Luxury Midcentury Dining Room Ideas and Designs

View from the Dining room with courtyard patio, pergola covered outdoor dining with gardens, swimming and detached studio in the backyard beyond. The Fleetwood Aluminum multi-sliding glass doors open from the corner out revealing a seamless transition of concrete floor from inside to out.

Green Hills House

Don Tankersley & Co.

Inspiration for a retro dining room in Portland with medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Lake Forest Park Renovation

FINNE Architects

The Lake Forest Park Renovation is a top-to-bottom renovation of a 50's Northwest Contemporary house located 25 miles north of Seattle. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider

Palmcroft Re-Development, Dining Room with Fireplace

Trade Winds Construction

Design ideas for a large midcentury dining room in Phoenix.

Midcentury Dining Room

Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury dining room in Los Angeles with green walls.

Dining Room

Urbanspace Interiors

This is an example of a medium sized midcentury open plan dining room in Austin with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.

Custom Furniture: Ravenswood Residence

Inspired Interiors

Expansive retro open plan dining room in Chicago with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Tulip Dining Set

Ezmod Furniture

The Tulip dining chair and dining table exude a futuristic feel while staying in tune with a minimalistic vibe.
Design ideas for a midcentury dining room in Los Angeles.

For the Love of MCM

Sklar Studios

So much eye candy, and no fear of color here, we're not sure what to take in first...the art, the refurbished and reimagined Cees Braakman chairs, the vintage pendant, the classic Saarinen dining table, that purple rug, and THAT FIREPLACE! Holy smokes...I think I'm in love.

Blues in Kew Dining Room

Camilla Molders Design

Textured velvet upholstered dining chairs are the perfect accompaniment for this residential dining setting.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro enclosed dining room in Melbourne with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Barn Studio & Loggia Rancho Mirando

Mark W. Canada Architects, AIA

Expansive retro kitchen/dining room in Austin with white walls, ceramic flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and feature lighting.

Sausalito Wolfback Ridge Residence

Couture Architecture

Dining Room: Hand blown glass globes and a custom steel canopy allow this lighting fixture to be subtle enough not to intrude on the space yet be strong enough to stand up to the powerful views beyond. Photo: Jason Wells

Retro Chic Lorette

Anne Chemineau - Decor Interieur

Rénovation complète d'un bel haussmannien de 112m2 avec le déplacement de la cuisine dans l'espace à vivre. Ouverture des cloisons et création d'une cuisine ouverte avec ilot. Création de plusieurs aménagements menuisés sur mesure dont bibliothèque et dressings. Rénovation de deux salle de bains.

Olympus Cove

DFS Construction Inc.

Medium sized retro open plan dining room in Salt Lake City with white walls and black floors.

Light Fixtures

Fratantoni Interior Designers

Luxury homes with elegant lighting by Fratantoni Interior Designers. Follow us on Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for more inspirational photos!

West Seattle Blues

Living By Laura

This is an example of a large midcentury kitchen/dining room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.

Jeff Green

Jeff Green Photography

Jeff Green
This is an example of a midcentury kitchen/dining room in Las Vegas.

Mid-Century modern renovation

Tutto Interiors

For this stunning Dining Room which overlooks the Huron River the selection of the modern interpretation of a refectory table seemed to be the perfect choice. The brushed steel stretcher adds to the modern appeal. The uniquely designed dining chair was the perfect companion. Without host chairs you are able to appreciate the beautiful detail of the chair and table base along with a sophisticated color palette. The Chandelier is sleek and un assuming but still has a powerful impact.

Midcentury Dining Room

Midcentury open plan dining room in New York with medium hardwood flooring.

Wayzata Mid Century Addition

Pinnacle Design & Remodeling

Mid-century modern dining room! this used to be the living room until adding a two-story addition. We added a new engineer hardwood floor, paint, and new decor.

Luxury 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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