If there is one room in the house that seems to be becoming a touch obsolete in the last couple of decades, then it I definitely the dining room. An exclusive dining room was once a must-have in every home across the planet. Today, that has been replaced by the dining area in the open plan living that is connected with the living area on one side and the kitchen on the other. Sometimes it is because of a lack of space and on other occasions, it is because homeowners want to utilize the additional room as a home office, guest bedroom or even kids’ playroom. All this means you have far less space to cater to the dining area.

Small dining table in white next to the window offers a cool dining area [From: Herder Home]

Not every home need a grand dining room which is built to host a grand dinner party for a dozen folk. Many of us generally need a modest dining area that is used by just two or three people on a daily basis. That is why we love small dining spaces that do not demand much in terms of square footage and yet offer plenty of functionality. Today, we delve into the adaptable and nifty world of these tiny dining spaces and explore the best and trendiest styles for them. If you are planning for a small dining area or even a tiny second dining space, then these are the top styles that you need to turn to first –

Take Refuge in Scandinavian Simplicity

There are times when the exceptional and inventive takes precedence and then occasions when it is bets to turn to the tried and tested. In case of small dining rooms, homeowners and designers seem to be favoring the latter approach in 2020 as Scandinavian is the style that is on top of current trends chart. This is an easy choice to understand. Scandinavian decorating style is based on simplicity, functionality and color scheme that generally relies on neutrals and wood. Natural light is also an essential part of the narrative here and all these factors combine to create the perfect small, space-saving dining area that is also easy on the eyes.

Pendants add green accents to the small Scandinavian dining area while connecting it with the kitchen [From: Rebecca Hill Interiors]

Small Scandinavian style dining area within the kitchen in white saves space in more ways than one

Ultra-tiny Scandinavian style dining area with a table that folds away when not in use [From: EJ Interior]

Banquette style seating for the small dining area along with a couple of black chairs does the trick

Dashing dining area in the corner with a touch of teal in the backdrop and pink chairs that make it special [From: behance]

Modern Scandinavian style dining area inside the tiny apartment feels both casual and stylish [From: Kajsas Hem]

Concentrate on Less is More!

This might feel like an extension of Scandinavian style itself, but we are being honest when we tell you that the next best choice is contemporary style that is anchored in minimalism. Once again, the reason for this pick is pretty obvious and if you are someone who has a problem de-cluttering, then this is indeed the perfect solution. Contemporary and minimal dining areas also rely on a neutral color palette that is largely anchored in white and with décor pieces like a round dining table with marble top and acrylic dining chairs, the space feels a lot more buoyant and cheerful than the available room might suggest.

Small dark dining table coupled with black pendants in the tiny dining area [From: TKdesign]

Tiny dining area in the small apartment with black dining table and a couple of chairs [From: I Am Design Studio]

Modern minimal dining room with sculptural chairs in white [From: light house group]

Red pendants add color and contrast to the minimal dining room in white

Styles Perfect for Summer and Beyond

By now, you must have caught on to the general theme of the popular small dining room decorating styles – keep things simple, organized and rely on a backdrop that is largely monochromatic and neutral. Adding color and fun to this approach along with plenty of summer pizzazz is beach style at its unabated best! Here, you have a bit more freedom when it comes to laying around with bright colors like coral, blue, orange or even green. Use pendant, artwork or dining table chair in these color for a small, yet vivacious dining space…

Beautiful beach style dining area with beige walls and cheerful presence [From: Nina Jizhar]

Chairs in bluish-gray and striped pillows bring color to this small beach style dining room [From: Gina Sims Designs]

Combining minimal and beach styles in the small dining room with a neutral backdrop [From: Ann Ueno Interior Design]

Dark sconce lighting fixtures for the small beach style dining area [From: Denise Morrison Interiors & House of Morrison]

Rug and lighting fixture add to the coastal chic appeal of this small dining room [From: Delpino Custom Homes]

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We love a home that combines the old with the new and does so while creating a charming and cheerful living environment. That is just what you get with this lovely residence in Summit, New Jersey where the classic exterior of the house is draped in a gray and white sheen. Bluish-gray is a trendy choice for home exteriors and combining it with white trims makes it even more beautiful. Step inside and this love for blue, gray and white continues with an open plan living area on the lower level and private spaces on the top floor. A lovely, traditional staircase connects both the floors as Rinaldi Interiors fill each room with a sense of uniqueness.

