Traditional Dining Room with a Standard Fireplace Ideas and Designs

Design ideas for a classic enclosed dining room in Sussex with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a plastered fireplace surround.

The Victorian Kitchen & Dining Room with the Yellow Ceiling

Making Spaces

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Elegant Retrohemian Chateau

Mary Hannah Interiors

This formal dining room embodies French grandeur with a modern traditional feel. From the elegant chandelier to the expansive French and German china collection, we considered the clients style and prized possessions in updating this space with the purpose of gathering and entertaining.

A Little More Room

Krieger + Associates Architects, Inc.

This is part of the flexible open-plan area, flowing seamlessly between the kitchen, living room, and dining room. There is enough room here to host 24 people for dinner, and an intimate enough space for just two. Photography courtesy of Jeffrey Totaro.

115-year old House Renovation in the Fan

VMAX LLC

Medium sized classic enclosed dining room in Richmond with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a tiled fireplace surround.

Dream Dining Room

Deirdre Eagles Interior Design

Inspiration for an expansive traditional enclosed dining room in Orange County with multi-coloured walls, travertine flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floors.

Standish Road

Oak Hill Architects

Inspiration for a large classic enclosed dining room in Boston with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floors.

White-Cream Kitchen Remodel with Shiplap & Rustic Beams

The Cleary Company

Existing tumbled limestone tiles were removed from the fireplace & hearth and replaced with new taupe colored brick-like 2x8 ceramic tile. A new reclaimed rustic beam installed for mantle. To add even more architectural detail to the fireplace painted shiplap boards were installed over existing drywall. Marshall Skinner, Marshall Evan Photography

Historic Glam

HSH Interiors

Suzanna Scott Photography
Inspiration for a large traditional enclosed dining room in San Francisco with multi-coloured walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround and brown floors.

Kitchen Window Coverings

House of Window Coverings

Summerlin home remodel
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional open plan dining room in Las Vegas with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Architectural - London Townhouse

Chesney's

Jake Fitzjones Photography
Classic dining room in London with dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and beige walls.

Chaplin Crescent Estates

Lumar Interiors

This in-fill custom home in the heart of Chaplin Crescent Estates belonged to a young couple whose family was growing. They enlisted the help of Lumar Interiors to help make their family room more functional and comfortable. We designed a custom sized table to fit by the window. New upholstered furniture was designed to fit the small space and allow maximum seating. Project by Richmond Hill interior design firm Lumar Interiors. Also serving Aurora, Newmarket, King City, Markham, Thornhill, Vaughan, York Region, and the Greater Toronto Area. For more about Lumar Interiors, click here: https://www.lumarinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.lumarinteriors.com/portfolio/chaplin-crescent-estates-toronto/

Litchfield Countryside Retreat

Chango

Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Custom Furniture Design, AV Design, Landscape Architecture, & Art Curation by Chango & Co. Photography by Ball & Albanese

President's House Lindenwood University

Mitchell Wall Architecture and Design

Alise O'Brien Photography
Inspiration for a traditional enclosed dining room in St Louis with beige walls, dark hardwood flooring and a standard fireplace.

Classically inspired Seaside Estate in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Aurora Builders

This is an example of a large traditional enclosed dining room in Jacksonville with green walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floors.

Rénovation d’une maison de 250m² sur 4 étages - intérieur et extérieur

Commandante Custo

Inspiration for a medium sized classic open plan dining room in Le Havre with white walls, terracotta flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, pink floors and exposed beams.

English Manor

Sims Luxury Builders

This is an example of a classic dining room in Houston with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and a standard fireplace.

New Vernon Custom Home

Signature Home Builders

Design ideas for a traditional dining room in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and brown floors.

Беседка у моря

Svema Design

This is an example of a medium sized classic enclosed dining room in Moscow with green walls, ceramic flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floors.

South Kensington Apartment

Lisette Voute Designs

We were taking cues from french country style for the colours and feel of this house. Soft provincial blues with washed reds, and grey or worn wood tones. We put in a sliding door to the kitchen (so it takes up minimal space) and matched it to the french doors next to it so you had continuous lines. You are able to see right through to the kitchen to make everything feel more open. Photographer: Nick George

Traditional Dining Room with a Standard Fireplace 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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