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Make a statement with a red dining room. Red is more popular than you think because it’s bold and as you’ll see below, can be grand and elegant. While not for everyone, red can certainly be an interesting interior design color scheme. I actually like it quite a bit.
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This traditional red-painted dining room with warm wood tones and white accents is made absolutely modern and hip by the track lighting fixtures. Glossy random patterned parquet floors, terra cotta colored 4 seater rectangular dining set and matching side tables balance the room.
The prominent antique area rug, eye-catching patterned china cabinet, striped six-seater rectangular dining set with wrought iron candelabra up top ties perfectly with the cool-toned muted red walls, white ceiling with recessed lights makes this Southwestern dining room complete.
The solid wrought iron inverted pendant chandelier over the solid eight-seater white cushioned dining set overlooking the massive china cabinet, pendulum grandfather clock goes perfectly with the Southwestern antique rug, paisley red curtains and brick red painted walls.
Tray ceiling prominently displays a modern hanging light with a six-seater traditional wood dining set. Natural light coming from massive bay windows shows off the cool toned red of the walls, muted mocha cabinetry acting as a side table with recessed lights and glossy parquet wood floors.
Yet another red and white dining room that combines two design themes beautifully. The rectangular tray ceiling houses a simple Victorian chandelier, large picture windows are semi-covered with gold silk Roman shades over a tan bay window seating area The massive eight-seater dining set housed in the center of the room and randomly patterned hardwood floors partially covered by a wide red antique rug completes with Southwestern appeal.
This enclosed warm red dining room is flanked by a massive dark wood crystal and wine cabinet, roman styled glass side table, and wide mirror, a Victorian wrought iron chandelier hangs from the double tray white ceiling, dark wood six-seater dining set with white cushion and gray carpet, and large white paneled windows let in natural light from the outside.
Southwestern themed open red-orange dining room is filled with a charming candelabra floor lamp, antique upright piano, wood six-seater rectangular dining set atop an antique rug protecting a natural glossed hardwood floor. A casement bay window with blinds lets in natural light from the outside.
Elegant traditional red dining room decorated with round wood table and highbacked red-cushioned chairs, antique rolling side table and white table lamp, antique round gilded mirror, massive wood crystal, and china cabinet, large Persian rug covers the marble tiled floors, a wrought iron candelabra hangs from the white tray ceiling, wood-paneled bay window with gray silk curtains completes the look.
Classic formal dining room with both Asian and European influences. Victorian sconces and chandelier add light to the warm tone of the room that is painted with two shades of red with gilded patterns merged perfectly with the blue and white china vases and porcelain figurine, china cabinet, rectangular ornate table and high back chairs with white fabric covers, large white paneled bay window protected by Roman shades and glossy hardwood floors with elaborate wood grain.
Southwestern themed open red-orange dining room taken in another angle. The room is filled with a charming candelabra floor lamp, antique upright piano, painting, wood six-seater rectangular dining set atop an antique rug protecting a natural glossed hardwood floor. A casement bay window with blinds lets in natural light from the outside.
Gorgeous enclosed formal Victorian red dining room that is decorated with crystal chandelier and sconces, caramel colored swag draped romantically over the curtain rod, a wooden side table that could be extended, antique Persian rug over grained hardwood floors, elegant six-seater wood dining set, and warm-toned wooden cabinet to house precious china and crystal glass, gilded chests and Greco-Roman vase up top.
The geometric coffered ceiling in this warm toned red dining room is not the only highlight, an animal print rug covers a random patterned hardwood floor, two-colored floor length curtains, wood vase in the corner, hardwood eight seater dining set, wrought iron 9-light chandelier featuring an intricate interweaving pattern and an antique finish.
Cozy open red dining room that has a massive white bay and paneled windows with floral swag curtains to let the natural light in is decorated with a heavy six-seater dining set, antique wood side table and an off white intricately patterned rug to protect the hardwood floors from scraping.
Cozy enclosed red dining room with white crystal and china built-in cabinet, hardwood floors, white molding, white paneled casement windows, graceful white lace, and printed curtains, antique rug, crystal chandelier, gilded mirror, desk lamps, glass candle holders, porcelain centerpiece in a six-seater mixed tartan covered and wood chairs and table.
