Ultra Premium® Wall Colors for a Traditional Dining Room

A regal setting

Here's a new take on a traditional environment. Notice how the purple wall paint colors are accentuated by the amethyst arrangement, offering a lovely contrast to the traditional dining table.

Traditional Style

Evocative of the 18th and 19th centuries, traditional interiors combine classicism with comfort. Think high-ceilings, stained-glass transoms, Queen Anne chairs, four-poster beds, and detailed molding, woodwork, and painted trim.

Traditional Paint Palettes

This style favors floral paint colors in mid-to-light tones. Balance your walls with darker paint colors on the floors and furniture. Gold and red accents and Asian influences can really pull a traditional 19th century look together.

Traditional Decorating Details

Valspar Paint Traditional Decoration Ideas

Light your traditional interiors with tungsten and use a combination of classic overhead fixtures, sconces, and soft, white-shaded floor lamps. Paint the wainscoting glossy white. Ground rooms with dark, ornate rugs.

Expert Advice

The traditional style clearly demonstrates that paint color can be inspired by history. Over the years, various paint color combinations have captured the country's imagination. Tap into these traditional paint color combinations that have been found in homes for generations.

— Ken Clarke Senior Art Director