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Sunken Dining Room

For those looking for something unique, consider a sunken dining area. This mid-century architectural element creates an intimate space for dining, surrounded b...

For those looking for something unique, consider a sunken dining area. This mid-century architectural element creates an intimate space for dining, surrounded by built-in seating. A floating credenza around the dining area adds visual interest without overwhelming the room, allowing the dining table to take center stage. #modernmidcenturylivingroom #modernmidentury #modernmidcenturylivingroom #modernmidcenturykitchen #modernmidcenturydesign

Dining Room Idea - Create A Built-In Dining Nook // This built-in dining nook has been sunken into the floor, with hidden drawers neatly tucked into the side. Large windows can be opened to let you feel like you are dining outdoors.

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Sunken Dining Room

Sunken dining room

Dining setting and pendant light with the hall beyond. Henderson, Buderim on the Sunshine Coast. Dining Room design by Reitsma & Associates, building designers on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

Sunken Dining Area with Floating Credenza
Sunken Dining Area with Floating Credenza
Dining Room Idea - Create A Built-In Dining Nook (8 Pictures)
Dining Room Idea - Create A Built-In Dining Nook (8 Pictures)

Sunken Dining Room

Kitchen opens to sunken dining room with rustic wood beam with corbels featuring glossy black pedestal table with natural linen slipcovered chair over white metallic cowhide rug.

a dining room table with wine bottles and candles on it in front of large windows
a dining room table with wine bottles and candles on it in front of large windows
a living room filled with furniture next to a kitchen and an open concept floor plan
a living room filled with furniture next to a kitchen and an open concept floor plan

October 2013: Sunken dining room in our 1958 Irwin Stein mid-century modern home near Philadelphia wool kilim rug, original art, fireplace and Paul Evans candlesticks. www.athomemodern.com Photo by Laura Kicey.

Sunken Dining Room

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25 Sunken Living Room Ideas For 2026 That Designers Use To Define Space Without Walls
25 Sunken Living Room Ideas For 2026 That Designers Use To Define Space Without Walls
Henderson by Reitsma & Associates
Henderson by Reitsma & Associates
a living room filled with furniture next to a dining room and kitchen area in front of large windows
a living room filled with furniture next to a dining room and kitchen area in front of large windows
a living room filled with furniture next to a large glass window covered in wood planks
a living room filled with furniture next to a large glass window covered in wood planks
an open concept living and dining room with wood beams in the ceiling, hardwood floors, white chairs
an open concept living and dining room with wood beams in the ceiling, hardwood floors, white chairs
a living room filled with furniture and lots of windows next to a wooden table topped with fruit
a living room filled with furniture and lots of windows next to a wooden table topped with fruit
48 Open Kitchen Ideas for 2026: Modern Designs That Transform Your Home - placeideal.com
48 Open Kitchen Ideas for 2026: Modern Designs That Transform Your Home - placeideal.com
a dining room table with flowers on it next to a large window that looks out onto the yard
a dining room table with flowers on it next to a large window that looks out onto the yard
a dining room and kitchen area with stairs leading up to the upper floor, in an open concept home
a dining room and kitchen area with stairs leading up to the upper floor, in an open concept home
two people sitting at a table in the middle of a room with white walls and flooring
two people sitting at a table in the middle of a room with white walls and flooring

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Sunken Dining Area with Floating Credenza
Sunken Dining Area with Floating Credenza
Dining Room Idea - Create A Built-In Dining Nook (8 Pictures)
Dining Room Idea - Create A Built-In Dining Nook (8 Pictures)
a dining room table with wine bottles and candles on it in front of large windows
a dining room table with wine bottles and candles on it in front of large windows
a living room filled with furniture next to a kitchen and an open concept floor plan
a living room filled with furniture next to a kitchen and an open concept floor plan
25 Sunken Living Room Ideas For 2026 That Designers Use To Define Space Without Walls
25 Sunken Living Room Ideas For 2026 That Designers Use To Define Space Without Walls
Henderson by Reitsma & Associates
Henderson by Reitsma & Associates
a living room filled with furniture next to a dining room and kitchen area in front of large windows
a living room filled with furniture next to a dining room and kitchen area in front of large windows

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