Remarkable Pairings: 40 Gorgeous Living Dining Combos
Here are inspiring living and dining room ideas for small and big spaces
Looking for ideas and inspiration for open-plan spaces? You’ve landed on the right article. These 40 ideas for living dining room combos from round the globe will give you enough food for thought.
2. Firm: Studio Stamp
Country: Australia
The pink pendants denote the segregation between the two areas as they shine bright in this open-plan space where the overall furniture scheme is in neutrals.
Country: Australia
The pink pendants denote the segregation between the two areas as they shine bright in this open-plan space where the overall furniture scheme is in neutrals.
3. Firm: Ken Yokogawa Architect & Associates Inc.
Country: Japan
The design of this living and dining room is minimal, clean and seamless – the built-in seating of the living room almost seems to flow into the eating area, marked by the Hans Wegner dining chairs.
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Country: Japan
The design of this living and dining room is minimal, clean and seamless – the built-in seating of the living room almost seems to flow into the eating area, marked by the Hans Wegner dining chairs.
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4. Firm: Stylingbolaget
Country: Sweden
In this calm, relaxing space, where dark and light shades of grey make their home, the lighting installation above the dining table adds a glittering, energetic touch.
Country: Sweden
In this calm, relaxing space, where dark and light shades of grey make their home, the lighting installation above the dining table adds a glittering, energetic touch.
5. Firm: The Thakors
Country: India
The back of the large sofa and the tall sculpture help create a subtle distinction between the spaces in this open plan room. Common materiality and colour of the furniture keep the look and feel seamless. The living and the dining room partition, though subtle, is still very definitive.
Country: India
The back of the large sofa and the tall sculpture help create a subtle distinction between the spaces in this open plan room. Common materiality and colour of the furniture keep the look and feel seamless. The living and the dining room partition, though subtle, is still very definitive.
6. Firm: Domus Nova
Country: United Kingdom
In this living room with a dining area, the designer has made the most of the limited footprint and used the space efficiently. The transitional room can be used entirely for entertaining or for dining, as per the requirement.
Country: United Kingdom
In this living room with a dining area, the designer has made the most of the limited footprint and used the space efficiently. The transitional room can be used entirely for entertaining or for dining, as per the requirement.
7. Firm: Banda Property
Location: United Kingdom
By building a tall storage unit, a clear partition is established between the living and dining room. The unit also allows for everyday items to be kept here neatly and out of sight, thereby helping keep the large room clutter-free.
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Location: United Kingdom
By building a tall storage unit, a clear partition is established between the living and dining room. The unit also allows for everyday items to be kept here neatly and out of sight, thereby helping keep the large room clutter-free.
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8. Firm: MDF Italia
Country: Denmark
The two ends of this linear layout are used for separate functions where a unified colour palette and materiality keep the space tightly cohesive and elegant.
Country: Denmark
The two ends of this linear layout are used for separate functions where a unified colour palette and materiality keep the space tightly cohesive and elegant.
9. Firm: Javier Bravo
Country: Spain
In this living and dining room combined space, pretty colours make home where the eye-catching, curving sofa in turquoise contrasts with the pink dining table behind, both colours holding their own but united within the all-white scheme.
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Country: Spain
In this living and dining room combined space, pretty colours make home where the eye-catching, curving sofa in turquoise contrasts with the pink dining table behind, both colours holding their own but united within the all-white scheme.
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10. Firm: blue studio
Country: Japan
Eat, drink and make merry – inside this living-cum-dining room, the socialising, cooking and feasting areas are at close quarters.
Country: Japan
Eat, drink and make merry – inside this living-cum-dining room, the socialising, cooking and feasting areas are at close quarters.
11. Firm: Craig Steere Architects
Country: Australia
This living-dining room interior design shows an exploration in partitions through ceiling design. The tile shingles above the dining area help create a special zone.
Country: Australia
This living-dining room interior design shows an exploration in partitions through ceiling design. The tile shingles above the dining area help create a special zone.
12. Firm: Atelier Design N Domain
Country: India
Within limited square footage, two essential functions are accommodated without making the area look crowded – long sofas kept against the wall offer plenty of seating and the small round dining table is enough for quick meals.
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Country: India
Within limited square footage, two essential functions are accommodated without making the area look crowded – long sofas kept against the wall offer plenty of seating and the small round dining table is enough for quick meals.
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13. Firm: Collected Interiors
Country: Australia
This home illustrates the idea of layered views where the eye moves across a dining area (first layer), through a kitchen area (second layer), to the living space (third layer) to a garden beyond (fourth layer). These layers give an illusion of much greater space and depth than would otherwise be felt.
