Define a space. Use a pair of corbels at the entry to a dining room or separate eat-in kitchen area. For added impact, paint the corbels a color that contrasts the wall.
I like the modified swags in both areas and I like the fixture. I kinda like the small lampshades. They look classy to me and are different from what you usually see. I like the warm but bright feel to this room, of course, that probably has to do with the cablinets.