Homeowners who reserve their dining room for formal occasions might be missing out on making the most of this space, but that’s easy to change. At Complete Paint & Supplies, we tell clients that dining rooms can be multi-purpose for casual meals, parties, and relaxing. And, of course, the best way to revamp this room starts with a fresh coat of paint.
Paint Colors for Dining Rooms
Dining rooms are ideal spaces for experimenting with shades you might not have considered in the past. One suggestion is to lean into warm, earthy tones like deep brown or hunter green. If you prefer something softer in this palette, try lighter shades like taupe, caramel, or pale olive.
Different shades of yellow in a dining room also create a welcoming atmosphere. Try soft, buttery tones on the walls and deeper golden accents on window frames and trim. You might also consider incorporating mustard or amber shades to enhance the room’s warmth.
Are you thinking about going bold? Light, medium, and deep red tones are some of the best dining room paint colors. Rich crimsons or burgundies on walls are stunning and elegant; for balance, bring in lighter reds or neutral tones like cream, beige, or charcoal.
Creative Paint Ideas for Dining Rooms
Homeowners often overlook dining room ceilings, but painting yours makes a unique design statement. Instead of traditional white or cream, paint the ceiling a few shades lighter than the walls; for example, use a lighter blue or gray with deeper tones on the walls.
For more drama, try a contrasting color on the ceiling. A rich ceiling color like charcoal or navy blue makes dining rooms feel sophisticated and intimate, especially when paired with soft, warm lighting. We recommend this approach for dining rooms with high ceilings, as it visually lowers the ceiling, making the space more inviting.
Metallic shades like gold or copper also add visual interest and personality. While not as common as traditional ceiling colors, they work beautifully in rooms with ornate fixtures, like a chandelier or decorative moldings. As with other bold choices, you can use these colors as accents instead of a whole wall or ceiling.
More Paint Ideas for Dining Rooms
We’re still not finished; you can also paint one wall a deep color and use another hue for the other three. For example, select a vibrant navy for the accent and keep the others neutral.
Benjamin Moore paint can also wake up your dining room furniture and decor. If you have an older dining set, a fresh coat can make it look brand new. Painted furniture is popular in farmhouse-style and rustic dining rooms; a deep orange or sable on a table or chairs creates a lived-in appeal. Painted accessories, like frames, candle holders, or vases, will also incorporate your chosen color palette throughout the room.
We’ll Bring Your Dining Room Vision to Life
The Complete Paint & Supplies team understands the impact the right paint colors have throughout a home. Benjamin Moore offers the best dining room paint colors, and we carry their quality interior/exterior paint, paint supplies, and equipment. Contact us for service in Petoskey, Charlevoix, Boyne City, Harbor Springs, and Cheboygan, MI.