Designers avoid bright, saturated hues in the dining room as they can have an unsettling effect. Stark neutrals, like white and gray, lack life and personality, lending a sterile and uninviting feel.

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We asked designers to share which dining room styles that are no longer in style, so you know which one to stay away from.

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It's hard to beat a happy, traditional white in any space, let alone an airy dining room. As in this lake ...