When designing a dining room, it's often easiest to start with one simple decision: dark and dramatic or light and airy. Once you've made that decision it narrows down the paint color decision. If you're going for the light and airy look — stay in the white, beige or even light gray familes.
Going with a light wall color really frees up the decision for the dining table. Any tone will work — it all depends on the ultimate look you're going for. White tables really put the icing on the light filled dining room look and allow for color to be added through accessories and chairs upholstery, while darker wood dining sets create a dramatic juxtaposition.
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Number 3 is lovely :)
I like this idea ... my dining room walls are yellow (Butter Up from Sherwin-Williams) with shiny white wainscoting. I had darker green walls in the past, but I think I am much happier with the lighter colors.
I prefer light, bright, and airy. My dining room is very small for the alternative.
I just did this and love the look. I had a tomato soup red for years but just painted it bm linen white. Right now I have a dark table but I am going to paint it white. #1 sealed my idea.
I've noticed the trend in dining tables are long tables that seat more than 8 people. Crate & Barrel, West Elm, etc.--they're all showing off these huge (and gorgeous) dining tables. But seriously, how many people own homes with large enough dining rooms to put these tables in? In Florida, most homes are on the smaller side, even if they have 3 or 4 bedrooms. And, given the downsizing awareness that we seem to be going through as a society, who buys these grand tables? I mean, is there a real market for them?
Just wondering . . .