Photo of a traditional dining room in Dallas with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted and planked wall panelling.

Mansfield Tx Interior Designer + USI Design & Remodeling

USI Design & Remodeling

Whole house remodel in Mansfield Tx. Architecture, Design & Construction by USI Design & Remodeling.
Large traditional kitchen/dining combo in Dallas with light hardwood floors, white walls, beige floor and wallpaper.

Yuzen Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Collection Customer Space | WA

Flooret

Clean and bright for a space where you can clear your mind and relax. Unique knots bring life and intrigue to this tranquil maple design. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Drama in Black and White

Pineapple House Interior Design

The dining room connects to parlor, and both impart drama and depth with moody black walls paired with stark whites, with accents of brass and pops of neutral. The room is updated with high chair rail, a vigorous patterned ceiling by a North Carolina artist and a generous table that seats ten.

Virginia Country House

Norris Architecture

Photo of a traditional separate dining room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, timber and vaulted.

Open Dining Room

Benvenuti and Stein

Each space is defined with its own ceiling design to create definition and separate the kitchen, dining, and sitting rooms. Dining space with pass through to living room and kitchen has built -in buffet cabinets. Norman Sizemore-Photographer

Classic Country Residence

Cath Tonkin Interiors

The Conservatory room is sun-filled year round and is a perfect entertaining space. Outdoor furniture and fabrics in classic style and colours create a relaxed atmosphere. the woodfired oven is a hand for a quick pizza or a roast dinner.

Bibliothèque

ARCHEA CLERMONT-FERRAND

Parfaite intégration d'une bibliothèque intégrant la cheminée ancienne et la porte menant au couloir de cet appartement ancien plein de cachet, le coloris FJORD est reprise par la couleur des murs. La partie basse fait place à un grand volume de rangement fermé tandis que le reste de l'espace est destiné à accueillir des livres de tout format. Pour terminer un espace pour la télévision et les décodeurs.

Newton Home

Joseph Ferraro

This is an example of a traditional separate dining room in Boston with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, recessed, decorative wall panelling and wallpaper.

Timeless Conservatory Park

Watson & Co

Inspiration for a traditional separate dining room in Denver with green walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, recessed and decorative wall panelling.

Oswald Remodel

B&B Builders

Dining Room
Large traditional kitchen/dining combo in Other with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Midwest New Classic Home

Rhonda Staley Design

Round breakfast room
Photo of a large traditional dining room in Cedar Rapids with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and coffered.

Dining Nook

Ten Oaks Homes

This is an example of a traditional dining room in Baltimore with medium hardwood floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

Monticello

Braswell Homes Inc

Design ideas for a traditional dining room in Dallas with black walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, wallpaper, panelled walls and wallpaper.

A Rural Renovation

BAKER POSEY DESIGN

by created beautiful and gracious archways from into the addition and existing living room we make the addition feel natural and connected and completely integrated into the existing home

Certified Luxury Builders - 41 West - Veracruz 5 Condo Remodel

Dream Coast Builders

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional dining room in Tampa with white walls, yellow floor, ceramic floors, no fireplace and coffered.

Grand Historical Gem

Maggie Bender Interiors, Allied ASID

Large traditional kitchen/dining combo in New York with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and coffered.

