Dining Rooms with Area Rugs

An earth-toned geometric-printed rug breaks up the wood hues in this large, sunny dining room.

This bright dining room combines a range of different styles, fabrics and finishes. The Shaker-style dining table with a natural pine finish mingles well with ultra-modern chairs covered in white, wipe-clean leather, and the black, low-profile rug camouflages spills. Even a bamboo console is at home in the eclectic mix.

Carve out smaller rooms within a larger one by defining spaces with carpet, lights or drapery. This dining area—a section of a large, open living room—didn't feel like a well-defined space at first. The homeowner added paisley print curtains, which complement the $900 flea-market rug), and Herman Miller chairs, and suddenly the space had its own identity.

This vine-patterned area rug finds itself a perfectly classic, yet contemporary, setting in this beautifully beige dining room.

A richly hued area rug is spectacularly suited to the dark wood tones and the luxurious accents in this splendid dining room.

Pale peach walls couple with a plush white rug and a rough-hewn wood table and benches to give this dining room a glamorous vintage feel.

A traditional dining room gets an lovely classic upgrade with the addition of a gorgeous antique oriental area rug.

A fall-toned area rug enlivens and warms up this large, opulent dining area.

Asian influences rule this zen-like space, as evidenced by the focus on sharp, clean lines and the bright, natural tones from the area rug, mirrors and the wooden dining set.

A rusty-hued area rug couples with jade green walls to enliven the gentle curves of the light fixtures and wood dining set in this brightly lit room.

White is anything but plain in this beautiful dining room, where neutral walls accent cream-colored chairs, a beige area rug and white porcelain china.