TYPES

OF
DINING
ROOM
ULIM 2020
STYLES
MAIN TYPES OF DINING
ROOMS
There are two main types of dining rooms:
 ENCLOSED
 OPEN CONCEPT
50 years ago, the open concept was rare.
Today, it’s common. While some people prefer the
enclosed, formal dining room, more and
more people are opting for one dining area in an
open concept living space that contains the kitchen,
living room and dining area.
ENCLOSED TYPE OF DR
OPEN CONCEPT DR
18 DINING ROOM STYLES: FORMAL

Elements of the Formal Style:

 Hard lines including a square or rectangular table
 Elegant furniture often elaborate in design
 Matching dining room set
 Accessories such as a sideboard or china cabinet
 Wall hangings include artwork rather than family
photographs unless portraits
2. TRADITIONAL FAMILY DR STYLE

Elements of the Traditional Family Style:

 A smaller table that is often round
 Light or dark-colored wood
 Soft lines
 Family items like photographs often prese
 Mix-and-match pieces acceptable
 3. FARMHOUSE STYLE OF DR
Elements of the Farmhouse Style:
 Heavy furniture bordering on rustic that
often is stained to highlight wood grain
 Rectangular table with bench for larger
Tables
 Casual, open feel
 Furniture and accessories with signs of wear
Color schemes often include muted tones of grays,
blues, and greens. Pieces often have signs of wear which
gives them a lived-in look. Vintage pieces are a common
feature.
 4. COTTAGE STYLE OF DR
Elements of the Cottage Style:
 The smaller table often round to encourage conversation
 Whites and other soft colors predominant to create a
cozy environment
 Repurposed and mix-and-match pieces, often one-of-a-
kind pieces
 Open, airy feel
 Furniture is comfortable to encourage lingering and a
long chat at the table.
 5. BEACH STYLE OF DR
Elements of the Beach Style:
 Nautical theme patterns and accessories
 Repurposed and mix-and-match pieces
 Softer colors reminiscent of the sea with primary
colors like navy blue or bright red
 Furniture that resembles elements of a boat or
has signs of wear
 6. GLOBAL STYLE OF DR
Elements of the Global Style:
 Collection of global looks or focus on a specific
region
 Authentic pieces rather than knickknacks, of a
specific region, or a hand-woven blanket that
reflects the local culture.
 Bold colors and ornate pieces
This style works because it creates its own conversation
starters. They make the dining room less formal despite
the presence of ornate furniture. And the style encourages
lingering if just to examine the collection.
 7. ECLECTIC STYLE OF DR
Elements of the Eclectic Style:
 Mix-and-match furniture pieces
 A unifying theme or color to tie it together
 Work-in-progress feel
 Handmade and flea market finds
The style isn’t just a mishmash of things you collect over
the years. A unifying theme or color ties the elements to-
gether to avoid a cluttered look.
This style has a work-in-progress feel about it that is ca-
sual and informal. There is no pretense here.
8. NATURAL/RUSTIC STYLE OF DR
Elements of the Rustic Style:
 Heavy often rough-hewn furniture that retains
the character of the wood grain
 Natural colors often muted. Woods are natural
colors.
 Accessories that convey a sense of the outdoors
like an oar hanging on the wall, such as animal
trophies
 A piece in a bold color will stand out as a focal
point or feature.
9. CONTEMPORARY STYLE OF DR
Elements of the Contemporary Style:
 Modern feel that lacks a sense of the traditional
 Unexpected design elements and features
 This style often breaks the rules because it’s rewriting them.
 The same thing applies to the materials and lines.
 Stark departures from traditional design elements as it seeks to de-
fine its own character.
 The contemporary style has a sense of cohesiveness
 Lines that make a statement whether hard or soft
 The contemporary style capitalizes on what’s new in design
 10. NIGHTLIFE/PUB STYLE
Elements of the Nightlife Style:
 High top table, small or large
 Accessories and features that create a sense of being in a restaurant
or bar
 Design elements of a theme or a mix-and-match flavor
 Glassware and bar accessories as part of the decor
 Worn pieces to give the sense of a neighborhood hangout.
 The main theme of the nightlife-style is that its purpose is to recre-
ate the feeling of dining out at home.
 That lends a sense of fun and play to the dining experience because
of the association with the high top table
 11. MODERN STYLE OF DR
Elements of the Modern Style:
 Minimalistic design with no clutter
 Bold and primary colors welcome
 Walls often as a backdrop for a focal point
 Lines either hard or soft
 Materials include manmade ones like acrylic and
chrome
12. ASIAN STYLE
13. CHALET STYLE
14. CRAFTSMAN
15. MID-CENTURY MODERN
16. MEDITERRANEAN
17. SCANDINAVIAN
18. TRANSITIONAL
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
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