Dining rooms set the tone for entertaining and family meals. Our estimates below are for a standard dining room with two openings and two windows. Satin or eggshell finishes are popular for dining rooms, offering an elegant look that is easy to maintain.
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Paint Needed
2
gallons
This covers 344 square feet with 2 coats of standard paint.
Flat or eggshell finish recommended for bedrooms. Low-VOC paint is ideal for better air quality.
Based on a 14x12 ft room with 8-ft ceilings, 2 door(s), and 2 window(s). Paint at 400 sq ft/gallon with 15% waste buffer.
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A standard 14x12 dining room with 8-foot ceilings needs about 2 gallons for two coats. Deductions for two doorways and two windows are already factored in. Add a gallon if painting the ceiling.
Rich, warm colors like deep blue, emerald green, warm gray, and burgundy create inviting dining spaces. For a more modern look, consider navy blue or charcoal accent walls with lighter complementary walls.
Using the same color or coordinating colors creates a cohesive flow, especially in open floor plans. If the rooms are separate, you have more freedom to choose different palettes. Consider using the same finish type in both rooms.
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