Enclosed Victorian-inspired floral red wallpapered dining room with large floor length windows draped with gray valence over the white sheer curtain, antique wood side table with a porcelain tea set on top and gilded desk lamps, gold bordered mirror, traditional chandelier, and candle type wall sconces. The dark wood six-seater oval dining set is over the plain gray rug that protects the hardwood floor from wear and tear.
Tray ceiling prominently displays a modern hanging light with a six-seater traditional wood dining set. Natural light coming from massive bay windows shows off the cool toned red of the walls, muted mocha cabinetry acting as a side table with recessed lights and glossy parquet wood floors.
Enclosed formal floral printed wallpaper trimmed by white molding and green paint, hardwood floors, antique Persian rug, 4-chair green striped cushion wood dining set, matching chairs in the corners for extra seating, with flower vase and silver candelabras, antique side table, antique decorative candelabras, lamp, porcelain flower vase and antique wood cabinet to house an extensive china and tea set.
Glass topped table with a metal stand and six wooden chairs plus extra two in the corner flanking a side cabinet with 2 metal candelabras and silver tea sets on top adds a warm cozy vibe in this muted red dining room. The white ceiling hangs an old fashioned 6-light chandelier with matching wall sconces, you can barely see the hardwood floor peeking under the massive antique rug, large casement windows, white curtains and a door that opens to a garden add natural light inside.
With cascades of dazzling crystals, the vintage Victorian chandelier adds sparkle to the simple decor of this two-toned red dining room. With bare hardwood floors, leather cushioned antique wood chairs for the square-shaped dining table, wooden side table, and two candelabras on top, gilded mirror, a massive fireplace with Grecian columns as its border, with 2 decorative crystal pieces and painting.
Opulence and simplicity is the theme of this dark glossy red with fleur de lis pattern traditional dining room. You can see it in the eight matte brown leather chair with intricate cabriole legs and matching table and crystal candelabra and centerpiece, crystal chandelier and matching wall sconces and intricately designed gilded mirror. The hardwood floor is bare to appreciate the woodgrain pattern while natural light is let in by the large windows framed by gold embroidered and sheer floor length curtains.
Yet another opulent room with a dining set that gives off a Renaissance vibe, the chandelier hanging from a detailed white ceiling showcases old world decadence and is the perfect traditional accent to this darker toned red dining room with hardwood floors, paisley print upholstered Victorian highback chairs, antique rug, and floral curtains.
This eclectic red dining room gives a burst of colors for your eyes to feast on starting with its randomly patterned hardwood floor. Light-toned rectangular wood dining set with six Windsor chairs covered with lace mantle, white vase, charming small traditional chandelier, antique Persian rug, small square corner table, black painted side table, chartreuse curtains and china cabinet that displays a collection of crystals, porcelain figurines, and tea sets.
Wine red enclosed dining room with white molding and ceiling to add color contrast gives an understated simplicity. A hanging inverted pendant bowl light creates a sleek and appealing look while it softly illuminates the room to show off the light-toned hardwood floor, a wooden four-seater dining set that can be extended, medium-sized Persian rug, and glass vase. The dining room opens to the house’s living room.
A mix of the contemporary and eclectic theme, this open dining room with uneven floor plan makes use of its space excellently. With a lengthened hardwood dining table that can seat six or more person, it is topped with floral printed fabric mantle, glass candle vases, a side table that can be used as extra storage displays bright blue china, abstract wall paintings, various seating arrangement, fireplace, industrial chandelier, and gray carpet.
Southwestern enclosed red dining room featuring a domed ceiling with a geometric and seamless pattern typical of this theme. With two bone-white antler chandeliers and black wall sconces to add more light into the room, a beige rug to cover antique hardwood floors, six-seater wood dining set plus extra seats in the corner, side table, square and round mirrors, and clay vase, opens to the patio and kitchen.
A vibrant red coastal themed enclosed informal dining room uses the unusual color palette to contrast with the stark white of the molding, tray ceiling with a globe chandelier and recessed lights, window panels, rug on a dark wood floor, floor-length sheer curtain, porcelain, and opal centerpieces atop the beige wicker and wood six-seater round dining set. A couple of nautical knick-knacks completes the look.
Romance is the theme of this enclosed formal red dining room displaying a prominent Victorian heirloom double chandelier from the white ceiling, antique rug covers wood floors, the glossy hardwood rectangular table has intricate candelabras and urn vase as centerpieces, eight Chippendale chairs plus two extra in the corner flanks an antique side table with two porcelain vases, floor-length swag curtains covers the bay window. A brick fireplace is in the corner covered by a large Victorian fan, an oil painting depicting a rider in his horse within a gilded frame sits atop with two vases on each side, fronting that is an antique china cabinet.
