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Midcentury Dining Room Ideas and Designs

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Creston Remodel
Creston Remodel
WA Design ArchitectsWA Design Architects
This is an example of a medium sized midcentury enclosed dining room in San Francisco with white walls, beige floors, no fireplace and feature lighting.
South Harbor Drive
South Harbor Drive
BMA ArchitectsBMA Architects
Trevor Trondro
Design ideas for a retro open plan dining room in New York with white walls, no fireplace, grey floors and a feature wall.
Mid Century Update
Mid Century Update
Diane Burcz Interior DesignDiane Burcz Interior Design
Shelly Harrison Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized retro open plan dining room in Boston with white walls, concrete flooring, no fireplace and grey floors.
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Modern Kirkland New Build
Modern Kirkland New Build
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
Black and white dining room with Midcentury Modern dining table set with balcony to the outside deck.
Inspiration for a midcentury open plan dining room in Seattle with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and feature lighting.
Frank Llyod Wright - Lake Forest IL
Frank Llyod Wright - Lake Forest IL
Brett Bulthuis PhotographyBrett Bulthuis Photography
©Brett Bulthuis 2018
Retro open plan dining room in Chicago with concrete flooring and grey floors.
Montecito Mid-Century Craftsman
Montecito Mid-Century Craftsman
Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.Giffin & Crane General Contractors, Inc.
Jim Bartsch
Photo of a midcentury dining room in Santa Barbara with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a ribbon fireplace.
Rustic Canyon Retreat
Rustic Canyon Retreat
Hillary Thomas DesignsHillary Thomas Designs
photo by Patrick Cline
Inspiration for a midcentury dining room in San Francisco with concrete flooring.
Fairview
Fairview
Chris Nguyen, Analog|DialogChris Nguyen, Analog|Dialog
Photo of a retro dining room in Houston with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Skye in Palm Springs, California
Skye in Palm Springs, California
Woodbridge Pacific GroupWoodbridge Pacific Group
Residence 2 at Skye Palm Springs
Photo of a midcentury dining room in Orange County with white walls, no fireplace and beige floors.
Edgemont | North Vancouver
Edgemont | North Vancouver
Hasler Homes LtdHasler Homes Ltd
This is an example of a large midcentury kitchen/dining room in Vancouver with white walls, no fireplace, grey floors and concrete flooring.
Hofkamp Living Room and Kitchen
Hofkamp Living Room and Kitchen
ReCraftReCraft
This is an example of a retro dining room in Portland.
A twist to a traditional dining area
A twist to a traditional dining area
UserUser
Renovation of a condo in the renowned Museum Tower bldg for a second generation owner looking to update the space for their young family. They desired a look that was comfortable, creating multi functioning spaces for all family members to enjoy, combining the iconic style of mid century modern designs and family heirlooms.
Midcentury Dining Room
Midcentury Dining Room
Photo of a medium sized midcentury open plan dining room in San Francisco with light hardwood flooring, white walls, no fireplace and beige floors.
San Jose Eichler
San Jose Eichler
BLAINE architectsBLAINE architects
Jean Bai, Konstrukt Photo
This is an example of a retro open plan dining room in San Francisco with vinyl flooring, no fireplace and white floors.
MillHill Terrace
MillHill Terrace
ANNA CARIN DesignANNA CARIN Design
Simon Kenny
Photo of a retro dining room in Sydney with white walls.
Los Altos New Residence
Los Altos New Residence
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture
Klopf Architecture and Outer space Landscape Architects designed a new warm, modern, open, indoor-outdoor home in Los Altos, California. Inspired by mid-century modern homes but looking for something completely new and custom, the owners, a couple with two children, bought an older ranch style home with the intention of replacing it. Created on a grid, the house is designed to be at rest with differentiated spaces for activities; living, playing, cooking, dining and a piano space. The low-sloping gable roof over the great room brings a grand feeling to the space. The clerestory windows at the high sloping roof make the grand space light and airy. Upon entering the house, an open atrium entry in the middle of the house provides light and nature to the great room. The Heath tile wall at the back of the atrium blocks direct view of the rear yard from the entry door for privacy. The bedrooms, bathrooms, play room and the sitting room are under flat wing-like roofs that balance on either side of the low sloping gable roof of the main space. Large sliding glass panels and pocketing glass doors foster openness to the front and back yards. In the front there is a fenced-in play space connected to the play room, creating an indoor-outdoor play space that could change in use over the years. The play room can also be closed off from the great room with a large pocketing door. In the rear, everything opens up to a deck overlooking a pool where the family can come together outdoors. Wood siding travels from exterior to interior, accentuating the indoor-outdoor nature of the house. Where the exterior siding doesn’t come inside, a palette of white oak floors, white walls, walnut cabinetry, and dark window frames ties all the spaces together to create a uniform feeling and flow throughout the house. The custom cabinetry matches the minimal joinery of the rest of the house, a trim-less, minimal appearance. Wood siding was mitered in the corners, including where siding meets the interior drywall. Wall materials were held up off the floor with a minimal reveal. This tight detailing gives a sense of cleanliness to the house. The garage door of the house is completely flush and of the same material as the garage wall, de-emphasizing the garage door and making the street presentation of the house kinder to the neighborhood. The house is akin to a custom, modern-day Eichler home in many ways. Inspired by mid-century modern homes with today’s materials, approaches, standards, and technologies. The goals were to create an indoor-outdoor home that was energy-efficient, light and flexible for young children to grow. This 3,000 square foot, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom new house is located in Los Altos in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, and Chuang-Ming Liu 
Landscape Architect: Outer space Landscape Architects 
Structural Engineer: ZFA Structural Engineers 
Staging: Da Lusso Design 
Photography ©2018 Mariko Reed 
Location: Los Altos, CA
 Year completed: 2017
Hemlock Lane
Hemlock Lane
WO DesignsWO Designs
This is an example of a midcentury dining room in San Francisco with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Spruce Project
Spruce Project
Dane Cronin PhotographyDane Cronin Photography
Dane Cronin
Inspiration for a midcentury open plan dining room in Denver with light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Alki Beach
Alki Beach
Proform BuildsProform Builds
Photo of a retro kitchen/dining room in Seattle.

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.
Mid-century Modern - Home Remodel
Mid-century Modern - Home Remodel
McCutcheon Construction Inc.McCutcheon Construction Inc.
A wonderfully spacious dining area was created in a formerly cramped living room that had a divider wall which has been removed. A new classic barn door with sliding hardware separates the new living room. Mo Saito Photography
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