A Warm Welcome

TKS Design Group

Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW The homeowner and his wife had lived in this beautiful townhome in Oak Brook overlooking a small lake for over 13 years. The home is open and airy with vaulted ceilings and full of mementos from world adventures through the years, including to Cambodia, home of their much-adored sponsored daughter. The home, full of love and memories was host to a growing extended family of children and grandchildren. This was THE place. When the homeowner’s wife passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, he became determined to create a space that would continue to welcome and host his family and the many wonderful family memories that lay ahead but with an eye towards functionality. We started out by evaluating how the space would be used. Cooking and watching sports were key factors. So, we shuffled the current dining table into a rarely used living room whereby enlarging the kitchen. The kitchen now houses two large islands – one for prep and the other for seating and buffet space. We removed the wall between kitchen and family room to encourage interaction during family gatherings and of course a clear view to the game on TV. We also removed a dropped ceiling in the kitchen, and wow, what a difference. Next, we added some drama with a large arch between kitchen and dining room creating a stunning architectural feature between those two spaces. This arch echoes the shape of the large arch at the front door of the townhome, providing drama and significance to the space. The kitchen itself is large but does not have much wall space, which is a common challenge when removing walls. We added a bit more by resizing the double French doors to a balcony at the side of the house which is now just a single door. This gave more breathing room to the range wall and large stone hood but still provides access and light. We chose a neutral pallet of black, white, and white oak, with punches of blue at the counter stools in the kitchen. The cabinetry features a white shaker door at the perimeter for a crisp outline. Countertops and custom hood are black Caesarstone, and the islands are a soft white oak adding contrast and warmth. Two large built ins between the kitchen and dining room function as pantry space as well as area to display flowers or seasonal decorations. We repeated the blue in the dining room where we added a fresh coat of paint to the existing built ins, along with painted wainscot paneling. Above the wainscot is a neutral grass cloth wallpaper which provides a lovely backdrop for a wall of important mementos and artifacts. The dining room table and chairs were refinished and re-upholstered, and a new rug and window treatments complete the space. The room now feels ready to host more formal gatherings or can function as a quiet spot to enjoy a cup of morning coffee.

A Warm Welcome

TKS Design Group

HOUSE IN KENSINGTON

STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS

Photo of a large traditional open plan dining in London with green walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and panelled walls.

All Ceiling Designs Traditional Dining Room Design Ideas

A traditional dining room can be used for casual dining, integrated into an open plan and connected to the living and kitchen areas; or as a formal space reserved solely for entertaining. While it may not be used frequently, it is a great focal point in the home, and requires little furnishings. Here's what you need to consider before you start planning a new dining room...

How will you use your dining room?

First, consider how frequently you will use the space. If you plan on using your traditional dining room on a daily basis, a casual dining set-up with sturdy, long-lasting furniture is best. As for where you position it – well, any unused space in the home can be converted into a casual dining space, whether it be at the end of a kitchen island, or at the bottom of the stairs. A formal dining room, on the other hand, is more suited to a dedicated space, which is more common in heritage homes where space originally wasn’t at a premium. Perhaps you want your dining room to multi-task and accommodate everyday meals, homework sessions and grown-up dinner parties… If that’s the case, furniture is key. Look for versatile dining tables in either Australian or New Zealand hardwood or weathered timber for a more rustic look. These won’t show up sticky fingerprints as much and can be dressed up for guests.

What size and shape should your dining table be?

Your traditional dining table should be able to seat all family members with some room for additional guests – each person should have at least 60 centimetres of space at the table. The right size, however, also depends on how much room you have. A general rule of thumb is to leave no less than 1 metre from the dining table to the wall or any additional furniture, so people have enough room to comfortably move around the space. Rectangular dining tables are versatile and can work in a variety of settings, while oval dining tables are more traditional and can turn any meal into an occasion. If you have a tight space to work in, a round dining table is best, and also a great option if you want to encourage conversation. A square dining table can be a dramatic addition to a dining room, but only if you have the space. It allows everyone at the table to see each other, but the bigger the table, the harder it will be able to hold a conversation with someone at the other end.

What type of dining chairs should you choose?

Once you’ve decided on a dining table, look for traditional dining chairs that share a common design element. If your dining table legs are curved, for example, try to match them with dining chairs that have a similar curve, either in the legs or back. Next, consider the dimensions of the chair. The height of your dining chairs should allow at least 30 centimetres between the top of the seat and the top of the table. And to keep your tush happy, avoid dining chairs narrower than 45 centimetres.

How can you decorate your dining room?

Dining rooms are relatively minimal spaces, but that makes them a great place to splash a little colour through artwork, especially if yours is a formal dining room. If your dining room is lacking warmth, consider painting the walls a deep shade of red or blue, or go contemporary with black or grey. A cosy rug will make the space feel more intimate, while a sideboard or cabinet of curiosities will further personalise the space. Often overlooked, dining room lighting can also drastically alter the mood of a room, creating drama, spurring romance or encouraging conversation. Opt for soft lighting in the dining area with dimmer switches, and choose oversized pendants in large, open spaces or to make the dining area more of a focal point. Finally, add some table settings, such as a lace tablecloth for a whimsy feel, or a more basic table runner for a chic look. If you need some help designing your dining room, consider checking the Houzz directory of interior designers, home stylists, cabinet makers and more!