A dining room is one of my favorite places to make the decorating decision you're slightly too nervous to make in the living room. Large-scale blue floral drapery, textured walls, white slipcovers, warm wood, and brass create a classic dining room with plenty of personality without feeling overly formal.

White dining chairs sound like a terrible idea until you realize the slipcovers come off. Deep navy grasscloth, crisp white upholstery, light oak, natural jute, and layered lighting create a dramatic dining room that still feels bright, comfortable, and completely livable.

A shell chandelier gives you all the sparkle of a statement light fixture without making the dining room feel too dressed up. Warm whitewashed wood, soft slipcovered chairs, natural fiber, and relaxed linen create a coastal dining room that feels polished, comfortable, and easy enough for everyday living.

Two chandeliers are one of those design choices that sound like a lot—until you see them over a long dining table. This dining room pairs bubble glass lighting, soft blue slipcovered chairs, pale wood, and warm brass for a look that feels polished but still completely comfortable.