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Traditional Enclosed Dining Room Ideas and Designs

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New Forest Country House
New Forest Country House
UserUser
Design ideas for a classic enclosed dining room in London with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, panelled walls and wainscoting.
Traditional Dining Room
Traditional Dining Room
Design ideas for a large traditional enclosed dining room in Cornwall with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brick walls.
Project South Kensington: Dining Room
Project South Kensington: Dining Room
Cor DomiCor Domi
The bar in the dining room was our favourite piece in this project. Masculine luxury at it's finest, we used mahogany veneer, dark marble and LED's, all sat behind smoked glazed doors.
Dining Room, Surrey
Dining Room, Surrey
Chello Interior DesignChello Interior Design
This is an example of a medium sized traditional enclosed dining room in Sussex with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, beige floors, wallpapered walls and a dado rail.
Glenview Classic
Glenview Classic
Dual Concept DesignDual Concept Design
A transitional dining room, where we incorporated the clients' antique dining table and paired it up with chairs that are a mix of upholstery and wooden accents. A traditional navy and cream rug anchors the furniture, and dark gray walls with accents of brass, mirror and some color in the artwork and accessories pull the space together.
Park Lane | Fair Haven, NJ
Park Lane | Fair Haven, NJ
S.O.M.E. Architects, P.C.S.O.M.E. Architects, P.C.
This is an example of a medium sized traditional enclosed dining room in New York with grey walls and light hardwood flooring.
Rocky Ledge Dining Room
Rocky Ledge Dining Room
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
*The Dining room doors were custom designed by LDa and made by Blue Anchor Woodworks Inc in Marblehead, MA. The floors are constructed of a baked white oak surface-treated with an ebony analine dye. Chandelier: Restoration Hardware | Milos Chandelier Floor Lamp: Aqua Creations | Morning Glory Floor Lamp BASE TRIM Benjamin Moore White Z-235-01 Satin Impervo Alkyd low Luster Enamel DOOR TRIM Benjamin Moore White Z-235-01 Satin Impervo Alkyd low Luster Enamel WINDOW TRIM Benjamin Moore White Z-235-01 Satin Impervo Alkyd low Luster Enamel WALLS Benjamin Moore White Eggshell CEILING Benjamin Moore Ceiling White Flat Finish Credit: Sam Gray Photography
Salem Townhouse Dining Room
Salem Townhouse Dining Room
RehabitatRehabitat
Inspiration for a classic enclosed dining room in New York with green walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Elegant and Light Dining Room- Valley Village, California
Elegant and Light Dining Room- Valley Village, California
designstilesdesignstiles
Transitional Dining Room with custom drapery and custom accent pillows. Photo Credit: Amy Bartlam
Photo of a large classic enclosed dining room in Los Angeles with medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, grey walls, no fireplace and feature lighting.
Project Rush Haven
Project Rush Haven
Terravista Interior Design GroupTerravista Interior Design Group
The homeowners wanted an updated style for their home that incorporated their existing traditional pieces. We added transitional furnishings with clean lines and a neutral palette to create a fresh and sophisticated traditional design plan.
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.
Soft Industrial
Soft Industrial
Haus Interior DesignHaus Interior Design
Photos by Stacy Zarin Goldberg
This is an example of a medium sized traditional enclosed dining room in DC Metro with grey walls, no fireplace, brown floors and dark hardwood flooring.
Dining Room
Dining Room
Valerie Grant InteriorsValerie Grant Interiors
Dining room in a transitional contemporary home with custom cabinetry and wall treatment. Mixing a neutral color palette with grays, soft white and accents of deep red. Photography by Peter Rymwid.
Battery Wharf
Battery Wharf
Casabella InteriorsCasabella Interiors
Kyle Caldwell
Photo of a small classic enclosed dining room in Boston with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and feature lighting.
Cool Gray
Cool Gray
Ann Lowengart InteriorsAnn Lowengart Interiors
A live edge table by Urban Hardwoods is complemented by luxurious dining chairs and a beautiful modern organic chandelier by John Pomp. The host chairs feature a pattern which echoes the pattern of the rug in the living room. Photo credit: David Duncan Livingston
Dining Room
Dining Room
Jeremy Aykroyd DesignJeremy Aykroyd Design
Cow hides of varying colours have been laid out below the custom marble dining table. Brass library lighting provide a warm glow for both reading and dining with guests and family alike. Bruce Zinger Photography
Herb River Drive
Herb River Drive
Rethink Design StudioRethink Design Studio
Richard Leo Johnson
This is an example of a large traditional enclosed dining room in Atlanta with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace and grey floors.
Whimsical Chicago Traditional
Whimsical Chicago Traditional
W Design InteriorsW Design Interiors
Photo of a classic enclosed dining room in Chicago with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
Old Westbury Neoclassical
Old Westbury Neoclassical
ChangoChango
The walls of this formal dining room have all been paneled and painted a crisp white to set off the stark gray used on the upper part of the walls, above the paneling. Ceilings are coffered and a dramatic large pendant lamp is placed centered in the paneled ceiling. A silk light grey rug sits proud under a 12' wide custom dining table. Reclaimed wood planks from Canada and an industrial steel base harden the soft lines of the room and provide a bit of whimsy. Dining benches sit on one side of the table, and four leather and nail head studded chairs flank the other side. The table comfortably sits a party of 12.
Park Hill House
Park Hill House
Francis Dzikowski Photography Inc.Francis Dzikowski Photography Inc.
©2011Francis Dzikowski/Esto
Classic enclosed dining room in New York with yellow walls, dark hardwood flooring and feature lighting.

Traditional Enclosed 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 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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