The dining room is one of the most important social hubs of the home. It's where we come together to eat at the end of a long and arduous day, to relax in the company of our family, or to let loose with our friends. With that in mind, isn't it a little bit strange that we often don't put much thought into the way they're designed?
Dining rooms are a tricky one – we know we have to prioritise the table, of course, but beyond that it can be hard to know which design route to take. Do you keep it simple? Rustic? Themed (please God, no)? Or do you just buy the biggest table possible, give the walls a lick of lily white paint and hope guests focus more on the food than the decor when you entertain?
Luckily, we've solved these dilemmas for you. There is one fail-safe option that works for any dining room – the humble neutral. Often overlooked in favour of bolder, brasher design schemes, a neutral dining room sets the perfect tone for any occasion. Here are 15 of the best to inspire you – this way, the only thing you'll have to worry about is how many extra chairs you can fit around that table.
Want the look? Instead of beiges and creams, opt off-white, wood and sultry near-black accents.
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