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If you are looking for inspiration to give your dining room a modern facelift, you are in the right place. We have rounded up our favorite modern dining room inspiration pictures that demonstrate the current design trends, modern dining room wall ideas and furniture ideas.
How do I make my dining room look modern?
The first design tip in making a dining room look modern is to consider the overall aesthetic and colors. Modern dining rooms have a simplified elegance. Stick with a neutral yet sophisticated color scheme and understated, simple furniture pieces.
Then, layer in a modern chandelier or light fixture and a statement wall that serves as the focal point. Next we will go over each key dining room component and what the modern day trends are for each.
What are some major trends in modern day dining rooms?
Dining Room Color and Theme
The trend with modern day dining rooms is a natural, organic feel with various soothing earth tones. With a natural wood table as the backbone of the room, supporting colors can be neutrals such as white, cream, beige, brown, gray and black.
If you want to take the guesswork out of choosing the perfect modern paint color for your dining room, check out our downloadable Modern Dining Room Paint Palettes PDF.
Dining Room Rugs
Also on trend, we are seeing oversized area rugs of various styles under the dining table. The rule of thumb is to size the rug so it is large enough for each chair to have room to slide back comfortably.
Dining Room Lighting
Another modern day dining room trend is a bold statement chandelier - this can be the biggest tone-setter in the whole room. Modern and sleek, traditional, mid-century retro, coastal chic, wicker or woven… there are as many chandelier styles as there are personalities. Paired with classic, modern tables and chairs, any of those styles can complement a modern dining room.
As an alternative to a large statement chandelier, another lighting trend in the dining room is one, or several pendant lights in a row, centered over the dining table that can vary in style from industrial to modern farmhouse.
Dining Tables
Unfinished natural wood tables are on trend and perhaps have always and will always be popular! Alternatively, sleek, round, white dining tables are the perfect base to (literally) design your modern dining room around!
Dining Chairs
Low-backed dining room chairs made from wood, metal, or other natural materials are on trend in modern dining rooms. Wishbone backs are very popular in modern dining rooms. Upholstered chairs complement modern dining rooms if they have simple, clean lines. Another design trend is choosing two accent end chairs that vary from the others. Dining chairs could be where you introduce an accent color too.
Shop the Look: "Empire of Light" Framed Italy Fine Art Print
Statement Art
A modern dining room trend when it comes to art is creating a statement wall. This can look like one piece of oversized art - from an abstract painting or art print - to a large gallery wall of photographs or mixed media.
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Shop the Look: "A Nautical Symphony" Abstract Coastal Fine Art Print
Shop the Look: "Winding Roads of Canyonlands" Desert Fine Art Print
Shop the Look: "Elegance" Ocean Fine Art Print
Modern Dining Room Wall Ideas
In addition to statement art, here are some other modern dining room wall ideas.
Floating Shelves
Floating shelves can add a whole lot of interest to a bare wall and give you a place to style vases, candles, plants, framed art and other decorative items.
Sideboard With Mirror or Art
Modern sideboards or buffet tables are both stylish and practical by providing additional storage. Pair with a mirror or large wall art.
Shop the Look: "River Calm" Abstract Fine Art Print
Wall Treatments
Wall treatments such as wainscoting, shiplap and geometric patterns add depth and interest to your dining room accent wall.
Living (or Faux) Plant Wall
A unique way to infuse your dining experience with nature is to create a living plant wall.
Modern Dining Room Divider
Our last dining room design idea is a modern shelving unit that can either be against a wall or act as a room divider.
Keeping these design principles in mind, be sure to have fun adding your own personal style.
We hope this article helps inspire your modern dining room decorating!
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Modern Dining Room Paint Palettes (downloadable PDF)