Welcome to our site, where you will find incredibly layered and vibrant yellow dining rooms. The color yellow is vibrant and evokes brightness and energy. There is such a wide spectrum of yellow tones to choose from in the world of interiors. It will bring optimism and energize people while uplifting the mood of the room.
I invite you to scroll through our curated interior photos so you can read all about the details of each room and color palette. We hope to inspire and ignite creativity on your design journey.
1. Classic Traditional Styled Yellow Dining Room
Color Scheme: A mix of yellow, brown, gold, and white combine to create a traditionally styled formal dining room.
Furniture Selection: Yellow gingham upholstered chairs paired with a high-gloss oval dining room table create a formal look, and the wood curio cabinet provides storage and a place to display collectibles.
Flooring: Dark oak hardwood floors are layered with a floral area rug under the dining table, which adds warmth and texture to the room.
Wall Decor: Yellow walls with white chair rail add depth to the room, and framed paintings on the wall add character and style.
Lighting: A traditional shaded chandelier hangs above the table for functional lighting, while the large window allows tons of natural light to stream inside.
2. Modern Color-Blocked Yellow Dining Room
Color Scheme: A mix of yellow, blue, red, black, and beige create a color-block design in this modern dining room.
Furniture Selection: A blend of blue and red upholstered chairs are paired with an oval wood table to form a sleek seating area, while the decorative console placed in the corner creates a beautiful vignette.
Flooring: Maple hardwood floors add a nice natural element to the dining area and contrast against the yellow walls.
Wall Decor: A beautiful and textured yellow grasscloth wallpaper covers the walls, and custom-patterned drapes flank the window to provide privacy when needed.
Lighting: A brown drum-style pendant hangs directly above the table, providing some task lighting and adding a modern touch.
3. Country Meets Coastal Yellow Dining Room
Color Scheme: Blue, soft yellows, beige and gray combine to create a lovely mix of country and coastal styles in this dining room.
Furniture Selection: Cross-back wood dining chairs are paired with a matching wood table, and an oversized blue sideboard provides plenty of storage and a place to display lamps and collectibles.
Flooring: A yellow and beige patterned rug is layered over the dark hardwood floors for a perfect pairing.
Wall Decor: A gallery wall of six botanical prints hangs symmetrically over the sideboard on the yellow paneled walls.
Lighting: The pair of white pear-shaped lamps flank the sideboard for ambient lighting, while a set of candle chandeliers adds function and style.
4. Contemporary Minimal Yellow Dining Room
Color Scheme: Bright yellow, ivory, and brown are pulled together to create a sleek contemporary, and minimal dining room.
Furniture Selection: A set of 4 ivory parsons chairs are paired with a simple wood dining table.
Flooring: Light hardwood floors complement the vibrant color of the bright yellow wall and white ceiling.
Wall Decor: An oversized wood-framed mirror hangs on the wall
Lighting: Recessed lights in the ceiling and a large shade floor lamp sits next to the table for task lighting.
5. Traditional Multi-Colored Yellow Dining Room
Color Scheme: Vibrant yellow, muted reds, white and blue mix to create a multi-colored traditional-style dining room.
Furniture Selection: The dining room feels like a living space with a beautiful fireplace, an upholstered armchair for lounging, and a secretary desk which is all paired with the wood dining table and muted red upholstered chairs.
Flooring: A large vintage pattern rug adds warmth and texture to the room and is layered over the pine hardwood floors.
Wall Decor: You’ll find framed art on both the walls of the dining room and above the fireplace, which creates a cozy feel in the design.
Lighting: Antique black shade light sconces flank the fireplace and the art on the opposite wall, which allows for task lighting throughout.
6. Georgetown-Inspired Estate Yellow Dining Room
Color Scheme: Bold yellow, beige, and brown are the dominant colors in this Georgetown-inspired estate dining room.
Furniture Selection: Vintage cross-back dining chairs are paired with an antique oval table and an antique buffet.
