How incredibly unique is this colorful, modern dining room wrapped in blue molding with painted blue Amish pressback chairs? The blues are not the same hue which is visually interesting but also creates a connected appearance. In place of a candelabra chandelier that hangs over the center of the table, the designer opted for a light fixture that extends the circumference of the table, accentuating the area in the room.
30 Lovely Farmhouse Dining Rooms for Family Gatherings
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July 8, 2023
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Farmhouse dining rooms are composed of a wide array of decorative styles. There is French, American, rustic, and cottage décor to consider when choosing an aesthetic that meshes well with the rest of the home. Dining rooms are intended to be a place for family gatherings and to make memories, so the table, chair, and wall design should reflect the mood of the space.
In a French or European-themed room, elegant tables and chairs accompanied by sparkly chandeliers are a great choice. In an American or rustic themed dining area, big wooden tables with Amish-styled chairs complete the aesthetic. Cottage décor can include whatever cozy pieces have been dreamt up to reflect a ranch, farm, or country home, usually in bright whites and beige undertones.
Dining rooms are a blank canvas ready to be filled with whatever charming pieces of furniture or wall trimmings inspire you. Enjoy the multitude of photographs below that are filled with interesting and adorning farmhouse dining rooms created just for your viewing pleasure.
02 of DIY Plant Wall on Shiplap
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The white hues of this cozy corner dining space are instantly brightened up with the inclusion of wall plants that hang against a shiplap wall in little glass jars. The theme is continued on top of a wood table with painted white legs that display a vase filled with orange mums, a great pop of color next to funky shag chair covers.
03 of Sunroom Dining Room
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What a glorious dining area to behold in this wood-framed sunroom that boasts incredible outdoor views. A classic oak table sits nestled between five wicker armchairs beside an antique hutch displaying vintage trinkets and candlesticks.
04 of Simple Dining Area Featuring Florals
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A grand hutch with decorative plates and vibrant floral displays stands off to the side of this dining area with bright white walls and modern black-paned windows. At the center of the room stands a six-seater table with ancestral significance. Because dining areas are sentimental, this is a great place to display furniture or décor that is special to your family such as heirlooms or antiques passed from generation to generation.
05 of Contemporary Farmhouse Dining Room
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Venture into this narrow dining space with modern inspiration. A rectangular table is slid over to the left wall with attached bench seating. On the other side of the table are mid-century-inspired chairs that are making a robust comeback in modern décor. Two floating shelves hang on the wall beside the backyard door, and a birdcage pendant light is centered in the room.
06 of Eat-in Kitchen With Wagon Wheel Chandelier
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The eat-in kitchen on display here has a coordinated wagon-wheel chandelier that stands beside a kitchen with brown and black tiled backsplash. For a personalized touch, a gallery wall with light brown frames is the perfect complement to the heavy, brown table that decorates the center of the room with the upholstered round cane back chairs on a beige and white area rug.
07 of White and Bright Rustic Dining Room
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Shiplap wraps around two posts that frame a large window on the back wall of this dining room. A rustic china cabinet stands off to the side with collectible vintage finds on top including an antique oval mirror and candle sticks. Two farmhouse-themed scones hang on the wall, coordinated with the white metal chandelier that hangs over a cherry wood table with white accents.
08 of Country French Dining Area With Skirted Bench
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For an aura that is more feminine in your dining room, fabric-covered chairs are fabulous accent pieces. If you need a bit of extra flair, consider a skirted cover for your dining bench. It is so pretty against the other frilly pieces of décor hanging on the wall including plant sketches, a metallic mirror, and a beaded chandelier.
09 of Dining Area With Cohesive Details
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The repetitive design elements involved in this dining room are carefully curated and purposeful. A beaded chandelier in the same hues as the rectangular pedestal table is complemented by two tall beaded lamps that stand beside a circular gold mirror. The congruent shapes are mimicked once again in the chairs with circular backs. The matching shapes continue once more in the paneled wall that exposes vertical lines similar to the ones on the table.
10 of Circular Table With Corner Bench
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Where possible, a corner dining nook frees up so much space and is a great option for families with young children. Two sides of the table feature grand circular-back armchairs, but the opposite side is wrapped in a cream bench fit for 2-3 guests. Above hangs a white shelf with metal décor, and various potted plants sit delicately around the room.
11 of Slanted Ceilings and Pedestal Table
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In this unconventional dining space, the ceiling is slanted, showcasing the exposed beams that accentuate the space. Farther back in the dining area is a black and tan pedestal table that is complemented by matching curved back chairs. The prettiest pop of pink of visible on the rug that stands underneath the table.
12 of Corner Pedestal Table With Wicker Furniture
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This relaxing corner space is framed by an antique mirror with a minimalistic decorative frame and a landscape portrait. The gold crystal chandelier hangs gently above a white pedestal table with inviting wicker chairs. White shiplap walls add texture to the remaining wall space, a decorative idea that is easily replicated in any room.
13 of French Country-style Dining Room
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Behold a bright and inviting dining room with oak hardwood floors, a delicate French dining table with detailing, and taupe fabric chairs. The tray ceiling above displays a magnificent gold crystal chandelier that radiates in the gray room with a bold chair rail.
