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Dining Room with Light Hardwood Flooring and Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

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BR3 - Beckenham - Kitchen extension
BR3 - Beckenham - Kitchen extension
Fineva Construction ltdFineva Construction ltd
Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in Other with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling and wainscoting.
Rénovation complète d'un petit appartement haussmannien
Rénovation complète d'un petit appartement haussmannien
Aezu StudioAezu Studio
Small classic open plan dining room in Paris with white walls, light hardwood flooring, wainscoting and feature lighting.
MILAN
MILAN
atelier daaaatelier daaa
Photo : Romain Ricard
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional open plan dining room in Paris with green walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, beige floors and wainscoting.
A classic family home, Hampton's style
A classic family home, Hampton's style
My Beautiful AbodeMy Beautiful Abode
With a strict instruction to avoid a coastal theme, the brief for this home was to create a classic style that is easy for family living.
Photo of a nautical dining room in Melbourne with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and wainscoting.
Ashebrooke
Ashebrooke
Theresa Ory InteriorsTheresa Ory Interiors
Classic enclosed dining room in Atlanta with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
Brookhaven Condo - City Living, Atlanta, GA
Brookhaven Condo - City Living, Atlanta, GA
Ca'Shae InteriorsCa'Shae Interiors
Large contemporary open plan dining room in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, multi-coloured floors and wainscoting.
Cresswind Twin Lakes - Spruce Model Dining Room
Cresswind Twin Lakes - Spruce Model Dining Room
Masterpiece Design GroupMasterpiece Design Group
A Modern Farmhouse formal dining space with spindle back chairs and a wainscoting trim detail.
Design ideas for a medium sized rural enclosed dining room in Atlanta with light hardwood flooring, brown floors, a timber clad ceiling, wainscoting and green walls.
Historical Craftsman Renovation
Historical Craftsman Renovation
Balboa Design GroupBalboa Design Group
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary kitchen/dining room in San Diego with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and wainscoting.
Espace salle à manger
Espace salle à manger
La Compagnie de la MaisonLa Compagnie de la Maison
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary open plan dining room in Paris with light hardwood flooring, a corner fireplace and wainscoting.
Saxon @ Oak Forest
Saxon @ Oak Forest
newhaven residential designnewhaven residential design
Inspiration for a traditional dining room in Houston with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and wainscoting.
579 Parks Lane
579 Parks Lane
J. Parrish BuildersJ. Parrish Builders
Formal Dining Room
Medium sized traditional enclosed dining room in Other with light hardwood flooring and wainscoting.
Oakcliff Drive
Oakcliff Drive
Joseph Rodrigues InteriorsJoseph Rodrigues Interiors
Photo of a large nautical kitchen/dining room in Orange County with light hardwood flooring and wainscoting.
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.
Custom Home (1RG)
Custom Home (1RG)
King's Court Builders, Inc.King's Court Builders, Inc.
Taller wainscoting is trending now, it creates a lightly textured backdrop against the bold blue walls and the layered tray ceiling. The gold finish light fixture with glittering crystals creates a transitional style in this beautiful dining room!
Large Scale Luxury
Large Scale Luxury
Henck Design LLCHenck Design LLC
Gleaming marble countertops and decorative gold fixtures add life to the space with open sightlines into the great room.
Contemporary open plan dining room in Philadelphia with white walls, light hardwood flooring and wainscoting.
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.
Appartamento Veneto | 110 MQ
Appartamento Veneto | 110 MQ
EarkStudioEarkStudio
Design ideas for a contemporary dining room in Rome with light hardwood flooring and wainscoting.
Ridgeway
Ridgeway
Neilson Homes LLCNeilson Homes LLC
Photo of a medium sized classic enclosed dining room in Boston with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace, brown floors and wainscoting.
Streamline Batignolles
Streamline Batignolles
Anne Chemineau - Decor InterieurAnne Chemineau - Decor Interieur
Création d’un grand appartement familial avec espace parental et son studio indépendant suite à la réunion de deux lots. Une rénovation importante est effectuée et l’ensemble des espaces est restructuré et optimisé avec de nombreux rangements sur mesure. Les espaces sont ouverts au maximum pour favoriser la vue vers l’extérieur.
Mid Century Modern Restoration
Mid Century Modern Restoration
Alberino ConstructionAlberino Construction
Mid century Modern restoration includes maple flooring, gourmet kitchen, custom trim, and updated bathrooms.
Inspiration for a contemporary dining room in Cleveland with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and wainscoting.

Dining Room with Light Hardwood Flooring 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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