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Midcentury Dining Room with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Built-in Dry Bar
Built-in Dry Bar
VMAX LLCVMAX LLC
Photography Anna Zagorodna
This is an example of a small retro enclosed dining room in Richmond with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround and brown floors.
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
Studio McGeeStudio McGee
Shop the Look here: http://www.studio-mcgee.com/studioblog/2017/4/18/mid-century-modern-install-webisode
Long Dune Lane, Truro
Long Dune Lane, Truro
Hammer ArchitectsHammer Architects
Peter Vanderwarker
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury open plan dining room in Boston with white walls, a two-sided fireplace, light hardwood flooring, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floors.
Olathe MCM
Olathe MCM
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCStumpff HomeWorks, LLC
Design ideas for a midcentury dining room in Kansas City with white walls, light hardwood flooring and a vaulted ceiling.
Sullivan's Island Remodel
Sullivan's Island Remodel
St. Pierre ConstructionSt. Pierre Construction
Dining room featuring light white oak flooring, custom built-in bench for additional seating, bookscases featuring wood shelves, horizontal shiplap walls, and a mushroom board ceiling.
6000 Residence
6000 Residence
Studio BuildStudio Build
Bob Greenspan
Photo of a midcentury open plan dining room in Kansas City with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Maida Vale Residence
Maida Vale Residence
Tollgard Design GroupTollgard Design Group
This is an example of a retro dining room in London with light hardwood flooring and white walls.
Indoor-Outdoor, Midcentury, Los Angeles
Indoor-Outdoor, Midcentury, Los Angeles
Blake Civiello ArchitectureBlake Civiello Architecture
Photos by Philippe Le Berre
Design ideas for a large retro dining room in Los Angeles with green walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Mandeville Canyon Mid-Century Treehouse
Mandeville Canyon Mid-Century Treehouse
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
Inspiration for a large retro open plan dining room in Los Angeles with yellow walls, light hardwood flooring, a two-sided fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Aménagement et création sur-mesure
Aménagement et création sur-mesure
Le Nid'lnLe Nid'ln
Photo of a small midcentury dining room in Paris with banquette seating, white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Mid-Century Modern Renovation
Mid-Century Modern Renovation
David Coulson Design Ltd.David Coulson Design Ltd.
Inspiration for a retro kitchen/dining room in Other with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Anson Way
Anson Way
Amato ArchitectureAmato Architecture
Painting the kitchen cabinets a soft neutral color — instead of the former kelly green (!) — compliments the washed tone of the ceiling beams and the cool gray of the concrete tabletop in the dining area, completing the harmonious palette.
Lauren Brandwein Design
Lauren Brandwein Design
Rock House DesignRock House Design
Jessamyn Harris Photography Master Touch Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized retro kitchen/dining room in San Francisco with green walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.
Midcentury Caribbean Home
Midcentury Caribbean Home
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
This artistic and design-forward family approached us at the beginning of the pandemic with a design prompt to blend their love of midcentury modern design with their Caribbean roots. With her parents originating from Trinidad & Tobago and his parents from Jamaica, they wanted their home to be an authentic representation of their heritage, with a midcentury modern twist. We found inspiration from a colorful Trinidad & Tobago tourism poster that they already owned and carried the tropical colors throughout the house — rich blues in the main bathroom, deep greens and oranges in the powder bathroom, mustard yellow in the dining room and guest bathroom, and sage green in the kitchen. This project was featured on Dwell in January 2022.
Dexter Colonial (Midcentury Modern Remodel)
Dexter Colonial (Midcentury Modern Remodel)
exactly.exactly.
This is an example of a large retro kitchen/dining room in Detroit with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Grosenbacher Custom HomesGrosenbacher Custom Homes
Hill Country Real Estate Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized retro open plan dining room in Austin with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.
South Slope Townhouse
South Slope Townhouse
Etelamaki ArchitectureEtelamaki Architecture
Mikiko Kikuyama
Inspiration for a retro dining room in New York with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.
Diamond Kitchen
Diamond Kitchen
ARTOARTO
That table looks petite then you count the chairs. How does he make seem cozy?
This is an example of a large retro kitchen/dining room in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Green Dream
Green Dream
exactly.exactly.
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury kitchen/dining room in Detroit with multi-coloured walls, light hardwood flooring and wallpapered walls.
Mid-Century Madness
Mid-Century Madness
d2 interieursd2 interieurs
Photo of a retro enclosed dining room in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.

Midcentury Dining Room with Light Hardwood Flooring 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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