Dining Room with Banquette Seating and Tongue and Groove Walls Ideas and Designs

Designed by Malia Schultheis and built by Tru Form Tiny. This Tiny Home features Blue stained pine for the ceiling, pine wall boards in white, custom barn door, custom steel work throughout, and modern minimalist window trim in fir. This table folds down and away.

Secluded Ct

Riverside Builders, Inc.

Inspiration for a large classic dining room in Sacramento with banquette seating, white walls, light hardwood flooring and tongue and groove walls.

Sullivan's Island Remodel

St. Pierre Construction

Dining room featuring light white oak flooring, custom built-in bench for additional seating, bookscases featuring wood shelves, horizontal shiplap walls, and a mushroom board ceiling.

Modern Farmhouse Remodel

Melton Design Build

The breakfast nook, equipped with USB chargers and extra storage in the bench, has created a great “homework zone” for the kids while the parents cook. Our team focused on trying to find ways to incorporate industrial moments by using a metal barn door, fun light fixtures, exposed brick, metal pipe built-ins, black windows, and more while blending it with the rest of the transitional style home.

Custom-Crafted Natural Woven Shades & Real Wood Plantation Shutters

Acadia Shutters & Blinds, Inc.

Custom Real Wood Plantation Shutters | Louver Size: 4.5" | Crafted & Designed by Acadia Shutters
This is an example of a medium sized traditional dining room in Nashville with banquette seating, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.

MIROMAR LAKES, FLORIDA

Blue Ocean Design

Photo of a small contemporary dining room in Miami with banquette seating, white walls, ceramic flooring, no fireplace, beige floors, a drop ceiling and tongue and groove walls.

Architecture Photography for Arterberry Cooke

Weller Photography

Classic dining room in Los Angeles with banquette seating, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, brown floors, panelled walls and tongue and groove walls.

Single-story white cottage home in Zionsville

LAND DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING, LLC

Photo of a small classic dining room in Indianapolis with banquette seating, white walls, dark hardwood flooring and tongue and groove walls.

Rosanna Property Presentation

Larkspur Lane Design

Adding custom storage was a big part of the renovation of this 1950s home, including creating spaces to show off some quirky vintage accessories such as transistor radios, old cameras, homemade treasures and travel souvenirs (such as these little wooden camels from Morocco and London Black Cab).

Remodeling & Design Project

By Design Consulting, LLC

This is an example of a dining room in Charleston with banquette seating, white walls, medium hardwood flooring and tongue and groove walls.

Martha's Vineyard Summer Home

Thom Lindsley LLC

Photo of a traditional dining room in San Francisco with banquette seating, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.

Larkspur

CM Natural Designs

This is an example of a medium sized classic dining room in San Francisco with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, banquette seating and tongue and groove walls.

Thousand Oaks

Susan Cohen Design

This casual breakfast room is open to the kitchen for convenience. The glass top table in a racetrack shape with a built in seating can seat 8.
Design ideas for a small dining room in Los Angeles with banquette seating, grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.

Malvern Residence

Sarah Hermans for Sheffield Furniture

Photo of a coastal dining room in Philadelphia with banquette seating, white walls, brick flooring, red floors, a timber clad ceiling, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.

Rowayton, CT

Rich AV Design, LLC.

Design ideas for a nautical dining room in New York with banquette seating, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.

Lake Michigan Cottage

Deidre Interiors

Sided with three windows and views to Lake Michigan, this breakfast nook is used all day! Tall ceilings and colorful wipeable upholstery give special character to this cozy spot.

Curves and Bevels

Timber Trails Development Company

Classic dining room in Chicago with banquette seating, white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, exposed beams and tongue and groove walls.

Adding Details - Main Level No Longer Builder Boring

Lisa Stewart Design

Adding Architectural details to this Builder Grade House turned it into a spectacular HOME with personality. The inspiration started when the homeowners added a great wood feature to the entry way wall. We designed wood ceiling beams, posts, mud room entry and vent hood over the range. We stained wood in the sunroom to match. Then we added new lighting and fans. The new backsplash ties everything together. The Pot Filler added the crowning touch! NO Longer Builder Boring!

Rosanna Property Presentation

Larkspur Lane Design

Fovero RLM Gooseneck Light Fixtures

HTM Lighting Solutions

Design ideas for a medium sized farmhouse dining room in Tampa with banquette seating, white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a timber clad chimney breast, beige floors and tongue and groove walls.

Dining Room with Banquette Seating and Tongue and Groove Walls 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 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 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 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 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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