Country: Australia
This home illustrates the idea of layered views where the eye moves across a dining area (first layer), through a kitchen area (second layer), to the living space (third layer) to a garden beyond (fourth layer). These layers give an illusion of much greater space and depth than would otherwise be felt.
14. Firm: My House Design Build Team
Country: Canada
This open-plan space combines not only the living room and dining room, but also the open kitchen. What a warm home!
Country: Canada
This open-plan space combines not only the living room and dining room, but also the open kitchen. What a warm home!
15. Firm: 100 Build
Country: New Zealand
I like this flexible layout where the pocket doors at left, when pulled back as in this image, allow seamless integration of the dining and living areas with the outdoor lounging areas. Once closed, the breezy, outdoorsy space becomes a cosy open-plan living-cum-dining room.
These 7 Indian living rooms blur the lines between inside and outside
Country: New Zealand
I like this flexible layout where the pocket doors at left, when pulled back as in this image, allow seamless integration of the dining and living areas with the outdoor lounging areas. Once closed, the breezy, outdoorsy space becomes a cosy open-plan living-cum-dining room.
These 7 Indian living rooms blur the lines between inside and outside
16. Firm: Realstone Systems
Country: united States
The interiors here are a clean, crisp space dotted with earthy elements. A relaxing, calm vibe emanates from this room.
Country: united States
The interiors here are a clean, crisp space dotted with earthy elements. A relaxing, calm vibe emanates from this room.
17. Firm: 成瀬・猪熊建築設計事務所 一級建築士事務所
Country: Japan
The living and dining room spaces spread out easily in this open plan room. Thanks to the use of light-toned wood and neutral sofas, the space doesn’t look too crowded or stuffy.
Country: Japan
The living and dining room spaces spread out easily in this open plan room. Thanks to the use of light-toned wood and neutral sofas, the space doesn’t look too crowded or stuffy.
18. Firm: Юлия Сологубова/ Antresole
Country: Russia
Earthy and charming, this living-cum-dining space, encased in a brick-and-cement interior, has a timeless appeal. I like the partition here too – the simple wood planks do not take up too much visual or floor space.
Country: Russia
Earthy and charming, this living-cum-dining space, encased in a brick-and-cement interior, has a timeless appeal. I like the partition here too – the simple wood planks do not take up too much visual or floor space.
19. Firm: 山崎壮一建築設計事務所
Country: Japan
The direction of the arrangement of the furniture segregates the living and dining areas. Simple yet clever.
Country: Japan
The direction of the arrangement of the furniture segregates the living and dining areas. Simple yet clever.
20. Firm: Styling By D.E.Y
Country: Sweden
The folding doors open up the possibility of combining two different areas in the home for larger social gatherings. The neutral scheme and dark wooden flooring keep the two areas synchronised.
Country: Sweden
The folding doors open up the possibility of combining two different areas in the home for larger social gatherings. The neutral scheme and dark wooden flooring keep the two areas synchronised.
21. Firm: Studio Sandra Pauquet
Country: Germany
By simply having a step-down layout, the dining and living rooms get their much-needed privacy.
Country: Germany
By simply having a step-down layout, the dining and living rooms get their much-needed privacy.
22. Firm: Black Fox Interiors
Country: Ireland
I like how the window seat extends from the living-room space to that of the dining, acting as the unifier between the two areas.
Country: Ireland
I like how the window seat extends from the living-room space to that of the dining, acting as the unifier between the two areas.
23. Firm: Architology
Country: Singapore
Clever design choices help make this tiny open-plan look airy – in this small living and dining room combo, the white brick walls and the black seaters with wooden furniture, all create a light visual.
Country: Singapore
Clever design choices help make this tiny open-plan look airy – in this small living and dining room combo, the white brick walls and the black seaters with wooden furniture, all create a light visual.
24. Firm: Thomas Grüninger Architekten BDA
Country: Germany
Minimal furniture and the white shell help the floor-to-ceiling bookshelf take centre stage in this living room with dining.
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Country: Germany
Minimal furniture and the white shell help the floor-to-ceiling bookshelf take centre stage in this living room with dining.
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25. Firm: Dalman Architects
Country: New Zealand
The straight-line layout along the tall glass doors almost creates a hotel-style visual – the expansive room all lit up with sunlight makes for an inviting space.
Country: New Zealand
The straight-line layout along the tall glass doors almost creates a hotel-style visual – the expansive room all lit up with sunlight makes for an inviting space.
26. Firm: Je Rénove Tout Pour Vous
Country: France
Along one entire stretch of wall are large windows that bring in lots of natural light, energising this vintage-inspired interior. The furniture and accents in gold keep the decor theme unified.