14 of Windsor Dining Chairs With a Handcrafted Table
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The cottage vibes in this dining room with a wood ceiling and black chandelier are centered around the handcrafted wood table with black Windsor dining chairs, traditionally found in a farmhouse-inspired home. In the back corner stands a black shelf filled with clay potted plants and a rustic sign.
15 of Classic Dining Room With Shiplap Ceiling
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The theme is in the details in this classic dining room with a white shiplap ceiling, a jute rug, a black and white homestead photograph, and a linear iron chandelier. The table is made of rich, dark wood that is brightened up with fabric chairs and a unique bench seat on the far side of the table.
16 of Townhome Fireplace Dining Room Décor
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The dining area shown here is defined by columns and a tray ceiling and stands next to a fireplace that has been filled in with reclaimed wood panels. The cherry table is delicately situated on double-layered jute and tassel rugs. The mantel décor includes framed family pictures beside a black-and-white gallery wall, while greenery adds colorful tones to the neutrally-inspired décor
17 of Rustic and Neutral Living Room Décor
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Rustic and neutral living room with off-white walls and warm wooden floors. A white dining room table and eclectic, mismatched white wooden chairs are centered on a neutral patterned rug. A white chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
18 of American Country Dining Room Design
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The rustic vibes are strong in this dining room with exposed chipped white ceiling beams, a hutch buffet table, and a wooden table on top of a jute rug and original hardwood floors. The wooden breadboards and straw baskets that hang around the room are a tribute to the central design theme, including the pendant lamp that hangs above the table.
19 of Neutral Farmhouse Dining Room With Crossword Wall
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For a personalized affect in a neutral dining room, the homeowner chose to incorporate a crossword puzzle that hangs on the right side of the dining room displaying the names of the family members in the home. Adjacent to that is a framed chalkboard-style canvas that hangs above a black dining room hutch, a perfect complement to the gray and white table that stands above a fringe rug in the center of the room.
20 of Distressed Gathering Table
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This dining room is purposefully placed in the center of the home as a place for the family to gather. A distressed wooden table with benches is the perfect place for a large meal, centered between built-in bookshelves that square off the room. A black lamp-style pendant light hangs in the entryway, welcoming guests to adore the gallery stair wall visible from the table.
21 of White Shiplap Walls and Grey Beadboard Paneling
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Looking at this dining room, you will notice white shiplap walls and grey beadboard paneling. A wicker basket hangs on grey pegs attached to the grey rail. You may wish to place a white table on the white tile floor to create a harmonious look.
22 of Decorative Hutch Décor
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Dining room décor should not be limited to a simple table and chairs. This cottage-themed dining room proves as such, showcasing glassless window frames on the wall, a white hutch with functional kitchen equipment on display like spoons and rolling pins, and a vintage storage box that stands in the corner for extra linens or dishes.
23 of Dreamy Dining Room Drapes
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The windows in dining areas are fundamental in spotlighting the welcoming aura of a family gathering space. In this case, the designer chose to accentuate the windows with creamy light-filtering curtains that hang on both exterior walls of the room, framing the delicate table setting with two tufted chairs, a bench, and a reclaimed wood table.
24 of Repurposed Enterntainment Unit Dining Room Décor
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For a creative spin on a traditional piece of home furniture, this black and white dining room with contrasting tables and chairs is centered between an entertainment unit that has been elevated for display dining room décor. In place of where the television would go, a beautifully painted landscape hangs on the wall in between two cabinets that function as double bookshelves.
25 of White Flooring and Vintage Trinkets
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For an interesting twist on a traditional floor design, the homeowner of this space opted for a white hardwood to go below a distressed farmhouse table. Above is an antique crystal chandelier, and nestled above the window is a reclaimed piece of exterior home trim which is framed by two canvas portraits of a home.
26 of Hooks Attached to Wainscoting on a Dining Room Wall
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A hat and a jean jacket hang on hooks attached to off-white wainscoting on a white dining room wall. White flowers in a wicker vase are placed on a wooden dining room table. Chairs covered with white fabric are placed on the grey rug on the warm wood floor.
27 of Rustic Summer Dining Room Décor
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Less is more in this dining room that sits off the deck of this bright and summery home. The design theme is very simple with light gray walls, a caged candelabra chandelier, and a farmhouse-style analog clock to match the wooden table. A wicker basket tray with a glass vase and leafy sprigs is centered in the middle of the table.
28 of Farmhouse-themed Wicker Chairs and Plate Rack
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There isn’t a more perfect decorative staple for a farmhouse-themed dining room than a set of wicker chairs to accompany a wood table. The dining set sits beside a unique plate rack that hangs on the wall displaying the family table settings. This is a creative idea for those wanting to display their china without the space to accompany a traditional china cabinet.
29 of Farmhouse Dining Room Cabinetry
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This wide-open dining room with a two-tone white and brown table has plenty of space to be filled in the room’s corners. Dining areas are a great place to display china, as seen in the left corner. On the right-hand side is a cabinet dedicated to plants and pots. Together, these furniture pieces work together to highlight the chipped antique candelabra chandelier that hangs in the center of the ceiling.
30 of Romantic Beige Farmhouse Dining Room
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This romantic beige farmhouse dining room consists of wooden chairs with tufted fabric that stand around a glass table with regal wooden legs. Above is a light fixture in a traditional chandelier shape, but composed of painted metal candle arms and a wooden center. Just off to the right is a circular antique mirror with delicate gold filigree that elevates the look of the entire room.