Flooring: Beautiful hickory hardwood floors are layered with a neutral print area rug that adds softness and grounds the space.
Wall Decor: Decorative picture frame molding adorns the walls, and an amazing collection of small vintage plates hang across the upper section of the walls.
Lighting: Candlelight sconces hang on both walls of the room, and tons of natural light stream inside to brighten the space.
7. Sunshine-Infused Yellow Dining Room
Color Scheme: Dynamic yellows enhance the entire design in this monochromatic cozy dining room.
Furniture Selection: Bright Windsor-style yellow chairs have gingham cushions paired with a table, and an antique curio cabinet showcases dish collections and provides hidden storage.
Flooring: The gray and white check flooring adds depth and pattern to the all-yellow room, and it’s layered with a neutral jute rug.
Wall Decor: A mix of black and white art in different shapes hangs on the walls in a gallery form.
Lighting: A glass dome pendant lamp hangs above the table, which provides a bit of ambient lighting in this already bright space.
8. Old-World Style Muted Yellow Dining Room
Color Scheme: Muted yellows, browns, and beige dominate this grand old-world-styled dining room.
Furniture Selection: Antique upholstered armchairs are paired with an antique dark wood table which provides ample seating for entertaining; a gray vintage buffet sits at the end of the room for displaying items and needed storage.
Flooring: Muted gray and white marble check flooring is laid on the diagonal to create a diamond pattern.
Wall Decor: Floor-to-ceiling custom drapes adorn the arched windows, and beautiful stained glass tiles cover the exposed beam ceiling to add depth and character to the room decor.
Lighting: A massive crystal chandelier hangs above the table and makes a dramatic statement by providing functional lighting.
9. Bali-Infused Yellow Dining Room
Color Scheme: Electrifying yellow, grey, and browns dominate this Bali-infused dining room design.
Furniture Selection: An oversized wood dining table is paired with mid-century style chairs that create a simple yet elegant statement.
Flooring: Stone floors bring a natural element to this minimal and organic dining space.
Wall Decor: The yellow accent wall is painted an electrifying bold color with a wood art installation from top to bottom.
Lighting: Black dome pendant lights hang above the table and provide functional light, adding a modern twist.
10. Eclectic Muted Yellow Dining Room
Color Scheme: Muted yellow tones, orange, and browns combine to create an unusually eclectic designed dining room.
Furniture Selection: Traditional-style high-back chairs are paired with a dining table in a red-tone finish.
Flooring: Rich red-tone hardwood floors are layered with a vintage Persian rug which adds texture to the design.
Wall Decor: Swag-draped curtains hang over the lace curtains, which seem a bit dated for this room, I think custom drapes in ivory or Roman shades would update the space a bit.
Lighting: A grand crystal chandelier hangs over the table, creating a bit of glamour and sophistication throughout.
- Designed by: CEILTRIM
11. Old-English Inspired Yellow Dining Room
Color Scheme: Muted yellow, blue, and brown combine to create an old-English-inspired dining room design.
Furniture Selection: Cross-back chairs with blue pattern cushions are paired with an antique wood table, and a narrow wood console table sits on the wall to set dishes during a dinner party.
Flooring: Dark hardwood floors contrast against the white trim and muted yellow walls, with a vintage rug layered on top to ground the room and add a pop of color.
Wall Decor: Gorgeous antique portraits are framed in gold and hung to add character and style to the room.
Lighting: Small recessed lights are located in the corners of the room to give a slight ambiance, while the porthole windows allow natural light to stream inside.
12. Grand Victorian Yellow Dining Room
Color Scheme: A mix of muted yellow, brown, and gold dominates this elaborate and grand dining room.
Furniture Selection: The antique oval dining table is paired with French upholstered chairs in a pretty blue, and a large buffet is used to serve food and display collectibles.
Flooring: You can hardly see the dark hardwood floors that are covered with an oversized vintage rug that adds warmth and creates a cozy feel.