Gorgeous gray and white exterior of revamped home in Summit, NJ feels dashing and unique

Every room in the house seems to surprise you with something different and the best among them all is the dining room which has a wallpaper that steals the show instantly. In the white and blue home office it is the Woods Wallpaper by Cole and Son that sets the mood even as the bedrooms stay away from bold pattern and embrace a more tranquil look. In the living area it is white that shapes the backdrop even as a gray accent wall that is turned into a dashing gallery wall. This ingenious design style is continued in bathrooms as well with green floor tiles in one and a monochromatic white look in the other.

Elegant living room with a dark gray accent wall turned into a lovely gallery wall

Revamped interior of the house in white with a traditional staircase

Stunning and unique dining room with a wallpaper that steals the spotlight

Wallpaper brings pattern to this chic home office without altering it color scheme

Accent wall in gray along with slim floating shelves for the modern home office

Smart, sensible and contemporary, this modern New Jersey home is one where the traditional backdrop is given a fresh makeover with modern touches and eclectic pops of color. A perfect blend of the inventive and eccentric!

Bedroom in blue, gray and white feels both modern and traditional at the same time

Curated and sophisticated home office in blue and white with wallpaper on the walls that bring pattern

Custom walls of the dining room are not for everyone

Fabulous modern bathroom in white with green-tiled floor and a window shade that elevates the color scheme

Contemporary white bathroom of the New Jersey home with a pinch of black thrown into the mix

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Life can seem boring and dull at times and this is truer when you are stuck indoors in uncertain times or even on just a dreary, rainy week with very little sunlight all around. If you have a living room that is draped in beige, has a while sofa and a few other décor pieces in neutral colors, then it does work well on most occasions. But this safe. Modern approach to living room decorating falls woefully short when you are looking for a space to uplift and inspire you. We do not have anything against those gorgeous grays and beautiful beige walls at all! But we do want to move into more exciting realms once in a while and this is where eclectic living rooms come in handy.

Eye-catching navy blue sofa, colorful rug and accent pillows bring color to this white eclectic living room

Having already shared with our readers many eclectic living room inspirations over the year, we thought now is a good time to showcase some of the best and more recent inspirations that are anchored in white. An eclectic living room in white is one we can all try with a bit more adventure and there is a lot more scope to getting things right than wrong in these spaces. With a plethora of advantages and endless possibilities, this is a look at the best eclectic living rooms in white; spaces that are still filled with a whole lot of color and creativity!

The Perfect Backdrop!

Many of us love the eclectic style because it does something no other decorating philosophy can – add diverse element and bind them together ever so beautifully. There is no restriction on the colors, pattern or textures you can use in here as long as they can all be unified with some sense of commonality. White walls allow you to do this and do it with modernity thrown into the mix. Even if you have brick walls, painting them white can get the job done in here. The more blank the canvas, more beautiful the colors on it seem!

Add something different and fun to the eclectic living room with a swing [From: Neha Rajora Designs]

Artwork collected from all across the world is used to create a fabulous gallery wall in this living room [From: studiovert design]

Bright wall art and fabulous collection of modern decor sets the mood inside this white eclectic living space [From: Danielle Rose Design]

Brilliant eclectic living room combines different decorating styles and influences

Tiny eclectic living room of Paris home with bright furniture and a dash of woodsy charm

Creating Visual Space

White eclectic living spaces just feel much more spacious than their counterparts in gray or cream. This is obviously an effect of the monochromatic white backdrop that reflects light more efficiently and also gives the small room a visually larger persona. In urban apartment and smaller living areas, this effect is even more profound and you can easily discover a ‘new look’ by altering jut the color of the walls. With eclectic spaces feeling a touch chaotic at times, the white in here makes for a sensible choice.

Decorate that eclectic living room with string lights for a merrier look!

FInding a balance between space-savvy design and eclectic touches in the small living room

It is green, yellow and red that pop out in this living room with walls in white

Pastel pink brings feminine charm to this curated modern eclectic living room in white

Shifting Between Styles

One advantage that white offers unlike any other color in the eclectic living room is an ease when it comes to changing between themes and even styles. Whether you like eclectic chic or a more eccentric eclectic style, white walls are game all the time. You can also move away from the style and create a more curated, modern living room by just changing the furniture pieces down the line. Even for those who want to combine a hint of eclectic charm with cabin style or Scandinavian simplicity, a white background makes everything simpler and far more cost-effective. This separates the white eclectic living room from the many others out there.

Modular sofa with splash of colorful brilliance enlivens this living space in white

Small eclectic living room of Sydney home with white shaping the backdrop [From: Sartorial Interiors]

Decorate the white eclectic living room with the perfect accent gallery wall

Fabulous lighting fixture in the eclectic living room captures your attention [From: Agence Gaële Boutaud]

Living room of New York home with modern eclectic style and ample shelf space [From: Sara Bengur Interiors]

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