This Victorian dining room boasts a spectacular opulence in every corner, starting with the terracotta tiled floors partially covered with an antique Persian rug, a glass-topped oval dining table with an intricately carved marble stand, cushioned Farthingale chairs to match, an antique curio cabinet with French candelabras, gilded angel figurine, idyllic paintings, wrought iron chandelier and floral floor-length curtain to cover the equally large picture windows for privacy.
Craftsman enclosed red dining room that opens to the patio displays warm-toned wooden china cabinet that houses a porcelain figurine collection and side table with intricate carvings, glass candle vases, statuette, and, chandelier. It gives a perfect contrast to the cool-toned hardwood floors, herringbone patterned high back seats, hardwood dated rectangular table, bare vaulted ceiling, paintings, and mirror.
The basket weaved pattern hardwood floor sets the tone of coziness for this formal red dining room. With octagonal tray ceiling hangs a traditional 5 light chandelier to bring a sleek style with features of bound loop structures adorned with tightly woven cuffs of detailing as well as large candle sconces, antique side table, potted ferns, round mirror, and painting, bay window seats with fluffy cushions, Persian rug, eight-seater rectangular dining set with a fruit basket atop completes the look.
The contemporary vibe is very prominent in this cool toned red dining room. A clean beige unadorned hardwood floor, mismatched dining set with round white marble tabletop and dark wood stand four highback relaxed chairs with red abstract pattern, bare casement windows, inverted bowl chandelier and recessed lights, and a couple of vintage memorabilia posters complete this room.
A contemporary modern informal dining room with a white laminate and metal table and chair set that intimately seats two people is perfect for small spaces. Glass and metal combination side table with lamps and figurines, painting, 3-light chandelier, bar stool, and hardwood floor as added accents.
This traditional red dining room, with freestanding shelf, glossy hardwood floor with rug, six-seater oval dining set, china cabinet, family photos, metal urn, and a chandelier hanging from the tray ceiling with recessed lights gives a cozy vibe to this enclosed space.
A warm Mediterranean vibe is felt in this muted red dining room with rectangular wooden table, paisley printed and wooden chairs, terracotta tiled floors, antique side table, mirror, floor-length curtains with a massive opening to the patio, vaulted ceiling and traditional chandelier.
An eclectic red dining room with simple chandelier, rectangular wooden table with four chairs and distressed cushion, rug, paintings, wrought iron display panel, and metal centerpieces.
By DESIGNS! – Susan Hoffman Interior Designs
Lending and artsy eclectic vibe to this unconventional dining space are different painted wooden seats on an oval wood table daybed corner seat with fluffy pillows and blue cushions, multicolored rug, abstract paintings, china, and ceramic figurines.
This warm Mediterranean inspired dining room displays an understated elegance with its terracotta tiled floor, wrought iron chandelier hanging from a vaulted ceiling, heavy eight-seater hardwood rectangular dining set, antique side table, and mid-sized china cabinet, wrought iron wine rack.
Transitional white and red dining room with black oak wood chairs, rectangular table, antique Persian rug, hardwood floors, chandeliers, bare vaulted ceiling, candelabra, brick fireplace, metal bucket, and antique paintings.
Contemporary Asian warm red dining room with bare hardwood floors, traditional chandelier and recessed lighting on a simple white ceiling, Asian inspired eight seater dining set with a jade vase centerpiece, two extra seats in the corner with tasseled cushions, china and porcelain figurine atop an antique cabinet, and Japanese and Korean artworks.
By John Milner Architects, Inc.
Traditional red wallpapered dining room with gold leaf print and white borders, built-in china display cabinet, antique side table with lamps, sconces on the wall and crystal chandelier adds light to the already bright room, vintage Persian rug, eight-piece Chippendale chairs, an oval teak table with silver candelabras and urn as centerpieces.
By Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises, Inc.
Contemporary red dining room with mirrored walls metallic laminate pedestal based table, black faux leather Louis XV chairs, ceramic vase, traditional Victorian crystal chandeliers, monkey statuettes, balloon shade on the bay window and a dark marble statue.
