Modern redesign

Modern dining room ideas

A modern dining room is defined by its table and its light. A strong pendant above a simple table, with chairs that are comfortable for a long meal, does more than any amount of decor.

Dining room with a solid wood table, cream upholstered chairs, a low wood sideboard and a brass pendant light by the curtained windows

Color palette

  • Off-white
  • Smoked oak
  • Graphite
  • Brass highlights

Materials and furniture

  • Solid wood or stone-look table top
  • Upholstered or molded chairs
  • Oversized pendant or linear light
  • Low sideboard with flat doors

Tips for your dining room

  • Hang the pendant 75 to 85 cm above the table top and center it on the table, not the room.
  • Leave about 90 cm between the table edge and the wall so chairs slide out easily.
  • A round table softens a square room; a rectangular one suits long, narrow spaces.
  • Keep the sideboard low so artwork above it becomes the second focal point.

Try Modern on your own dining room

Dated dining room with an oak table and spindle chairs, a heavy wood sideboard, a brass chandelier and sheer curtains
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Dining room with a solid wood table, cream upholstered chairs, a low wood sideboard and a brass pendant light by the curtained windows
Modern redesign

Upload a photo of your dining room. In about a minute a plan gives you four Modern variations per round (the free preview shows one), with the walls, windows and doors kept exactly where they are.

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Questions

How many chairs fit around my table?

Plan about 60 cm of table edge per person. The redesign keeps your room's proportions, so the variations give a realistic sense of what fits.

Can I try several styles on the same photo?

Yes. Upload once, then switch the style and generate again to compare modern with other looks side by side.

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