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Expansive Traditional Dining Room Ideas and Designs

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Larry E. Boerder ArchitectsLarry E. Boerder Architects
DVDesign
Expansive traditional enclosed dining room in Dallas with beige walls and a standard fireplace.
Lafayette
Lafayette
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
Ann Lowengart Interiors took a dated Lafayette Tuscan-inspired villa and transformed it into a timeless Californian ranch. The 5,045 Sq. Ft gated estate sited on 2.8-acres boasts panoramic views of Mt. Diablo, Briones Regional Park, and surrounding hills. Ann Lowengart dressed the modern interiors in a cool color palette punctuated by moody blues and Hermès orange that are casually elegant for a family with tween children and several animals. Unique to the residence is an indigo-walled library complete with a hidden bar for the adults to imbibe in.
Oakhill ranch conversion
Oakhill ranch conversion
Terri Sears, Kitchen and Bath DesignerTerri Sears, Kitchen and Bath Designer
Photo of an expansive classic open plan dining room in Nashville with medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.
The Sullivan at Hawk Valley Estates
The Sullivan at Hawk Valley Estates
Landmark HomesLandmark Homes
This 2-story home includes a 3- car garage with mudroom entry, an inviting front porch with decorative posts, and a screened-in porch. The home features an open floor plan with 10’ ceilings on the 1st floor and impressive detailing throughout. A dramatic 2-story ceiling creates a grand first impression in the foyer, where hardwood flooring extends into the adjacent formal dining room elegant coffered ceiling accented by craftsman style wainscoting and chair rail. Just beyond the Foyer, the great room with a 2-story ceiling, the kitchen, breakfast area, and hearth room share an open plan. The spacious kitchen includes that opens to the breakfast area, quartz countertops with tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, attractive cabinetry with crown molding, and a corner pantry. The connecting hearth room is a cozy retreat that includes a gas fireplace with stone surround and shiplap. The floor plan also includes a study with French doors and a convenient bonus room for additional flexible living space. The first-floor owner’s suite boasts an expansive closet, and a private bathroom with a shower, freestanding tub, and double bowl vanity. On the 2nd floor is a versatile loft area overlooking the great room, 2 full baths, and 3 bedrooms with spacious closets.
Top 5 Ceiling Designs by Fratantoni Design!
Top 5 Ceiling Designs by Fratantoni Design!
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
World Renowned Architecture Firm Fratantoni Design created this beautiful home! They design home plans for families all over the world in any size and style. They also have in-house Interior Designer Firm Fratantoni Interior Designers and world class Luxury Home Building Firm Fratantoni Luxury Estates! Hire one or all three companies to design and build and or remodel your home!
Lincoln Park Transitional
Lincoln Park Transitional
BGD&C Custom HomesBGD&C Custom Homes
“The client preferred intimate dining and desired an adjacency to outdoor spaces. BGD&C designed interior and exterior custom steel and glass openings to allow natural light to permeate the space”, says Rodger Owen, President of BGD&C. Hand painted panels and a custom Fritz dining table was created by Kadlec Architecture + Design. Architecture, Design & Construction by BGD&C Interior Design by Kaldec Architecture + Design Exterior Photography: Tony Soluri Interior Photography: Nathan Kirkman
Presidio Heights Residence
Presidio Heights Residence
Lawson Willard ArchitectureLawson Willard Architecture
Design ideas for an expansive classic enclosed dining room in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Marsh View Residence
Marsh View Residence
ML Design, Allied ASIDML Design, Allied ASID
This is an example of an expansive traditional kitchen/dining room in Charleston with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
San Marino
San Marino
EbanistaEbanista
Richness of detail and a feeling of history create a sense of elegant refinement in this classical estate. Lovely patinaed finishes and fabrics, expert appointments, and a poetic palette are artfully mixed.
Alameda Residence
Alameda Residence
Christian Rice Architects, Inc.Christian Rice Architects, Inc.
Coronado, CA The Alameda Residence is situated on a relatively large, yet unusually shaped lot for the beachside community of Coronado, California. The orientation of the “L” shaped main home and linear shaped guest house and covered patio create a large, open courtyard central to the plan. The majority of the spaces in the home are designed to engage the courtyard, lending a sense of openness and light to the home. The aesthetics take inspiration from the simple, clean lines of a traditional “A-frame” barn, intermixed with sleek, minimal detailing that gives the home a contemporary flair. The interior and exterior materials and colors reflect the bright, vibrant hues and textures of the seaside locale.
Westport, Connecticut
Westport, Connecticut
UserUser
Emily Gilbert Photography
Inspiration for an expansive classic enclosed dining room in Bridgeport with carpet.
Formal Dining Room
Formal Dining Room
Driwood Moulding CoDriwood Moulding Co
Square columns and pilasters lead your eyes up to the arches that encompass the circular clerestory windows overlooking the water from the second floor. The wood panels encase the decorative brass vents that draw your eye around the room to the second story arches that look down over the dining room.
Tuckborough Urban Farmhouse
Tuckborough Urban Farmhouse
Swanson HomesSwanson Homes
An open main floor optimizes the use of your space and allows for easy transitions. This open-concept kitchen, dining and sun room provides the perfect scene for guests to move from dinner to a cozy conversation by the fireplace.
G.A.P. Custom home - Dining space and Bar
G.A.P. Custom home - Dining space and Bar
GAP Custom HomesGAP Custom Homes
Bar and dining area
Expansive classic dining room in Houston with medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Our Work
Our Work
Northern Heritage BuildersNorthern Heritage Builders
Cape Cod Style Home, Cape Cod Home Builder, Cape Cod General Contractor CR Watson, Greek Farmhouse Revival Style Home, Open Concept Floor plan, Coiffered Ceilings, Wainscoting Paneling, Victorian Era Wall Paneling, Open Concept Dining Room, Open Concept First Floor Kitchen Dining, Medium Hardwood Flooring, Sterling Paint, - Floor plans Designed by CR Watson, Home Building Construction CR Watson, - JFW Photography for C.R. Watson
Oxbow Afro-Contemporary
Oxbow Afro-Contemporary
Veronica Sanders, Allied ASIDVeronica Sanders, Allied ASID
Formal Dining room, featuring wicker-backed rounded dining chairs as well as a pictograph buffet beneath a beautiful afro-inspired art piece flanked by a spotted table lamp and metal sculptures. Scrolling up to the hero image of this blog post, you were greeted with another view of this stunning formal dining room. The wood dining table is framed by merlot velvet drapery and orange pampas grass in wicker floor vases atop an exquisitely textured area rug. This home exudes a style that truly needs to be seen to be appreciated.
Stately Historic Seattle Home
Stately Historic Seattle Home
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
TC Peterson Photography
Design ideas for an expansive traditional enclosed dining room in Seattle with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Wooded Virginia Mansion
Wooded Virginia Mansion
James Cummings, AIAJames Cummings, AIA
Photography by Dan Mayers, Monarc Construction
Photo of an expansive traditional enclosed dining room in DC Metro with multi-coloured walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Formal Dining Room
Formal Dining Room
Fratantoni Design / Residential ArchitectsFratantoni Design / Residential Architects
From the natural stone flooring molding and millwork to the custom fireplace and mantel, this home has everything the clients wanted. Did you notice the French doors and custom chandeliers?
Gladwyne Renovation
Gladwyne Renovation
UserUser
Jason Varney
Expansive traditional kitchen/dining room in Philadelphia with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.

Expansive Traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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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