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.

Sophisticated Glamour

RLH Studio

Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of an expansive traditional open plan dining in Minneapolis with white walls, dark hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Project Rush Haven

Terravista Interior Design Group

The homeowners wanted an updated style for their home that incorporated their existing traditional pieces. We added transitional furnishings with clean lines and a neutral palette to create a fresh and sophisticated traditional design plan.

1840 Greek Revival

Twelve Chairs Interiors

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

Meadowmere

A. Perry Homes

Photo of a traditional separate dining room in Chicago with green walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Seward Park

Heidi Caillier Design

Inspiration for a traditional dining room in Seattle with white walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

3707 Moss Side Avenue, Richmond, VA 23222

Richmond Hill Design + Build

Richmond Hill Design + Build brings you this gorgeous American four-square home, crowned with a charming, black metal roof in Richmond’s historic Ginter Park neighborhood! Situated on a .46 acre lot, this craftsman-style home greets you with double, 8-lite front doors and a grand, wrap-around front porch. Upon entering the foyer, you’ll see the lovely dining room on the left, with crisp, white wainscoting and spacious sitting room/study with French doors to the right. Straight ahead is the large family room with a gas fireplace and flanking 48” tall built-in shelving. A panel of expansive 12’ sliding glass doors leads out to the 20’ x 14’ covered porch, creating an indoor/outdoor living and entertaining space. An amazing kitchen is to the left, featuring a 7’ island with farmhouse sink, stylish gold-toned, articulating faucet, two-toned cabinetry, soft close doors/drawers, quart countertops and premium Electrolux appliances. Incredibly useful butler’s pantry, between the kitchen and dining room, sports glass-front, upper cabinetry and a 46-bottle wine cooler. With 4 bedrooms, 3-1/2 baths and 5 walk-in closets, space will not be an issue. The owner’s suite has a freestanding, soaking tub, large frameless shower, water closet and 2 walk-in closets, as well a nice view of the backyard. Laundry room, with cabinetry and counter space, is conveniently located off of the classic central hall upstairs. Three additional bedrooms, all with walk-in closets, round out the second floor, with one bedroom having attached full bath and the other two bedrooms sharing a Jack and Jill bath. Lovely hickory wood floors, upgraded Craftsman trim package and custom details throughout!

Homedale

Emily Ruddo

Design ideas for a traditional separate dining room in Los Angeles with wallpaper, decorative wall panelling, multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

579 Parks Lane

J. Parrish Builders

Formal Dining Room
Mid-sized traditional separate dining room in Other with light hardwood floors and decorative wall panelling.

Dining Room

Ten Oaks Homes

Inspiration for a traditional kitchen/dining combo in Baltimore with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, vaulted and decorative wall panelling.

Lake Boone Trail

Cambridge Classic Homes

Design ideas for a large traditional separate dining room in Raleigh with blue walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Jerome Village

Gibson Construction Ltd

Photo of a traditional dining room in Columbus with green walls, dark hardwood floors, brown floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Ridgeway

Neilson Homes LLC

Photo of a mid-sized traditional separate dining room in Boston with light hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Traditional Renovation on Aspen

Stalburg Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional dining room in Detroit with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Dining Room in Dormont

Santiano Remodeling LLC

This Dining Room in Dormont boasts its original floors along with its original textured plastered ceiling, but now shows off a classic look of true wood wainscoting, new crown molding, new window trim, new cased openings, and freshly painted walls.

Rocking Chair Porch

Grayson Dare Homes, Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional separate dining room in Raleigh with brown walls, vinyl floors, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Formal Transitional Dining Room

Coveted Interiors

Coveted Interiors Rutherford, NJ 07070
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional separate dining room in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Barrymore Dining Room

TJ Simone at Ethan Allen Princeton

Here we have a little bit of fun with the head chairs and use an unexpected fabric. Because there's only a little pattern at the heads of the table, it allows us to pair other patterns together in the adjoining rooms.

Transform New House to Home

Lisa Stewart Design

Moving into a new home? Where do your furnishings look and fit the best? Where and what should you purchase new? Downsizing can be even more difficult. How do you get all your cherished belongings to fit? What do you keep and what to you pass onto a new home? I'm here to help. This home was smaller and the homeowners asked me to help make it feel like home and make everything work. Mission accomplished!

Ballast Point Estate

Home Frosting

Tradition meets transitional. This 12,000 square foot Colonial-styled estate in Ballast Point walking distance from Bayshore Boulevard recently got an update from the Home frosting team. Working with existing global treasures like the opulent crystal dining room chandelier from Paris, windows from London and a bathroom door that came from Hugh Hefner's original Playboy Mansion in Chicago, we curated just the right furnishings, art and accessories to turn this house into a dream home. --- Project designed by interior design studio Home Frosting. They serve the entire Tampa Bay area including South Tampa, Clearwater, Belleair, and St. Petersburg. For more about Home Frosting, see here: https://homefrosting.com/

Traditional Dining Room Design Ideas with Decorative Wall Panelling

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!