Dining Room Paint Calculator
Calculate paint for formal dining rooms, breakfast nooks, and eat-in areas
Formal Dining Room
12x14 feet with 9-foot ceilings
~2 gallons
Traditional separate dining room
Breakfast Nook
8x10 feet with 8-foot ceilings
~1 gallon
Smaller casual dining space
Dining Room Paint Selection
Dining rooms offer a perfect opportunity for bold color choices and elegant finishes. Since they're used less frequently than living areas, you can experiment with dramatic hues.
Popular Dining Room Colors
- Deep blues and greens: Create sophisticated, intimate atmosphere
- Rich reds and burgundy: Traditional formal dining room colors
- Warm neutrals: Gray, taupe, and beige for versatile elegance
- Accent walls: Consider wallpaper or darker shade on one wall
Recommended Paint Finish
Use eggshell or satin finish for dining rooms. These finishes are elegant, hide minor wall imperfections, and can be gently cleaned when needed. Avoid flat paint near seating areas where walls may be touched.