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Traditional Enclosed Dining Room Ideas and Designs

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Lower Falls- Dining Room
Lower Falls- Dining Room
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM: Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder (Kitchen/ Mudroom Addition): Shanks Engineering & Construction Builder (Master Suite Addition): Hampden Design Photographer: Greg Premru
Dining room
Dining room
Ellwood InteriorsEllwood Interiors
Kitchen and Breakfast Area of a historic Craftsman residence in Santa Monica, CA
Kitchen and Breakfast Area of a historic Craftsman residence in Santa Monica, CA
Tim Barber ArchitectsTim Barber Architects
Hillside Historic
Hillside Historic
Hurst Construction, IncHurst Construction, Inc
A dining room addition featuring a new fireplace with limestone surround, hand plastered walls and barrel vaulted ceiling and custom buffet with doors made from sinker logs
Dinning Room
Dinning Room
Gruebmeyer BuildersGruebmeyer Builders
Before and After Dining
Before and After Dining
OTW InteriorsOTW Interiors
Flower Mound New Home
Flower Mound New Home
Homestyle Select DecorHomestyle Select Decor
This beautiful dining room has a mix of rustic furnishings with elegant touches to elevate the look. Starburst gold light fixtures immediately draw one's attention. The blue accent wall ties in the blue accents throughout the room. Custom host chairs with a beautiful blue fabric on the back provide the perfect accent to the casual yet sophisticated drapery treatment. The wall gems bring some of the blue color onto the opposite wall, creating an inviting space for entertaining.
Downsizing Magic!
Downsizing Magic!
Mimi Wilson - MW Design GroupMimi Wilson - MW Design Group
This classic dining room needed an update to match the fresh new paint color. A light round area rug, new upholstered dining chairs, and understated art work transforms this room without taking away its key elements.
Amarra
Amarra
JAUREGUI Architecture Interiors ConstructionJAUREGUI Architecture Interiors Construction
Kirkwood Terrace | Sammamish
Kirkwood Terrace | Sammamish
Quadrant HomesQuadrant Homes
Transitional luxury Highland Drive Home
Transitional luxury Highland Drive Home
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
A formal dining room with dark blue walls and off-white trimming, dark hardwood floors, and off-white dining room furniture with skirted chairs.
Trafalgar Drive
Trafalgar Drive
Dean Frost PhotographyDean Frost Photography
Dean Frost Photography
Dining Room
Dining Room
Chambers Interiors & Associates, Inc.Chambers Interiors & Associates, Inc.
Almost everything in this dining room follows a neutral palette, from the English firework chairs to the feather crystal chandelier and the photograph in between the sconces. Fresh flowers in the antique porcelain vases add a pop of color. The table also has a washed finish and stained top, which gives it a sleek look. Photo by Michael Hunter.
Transitional Dining Room
Transitional Dining Room
Leslie Hutchison Interiors, LLCLeslie Hutchison Interiors, LLC
Unidos Marketing Network
Artisan Home Tour 2017
Artisan Home Tour 2017
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
Landmark Photography
Homearama 2017
Homearama 2017
MJN & Associates InteriorsMJN & Associates Interiors
Carl Unterbrink
Windermere Downs Home
Windermere Downs Home
Design SolutionsDesign Solutions
Vic DeVore/DeVore Designs
Traditional Rumson Home
Traditional Rumson Home
Tesi Design, Inc. Interiors and CabinetryTesi Design, Inc. Interiors and Cabinetry
A traditional enclosed dining room receives a dramatic transformation with a William Morris bird patterened wallpaper in green, blue and pinks. Custom pinched pleat drapery panels are created with a coordinating William Morris leaf pattern fabric and tri-colored tassel fringe. The client's dining room set maintained in the space. The surrounding dining chairs and flanking accent chairs all were re-upholstered in coordinating textures and tight patterned fabrics.
Glen Ridge Home
Glen Ridge Home
Toledo GellerToledo Geller
Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring
Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring
New England Antique LumberNew England Antique Lumber

Traditional Enclosed Dining Room Ideas and Designs

For many of us, our dining rooms are combined with our kitchens or living rooms and so it’s hard to give them a defined style or design, whereas many people who do have a separate dining room often overlook redesigning the space because it is used fairly infrequently. However, if you can make your traditional dining room or dining room area an inviting but practical space to eat with friends and family, then you’ll have no excuse not to be the ever gracious dinner party host and make the most of your traditional dining space. Dining room ideas can range from the dramatic overhaul of layout, walls, doors, fireplaces or lighting features, to the refresh of furniture such as dining tables and chairs, or even smaller details such as dinnerware, cutlery, chair covers and small decorative features. So whether you are looking to completely redesign your dining room or you’re just looking for some traditional dining room decorating ideas, you’re bound to find some inspiration from other homeowners, designers and stylists who’ve uploaded images of their dining rooms on Houzz.

How should I choose my dining room table?

Dining tables can be large, imposing pieces of furniture and so it’s a good idea to choose your table first and plan your decor around them. Comfort and ease of movement in dining rooms is key – even though we spend most of our time sitting, it’s preferable not to dine in cramped quarters (and crucial as a host to be able to move around the table to serve your guests). When choosing your dining room table, consider the number of people you expect to regularly seat – the perfect size for a dining table allows an intimate meal without feeling crowded. A round table leaves plenty of room for serving food at its centre, but a rectangular table is more flexible for seating extra guests at either end. If you’re after true versatility, drop leaf or extendable dining room tables are the most convenient option. The material of your selected table will set the character of your room. Glass dining tables look sleek and modern, whilst a pine or oak dining table will lend dining rooms a rustic country vibe. For a more traditional dining table opt for a dark polished wood like mahogany. Check out all the dining room decorating ideas on Houzz to see how different materials of dining table are incorporated into different rooms.

What are the best dining chairs for my table?

If your table hasn’t been sold with matching chairs then you have some extra flexibility to select dining chairs that suit your desired dining room feel. For traditional dining rooms you will want to opt for a full set of high backed formal dining chairs, whether these are upholstered, leather or wood framed. If you are looking for a more informal dining room, then a selection of mismatched chairs in different materials such as moulded plastic and even metal can be a great way to achieve this. For a really relaxed dining experience, you could even opt for a full length bench, which has the additional advantage of saving space as it can be tucked away under the table when not in use.

How should I decorate my traditional dining room?

Elegant, neutral palettes are the safest dining room decorating ideas for smaller rooms, creating a calm dining environment for your guests. Pattern in a dining room can be a great choice to create drama but in order to not overwhelm your guests you might want to stick to a few stand-out elements – for example, wallpaper, curtains or chair covers. If you are lucky enough to have a large formal dining room then you could consider bold, opulent shades for your walls to create a grander feel. Your tableware and serveware should ideally be chosen to coordinate with your decor choices, but if all else fails keep it white, bright and simple. Lighting is also key to your dining room decor – aim for dimmable light that you can adjust to create the mood that will allow your guests to relax but still be able to see their food. Low pendant lights directly over the dining table are both practical and striking, or for large formal dining rooms you may want to opt for a traditional chandelier hung from the centre of the room. Additional wall sconces along the walls can be a great way to brighten up the room for late night dinner parties, and don’t forget how a couple of candles along your dining room table can add a delicate, finishing touch. Discover more of these popular design photo ideas.
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