5 easy-to-implement dining room furniture trends to update your space in 2025

When thinking about dining room furniture trends, your thoughts will probably go to the obvious focus on table and chairs but it's easy to forget about the other pieces that can make a dining room feel elevated and practical.

Dining rooms are centered around socializing – whether you're sitting down with the family or hosting a dinner party, this room should offer a balance of function and style. The furniture you choose is key to this, from a large table and a comfy sofa, to surfaces to display decor and store extra dinnerware.

Whether you're working with a separate room or an open-plan space, these dining room furniture trends will ensure you are ready for any scale of hosting and dining. Dining rooms have become multi-purpose spaces, used for more than just eating so this year's trends focus on differing styles that aren't your typical furniture.

 Dining room furniture trends to switch up your space this year

Dining room furniture is more than just the standard table and chairs. Character, storage, and interest can all be added through additional pieces, so consider what style of furniture would make the biggest difference in your space.

1. Bring in a hutch extra storage

If you're working with a larger dining room, or simply have a lot of extra space, introducing a larger piece of furniture against the wall is often a perfect addition. Here, you can display decorative items, and artworks, or add additional dining room lighting, as well as benefiting from extra storage space. Dining room storage that doubles as decor is a big trend for 2025, so the sideboard is the perfect piece to bring into your space. It provides storage and is also a way to show off a vintage glass collection or to prop up a print.

It's not unusual to have a lot of empty wall space in a dining room, so introducing small furniture items that sit to one side can add a focal point, as well as space to display decor. 'One of the main furniture pieces I like to include in my dining rooms is a stunning antique sideboard,' says Kristen Scharer of Kristen Scharer Interiors.

'The sideboard itself maximizes the functionality of your dining room by allowing space for a gorgeous dessert or beverage display during large gatherings. It also adds space for seasonal decor to enhance your tablespace, as well as dining room storage for special occasion dishware, flatware, and table linens.' she adds.

Bailey Todd from White Cliff Studio is very much in agreement. She says, 'If there is room I always suggest having a sideboard or hutch in your dining room. They allow for everyday storage and this particular one has a mix of hidden storage and open storage to display some of your nicer pieces.'

2. Add a sofa or banquette

Any communal area needs a sofa as it's the best way to house guests neatly and stylishly. Sofas aren't just for the living room, they work in dining spaces too as they fulfill all of your needs in terms of both practicality and comfort.

There's been a shift away from traditional dining rooms in recent months, as they can have a cold formality that homeowners have started to lose appreciation for. The need for relaxed dining spaces is only increasing with living room-meet-dining room combos becoming more and more popular.

Banquette-style seating is the most obvious and popular dining room sofa choice. When it comes to banquette sofas, the clue is in the name. Reminiscent of retro diner booths, they are the ideal choice for eating as they're plushy and intimate and encourage guests to chat amongst themselves. If you're looking to create a dining room nook, banquette seating should be at the top of your list.

If you're limited on space, try switching out your traditional dining room chairs for a practical and space-efficient bench. Usually compact, benches can easily slide under a table or tuck into a corner of a room. They're also great for extra seating guests when hosting a dinner or celebration.

3. Shop vintage for a quality dining table

It simply wouldn't be a dining room without a dining table. Instead of opting for something average, make a statement with a large, well-made wooden table. Not only will it look great, but it will last a lot longer than less sturdy alternatives.

Quality is far more important than the superficial appearance of furniture, particularly when it comes to a frequently-used piece like the dining room table. The collected home trend centers around investing in key pieces that have been carefully considered. This is where vintage becomes your best friend as you can often find lasting and chic pieces at reasonable price points.

'I love REALLY big long dining tables. They feel so grand,' says Bailey Todd, of White Cliff Studio. A large, beautifully crafted dining table really takes the spotlight in a dining room and offers plenty of space to add dining table decor, so you can get away with a more minimal theme for the rest of the room.

If you're worried a bigger table will look too crowded, or you feel you don't host often enough to get enough use out of it, consider an adjustable table that can cater to different requirements. 'If you don't have the space for a really large dining table, I love our Double Extendable Table. It's simple and the extension easily folds into itself so you can switch from your everyday table to dinner party mode in a matter of seconds,' Bailey adds.

4. Try a cabinet that doubles up as a bar cart

Being able to add extra storage in your dining room is always a bonus, but you don't want to add so much furniture that the space begins to feel crowded. An easy way to strike a balance here is to introduce dining room furniture that offers more than one function. The bar cart face some backlash from the Gen Z decorators in 2024, and while we still love them for 2025 the trend will focus more on bar cabinets that can stylishly house your drinking glasses and bottles.

Bar carts are great for adding to a dining room as they can be wheeled into any room that guests gather in. But the bar cabinet is its chicer sister. It's a more permanent piece where everything can be stored in one place. Bar cabinets can house tableware like plates, glasses, and napkins, making setting the table and pouring drinks so much easier.

David Mann, President of MR Architecture + Decor, added an industrial steel bar cabinet to his dining room, and has given it two functions to make the most of his space. He says, 'The bar cabinet is a useful piece as it is great for storing dishes, linens, extra silverware, etc,' he explains, adding 'In addition, the top can be used for barware and as an area to prepare drinks.'

5. Incorporate a serving table

Anyone who loves to host dinner parties knows that there is never enough space for all the food, drinks, and serveware on the dining table alone. As such, introducing additional space for the extras can make all the difference, and help your dinner parties flow more seamlessly.

'Here, I used a folding wallpaper table which as a server,' says David Mann. 'This is a useful piece as it provides an additional surface on which to set out food, whether a buffet or hors d’oeuvres,' he adds. The dark, rustic wood of the table adds a lovely contrast to the more minimalist color palette used on the walls.

Sideboards do a great job of holding dining ware and can be decorated according to the occasion. It's easy to make a sideboard into a centerpiece and the great thing about using a table that can be moved and stored away is that you don't have to keep it out all the time if you don't want to. Simply bring it out when the need calls, and put it away when you're in need of extra space.

Choosing the right dining room furniture is all about balancing visual appeal with practical functions. 2025 calls for curation and consideration, so source pieces that will endure – whether they're antiques or well-crafted contemporary items. And, most importantly, make sure the furniture you choose works for your space and how you use it.