The idea of a contemporary dining room often conjures up images of a neutral setting where color is scarce and clean, straight lines create a sophisticated space. With the dining room increasingly becoming just an extension of the living area, most homeowners want a refined, modern dining area that can visually blend in with the open plan living. But this does not mean you have to sacrifice on color completely. Your dining space can still remain as classy, contemporary and curated as ever and a change of style is definitely not a must.Classy and spacious dining room idea in blue with large wooden tableThe popular perception that adding color to the dining room disturbs its distinctly contemporary appeal is far from the truth. You do not need to bring a plethora of bright hues to give the dining room a cheerful edge. Understated and exquisite, here are 15 dining room inspirations that showcase how you can brighten the urbane dining space without going overboard. Enjoy!Working with Shades of BlueBlue is one color that works pretty much in every contemporary dining room. The many shades of blue are ease to incorporate and its natural hue allows it to easily blend in whit both white and trendy gray. You can use dashing chairs in blue to enliven your existing dining room without changing too much in terms of wall color or other décor in the room. If this seems like a commitment that is far too permanent, then start off with gorgeous vases and beautiful china that bring color to...