Traditional Dining Room Design Ideas
Fraher & Findlay Architects LtdThis Victorian house is situated in a leafy part of London
and had all the ingredients of a beautiful period home but was in need of modernisation. The owners were keen to bring it back to life and extend with a keen eye on the ‘vintage’ feel of found and restored finishes.
The side of the closet wing was removed at ground floor
level to form full width kitchen and dining spaces. The
extension design resembles a glass house with the dining room sitting between the original building spaces and the new extension.
By broadening the opening between the original house
and a typical side infill extension, we were able to design
an area for eating that is broader than in a traditional form of layout.
Find the right local pro for your project
Haven Design and ConstructionThis 1902 San Antonio home was beautiful both inside and out, except for the kitchen, which was dark and dated. The original kitchen layout consisted of a breakfast room and a small kitchen separated by a wall. There was also a very small screened in porch off of the kitchen. The homeowners dreamed of a light and bright new kitchen and that would accommodate a 48" gas range, built in refrigerator, an island and a walk in pantry. At first, it seemed almost impossible, but with a little imagination, we were able to give them every item on their wish list. We took down the wall separating the breakfast and kitchen areas, recessed the new Subzero refrigerator under the stairs, and turned the tiny screened porch into a walk in pantry with a gorgeous blue and white tile floor. The french doors in the breakfast area were replaced with a single transom door to mirror the door to the pantry. The new transoms make quite a statement on either side of the 48" Wolf range set against a marble tile wall. A lovely banquette area was created where the old breakfast table once was and is now graced by a lovely beaded chandelier. Pillows in shades of blue and white and a custom walnut table complete the cozy nook. The soapstone island with a walnut butcher block seating area adds warmth and character to the space. The navy barstools with chrome nailhead trim echo the design of the transoms and repeat the navy and chrome detailing on the custom range hood. A 42" Shaws farmhouse sink completes the kitchen work triangle. Off of the kitchen, the small hallway to the dining room got a facelift, as well. We added a decorative china cabinet and mirrored doors to the homeowner's storage closet to provide light and character to the passageway. After the project was completed, the homeowners told us that "this kitchen was the one that our historic house was always meant to have." There is no greater reward for what we do than that.
VanderHorn ArchitectsThis Dining Room continues the coastal aesthetic of the home with paneled walls and a projecting rectangular bay with access to the outdoor entertainment spaces beyond.
WentworthThe large living-dining room lacked a focal point and storage.
To compensate for this we designed a built-in that functioned
as a buffet, china and display. The built-in is the true focal point of the space. A family painting, flanked by sconces and shelving for collectables, makes the space personal.
Pella Windows and DoorsThis Pella® Architect Series® wood with aluminum-clad sliding patio door features Pella’s unique design with the sliding panel on the outside — so the harder the wind blows, the tighter the seal against the elements.
Margaret Dean at Design Studio WestCabinetry designed by Margaret Dean, Design Studio West and supplied by Rutt Fine Cabinetry.
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Elegant traditional dining room with off-white walls, hardwood flooring, custom millwork including built-in cabinetry with glass-paned arched doors and crown molding
Traditional Dining Room Design Ideas
1