Elaborate scrolled metalwork, rich warm hues and elegant historical nuances are the hallmark of Old World style interiors. This inviting mix of European cultural and period influences culminates in a warm, welcoming environment perfect for daily living and enjoyment.
No other room of the home lends itself to this style more so than the dining room. With the European’s love of lingering over delicious home cooked meals with family and friends, the dining room is created with comfort, function and beauty in mind. Below we’ve collected some of our favorite Old World style dining rooms to inspire your own décor.
With an intriguing mix of European styles, this eclectic yet Old World inspired dining room is enchanting and welcoming. Love the contrast of luxurious olive velvet and rustic nail head trim on the dining chairs.
Rich burgundy and gold tones add a formal air to the rustic architecture of this dining room. Mixed upholstery on the dining chairs add additional interest and pattern to the space.
The phenomenal architecture of this grand Old World style dining room is complimented with the large round table set atop a subdued neutral rug. You could even try and get a custom made rug, or ‘Teppiche nach mass‘ as they’d say in Germany. This way you can be sure that it will fit perfectly in your dining room!
Most often rich earthy tones dominate the Old World style, but here dynamic blue on the chairs adds an exciting pop of color among the dining room’s white walls and neutral tones.
Dark wood is offset with the introduction of calming white on the dining chairs and walls. Pops of red excite in artwork, rug and ceramic vases.
With an exciting mix of materials and pattern, the formality of this dining is relaxed through use of brick, subdued neutrals in the rug and landscape themed artwork. The fiery damask pattern on the upholstered chairs adds a dynamic element to the space.
This captivating dining room with rough hewn stone walls and wrought iron wine rack is reminiscent of an old wine cellar.
Red and gold damask give this rustic dining room a touch of formality without making it stuffy.
Vivid-hued walls and Spanish-inspired artwork provide a spicy element in this inviting dining room.
Soft blue upholstered chairs contrast beautifully with rich wood tones and black wrought iron accents in this rustic Tuscan inspired space.
Love the look of upholstered wood dining chairs in each of the rooms above? Our High Back Chairs with nail head accents in two styles go beautifully with Old World style decor.
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