Country: France
Along one entire stretch of wall are large windows that bring in lots of natural light, energising this vintage-inspired interior. The furniture and accents in gold keep the decor theme unified.
27. Firm: Studio Lagom
Country: India
This large open-plan living area is neatly divided from the dining section by the steps and the difference in elevation, allowing a clear line of sight from one side to the other while architecturally separating the space into two areas.
Country: India
This large open-plan living area is neatly divided from the dining section by the steps and the difference in elevation, allowing a clear line of sight from one side to the other while architecturally separating the space into two areas.
29. Firm: Stuart Design Studio
Country: Ireland
The distance between two areas helps create a sense of subtle privacy – two separate groups can be entertained simultaneously here.
Country: Ireland
The distance between two areas helps create a sense of subtle privacy – two separate groups can be entertained simultaneously here.
30. Firm: Atelier FB
Country: France
The design of this living and dining room looks relaxing and calm. Minimal furniture, light colours and plenty of natural light keep the interior warm and welcoming.
Country: France
The design of this living and dining room looks relaxing and calm. Minimal furniture, light colours and plenty of natural light keep the interior warm and welcoming.
31. Firm: Look Design Group P/L
Country: Australia
I like the melange of styles – while the living room area is smart and formal, the dining space has a cafe-style vibe.
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Country: Australia
I like the melange of styles – while the living room area is smart and formal, the dining space has a cafe-style vibe.
Learn how to bring a slice of cafe decor into your home
32. Firm: Francesco Pierazzi Architects
Country: United KIngdom
The focal design point of this open-plan living and dining room with kitchen is its lime-washed scheme and the majestic oak beams.
Country: United KIngdom
The focal design point of this open-plan living and dining room with kitchen is its lime-washed scheme and the majestic oak beams.
33. Firm: Team Design
Country: Russia
The living room and dining room combined give off a sense of luxury and expansiveness, thanks to the tufted sofas, the grand dining table, chairs and the mirror installation on the ceiling.
Country: Russia
The living room and dining room combined give off a sense of luxury and expansiveness, thanks to the tufted sofas, the grand dining table, chairs and the mirror installation on the ceiling.
34. Firm: The Inside Job
Country: Singapore
A half-wall partition like this is ideal when the noise between the areas of an open-plan room isn’t an issue. This is because the two activities areas are equally quiet or the two zones aren’t used simultaneously.
Country: Singapore
A half-wall partition like this is ideal when the noise between the areas of an open-plan room isn’t an issue. This is because the two activities areas are equally quiet or the two zones aren’t used simultaneously.
35. Firm: Andrey Ovcharenko
Country: Russia
An expansive room can sometimes feel too overwhelming to design. A subtle demarcation like this helps create two functional areas without the the need for bulky walls.
Country: Russia
An expansive room can sometimes feel too overwhelming to design. A subtle demarcation like this helps create two functional areas without the the need for bulky walls.
36. Firm: tatiana nicol
Country: France
Cook, feed and entertain – this is the mantra of this industrial-style open plan.
Country: France
Cook, feed and entertain – this is the mantra of this industrial-style open plan.
37. Firm: Alhambretto Design Studio
Country: Italy
The more integrated the open plan space is, the more chances for longer, engaged dialogues – this close-together dining and living room ensure that.
Country: Italy
The more integrated the open plan space is, the more chances for longer, engaged dialogues – this close-together dining and living room ensure that.
38. Firm: Brewin Design Office
Country: Singapore
Style and sophistication need not be compromised in small spaces. In this living room with dining, the smart furniture and the decorative lighting plus plants keep the look modern and sophisticated.
Country: Singapore
Style and sophistication need not be compromised in small spaces. In this living room with dining, the smart furniture and the decorative lighting plus plants keep the look modern and sophisticated.
39. Firm: Chris Snook
Country: United Kingdom
Full of inspiration – the eye-catching design of the slanting windows opening up the living-cum-dining to the expansive city views immediately makes an impact. Who wouldn’t like to socialise here?
Country: United Kingdom
Full of inspiration – the eye-catching design of the slanting windows opening up the living-cum-dining to the expansive city views immediately makes an impact. Who wouldn’t like to socialise here?
40. Firm: Yann Coulouarn Architecte
Country: France
I like how this dining space on the boat, in middle of the open-plan living space, still manages to feel like its own cosy refuge.
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Country: France
I like how this dining space on the boat, in middle of the open-plan living space, still manages to feel like its own cosy refuge.
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6 Ways to Tackle the Decorating Dilemma in Open-Plan Homes
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Country: India
The colour orange wafts across the living and dining room, acting as the unifying factor between two spaces. The vibrant carpet doubles as a subtle partition between the lounge and dining spaces.