By Ascher Davis Architects, LLP
Transitional red dining room a massive clean-lined walnut rectangular dining table, cubed glass vase, and various mini fruit basket, eight wicker wishbone chair, a wooden cabinet that serves as a side table with two conch shaped vases, a couple of black and white photography, industrial chandelier and matching sconces, floor-length curtains, and beige carpet.
Transitional dark red dining room with both Asian and Victorian influences, cushioned high back Windsor dining chairs, glossy dark red rectangular dining table, jade and red bowl as a centerpiece, crystal chandelier with gold leaf design,built-in china cabinet that displays quite a collection of crystal wine glasses, decanters, and wine bottles, vase, antique Persian rug and floor-length curtain.
By Doug Towle
Rustic feel in this Southwestern informal red dining room with antique circular wood 4-seater dining set, highback French chair with floral print, rugs with Aztec inspiration, raised panel walls above a brick fireplace, Cape Cod hanging garden light from the bare vaulted ceiling, lamps, a vintage cabinet with glass vase and candelabras.
Mediterranean red dining room with custom tile baseboards and rug, Jacobean vintage dark wood rectangular dining set, religious figurine as a centerpiece with glass and metal candelabras, the walls were treated with Venetian plaster and then hand soap waxed to get that lived in texture, various wall, ceiling designs to add exotism and frame the arched window and a massive black triple tiered wrought iron chandelier completes the room.
By Brian O’Keefe Architect, P.C.
Red and gold are the dominant colors in the palette for this formal traditional dining room. The fireplace with gilded antique mantel fronts the antique eight-seater red cushioned chairs and oval long table, with gilded candelabras, crystal glasses, precious china, and silverware shines as bright as the two traditional crystal chandeliers hanging from a gold-accented coffered ceiling while the red sconces matched the wallpapered walls.
By alene workman interior design, inc
This modern-traditional red dining room ingeniously showed off the dark red lacquered wall by adding custom designed leaded glass partitions and highlighted art piece. The Macassar Ebony and steel dining table are surrounded by off-white and textured dining chairs that match the tiled floor. A rainfall chandelier hangs from a white tray ceiling with recessed lights.
The Asian inspired dark wood dining set coordinates perfectly with the framed art pieces on the walls, Indian end table with elephant carvings, jade figurine. This red dining room is illuminated by the arched windows with custom curtains, hanging chandelier from the domed ceiling and also matches well with the antique rug, and beige marble floor.
By InsideWright
Midcentury modern red dining room, with herringbone pattern wooden floors, glass-topped sawhorse rectangular table, candelabras and fruit bowl, with four wooden chairs and accent bench, antique side table with a potted plant and carved wood art piece, paintings, Roman shade, and industrial chandelier.
The drama of a red dining room is unmistakable. It grabs your attention and forces you to look. That is its purpose. It is like the Marilyn Monroe of colors. Everyone notices her. If you want to make an impression, red is the hue you want. It symbolizes many things including passion and energy. It also can stimulate conversation.
Red serves a myriad of purposes as our red dining room design ideas will show you. It evokes the timelessness of shades like Tuscan red. It has an edgy quality with the appropriately named scarlet red. It embodies the elegance of Burgundy. Red says it all in so many ways. The best thing about it is that you can match the mood and intensity with the hue.
Have we piqued your curiosity? Explore what you can do with red in our gallery of dining rooms. You’re sure to find something to fall in love with in our showcase.
Add Drama to a Dining Room
Red stands out because of its vibrancy and warm undertones. If you want a room that people will remember long after the meal, it’s an excellent choice. Red connects on so many levels. After all, it’s the color of our lifeblood. It is life and vitality which is why we gravitate toward it. Use these qualities to create a memorable focal point.
You can use it as a color for your window treatments a la theater curtains. Seriously, can anything be more dramatic? The fabric adds to the effect. Think silk or velvet for a luxurious feel. Or embrace a romantic look with lace. You can go natural in linen or cotton.
Create a Focal Point
Red is the ideal color to use as a focal point. It’ll give you an advantage right from the start. It attracts attention. You just need to find a way to create the effect. Think red pendant lights or an area rug. Or you can repurpose a vintage item like window shutters painted red. You can add splashes of color like red seat cushions or paintings of red-colored flowers like tulips or roses.
Make a Room Inviting
Red offers a way to make a room more inviting by the warmth it brings to space. A room with northern exposure can have the same welcoming atmosphere as a sunny one. The color makes a difference. You can use it as an overall color or on the trim for a more understated appearance.
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