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Project Grey House
Project Grey House
Duet Design Studio LLCDuet Design Studio LLC
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury kitchen/dining room in Richmond with medium hardwood flooring.
Oakland Modern
Oakland Modern
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
Photo of a medium sized retro open plan dining room in San Francisco with white walls, concrete flooring and no fireplace.
Virginia Country Club
Virginia Country Club
Benedict AugustBenedict August
Expansive midcentury kitchen/dining room in Orange County with ceramic flooring, grey floors, wallpapered walls and grey walls.
Maple Grove Mid Century Dining Room
Maple Grove Mid Century Dining Room
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
Dining room has a brown vinyl flooring accented by gray tone walls and a mid-century modern dining room set. Blue accents help tile in the kitchen cabinets as well as the living room couch. The yellow rug and gold light fixtures help add an element of a modern touch.
Mandeville
Mandeville
Lewis / Schoeplein architectsLewis / Schoeplein architects
Marisa Vitale Photography
Photo of a retro open plan dining room in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Horseshoe Trail
Horseshoe Trail
STUDIOrobert jamiesonSTUDIOrobert jamieson
Studio Robert Jamieson
Medium sized midcentury dining room in Philadelphia with white walls, cork flooring and brown floors.
Playful Elegance
Playful Elegance
KrimsonHAUSKrimsonHAUS
One of the primary challenges our client faced was the sense of disconnect between the play area and the main living spaces. They wanted a home where they could keep an eye on their kids while going about daily activities. To address this, we ingeniously designed the space to be highly functional, ensuring the kid's play area became central to the kitchen, dining, and living spaces.
Scarboro Residence
Scarboro Residence
Uniik DesignUniik Design
Mid century contemporary dining area featuring a gorgeous white and brass dome pendant. The oval marble dining table is compliment by six beautiful mid century dining chairs.
Brown Jackson House
Brown Jackson House
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
Mid-Century Remodel on Tabor Hill This sensitively sited house was designed by Robert Coolidge, a renowned architect and grandson of President Calvin Coolidge. The house features a symmetrical gable roof and beautiful floor to ceiling glass facing due south, smartly oriented for passive solar heating. Situated on a steep lot, the house is primarily a single story that steps down to a family room. This lower level opens to a New England exterior. Our goals for this project were to maintain the integrity of the original design while creating more modern spaces. Our design team worked to envision what Coolidge himself might have designed if he'd had access to modern materials and fixtures. With the aim of creating a signature space that ties together the living, dining, and kitchen areas, we designed a variation on the 1950's "floating kitchen." In this inviting assembly, the kitchen is located away from exterior walls, which allows views from the floor-to-ceiling glass to remain uninterrupted by cabinetry. We updated rooms throughout the house; installing modern features that pay homage to the fine, sleek lines of the original design. Finally, we opened the family room to a terrace featuring a fire pit. Since a hallmark of our design is the diminishment of the hard line between interior and exterior, we were especially pleased for the opportunity to update this classic work.
Danish Modern flat
Danish Modern flat
Jared Frank StudioJared Frank Studio
A Stilux Milano Dome chandelier hangs over a Farstrup Møbler Shaker Dining table with rush oak chairs. Behind it, the open plan kitchen with open shelves.
San Carlos Treetop
San Carlos Treetop
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
What started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.
New Jersey Townhouse
New Jersey Townhouse
Décor AidDécor Aid
Succulents in a rectanglular planter on the dining table make for a modern centerpiece. Photo Credits- Sigurjón Gudjónsson
Inspiration for a small retro open plan dining room in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Deloache Ave Residence
Deloache Ave Residence
MohmentMohment
View from dining room into kitchen and great room.
Inspiration for an expansive midcentury open plan dining room in Dallas with white walls, porcelain flooring and beige floors.
Residence in Laguna Niguel
Residence in Laguna Niguel
Yolanda Barriga Interior DesignYolanda Barriga Interior Design
Studio Blue
This is an example of a small retro dining room in Santa Barbara with grey walls and marble flooring.
Virginia Highlands Home
Virginia Highlands Home
WAKE + LOOM DESIGNWAKE + LOOM DESIGN
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury enclosed dining room in Los Angeles with grey walls, no fireplace and light hardwood flooring.
Beeston Street
Beeston Street
Jumble & StackJumble & Stack
Photo of a medium sized retro dining room in Brisbane with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Indoor-Outdoor, Midcentury, Los Angeles
Indoor-Outdoor, Midcentury, Los Angeles
Blake Civiello ArchitectureBlake Civiello Architecture
Photos by Philippe Le Berre
Design ideas for a large retro dining room in Los Angeles with green walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Jacobs Condo Do-Over
Jacobs Condo Do-Over
Robin Davis InteriorsRobin Davis Interiors
The clients had the walnut dining table and 2 original wishbone chairs in storage for 20 years- I couldn't believe our luck when I saw them in person and knew they were perfect as our jumping off point to the design. The new Crate & Barrel wall unit also in walnut looks perfect in the space to hold decor pieces, a fold-down bar top and entertaining pieces behind the closed doors. The Hygge & West wallpaper in the retro gold pattern adds just enough interest to highlight the furniture.
Forest Hills Mid-Century Remodel
Forest Hills Mid-Century Remodel
The Kingston Group - Remodeling SpecialistsThe Kingston Group - Remodeling Specialists
Photo of a medium sized retro kitchen/dining room in Nashville with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and a vaulted ceiling.
A Warm Mid Century Modern Feel
A Warm Mid Century Modern Feel
Décor AidDécor Aid
This is an example of a medium sized retro dining room in New York with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.

