Looking for an eclectic dining room that doesn’t feel like a matching furniture set? Think colorful chairs, shelves full of books and artwork you actually love.
These rooms mix bold patterns with simple tables, plus a few quieter combinations if bright pink seating isn’t your thing.
You can keep it simple or go all out. Start with a favorite print or a different chair at the end of your table.
There’s plenty here to borrow without changing your whole room.
Dining room ideas worth saving
bookshelves and striped seats
We’re starting off strong with this book-filled dining space. I love the striped chair cushions beside that blue woven seat.
The patterned rug brings in even more blue, along with little touches of pink.
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If you want to try this look, mix a few different chairs around your table rather than searching for a matching set.
mixed chairs and a gallery wall
How cute is this gallery wall? The frames spread out above the sideboard, with two white pendants hanging in front. Even the chair backs are different.
Try combining a large black-and-white print with smaller colorful pictures to follow the mix here.
green chairs and chandelier sparkle
I am obsessed with this chandelier. The dangling clear ornaments look so pretty above the rounded brown table and green chairs.
That mustard-yellow chair is a lovely surprise too.
For your own eclectic dining room, try one different chair color alongside a richly patterned rug.
red chairs and dark florals
This floral wall may just be one of my favorites here. I love the little pink and peach flowers above the pale paneling.
The red chairs bring a much brighter color down to the table.
Keep a simple pale tabletop if you want to try a similarly busy wall pattern.
a gold-tone statement light
Don’t want to go all out with color? No problem!
This room sticks to beige, brown and white, with a gold-tone light hanging beneath an ornate ceiling medallion. Those long clear decorations are the detail I’d borrow.
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pink bench and colorful prints
How fun is this pink dining bench? The patterned chairs and bright artwork make the whole corner feel playful.
I especially love the green pillow at the end.
Try a small group of colorful prints above your seating if you want to bring some of this look into your room.
striped pendant and red sideboard
The stripe fans are going to love this! There’s a black-and-white striped pendant above the table, plus red stripes in the oversized portrait.
I love the red sideboard with the green cabinet beyond it. A jar of loose flowers is a pretty way to finish your table without adding another bold pattern.
blue pillows and black chairs
If you’re looking for a quieter dining corner, this one is for you. Black spindle-back chairs sit opposite a pale built-in bench, with blue pillows tucked into the corner.
The large drum pendant is worth saving too. Try a similarly broad shade above a round table to follow this look.
curved table and forest hanging
Okay, this table is something else. I love its wavy outline and the darker oval shapes across the top.
The huge forest wall hanging makes the room even more interesting.
You don’t need the same table to borrow an idea here. Try mixing muted pink, blue and purple chairs around your own.
checkerboard and open dish shelves
This is such a pretty little dining corner. The round brown table sits beside open shelves filled with dishes, while pans hang along the wall above.
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I especially love the patterned rug over the checkerboard floor. If you already have a bold floor, you don’t have to rule out a second pattern.
plate shelves and a floral curtain
Who says your prettiest plates have to stay in a cupboard? Here, rows of white, green and patterned plates sit above a brown sideboard.
The orange floral curtain and bright runner are lovely together. Try displaying a few plates you already own before adding anything new.
green seats and red placemats
I am obsessed with these green chairs and their shiny gold-tone frames. The red placemats look so cute against the white pedestal table.
There’s even a cat tucked onto one of the seats!
For a similar combination, keep your table simple and let the chairs bring in the color.
blue artwork and a pale table
Don’t want to fill every surface with decor? Look no further because this room is for you.
The tabletop has just a few pieces, while the gallery wall brings in blue, pink and green.
I love the single pink flower in that slim vase. You could keep your own centerpiece just as small.
one red chair and a sculptural pendant
This pendant may just be my favorite detail in the room. Its folded white shapes look so different against the brick-patterned wall.
The red chair tucked between the tan open-weave backs is another lovely touch. Try a single painted chair if you want a little color without replacing the rest.
gold mirror and mismatched chairs
How gorgeous is this tall gold-framed mirror? It sits above a small round table with a white veined top and a dark decorative base.
The chairs don’t match, which is part of what makes this corner so pretty. Try mixing a cream-painted chair with brown ones for a similar look.
colorful candles and curved frames
I love this little table setting. Pink, red and yellow candles sit beside colored glasses and a green vase with white wavy lines.
The black-edged chairs keep the furniture fairly simple. If your dining set is understated too, try bringing in color through your dishes and candleholders.
white bookcases and trailing plants
This is another lovely way to bring books into your dining space. The white shelves hold framed pictures and pitchers among the books, with plants trailing down from the top.
I especially love the blue tassel on the cabinet doors. Little details like that are worth keeping when you try a similar arrangement.
green curtains and a dark cabinet
If you’re looking for pattern without lots of bright colors, go with something like these long green curtains. Their small repeating design looks so pretty beside the dark display cabinet.
The gold-framed portrait above it is a lovely finishing touch. You could try one framed picture above your own cabinet rather than a full gallery wall.
teal walls and blue seat cushions
This room has so much to look at! There are books, little display pieces and plants all around the table.
I love the bright blue cushions against the brown chairs.
Try leaving a little space on your tabletop if your shelves are already full. Here, a pink bowl and a small stack of books are enough.
leafy corners and open shelves
Last but definitely not least, we have this gorgeous plant-filled dining room. I love the deep green chairs beneath the long black open-frame light. The shelves of pots, pitchers and trailing greenery give you plenty to look at.
Try a pair of green candles on your table to repeat the color in a smaller way.
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