8 Inspirational Holiday Dining Rooms

Steal ideas to create a gorgeous space for gathering friends and family this holiday season.

1. Festive Farmhouse Dining Room
Homey Holiday Spread
Vintage furnishings set the stage for a homey holiday spread. Here's how to re-create this welcoming feel using thrifty finds. More: Create a Festive Farmhouse Dining Room

2. Colonial-Style Dining Room
Colonial Style
Classic American furnishings and colorful accents create a room that's equally inviting for a holiday feast or an everyday dinner. Here's how to assemble a similar space in your home. More: Create a Colonial-Style Dining Room

Related: How to Get a Holiday-Ready House

3. Rustic French Dining Room
Rustic French
Warm, handcrafted materials mix with sleek factory-style finds to give this space a taste of the Gallic countryside. Here's how to assemble a similar setup at your home. More:
Create a Rustic French Dining Room

4. A Warm, Welcoming Dining Space for $1,474
Warm, Welcoming Dining Room
A blank box becomes an inviting gathering spot with new paint, molding, trim, and furniture all for less than $2000. More: A Warm, Welcoming Dining Space for $1,474

Related: Traditional Holiday Decorating Ideas

5. Farmhouse Dining Room
Farmhouse Dining Room
Warm and inviting, the vintage-look decor here was put together with mostly new materials. Here's how you can duplicate it in your home. More: Create a Farmhouse Dining Room

6. A Stylish Dining Room for $661
Stylish Dining Room on a Budget
A couple tackle their first redo, turning a blank box into an inviting space to use and enjoy all for just $661. More: A Stylish Dining Room for $661

Related: 24 Easy Upgrades to Create a Festive Holiday Home

7. Festive Holiday Dining Room
Festive Holiday Dining Room
DIY touches, from a textured table runner to turned wood candlesticks, lend this spirited eating area welcome warmth. More: Create a Festive Holiday Dining Room

8. Craftsman-Style Dining Room
Craftsman-Style Dining Room
This Old House readers took design cues from Gustav Stickley to create this inviting dining room. Here's how to assemble a similar look in your home. More: Create a Craftsman-Style Dining Room

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