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Shabby-Chic Style Dining Room with Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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My Houzz: Lovely Lightness for a Brooklyn Apartment
My Houzz: Lovely Lightness for a Brooklyn Apartment
Chris Dorsey Architects, IncChris Dorsey Architects, Inc
Chris Dorsey Photography © 2012 Houzz
This is an example of a shabby-chic style dining room in New York with medium hardwood flooring and white walls.
Dining Room
Dining Room
Cottage IndustryCottage Industry
Cottage style dining room by Cottage Industry
Photo of a romantic dining room in Chicago with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Bouchardon - 30m²
Bouchardon - 30m²
NEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior DesignNEVA Architecture Intérieure - Interior Design
La cuisine en deux profondeurs amène visuellement vers la chambre au fond. Les placards sous pente sont d'origine et ont été retravaillés, ils accueillent une télévision murale sur bras.
Ashbury Heights Residence 2
Ashbury Heights Residence 2
Candace BarnesCandace Barnes
Inspiration for a vintage dining room in San Francisco with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Chateau Deux
Chateau Deux
UserUser
Alise O'Brien
Shabby-chic style enclosed dining room in St Louis with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Farmhouse Dining Room
Farmhouse Dining Room
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style dining room in Philadelphia with green walls and medium hardwood flooring.
San Francisco Girly Modern Cottage
San Francisco Girly Modern Cottage
Coddington DesignCoddington Design
Features a custom designed mirror by Melanie Coddington and a Venetian horse chandelier. The dining table is a flea market find, paired with 18th century Swedish dining chairs, with spaced chrome nailhead detail. Oil on canvas painting by Heather N. Hutchinson. Photo: Joe Fletcher
Parkchester Makeover
Parkchester Makeover
Night2Day InteriorsNight2Day Interiors
Embracing your cultural influences make decorating that much more fun! Find meaningful pieces that add color and educational value. Photography: Oliver Fernandez
Judith Street
Judith Street
Renew Urban CharlestonRenew Urban Charleston
Small romantic dining room in Charleston with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
West Indies Charm
West Indies Charm
Highland Homes, Inc.Highland Homes, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized romantic enclosed dining room in New Orleans with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
A place to eat
A place to eat
UserUser
A stunning Georgian Rectory on the edge of a South Hams Village, South Devon. Stylish Dining room with fire-place. Colin Cadle Photography, Photo-Styling, Jan Cadle
London Fulham Kitchen extension
London Fulham Kitchen extension
EMR ArchitectureEMR Architecture
Design ideas for a shabby-chic style dining room in London with medium hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Dreamy Whites
Dreamy Whites
Dreamy WhitesDreamy Whites
Design ideas for a romantic dining room in Other with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Gennita Project
Gennita Project
Designology Studio LLCDesignology Studio LLC
Photo of a medium sized romantic kitchen/dining room in Santa Barbara with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Coming Home
Coming Home
Ivy Lane LivingIvy Lane Living
Angie Seckinger
This is an example of a shabby-chic style dining room in DC Metro with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Villa Borgvik
Villa Borgvik
UserUser
Robert Szczypinski
Design ideas for a medium sized vintage dining room in Stockholm with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Cedar House Remodel
Cedar House Remodel
Todd Gordon Mather ArchitectTodd Gordon Mather Architect
Romantic kitchen/dining room in Sacramento with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Shabby-chic Style Dining Room
Shabby-chic Style Dining Room
Inspiration for a shabby-chic style dining room in Charlotte with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Michigan farmhouse
Michigan farmhouse
KitchenLab InteriorsKitchenLab Interiors
Vintage dining room in Chicago with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Dreamy Whites
Dreamy Whites
Dreamy WhitesDreamy Whites
Romantic dining room in Other with white walls and medium hardwood flooring.

Shabby-Chic Style Dining Room with Medium 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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 shabby-chic style 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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