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.

According to Liz Walton, interior designer and CEO of Liz Walton Home, "Whites transform any space into a clean slate, and the dining room is no exception. What better way to let the food take center stage than by having it stand out in a room primed for color? I love using white because it allows my clients to change out accessories, artwork, and table linens seasonally."

Keep in mind that white is not one-size-fits-all. Ask any designer: there are a plethora of white shades out there. From yellow-tinged to stark, flat white, it's important to consider what kind of vibe you're going for in your dining space when selecting both your paint and its accents.

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 12 white dining room ideas that prove that neutral doesn't have to mean boring.

01 Go for a Glossy White Dining Table

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"A white dining table is a fun way to lighten up the space and allows my clients to have fun with china patterns, table linens, floral arrangements, and more," says Walton.

02 Paint a Small Accent

Liven up a predominantly white color scheme by painting an small accent (like a wall or door) to provide a focal point and give the space some depth.

03 Add in Organic Materials

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Add organic materials to provide your white dining room with the feel of nature. Think wicker or rattan lamp shades, pampas grass, dark wood dining chairs, and a picnic-like table.

04 Keep It Minimal

Embrace the minimalist design aesthetic and let your white dining room speak for itself by choosing decor that blends in with the existing space, rather than competing with it. Here, the white lighting fixture and table match the white walls, and the blond wooden chairs match the blond wooden floors. Overall, this gives the space a serene look and feel.

05 Opt for a Warmer Tone

When selecting the white for your dining room, Richard Petrie, home expert at Thomas Sanderson tells us, "It may be best to stay away from harsh whites as they can often make a room feel clinical and cold. Instead, a slightly off-white paint will create a much warmer effect." Look for a creamy shade like Benjamin Moore's French Canvas, a favorite of Walton's, for a softer, more antique look.

06 Create Contrast With Black Window Frames

Black window frames are a classic motif that provide a striking statement. They also help to compliment black furniture or decor and give a grounding feel to a large room.

07 Adhere to a Monochrome Palette

If your white wall color leans slightly more gray, consider a monochrome palette with various riffs on the shade. Here, a charcoal-hued wooden table is accented by black lacquer bistro chairs and a pop of slate-colored neutral art. A white spherical pendant light contributes to the minimalist color scheme.

08 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.

09 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.

10 Consider a White Paneled Ceiling

A planked wooden ceiling gives a distinct, cottage-like feel.

11 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.

12 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.