Transitional dining room in Austin with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and exposed beam.

Thomas Coombes

Forza Projects

Design ideas for a transitional dining room in London with white walls, no fireplace and grey floor.

CHEERFUL RETREAT

HSH Interiors

This family home is nestled in the mountains with extensive views of Mt. Tamalpais. HSH Interiors created an effortlessly elegant space with playful patterns that accentuate the surrounding natural environment. Sophisticated furnishings combined with cheerful colors create an east coast meets west coast feeling throughout the house.

Coastal Transitional

White Sands Coastal Development

Our clients built their Manhattan dream house years ago, but a couple of decades in, the yellow and green palette seemed stale. We brightened the home with new paint and countertops, white oak flooring and updated carpet, custom fixtures and furniture, and new finishes, window treatments, and accessories. For enhanced functionality, we added built-in storage throughout, reupholstered existing furniture and the breakfast nook in performance fabric, and created a custom dining table that seats a dozen. To keep the dining room coastal and informal, we paired plush head chairs with rattan-backed side chairs and accented with sea-foam and sandy-hued floor and window coverings. The addition of a murphy bed, as well as shelving and file storage, made the office more suited to their growing family’s needs. In the second office, a standing desk, as well as a customized craft desk with built-ins for specific supplies, transformed the area into a completely personalized and effective space. New furniture and a ceiling-length fireplace facade of soft ivory and gray stone transformed the family room into a cozy and welcoming retreat. The overall effect is a home that feels spacious, beachy, and comfortable.

Austin Dining Room Design

Browne House Interior Design

This relaxing space was filled with all new furnishings, décor, and lighting that allow comfortable dining. An antique upholstered settee adds a refined character to the space.

East Grand Rapids Tudor

Cannarsa Structure and Design

Photo of a transitional dining room in Grand Rapids with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Colleyville, TX Eclectic New Build

Nicole Arnold Interiors

To honor their roots, this eclectic 2018 new build capitalizes on the couples’ personalities in many ways. With an affinity for geodes and rock formations, as well as keeping glass and organic elements in mind, inspiration is evident in every room. The couple’s Colorado background encouraged we incorporate refined western nods throughout the residence, while sophisticated features of transitional and traditional designs. Each room was designed with consideration of the clients’ love of color except the master bedroom and bath suite, which was done in soothing neutrals.

Belfort

Jessica Koltun Home

Interior Design By Designer and Broker Jessica Koltun Home | Selling Dallas Texas
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional dining room in Dallas with white walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Southmoor Lane Remodel

Design 5 Seventy-One

Mid-sized transitional dining room in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and vaulted.

Fresh Elegance Full Home Remodel in Santa Clara

Memmo Interiors

Small transitional dining room in San Francisco with white walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Winborn Whole Home Remodel

Bradford Custom Homes & Remodeling

Photo of a mid-sized transitional dining room in Atlanta with black walls and light hardwood floors.

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Jennifer's Interior Design

This is an example of a transitional dining room in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

The AJS Banquette

VPWdesigns

A custom, transitional built-in dining/breakfast nook with a little bit of rustic flair. The table top is local Alaskan, Copper Landing birch. The bench includes storage in the form of a full extension drawer and hatch. The benches on the right are moveable. Powder coated, custom welded steel frames.

Country Estate Transformation

Everything Home

Our Indianapolis design studio designed a gut renovation of this home which opened up the floorplan and radically changed the functioning of the footprint. It features an array of patterned wallpaper, tiles, and floors complemented with a fresh palette, and statement lights. Photographer - Sarah Shields --- Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm, which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/portfolio/country-estate-transformation/

The Falcon

SoCal Canyon Builders

Photo of a mid-sized transitional dining room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Frisco Transitional Home Transformation

Kathy Prior’s Interior Creations, LLC

Photo of a transitional dining room in Dallas.

As Hot as BLUE Blazes

RSZ Design Development

Breakfast Area
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional dining room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, grey floor and timber.

Martha's Vineyard Summer Home

Thom Lindsley LLC

Photo of a transitional dining room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

San Antonio, Texas | Scheel Gardens - Acadia E - Unit B Breakfast Nook

Brightland Homes

Mid-sized transitional dining room in Other with white walls, ceramic floors and beige floor.

Greenbrier Ct

Metropolitan Staging LLC

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional dining room in DC Metro with grey walls, light hardwood floors and brown floor.

Breakfast Nook Transitional Dining Room Design Ideas

A transitional 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 transitional 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 transitional 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 transitional 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!