Bring the Enchanting Atmosphere of Nature to Your Dining Rooms!
06/11/2023
For this blog post, we have compiled eight dining rooms where wooden panels are used. Creating a warm and natural ambiance that emits an organic feel, these rooms, adorned with wooden claddings, go beyond defining a specific region within interiors, also serving as social spaces that bring occupants together in a tranquil atmosphere. Whether made of lumber, pine, or plywood; wooden claddings on walls and ceilings stand out as the distinguishing feature of a peaceful and inviting environment. The selection we present in this article promises new ideas and visual inspiration for dining rooms. If you'd like to explore more about the different ways wood is utilized in interior spaces, you can check out our article titled "A Touch of Wood".
Photo: Winnie Au/ Retrieved from elledecor.com
A Home on Mercer Island, Jessica Nelson Design
In this house located on Mercer Island, the wooden slats extending from floor to ceiling immediately catch the eye. The semi-permeable wooden wall created here, along with the complementing wooden bench, seamlessly integrates with a mid-century modern round table. The designer combines the wood material used in the dining room with different colors and materials, creating a natural and modern landscape.
Photo: Carina Skrobecki / Retrieved from jessicanelsondesign.com
Carroll Gardens House, Starling Architecture and Emily Lindberg Design
It is known that Starling Architecture and Emily Lindberg Design combined two units in a townhouse in Brooklyn to create this family home. White Belgian oak used in the townhouse's floors, hallway, staircase, entry hall, kitchen, and dining area creates a neutral tone, nurturing the tranquility of the house. The wooden cabinets and decorative grillwork in the dining room achieve a natural harmony with the floor and ceiling.
Photo: Eric Petschek/ Retrieved from dezeen.com
Dragon Flat, Tsurata Architecture
Artificial intelligence was utilized to design the carved patterns on plywood panels adorning the dining room of this apartment located in the Notting Hill area of London. Tsuruta Architects applied a pattern of the Thames River to the wall using a computer-controlled cutting machine (CNC). In this unique design example where contemporary technological capabilities meet wood, the architectural firm also revised the two-story apartment by incorporating a built-in wardrobe with carved designs on its paneled walls.
Photo: Tim Croker/ Retrieved from dezeen.com
Filomena, Arthur's
If you have a high-ceilinged home, it's possible to see the significant impact of using wood on the ceiling, especially in dining rooms, through this splendid example. Filomena is an old rectory located at the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains in Western Massachusetts. The designer undertaking the renovation project mentions that, drawing inspiration from Italian architecture, the historical structure incorporates colors and details inspired by the mid-20th-century modernist approach. The dialogue between the dark-colored walls and wood, along with the complementary effect of the selected accessories, is notably successful. The role of wood in this environment still proudly takes the spotlight.
Photo: Dane Tashima/ Retrieved from thespruce.com
A House in El Peuma, Christian Izquierdo Lehmann
This house bearing the signature of Cristian Izquierdo Lehmann is designed as an open-plan space with a domed ceiling used for kitchen, dining, and socializing purposes. The layout centralizes the kitchen and dining area. The minimalist decor finds a harmonious style with the dramatic ceiling, creating a striking effect, while the red stools in the dining area and the bookshelf covering the wall add vibrancy to the space. Located in El Peuma, Chile, this house design with laminated pine cladding features large windows and a concrete floor to enjoy the surrounding green outdoor space.
Photo: Roland Harbe/ Retrieved from dezeen.com
A House in Brooklyn, Tangible Space
The dining area of this house in Brooklyn offers both minimal and striking use of wood. The seating area nestled into a circular recess adds character to the dining space. The sculptural demeanor of the furniture, the harmonious relationship among colors and textures create a dialogue, presenting a cohesive, modern, and intimate picture.
Photo Winnie Au/ Retrieved from elledecor.com
Farmhouse, AGH Interiors
This farmhouse dating back to the 19th century is being modernized by the office AGH Interiors. The distinctive authentic qualities of the house, such as rustic ceiling beams and parquet floors, are combined with a modern design approach. The warm atmosphere created by this intergenerational unity is owed to the timeless quality of wood. Wood, capable of adapting to any situation, style, and era, and taking on various forms, transforms into a delightful and inviting dining environment in this example, one you would want to share with your loved ones.
Photo: Nick Glemenakis Gray/ Retrieved from thespruce.com
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