10 White Dining Room Ideas That Are Far From Bland

White is the ultimate neutral. There's a reason so many homeowners and interior designers love it. The versatile shade often makes small spaces feel bigger, especially because it is able to reflect light and trick the eye. With the right white paint, spaces both feel brighter and allow you to play around with accessories and decor in whatever color or style you like. It's the kind of shade you know you won't get sick of, and one that looks clean and simple in any room of the house, including the dining room.

Whether you're a renter looking for decor ideas without changing the paint color, or you want to make the most of a beautiful, all-white dining space, these ideas are for you. Ahead, we rounded up 10 white dining room ideas that prove that neutral doesn't have to mean boring.

01 Create a Gallery Wall for Interest

It's finally time to put your favorite family photos to good use. A well-curated gallery wall takes center stage against a flat white backdrop, creating visual interest (and probably some conversation-starters) in your dining space.

02 Select a Striking Chandelier

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The dining room is the perfect place to show off that over-the-top pendant light or chandelier. Here, a grand beaded chandelier draws the eye upward, making the space feel taller.

03 Select a Tone That Compliments the Art and Furniture

"The thing to remember about white paint is that it is never white," says Chad Graci of Graci Interiors in New Orleans. His advice? Select a tone that complements the artwork and furniture in the room. "I like Benjamin Moore's Pale Oak with its pink undertones that work with everything  For a good neutral use Farrow & Ball's Shaded White," he says.

04 Let the Natural Light In

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Let the natural light in (and make a small dining space feel bigger) by keeping the walls and window trim white. "Using directional light can help to make the white appear even brighter," says Johnson.

05 Go for a Farmhouse Feel

You can't go wrong with a classic set of black wooden farmhouse-style chairs. Especially in a room devoid of color, these keep the room feeling grounded and inviting.

06 Use Art to Break Up a White Wall

Got a big white wall in your dining room that you don't know what to do with? Here's our solution: Art—and lots of it. Nab coordinating prints or frame your favorite photos in antique gold frames for a look that is almost museum-like.

07 Double Up on Lighting Fixtures

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What's better than one incredible light fixture? Two. Give large dining areas a grand feel by selecting matching side-by-side pendants. These beachy white ones complement the white chairs.

08 Use White for Your Head of the Table Chairs

White upholstered head of the table chairs go with any existing dining set and feel formal and luxurious.

09 Make a Statement With Rattan Pendants

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Rattan pendants offer the ultimate Cali-cool style and tons of texture to a room. They're also beautiful both day and night. Watch the way the open weave casts light against white walls when they're turned on.

10 Create a Tonal Look

"Start with a warm white and then layer in shades of cream, tan, and natural materials to create a tonal look," suggests Kevin Francis O'Gara of Kevin Francis Design. This can be especially inviting in a dining room at night.