Decorating & Design
Vote For House & Home’s Best Dining Room Of 2020!
Updated on January 4, 2021
There’s no better place to linger over dessert and digestifs than a well-appointed dining room. Our picks from the pages of H&H prioritize casual, comfortable dining rather than starched tablecloths and too-delicate-to-use serveware. Scroll down and vote for your favorite dining room of 2020!
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January: A Minimalist Dining Nook
At first glance, this pared-back dining area seems simple, but take a closer look, and you’ll notice curved marble detailing on the chairs, vintage ceramics decorating the table and a playful Pick Up Stick chandelier.
February: A Sentimental Dining Room
A gallery wall of family photos gives this gathering place a personal touch. “As much as we could, we sourced furniture locally to support artisans,” says homeowner Monica Maile of the dining table designed by Ontario-based woodworker Heidi Earnshaw.
March: A Mid-Century Modern Dining Room
Designer Arren Williams created a formal place for the family of six to sit down for dinner with a sturdy oak table, sleek wishbone chairs and a minimal Swedish chandelier. The vintage credenza (right) holds dishes, flatware and table linens.
April: An Indoor-Outdoor Dining Room
A generous dining table in this renovated bungalow grounds the room and comfortably seats a large number of guests. The bifold doors lead to the screened room, where you can overlook the walkout terrace through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
May: A Bold & Edgy Dining Room
From the cloud chandelier to the sculptural, rust-colored chairs, this open-concept dining room is as eye-catching as the art hanging on the walls, like a statement-making checkered piece by Oscar Murillo.
June: A Pastoral Dining Nook
Designer Allison Willson transformed this bland dining room wall into a work of art with this monochromatic landscape mural that feels like a window to the lush English countryside. Durable vinyl on the chairs and banquette make the nook kid-friendly.
July/August: A Scenic Cottage Dining Room
“It’s not a sophisticated city look, but it’s also not a lodge look,” says homeowner Joe Brennan of his contemporary cottage on Shanty Island. The dining room’s large, black-framed windows capture the view of the waterfront.
September: A Retro-Cool Dining Nook
This fashionable penthouse‘s eating area feels like it belongs in a mod London townhouse. The plaid wallpaper ties the whole look together — the mahogany red chairs and gray-blue pleather banquette make it feel cohesive.
October: A European-Chic Dining Room
In this white, black and blond wood dining room, designer Shauna Walton finished the look off with soft blush drapery which reads as neutral. The chevron-laid floor injects European flair into the space and compliments the old-fashioned fireplace.
November: A Modern Farmhouse Dining Nook
With three kids, homeowner and designer Shannon Vosters needed an eating area that was laid-back and kid-friendly but still stylish. Painted shiplap walls and tin pendants speak to the modern farmhouse aesthetic, and piles of pillows make the built-in banquette even more comfortable.
December: A Japandi-Inspired Dining Room
“Art is the emotion of our home and really sets the tone for each room,” says designer Alison Milne of the piece by Alexander Jowett in her Edwardian home‘s dining room. Sustainably-sourced Douglas fir flooring feels serene and natural underfoot.