding a glass dining table. I love a maximalist space just as much as the next girl but remember, sometimes less can be more, just as John Franklin said, “Simplicity carried out to an extreme, becomes elegance.”
04 of Golden Bar Cart
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A bar cart is a chic, fun way to add some modular storage to your space. Here a gold mirror bar cart is styled with dishware and glasses. The mirrors in the cart emulate the other mirrored furniture pieces in this glamorous space.
05 of Japandi Dining Room Design
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I adore this Japandi-inspired space; Japandi is a style known for blending Scandinavian design’s smooth, modern lines with the sleek, functional elegance of the Japanese aesthetic. The owners opted for a classic sideboard for extra storage in this space that matches the room’s neutral color scheme.
06 of Curated Dining Room Hutch
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A soft gray hutch with both open and enclosed cabinet space rests against the far wall of this spacious dining room. Many decorative and functional pieces of dishware adorn the visible shelves. The rest of the area is furnished with a large dining table with rattan chairs that adds a natural accent to this inviting dining room.
07 of Coastal Farmhouse Dining Room Storage Ideas
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A dark dining table with a seagrass table runner and matching woven chairs rests beneath a stunning golden light fixture. Behind the dining set is a white cabinet for extra storage, topped with some eclectic frames and décor items.
08 of Gorgeous Built-in Cabinets
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Built-in cabinets not only add visual interest to your space and are amazing for reselling, but they also are incredible for extra storage. These built-ins not only add so much storage space but also double as a small workspace, significantly improving the functionality of this home. The dark navy color and contrasting tan décor take a classical look and puts a modern spin on it.
09 of Traditional China Cabinet With Floral Tablescape
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A floral garland runs the length of this traditional wooden dining table, topped with pink napkins, brass cutlery, and flower bowls. Behind the table stands a classic white China cabinet with brushed brass hardware.
10 of Classic Dining Room Storage Ideas
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An easy way to add storage to your dining space is to include a hutch or China cabinet. This cabinet was painted a deep navy blue and finished with gold hardware to make it cohesive with the rest of the modern space.
11 of Floating Shelves and Vintage Accents
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Floating shelves holding vintage iron stone pottery line this dining space’s far wall. A refurbished dining table, surrounded by cherry wood chairs, rests in front of the wall, topped with a macramé runner and some lush plants.
12 of Christmas Hutch
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Function meets form with this festive display. Holiday-themed dishware is displayed on the shelves of this olive-green hutch with wooden inserts. The hutch shelves are used mainly as functional storage, and the top of the cabinet is purely for display with a festive sign, a few fir saplings, and a mini tree.
13 of Olive Green Getaway
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By painting your hutch or cabinet the same color as your walls, you can create a seemingly built-in piece that looks stunning, as seen in this olive-green dining room. It is taken a step further here by using the same vertical siding in the back of the hutch as the wall. The rest of the space is decorated with warm wood tones to accent the gorgeous green.
14 of Fresh Cottage Cabinetry
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I dream of living in an adorable, secluded cottage one day; until then, I can at least decorate my interior as if I am already there. Creating a new country dining room with ample storage is accessible using a traditional China cabinet with large glass inserts filled with your best china. If you don’t have a collection of authentic china yet, fear not, most thrift shops are overflowing with antique teacups and blue porcelain plates.
15 of Contemporary Space With Wooden Sideboard
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A bench seat and modern black chairs surround this rustic wooden dining table that stands on a woven rug. In the far right of the room is a warm wooden cabinet for storing dinnerware and cutlery. A small vintage case sits under a silver tin filled with dried botanicals as another potential space for lesser-needed items such as replacement candles.
16 of Simple and Homey Dining Room Design
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Every large family needs a substantial dining table to fit everyone and room to store all those plates; this room has both a gorgeous wooden dining table set and a white hutch against the back wall. By painting the cabinet the same color as the wall, you can achieve a built-in look without the built-in cost.
17 of Traditional Dining Room
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A sizeable traditional china cabinet is filled to the brim with mason jars, dishware, and cake trays. To the right of the cabinet are two floating shelves topped with decoratively placed pieces of pottery, baking trays, and glasses. Under the window are two more wooden stands holding a few plant clusters.
18 of Beautiful Breakfast Nook
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A dark dining table stands in the center of this dining room with views out of the large bay windows. Two cabinets sit on either side of the table, perfect for extra storage for dishware, cutlery, and seasonal décor that isn’t in use.
19 of Modern Rustic Storage Solution
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A black wooden cabinet with arch rattan inserts stands tall against the wall in this rustic contemporary dining room. The room also features a long wooden table surrounded by leather chairs to amplify the rustic vibes.
20 of Holiday Hutch Vignette
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This traditional and festive dining room features a cozy table adorned with a plaid tablecloth and adorable wreaths hung from the back of the chairs. A spacious cabinet rests against the far wall filled with kitchenware and topped with festive décor pieces to match the room’s Christmas aesthetic.
21 of Ironstone Storage
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I am so happy to see more appreciation for classic ironstone pieces! The pottery is so durable, strong, and gorgeous, though you do pay for what you get with these beauties. If you plan on creating your own collection, you should invest in a China cabinet like this to display the gorgeous dishware and keep them safe when you aren’t using them.
22 of Rustic and Reclaimed Farmhouse Furnishings
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This American farmhouse dining room has tons of storage between the refurbished apothecary cabinet and the tall traditional hutch tucked in the corner. By painting both pieces white and maintaining accents of warm wood tone, they create a cohesive look.
23 of Delicate Dishware
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A stunning collection of white ironstone dishes rest on the upper shelves of this white China cabinet with gold hardware. A sturdy wooden dining table decorated with a garland, candles, and place settings resets in the center of the room in front of the white sideboard against the back wall.
