The dining room is a place of conviviality, conversation, and cuisine. The space you create reflects the atmosphere you want to convey when people dine in your home.
From the comfort of your dining room chairs to the lushness of your table settings to the intimacy of your lighting, each decision enhances the dining experience. So why would you not put the same consideration into your choice of wall decor?
We’ve curated a beautiful selection of dining rooms, focusing on wall decor. We’ll explore each design and how it enhances the space and offer resources to help you recreate these looks!
1. Showcase The Side Buffet Table
Many dining rooms have a sideboard that serves multiple duties. It can be a source of light in the form of lamps, it can show off a collection of small objects, and at dinner parties, it can be a place to place serving dishes.
So why not bring the focus in with a lovely framed piece that picks up the colors in the rest of the space?
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This lovely print of wildflowers in a jar would be so attractive with the natural colors of the room above.
2. Creative Use Of Lighting As Decor
Often, the best design involves thinking beyond the usual. In this stunning room, natural stone and a rustic dining table contrast with industrial-style lighting.
A florescent-style utility light has been hung vertically along the natural stone wall to both illuminate and decorate.
3. Crisp Black And White Photographs
Clean white, grey, and black create a neutral backdrop for colorful meals. Framed black-and-white photos stand out against grey-and-white walls, complemented by a striking black light fixture.
This combination is perfect for modern dining spaces.
This is an excellent set of nine square photo frames with mats. The frames are 12 x 12 overall, and the mats are cut to hold 8″ x 8″ photos. They are black, painted wooden frames
4. When Less Is More
This room has a large built-in kitchen wall that serves multiple purposes. The big chandelier takes center stage, so it’s best to keep the wall decor simple to avoid a cluttered look, which can make the dining area less relaxing.
A simple clock above the buffet matches the colors of the chandelier, cabinets, and chairs, elegantly bringing the room together.
This elegant black and gold design from Ashley Furnishings would look great in a host of decor styles.
5. Staying Informed With A Wall Television In The Dining Room
You don’t always host big gatherings. Often, it’s just a quiet meal with your spouse, catching up on the day.
Having a wall-mounted TV in the dining room lets you choose to watch the news during a casual dinner or turn it off for undisturbed time with guests.
6. A Wall Of Mirrors
If you have a small space or a space with low light, you might want to consider the strategic use of mirrors.
In this case, they are built into the wall, but you could just as easily hang a collection of lovely framed mirrors in either eclectic or cohesive styles.
7. Gorgeous Curtains As A Form Of Wall Decor
This dining room features a vibrant red wall and a hanging mirror, delicately complemented by patterned curtains. A spray of delicate gold flowers adds a decorative touch, creating a simple and elegant look.
These sheer curtains with a sweet floral design could evoke the calm of nature in your dining room.
8. Minimize Wall Decor to Highlight Other Features
Sometimes, the best choice is to forgo wall decor to spotlight the clean lines and standout lighting fixtures of a room.
This approach is evident in this masculine dining space, which boasts sleek, rich wood, flowing curtains, and impressive lighting. The sole wall adornment is a mounted television set against polished wood.
9. Add A Large Wall Mirror
Sometimes, a single large piece can transform your space. Large windows already blend indoor and outdoor spaces, and a massive mirror designed to look like an old window or door can enhance this effect even further.
10. Tapestry Hangings For A Natural Look
Macrame is having its moment in the sun again, and whether you create it yourself or purchase a piece elsewhere, the beautiful texture is a winner.
Typically made of jute and natural fibers, it looks great in a Scandinavian-inspired dining space.
This is a ready-to-go, two-piece macrame wall hanging set.
11. Using Small Items In A Wall Shadow Box
This elegantly lit built-in shadow box is perfect for displaying simple objets d’art rather than framed pieces. Its beauty lies in its versatility; you can change the display to suit your mood.
Whether it’s antique items, modern pieces, or a collection of framed images, choose whatever brings you peace and enhances the space.
12. A Large Abstract Painting On Canvas
If you’re a collector of original artwork, what better place to showcase one of your favorites than in your dining room? It can serve as both visual beauty and a conversation starter.
13. Not Much Wall Space In Your Dining Room? Look To The Hall Beyond
Maybe your dining room space opens into other spaces beyond. That’s the case in this lovely room. No wall decor in the dining room, but a lovely mirror collage wall hanging at the front door, and simple floating shelves to the left.
Floating shelves are an elegant way to showcase your memorabilia and special items.
14. A Rectangular Gilt Mirror Reflects Light
Elegant simplicity is what this dining room has to say for itself. From the draping curtains with fabric valance boxes to the crystal chandelier, to the bronze cast sculpture, it’s a beautiful space.
So why not reflect it back with a large gilt rectangular mirror above the sideboard?
15. A Few Of Your Favorite Things
Maybe you have your grandmother’s clock and a few pieces of collected artwork that you love. Use them! But you can frame it with your color scheme in mind and make the look cohesive with the rest of the decor.
16. Use Wall Sconces as Wall Decor
Match a pair of wall sconces to your chandelier, and you get double-duty visual interest on the walls and extra lighting for an ambient space.
Another take on the use of wall sconces that match the style of the overhead fixture.
17. Personal Creative Artwork For Dining Room Wall Decor
In this simple small dining area, a macrame hanging, a child’s framed print, and two pendant lamps work to embellish the space.
Showcase a family member’s creativity by proudly displaying their artwork on your dining room wall.
18. A Gallery Hanging Of Your Favorite Photos
We’ve already highlighted black and white photography as a great choice, and here it is again.
If you want to showcase several pieces, consider a tight gallery-style wall arrangement. Intersperse various frame sizes in a pattern that complements both the images and the space.
19. Framing A Television Or Fish Tank To Look Like A Painting
A creative approach is to frame an item like a television or a built-in fish tank with decorative molding. Utilizing wall space in this way transforms these elements into stunning features for your dining room wall.
20. Using A Mural Element For Your Wall
This dining room uses molding and color to create a grid pattern that complements the room’s design elements. For those who like the concept but prefer less commitment, plenty of ready-made murals are available.
