White-Cream Kitchen Remodel with Shiplap & Rustic Beams

Remodeled kitchen-dining room spaces updated with fresh, crisp neutral colors and rustic architectural details. Marshall Skinner, Marshall Evan Photography

Grand Living/Dining

Lawler Design Studio, Inc.

Photo Credit - Lori Hamilton
Expansive transitional open plan dining in Tampa with white walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

McMullin Mansion

The Room Co.

Vanessa Welch
Photo of a mid-sized transitional separate dining room in Salt Lake City with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

DuPont Circle

Samantha Friedman Interior Designs

Jesse Snyder
Photo of a large transitional separate dining room in DC Metro with medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, beige walls and brown floor.

FullView

Mendota Hearth

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional separate dining room in Cedar Rapids with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Lake Juliana Estates

Paris Flea Interiors

Tray ceilings and high gloss crown moldings enhance this spacious formal dining room. The chandelier made with recycled glass in tinted with a light frost glow. Solid wood light grain dining table is paired with stainless steel supports for a modern look. The upholstered dining chairs adds a softness to the contemporary table, while an abstract silver area rug grounds this space. An oversized abstract artwork is flanked by modern sconces and a linear mounted fireplace.

Brass acessories

AR DESIGN

Design ideas for a large transitional open plan dining in Montreal with white walls, a tile fireplace surround, pink floor and decorative wall panelling.

El Camino

Blissful Design Studio

Photo of a mid-sized transitional separate dining room in Phoenix with grey walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and grey floor.

Dining Nook

Horrigan O'Malley Architects

Dorothy Hong, Photographer
Design ideas for a large transitional kitchen/dining combo in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and beige floor.

Noe Valley Nautical

Susan Diana Harris Interior Design

clean, coastal, colorful, lime green, white wainscoting,
Inspiration for a transitional dining room in Los Angeles with white walls, dark hardwood floors and a tile fireplace surround.

Riverside Drive

3north

Ansel Olson
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional separate dining room in Richmond with blue walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

Modern Sitting Area

Breathe Design Studio

A transitional townhouse for a family with a touch of modern design and blue accents. When I start a project, I always ask a client to describe three words that they want to describe their home. In this instance, the owner asked for a modern, clean, and functional aesthetic that would be family-friendly, while also allowing him to entertain. We worked around the owner's artwork by Ryan Fugate in order to choose a neutral but also sophisticated palette of blues, greys, and green for the entire home. Metallic accents create a more modern feel that plays off of the hardware already in the home. The result is a comfortable and bright home where everyone can relax at the end of a long day. Photography by Reagen Taylor Photography Collaboration with lead designer Travis Michael Interiors --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/

Pelham Arts + Crafts

Innate Studio - Architecture & Design

This is an example of a large transitional separate dining room in New York with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Art Deco dining room and foyer in Oakwood

Becca Robbins Interior Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional separate dining room in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Transitional Downtown Minneapolis Condo

Happy Interiors Group

CC Photo Arts
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional kitchen/dining combo in Minneapolis with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace surround.

River Glen

Shore and Co.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional kitchen/dining combo in Toronto with dark hardwood floors, white walls, a two-sided fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Buchanan Renovation

Ferguson Construction

This home renovation project included a complete gut and reorganization of the main floor, removal of large chimney stack in the middle of the dining room, bringing floors all to same level, moving doors, adding guest bath, master closet, corner fireplace and garage. The result is this beautiful, open, spacious main floor with new kitchen, dining room, living room, master bedroom, master bath, guest bath, laundry room and flooring throughout.

Bohemian Elegance Kitchen Remodel

Hope Pinc Design

Photo of a mid-sized transitional open plan dining in Denver with white walls, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and dark hardwood floors.

Bloomington - Remodeling Artistry

AMEK Custom Builders

What a great vantage point of an open floor layout! With the fresh clean lines, warmth of the wood, thoughtful storage,and metallic accents; ii's ready to handle a busy family in style. The design of the living room wall provides an artistic focal point. With the new location of the dining room, it's an ideal spot to enjoy the backyard vegetable garden. Photo by SMHerrick Photography.

Porter Ranch gated estate rejuvination - complete remodeling

Metropolis Drafting and Construction Inc

A rejuvenation project of the entire first floor of approx. 1700sq. The kitchen was completely redone and redesigned with relocation of all major appliances, construction of a new functioning island and creating a more open and airy feeling in the space. A "window" was opened from the kitchen to the living space to create a connection and practical work area between the kitchen and the new home bar lounge that was constructed in the living space. New dramatic color scheme was used to create a "grandness" felling when you walk in through the front door and accent wall to be designated as the TV wall. The stairs were completely redesigned from wood banisters and carpeted steps to a minimalistic iron design combining the mid-century idea with a bit of a modern Scandinavian look. The old family room was repurposed to be the new official dinning area with a grand buffet cabinet line, dramatic light fixture and a new minimalistic look for the fireplace with 3d white tiles.

Transitional Dining Room Design Ideas with a Tile Fireplace Surround

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!