Victorian Black Dining Room Ideas and Designs

Dining Room

See Arch

Photo of a victorian dining room in San Francisco.

Feminine Dining Room 2

User

Inspiration for a victorian dining room in DC Metro with dark hardwood flooring, brown walls and a dado rail.

Nash Terraced Family House in Regent's Park

Adam Butler Photography

A Nash terraced house in Regent's Park, London. Interior design by Gaye Gardner. Photography by Adam Butler
Photo of a large victorian dining room in London with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, purple floors and a dado rail.

Часы с боем

Татьяна Вакуева | Abwarten!

Дмитрий Лившиц
Inspiration for a large victorian open plan dining room in Moscow with green walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors and a dado rail.

London Victorian Mansion

Chris Murphy

Design ideas for a victorian dining room in London.

Paris Style Renovation

User

Victorian enclosed dining room in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors and a dado rail.

Victorian Estate

Ashby Collective

This is an example of a large victorian enclosed dining room in Houston with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

Pacific Heights Victorian

Cook Construction

This four-story Victorian revival was amazing to see unfold; from replacing the foundation, building out the 1st floor, hoisting structural steel into place, and upgrading to in-floor radiant heat. This gorgeous “Old Lady” got all the bells and whistles. This quintessential Victorian presented itself with all the complications imaginable when bringing an early 1900’s home back to life. Our favorite task? The Custom woodwork: hand carving and installing over 200 florets to match historical home details. Anyone would be hard-pressed to see the transitions from existing to new, but we invite you to come and try for yourselves!

Bath Historic

Tyler Karu Design + Interiors

A bold, historic remodel in Bath, Maine. Photos by Erin Little
Photo of a victorian dining room in Portland Maine with blue walls and light hardwood flooring.

Parisian Chic

Green Street Interiors

Photo of a victorian dining room in Orange County.

Century Home Carpentry and Flooring

Sosna Inc

Design ideas for a medium sized victorian enclosed dining room in Toronto with green walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, brown floors and feature lighting.

Country Mansion

Emmanuel Design Group, LLC

Design ideas for a victorian dining room in Dallas.

The Queen Anne Victorian Rebuild

Ingrid Porter Interiors, LLC

A stunning dining room perfect for entertaining guests.
Victorian dining room in Cleveland with multi-coloured walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, brown floors and wallpapered walls.

Appartement, Paris 6e

Olivier Berni Intérieurs

Photo of a victorian dining room in Paris with a dado rail.

SAN FRANCISCO

BRIAN PAQUETTE INTERIORS

Inspiration for a victorian dining room in San Francisco.

Winchester Victorian

Kate Maloney Interior Design

Michael J. Lee
Photo of a victorian dining room in Boston with grey walls, a standard fireplace and a dado rail.

Fine Times

Zola European Windows

New exterior windows are installed outboard of the existing Tiffany glass.
Inspiration for a large victorian enclosed dining room in New York with white walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floors.

Дом в КП Трувиль

Студия Анастасии Немоляевой

Inspiration for a victorian dining room in Moscow with blue walls, beige floors and a dado rail.

Costello Builders

Photo of a victorian enclosed dining room in Orange County with white walls, dark hardwood flooring and a dado rail.

MS Villa

IDS Jordan

This is an example of an expansive victorian dining room in Other with marble flooring, no fireplace, white walls, grey floors and a dado rail.

Victorian Black 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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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