Photo of a traditional dining room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Photo of a large traditional separate dining room in San Diego with brown walls, travertine floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Lot 1 @ Fulton Ranch

Altitude Design ltd.

This is an example of a traditional dining room in Phoenix with brown walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

LVT Flooring - Wood & Tile - made of vinyl

Hemphill's Rugs & Carpets

Luxury vinyl plank floor. This floor looks so much like a real wood floor. This particular floor is water proof with a attached rubber noise reduction system. No adhesive required since it is a "click" together floor.

Casual Chic Style- Atlanta

Robin LaMonte/Rooms Revamped

Robin LaMonte of Rooms Revamped Interior Design and all photos by Christina Wedge
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional dining room in Atlanta with light hardwood floors, no fireplace, beige floor and white walls.

Oakland Farmhouse Kitchen Nook

Daniel M Swain, Architect

Craig Cozzitorti Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional kitchen/dining combo in San Francisco with green walls, no fireplace and beige floor.

Dining Room

Beverly Bradshaw Interiors

Dining room was long and narrow added glass/metal carts in the bay window for serving, area rug to soften the tiled floor and beautiful window treatment panels that mimic the framed art with tree branches in gold/cream colors along with roman shades for privacy. Paint colors to soften the room and the ceiling a metallic silver.

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.

Lutherville Upscale Downsize

redhead design, llc

This eating nook with a custom, curved banquette takes advantage of the space. The fun fabrics bring it to life!
Traditional dining room in Baltimore with grey walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Chelsea House

Jo Cowen Architects

Large traditional kitchen/dining combo in London with limestone floors and beige floor.

Breakfast Room Opens to the Large Family Room

MAC Design + Build

Photographs provided by Ashley Sullivan, Exposurely
Photo of a mid-sized traditional dining room in DC Metro with beige walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Dinning 1

Gruebmeyer Builders

Mid-sized traditional kitchen/dining combo in Columbus with blue walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and panelled walls.

Great Room and Master Bedroom Addition with Sliding Barn Door and Oak Hardwood

ALL Renovation & Design LLC

This home addition didn't go according to plan... and that's a good thing. Here's why. Family is really important to the Nelson's. But the small kitchen and living room in their 30 plus-year-old house meant crowded holidays for all the children and grandchildren. It was easy to see that a major home remodel was needed. The problem was the Nelson's didn't know anyone who had a great experience with a builder. The Nelson's connected with ALL Renovation & Design at a home show in York, PA, but it wasn't until after sitting down with several builders and going over preliminary designs that it became clear that Amos listened and cared enough to guide them through the project in a way that would achieve their goals perfectly. So work began on a new addition with a “great room” and a master bedroom with a master bathroom. That's how it started. But the project didn't go according to plan. Why? Because Amos was constantly asking, “What would make you 100% satisfied.” And he meant it. For example, when Mrs. Nelson realized how much she liked the character of the existing brick chimney, she didn't want to see it get covered up. So plans changed mid-stride. But we also realized that the brick wouldn't fit with the plan for a stone fireplace in the new family room. So plans changed there as well, and brick was ordered to match the chimney. It was truly a team effort that produced a beautiful addition that is exactly what the Nelson's wanted... or as Mrs. Nelson said, “...even better, more beautiful than we envisioned.” For Christmas, the Nelson's were able to have the entire family over with plenty of room for everyone. Just what they wanted. The outside of the addition features GAF architectural shingles in Pewter, Certainteed Mainstreet D4 Shiplap in light maple, and color-matching bricks. Inside the great room features the Armstrong Prime Harvest Oak engineered hardwood in a natural finish, Masonite 6-panel pocket doors, a custom sliding pine barn door, and Simonton 5500 series windows. The master bathroom cabinetry was made to match the bedroom furniture set, with a cultured marble countertop from Countertec, and tile flooring.

UN CLÁSICO QUE VOLVIÓ A NACER

Coton et bois

Large traditional separate dining room in Madrid with beige walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and a standard fireplace.

Dining Room

Windstone Partners

Nestled between two living areas in the large salon lies the dining room, placed perfectly to take in the view from the lake.
Photo of a large traditional open plan dining in Houston with beige walls, beige floor and concrete floors.

Загородный дом для молодой семьи

Олеся Олейникова

Photo of a traditional kitchen/dining combo in Yekaterinburg with beige walls and beige floor.

Palm Beach Oceanfront

alene workman interior design, inc

In this dining room, the use of dark red lacquered wall covering highlights and sets off the space from the adjacent rooms. The Macassar Ebony and steel dining table are surrounded by off white dining chairs. The custom designed colored leaded glass wall partitions frame and partition the room from a hallway.

LEXINGTON | dining room

Symmetry Architects

symmetry ARCHITECTS [architecture] | tatum BROWN homes [builder] | danny PIASSICK [photography]
Large traditional separate dining room in Dallas with beige walls, travertine floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Dining Room

Alexandra Naranjo Designs Inc

Design ideas for a large traditional dining room in Toronto with light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

North Tustin Whole Home Remodel

Nexus Building and Design

Design ideas for a small traditional open plan dining in Orange County with grey walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Traditional Dining Room Design Ideas with Beige Floor

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!