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traditional dining room renovation

Elevate your home’s formal gathering space with a traditional dining room renovation that embraces classic character and modern functionality—complete with an architectural alcove for display or built-ins. In Boston, MA, WORKS by JD’s design-build approach handles every detail—from moldings and custom millwork to lighting and layout refinement—so your dining room becomes richly layered, elegant, and perfectly integrated.

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Services Overview Table

ScopeDescriptionAvg. Price RangeTimeline
Full Traditional Dining RemodelReconfigure walls if needed, add alcove, custom millwork, built-ins, lighting, decorative trim$100,000 – $200,000+12 – 20 weeks
Dining Alcove Feature AdditionCarve or refinish alcove, add built-in shelving or cabinetry, lighting, trim$40,000 – $100,0008 – 14 weeks
Surface & Finish RefreshUpdate wall treatments, flooring, lighting, wainscoting, doors$40,000 – $80,0008 – 12 weeks
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Our Proven Process

  1. Consultation & Space Assessment – Review the room, alcove opportunity, proportions, lighting, and architectural style
  2. Design & Material Selection – 3D mockups, finish boards, trim profiles, built-in concept
  3. Permitting & Pre-Construction – File any structural, electrical, or minor permit work with Boston ISD
  4. Construction & Installation – Framing or carving alcove, built-ins, millwork, finishes, lighting
  5. Final Walkthrough & Warranty Delivery – Inspect, punch list, and hand over your 7-year workmanship warranty
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Featured Project Example

Project: Traditional Dining Room with Alcove — Boston Area
Type: Full Dining Room Remodel with Alcove Feature
Budget: $125,000
Duration: 14 weeks
Highlight: We reshaped a wall to introduce a beautifully proportioned alcove with built-in cabinetry and niche lighting. Traditional moldings and custom wainscoting were matched to original trim. The result is an elegant dining space with vertical emphasis and visual depth.
Testimonial: “The alcove makes the room — dramatic yet warm. The team matched all trim so flawlessly we thought it was original.” – Homeowner, Boston Area

Location

Service Areas

Boston • Cambridge • Brookline • Somerville • Newton • Quincy

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Cost & Timeline

Typical investment: $40,000 to $200,000+, depending on scale, custom elements, and any structural modifications
Duration: 8 to 20 weeks including design, permitting, and construction
Permits / structural review: If walls are moved or lighting rewired, allow 2–6 weeks for Boston ISD process
Warranty: 7 years of workmanship coverage; manufacturer warranties on fixtures and systems
All projects include design, permitting, construction, and final detailing.

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Local Boston & Architectural Context

Many homes in Boston carry historic architectural character: plaster moldings, original trim, uneven walls, high ceilings. Integrating a new alcove or built-ins requires sensitivity to scale, trim profiles, and proportions so new work feels seamless. In Victorian and Classical homes, alcoves might echo window bays or mirror symmetrical features.
While the specific Houzz project you referenced focuses on a traditional dining room with an alcove (demonstrating the spatial elegance of recessed wall features), local Boston projects such as the Exeter Village traditional dining redo provide context for scale and heritage style.
Our team is familiar with Boston ISD processes, historic neighborhood constraints, and matching new millwork to existing profiles.

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Why Choose WORKS by JD

Expertise in marrying traditional architectural detail with modern performance
One team owning design, permits, and construction
Transparent budgeting and communication
7-year workmanship warranty
Deep local experience with Boston’s historic homes and regulatory landscapes

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Frequently Asked Questions

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