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Dining Room with Black Walls and Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

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Southgate Estates Home
Southgate Estates Home
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Large traditional enclosed dining room in Other with black walls, light hardwood flooring and wainscoting.
Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears
Esslinger Design CompanyEsslinger Design Company
Photography by Picture Perfect House
Photo of a medium sized traditional dining room in Chicago with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, wainscoting and brown floors.
Drama in Black and White
Drama in Black and White
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
The dining room connects to parlor, and both impart drama and depth with moody black walls paired with stark whites, with accents of brass and pops of neutral. The room is updated with high chair rail, a vigorous patterned ceiling by a North Carolina artist and a generous table that seats ten.
New Construction
New Construction
Traci Connell InteriorsTraci Connell Interiors
Photo of a large classic enclosed dining room in Dallas with black walls, light hardwood flooring and wainscoting.
Long Grove - Set The Stage
Long Grove - Set The Stage
Louisville City Real EstateLouisville City Real Estate
Traditional enclosed dining room in Louisville with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and wainscoting.
Formal Dinning Room
Formal Dinning Room
Jarrod Smart ConstructionJarrod Smart Construction
Classic enclosed dining room in Other with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, brown floors, wainscoting and a chimney breast.
Murphys Road - Living and Kitchen
Murphys Road - Living and Kitchen
Alex Fulton DesignAlex Fulton Design
Murphys Road is a renovation in a 1906 Villa designed to compliment the old features with new and modern twist. Innovative colours and design concepts are used to enhance spaces and compliant family living. This award winning space has been featured in magazines and websites all around the world. It has been heralded for it's use of colour and design in inventive and inspiring ways. Designed by New Zealand Designer, Alex Fulton of Alex Fulton Design Photographed by Duncan Innes for Homestyle Magazine
Riverview Refresh
Riverview Refresh
Structure Interior Design StudioStructure Interior Design Studio
Custom modern wainscotting/millwork. Abstract dimensional art. Modern geometric light fixture. Custom dining chairs with a geometric tone on tone fabric. Transitional style dining table in a modern designed room- so chic!
Elegant Haven
Elegant Haven
ONYX + ALABASTERONYX + ALABASTER
Inspiration for a traditional dining room in Nashville with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and wainscoting.
Dual Occupancy: Brighton East townhouses
Dual Occupancy: Brighton East townhouses
First Avenue HomesFirst Avenue Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Melbourne with black walls, light hardwood flooring and wainscoting.
Upper West Side, NY
Upper West Side, NY
Fawn Galli Interior DesignFawn Galli Interior Design
Inspiration for a bohemian dining room in New York with black walls, white floors, wainscoting and wallpapered walls.
Carleton Place Kitchen/Dining Room Renovation
Carleton Place Kitchen/Dining Room Renovation
UserUser
Inspiration for a medium sized classic kitchen/dining room in Other with black walls, vinyl flooring, brown floors and wainscoting.
Detroit Junior League Designer Showhouse 2020
Detroit Junior League Designer Showhouse 2020
Colleen Gahry-Robb for Ethan Allen Auburn Hills,MIColleen Gahry-Robb for Ethan Allen Auburn Hills,MI
Design ideas for a medium sized classic enclosed dining room in Detroit with black walls, marble flooring, no fireplace, black floors and wainscoting.
Detroit Junior League Designer Showhouse 2020
Detroit Junior League Designer Showhouse 2020
Colleen Gahry-Robb for Ethan Allen Auburn Hills,MIColleen Gahry-Robb for Ethan Allen Auburn Hills,MI
This is an example of a medium sized traditional enclosed dining room in Detroit with black walls, marble flooring, black floors, no fireplace and wainscoting.
Paul Bert
Paul Bert
Amélie le CourAmélie le Cour
Salle à manger touchant cuisine ouverte. Mur soubassements peints en noir. Table en bois chinée, chaises chinée.
Inspiration for a large classic open plan dining room in Angers with black walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and wainscoting.
Royal Berkshire // Full Home Interior Design Project
Royal Berkshire // Full Home Interior Design Project
Clark + AldineClark + Aldine
Dining room design for entertaining. Eight person wood table with black chairs and incredible chandelier over the table. Wainscoting on the back wall with black paint to bring the lighting out. Arched entryway design to frame the table in the room coming from both the hallway and the bar area.
IMG_5857.HEIC
IMG_5857.HEIC
Shed Happens, Inc.Shed Happens, Inc.
Design ideas for a rural dining room with black walls, ceramic flooring, black floors and wainscoting.
Southgate Estates Home
Southgate Estates Home
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large traditional enclosed dining room in Other with black walls, light hardwood flooring and wainscoting.
Southgate Estates Home
Southgate Estates Home
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
This is an example of a large traditional enclosed dining room in Other with black walls, light hardwood flooring and wainscoting.
Design Excellence Award Winners - A Sampling of 20 Years of Professional Honors
Design Excellence Award Winners - A Sampling of 20 Years of Professional Honors
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
A wallpapered ceiling, black walls and high chair rail add contrast and personality to this dramatic dining room. Dark upholstered club chairs and dark wood floors bring the needed weight from the walls to the interior of the room.

Dining Room with Black Walls and Wainscoting 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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