Here are 40 inspirational black dining room ideas to bolster your courage.
If you want to play up the green undertones, add a house plant or two to the room.
Bring in Warmth With Brown
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Another common undertone that appears in black is brown.
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This is an ideal choice for dining rooms with wood furniture.
Embrace Antiques
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Black walls make the perfect canvas for all things old.
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Hang art framed in antique gold frames to complete the look.
Go with black drapes if you really want to embrace drama.
Going with a floral design will add a soft edge as well.
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Light-and-airy drapes will also keep the space from feeling too stuffy.
Adorn Your Walls With Gold
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Gold pops beautifully against black walls.
you could bring gold tones into your dining room through art and repeat it in details like your chandelier.
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Also, never be afraid tomix metals.
Silver and nickel also look great against black.
This works exceptionally well in rooms with black ceilings and darker flooring.
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Hang pieces by your favorite artist or even your old family photographs.
Black can provide a sense of visual depth andmake your ceilings appear taller.
you’re able to also create the same effect with blackwallpaper on your ceiling.
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Painting the ceiling the same color will create cohesion.
The result will be a super fresh look.
If you don’t have a green thumb, you’re free to always opt forfaux plants.
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Picture molding is wonderful for traditional, transitional, and modern design styles alike.
Create your own mini art gallery in your dining room.
Art makes great conversation pieces when you have friends over.
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White hexagon tile with dark grout is a timeless choice that will brighten a black dining room.
If you have an old piece of furniture thatneeds some love, consider painting it black.
A black dining room table would also add a sense of sophistication to your dining room.
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Dark shelves allow collections to pop.
you’re able to color-match tones from the wallpaper and select them for the other walls.
For example, a medium-stained wood table looks great paired with lighter-stained chairs.
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If you notice this happening, propping up a large floor mirror may solve the problem entirely.
Plus, it can make for a nice spot to take group selfies when you entertain.
Charcoal black is a good option for dining rooms that don’t get a lot of natural light.
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Considerpainting the trimaround your windows, baseboards, crown molding, and picture rails a shade of black.
Alternatively, you’re free to also stain them a dark brown that looks black in certain lighting.
Lean Into a Rustic Look
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Black is such a versatile color.
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One style that you might not think of using it with is a rustic farmhouse style.
However, black walls can look amazing with furniture with chipped paint and even a cowhide rug.
For example, blackdining room chairsare a great design choice if you have a black accent wall.
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It will complement steel, silver, and wood accents well.
Simple hang some modern art for a small pop of color and you’re good to go!
White, black, and gray are all shades that look as if they were made for each other.
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A crystal chandelier might just be the perfect finishing touch.
A fresh coat of black paint paired with goldknobs and pullswill create a modern, chic look.
Light fixtures with black shades or ornate ironwork can add a Victorian flair to your dining room.
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However, black light fixtures can also look modern or transitional, depending on what style you go with.
We love how the lines in shiplap add texture in a clean, subtle way.
It can add amodern edge to a farmhousestyle.
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Repeating the same white paint on the ceiling will create a finished look.
This jot down of paint creates a patinaed look in a dining room.
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