Let's Talk Dining Room Colors

Yellow dining room

Yellow dining room with dining room table

My Yellow Dining Room Color

Today I want to discuss dining room paint colors. During the five years I’ve owned my home, I’ve changed my dining room color twice. I thought it would be fun to share my color journey and how I went about choosing my dining room paint colors.

As I’ve shown you here on, I started off with a sunny yellow / orange. The reason I chose this color was because I ran a Bed and Breakfast at the time, and my dining room mostly functioned as a breakfast room. This bright color made the room come alive and cheerfully greeted my guests each morning. As you are deciding on the color for your own dining room, think about how and when you will be using the space most often. Color can greatly affect the mood of a room.

Deep grey dining room

Deep Grey Dining Room

After I closed my B&B, and with help from one of my favorite designers (Nate Berkus), I decided to tone down the wall color and add a little more sophistication. I also realized that this room wouldn’t be functioning so much as a place to enjoy breakfast, but rather as a space for entertaining anytime of the day.

A deep grey was suggested and made quite the change in my dining room. I only needed to edit a few accessories, and with a quick coat of paint, my dining room looked brand new. It’s amazing how a simple swap of color can really alter the appearance of a room.

So, when you are shopping for dining room paint colors, think not only about the colors you love, but also about how you want the space to look and function. I hope my dining room painting adventures will inspire you to try a new color in your own home. Happy Painting!

Deep red in dining room

Deep Red

The color red is not for the timid decorator. If you have a larger-than-life personality and a zest for the unexpected, a tone of Brick Dust, Autumn Ridge, or Burning Bush may be perfect for this room in your house. This striking color is especially effective if you have a Moroccan or Oriental decorating scheme. Dark furniture will stand out against this fiery backdrop and the room will be filled with boundless energy. White or off-white trim will make the room pop.

Moss Green

This is a perfect color for the more traditional decorator. This soothing tone of Day Dream will look exceptionally well with medium walnut or oak dining sets. Add accessories of light yellow, peach, or chocolate brown for a classic touch.

Consider a brighter green such as a Slap Happy or Boogie Blast for a more modern appeal. Add yellow, burnt orange, bright yellow, or gold accents for a dramatic look. Modern white or a light wood furniture would look truly impressive against these walls.

Pale gold in dining room

Pale Gold

Forsythia Blossom is a color that would look great throughout your entire home. It's elegant, subtle, and matches so many different wood finishes and trims. It looks fantastic with traditional furnishings and accessories and gold or brass light fixtures. It is soothing, subtle, and so easy on the eye. Small touches of burgundy, brown, or dark green will make this room come alive.

Pale Gray

Grey, with its wide variety of shades, is one of the newest and most popular dining room colors in the paint aisle right now. It looks equally stunning with modern or traditional furniture and art. Accessory colors such as a dark gray, red, black, yellow, or white will complement the beautiful wall tones. This color may be a newcomer, but plan on it being around for a very long time.

Choosing dining room colors for this particular room does not have to be difficult. Just take the time to test the color you select on your walls before making a final choice. Keep in mind the colors that are already present in the room in the furniture, rugs, lighting, flooring, draperies, and upholstery. Make sure that the color you choose also matches and blends well with the paint shades in the adjoining areas.