If you're anything like us, you love to eat and spend time with your friends and family, preferably against a stylish backdrop. Translation: Your happy place is probably the dining room. To make sure it's in tip-top shape for dinner parties and everyday use, we rounded up the chicest dining room decor ideas in a variety of styles. Whether you want to redecorate or you simply need a little inspiration, we've got a designer-approved blueprint for you to recreate at home. Get ready to take notes on the stunning dining room decorating ideas that are sure to impress both you and your dinner guests.

Oversized pendant lamp

This huge shade will make for a striking focal point in your dining area, and will fit perfectly over a circular table.

Patterned chairs

Get creative with your chairs, like this one made out of black and white geometrical eye-catching fabric.

Plate wall art

Why keep your decorative plates behind glass when you can incorporate them into your room's design in an elegant way?

Antique centerpieces

Old flower market containers filled with oakleaf hydrangeas will make the perfect centerpiece for your wooden dining table.

Vibrant placemats

Bring in vibrant placemats to your dining table and give your simple plain crockery an outstanding look.

Vintage area rugs

Add timeless character to your dining room with a vintage area rug.