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Traditional Dining Room with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Notting Hill Hideaway
Notting Hill Hideaway
Chaunceys Timber FlooringChaunceys Timber Flooring
Design ideas for a classic dining room in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, a timber clad ceiling and tongue and groove walls.
Beautiful Indoor Glazing and Home Renovation in Dulwich
Beautiful Indoor Glazing and Home Renovation in Dulwich
Design Squared ArchitectsDesign Squared Architects
Traditional open plan dining room in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and beige floors.
Highgate House
Highgate House
Coolicon® Lighting LimitedCoolicon® Lighting Limited
Architecture and interior design firm Easton Design Office did a beautiful job working on the full refurbishment and structural alterations to this family home in Highgate. A bright, welcoming dining and kitchen area, the perfect space for entertaining guests or hosting the family parties. Settled right at home above the dining table hangs our Large Cream 1933 Design lampshades paired with the brass suspension sets. Elegant and poised, this neutral pendant set reflects light across the room while staying consistent with the accent brass feature, spotted in fixings throughout the space.
Woodford Square
Woodford Square
Juliet Murphy PhotographyJuliet Murphy Photography
Medium sized classic open plan dining room in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Sussex Cottage
Sussex Cottage
VICTORIA CALDWELL DESIGNVICTORIA CALDWELL DESIGN
Joinery Banquet Seating to dining area of Kitchen
Photo of a medium sized classic open plan dining room in Sussex with light hardwood flooring, brown floors and exposed beams.
Winchmore Hill Renovation
Winchmore Hill Renovation
JLArchitectureJLArchitecture
Classic dining room in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Bridge Street Residence Breakfast Nook
Bridge Street Residence Breakfast Nook
O’Hara InteriorsO’Hara Interiors
Interior Design by Martha O'Hara Interiors Photography by Susan Gilmore This eclectic dining area pulls together warm and cool tones that make this space feel fresh, fabulous & fun! The custom hickory flooring adds a unique touch with the gray wash finish. Martha O'Hara Interiors, Interior Design | Susan Gilmore, Photography
Fossil Creek Dining Room
Fossil Creek Dining Room
Haven Design and ConstructionHaven Design and Construction
This beautiful light filled dining room is graced by two large glass icicle chandeliers and a metallic cork wallpapered ceiling. The stunning Caracole dining table features golden accents and seats up to 10 guests. Custom drapery flanks both sides of the oval dining room, while a custom Alex Turco art piece echoes all of the neutral colors in the room. The dining room is both opulent and inviting, offering a beautiful space for hours of dining and conversation.
Forest Contemporary
Forest Contemporary
Jess Blackwell PhotographyJess Blackwell Photography
Photo by Jess Blackwell Photography
Design ideas for a classic dining room in New York with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.
Transitional Dining Room
Transitional Dining Room
Traditional dining room in DC Metro with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Dining Rooms
Dining Rooms
Element 7Element 7
Antique Grey Oak Mansion Weave engineered wood flooring
Photo of a classic dining room in London with blue walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors and feature lighting.
Johnson Cove
Johnson Cove
Vernich InteriorsVernich Interiors
Inspiration for a traditional enclosed dining room in Nashville with white walls, light hardwood flooring and feature lighting.
Hamilton Pool Homestead
Hamilton Pool Homestead
Jennifer Garner InteriorsJennifer Garner Interiors
Design ideas for a large traditional kitchen/dining room in Austin with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Ashebrooke
Ashebrooke
Theresa Ory InteriorsTheresa Ory Interiors
Classic enclosed dining room in Atlanta with beige walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors, a drop ceiling and wainscoting.
Custom Built In Cabinetry with Floating Shelves
Custom Built In Cabinetry with Floating Shelves
Boyce Design + BuildBoyce Design + Build
A pair of brass swing arm wall sconces are mounted over custom built-in cabinets and stacked oak floating shelves. The texture and sheen of the square, hand-made, Zellige tile backsplash provides visual interest and design style while large windows offer spectacular views of the property creating an enjoyable and relaxed atmosphere for dining and entertaining.
Meridian Makeover
Meridian Makeover
Tristan Gary DesignsTristan Gary Designs
We wanted to tie the bar into the kitchen so we created a built in bench (with storage) for the dining room area.
Photo of a small classic dining room in Seattle with banquette seating, white walls and light hardwood flooring.
アーバンオアシス｜都会の公園を望むホテルライクなインテリア
アーバンオアシス｜都会の公園を望むホテルライクなインテリア
Class S interior design（住吉さやか）Class S interior design（住吉さやか）
Inspiration for a medium sized classic open plan dining room in Tokyo with white walls, light hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
CHEERFUL RETREAT
CHEERFUL RETREAT
HSH InteriorsHSH Interiors
This family home is nestled in the mountains with extensive views of Mt. Tamalpais. HSH Interiors created an effortlessly elegant space with playful patterns that accentuate the surrounding natural environment. Sophisticated furnishings combined with cheerful colors create an east coast meets west coast feeling throughout the house.
Dining Room Design with White Oak Cabinets
Dining Room Design with White Oak Cabinets
Boxwood AvenueBoxwood Avenue
This beautiful custom home built by Bowlin Built and designed by Boxwood Avenue in the Reno Tahoe area features creamy walls painted with Benjamin Moore's Swiss Coffee and white oak custom cabinetry. This dining room design is complete with a custom floating brass bistro bar and gorgeous brass light fixture.
Nautical Navy
Nautical Navy
Timber Trails Development CompanyTimber Trails Development Company
This is an example of a classic dining room in Chicago with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.

Traditional 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 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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