Affordable Midcentury Dining Room Ideas and Designs

For many of us, our dining rooms are combined with our kitchens or living rooms and so it’s hard to give them a defined style or design, whereas many people who do have a separate dining room often overlook redesigning the space because it is used fairly infrequently. However, if you can make your midcentury dining room or dining room area an inviting but practical space to eat with friends and family, then you’ll have no excuse not to be the ever gracious dinner party host and make the most of your midcentury dining space. Dining room ideas can range from the dramatic overhaul of layout, walls, doors, fireplaces or lighting features, to the refresh of furniture such as dining tables and chairs, or even smaller details such as dinnerware, cutlery, chair covers and small decorative features. So whether you are looking to completely redesign your dining room or you’re just looking for some midcentury dining room decorating ideas, you’re bound to find some inspiration from other homeowners, designers and stylists who’ve uploaded images of their dining rooms on Houzz.

How should I choose my dining room table?

Dining tables can be large, imposing pieces of furniture and so it’s a good idea to choose your table first and plan your decor around them. Comfort and ease of movement in dining rooms is key – even though we spend most of our time sitting, it’s preferable not to dine in cramped quarters (and crucial as a host to be able to move around the table to serve your guests). When choosing your dining room table, consider the number of people you expect to regularly seat – the perfect size for a dining table allows an intimate meal without feeling crowded. A round table leaves plenty of room for serving food at its centre, but a rectangular table is more flexible for seating extra guests at either end. If you’re after true versatility, drop leaf or extendable dining room tables are the most convenient option. The material of your selected table will set the character of your room. Glass dining tables look sleek and modern, whilst a pine or oak dining table will lend dining rooms a rustic country vibe. For a more traditional dining table opt for a dark polished wood like mahogany. Check out all the dining room decorating ideas on Houzz to see how different materials of dining table are incorporated into different rooms.

What are the best dining chairs for my table?

If your table hasn’t been sold with matching chairs then you have some extra flexibility to select dining chairs that suit your desired dining room feel. For traditional dining rooms you will want to opt for a full set of high backed formal dining chairs, whether these are upholstered, leather or wood framed. If you are looking for a more informal dining room, then a selection of mismatched chairs in different materials such as moulded plastic and even metal can be a great way to achieve this. For a really relaxed dining experience, you could even opt for a full length bench, which has the additional advantage of saving space as it can be tucked away under the table when not in use.

How should I decorate my midcentury dining room?

Elegant, neutral palettes are the safest dining room decorating ideas for smaller rooms, creating a calm dining environment for your guests. Pattern in a dining room can be a great choice to create drama but in order to not overwhelm your guests you might want to stick to a few stand-out elements – for example, wallpaper, curtains or chair covers. If you are lucky enough to have a large formal dining room then you could consider bold, opulent shades for your walls to create a grander feel. Your tableware and serveware should ideally be chosen to coordinate with your decor choices, but if all else fails keep it white, bright and simple. Lighting is also key to your dining room decor – aim for dimmable light that you can adjust to create the mood that will allow your guests to relax but still be able to see their food. Low pendant lights directly over the dining table are both practical and striking, or for large formal dining rooms you may want to opt for a traditional chandelier hung from the centre of the room. Additional wall sconces along the walls can be a great way to brighten up the room for late night dinner parties, and don’t forget how a couple of candles along your dining room table can add a delicate, finishing touch. Discover more of these popular design photo ideas.
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