Wall Decor: Gold damask wallpaper is inlaid in the picture molding to add depth and texture to the design, along with the large framed painting that hangs above the buffet.
Lighting: A stunning empire-style chandelier hangs in the center of the traditional dining room, bringing drama and functional lighting.
13. Modern Meets Classic Yellow Dining Room
Color Scheme: Soft yellow, gray, white, and brown mix to create a dazzling modern and traditional dining room.
Furniture Selection: A gorgeous antique dining table is paired with modern high-back patterned chairs,
Flooring: Dark walnut hardwood floors are layered with a geometric gray and white patterned rug which adds bold texture to the room.
Wall Decor: Beautiful molding on the pale yellow walls adds dimension to the room, and the abstract painting brings a pop of color.
Lighting: The stunning crystal chandelier hangs above the table and adds a touch of glamour while creating ambient lighting.
14. Sophisticated Modern Yellow Dining Room
Color Scheme: A mix of warm yellow, black, white, and brown dominates this gorgeous and sophisticated dining room.
Furniture Selection: Modern restoration hardware metal & leather chairs are paired with a wood dining table with ample seating.
Flooring: Walnut hardwood floors are layered with a bold herringbone pattern black and white rug, which adds tons of texture and a bit of fun.
Wall Decor: Rich yellow grasscloth wallpaper adds loads of texture and depth along with the black and white framed art hanging throughout the dining space.
Lighting: An art-deco style chandelier hangs over the dining table, which creates functional lighting, while the lamps that sit on the credenza create more ambient light.
15. Colonial-Inspired Yellow Dining Room
Color Scheme: A creamy yellow, crisp white, and brown dominate this vintage and Colonial-style dining room.
Furniture Selection: Mid-century dining chairs are paired with an oval wood table, a vintage console table sits under the window, and an antique sideboard is tucked away in a corner, which is used for additional storage and displaying collectibles.
Flooring: Beautiful walnut hardwood floors contrast boldly against the white wainscoting and yellow walls.
Wall Decor: Elegant French doors lead into the seating room, and beautiful white wainscoting adds elegance and depth to the room.
Lighting: A simple shade-style chandelier hangs over the dining table for some functional lighting, while the windows allow natural light to stream inside, brightening the space.
Why Yellow?
Paler shades have a place with other styles too. A room in lemon chiffon is an excellent starting point for cottage or coastal decors. It works with both small and large rooms. This characteristic makes it a bit of a chameleon in the interior design field. It has an incredible potential for versatility thatโs worth exploring.
Want to see more of the possibilities of using yellow? Check out our gallery of dining rooms to find out what this color can bring to your home.
Bringing Yellow Into Your Dining Room
Yellow can serve a broad range of roles. Itโs unappreciated for what it can do, finding a home in less than 2 percent of dining rooms. It can act as a subtle backdrop for contrasting colors like violet. Itโll gladly play the role of supporting actress to bolder shades like eggplant. But thatโs just one of its many uses.
Accent Pieces
Bright yellow accent pieces add an instant pop of energy to a room. You can use it as an occasional chair in case extra guests drop in for dinner. Itโll make a great conversation piece as a leaning ladder shelf. The key to making the most out of yellow dining room design ideas is to use only a few pieces with this eye-catching color.
Brighten a Room with a Northern Exposure
Thereโs not much you can do if you have a dining room with a northern exposure. Itโll mean drastic action to make sure it doesnโt feel cold and unwelcoming. Thatโs where yellow can help lighten the mood. Itโs a warm color without many exceptions. But it also conjures images of the sun which takes it to another level.
Youโll feel its warmth even in the dead of winter. Carry the theme with other design elements, such as hardwood floors. Itโll add a connection with nature that is always compelling no matter what the style. Donโt underestimate the power of yellow. Even smaller pieces like a vase or decorative plate can make a huge statement. But itโs best used in moderation in this use.
You can let yellow envelope a Mediterranean-style room. In other decors, itโs best used in smaller doses for the greatest effect.