look in used furniture and consignment shops. which direction of your room has the most unused floor space? pics of all walls would help.

There are only three walls. Where intake the picture from is open (dining room meets living room) the most unused spot would be the back wall. Towards corner. What color server ?

The server should be on the wall that the door is on, not only to be convenient and functional (assuming the door leads to the kitchen) but also because it wouldn't visually compete with the table and chairs.

Is it possible to remove the tablecloth? It makes the room look a bit dated.

The server should be a lighter color than the table and the drapes to add contrast and some interest in the room.

The art work should be large.

A rug under the table and chairs would be great. The 'tule' is for the rug to be large enough to cover the space under the chairs when they are pulled out. Otherwise, it becomes an awkward exercise for people to get up from the table.

Thank you for your help, will get bigger art and will chance the drapes' color to a lighter one.... It all makes sense.

What color rug ? Earth colors maybe ?

Definitely removing the tablecloth also!

A rug with some color and design - your walls and furniture are neutral right now. I'm not sure what is in the adjoining room - it would have to compliment that area too.

Bring photos of your rooms with you when when you shop -also, take pictures of items before you buy them so you can look at them at home.

Thank you so much !

I would put it against the far wall. You can mix wood tones, so really any would work. You can also mix styles if that's the look you're after. Definitely add a rug and pull the colors from it for additional decor if you get one that's colorful. Agree that the table cover should be removed.

I was thinking maybe something shabby chic? I just finished my basement so all my kid's toys are now there and I am able to decorate living room and dining room ..it doesn't feel like me right now, it looks boring and plain. Thank y'all for your suggestions, I'm taking notes ! :)

You are doing such a great job and having fun, too!

Your living room has such pretty furniture in it! One thing I always like is having just those kind of chairs, table and lamp in front of the window to open up the space and then the couch across from the window to sit and enjoy the view. It seems more welcoming as you come in that door right there, too.

Part of where you put the buffet may depend on your baseboard heater. I thought the small window wall, but see there is a heater there. Will it matter?

Do not forget to treat the small window, too, and make both windows in the dining room work together. Just a thought.....IF you get new curtains for the dining room, would the current ones work in the living room with the lighter furniture in there???? Then maybe a pattern for the dining room.

Thank you abbyjean :)

The baseboard is on that small wall so I guess I can't put it there, I was thinking the same thing. It makes sense what you say about the sofa and the chairs. What type of curtain can I put on the small window ? Are they supposed to be long like the other ones (panels)?

Yes, treat all the windows the same, no matter what size they are. You can extend the rod past the window on the smaller ones to make the window seem larger, too. BUT now I am noticing the baseboard heater under the small window in the living room, too. You have to be so careful with fabric and those and no, you cannot make them shorter or stop above the baseboard. Sorry.

Got it !!

Sorry! That totally sounded like I have my bossy pants on!!!

Not at all !!! Hahaha

LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!

Can you find a new home for the small pic left on the wall in the living room between the windows....too small and too high. If you feel brave, will you take a pic of the couch wall....just wanting to see if what was there is super high or if it is ok and if this pic might work there, too.

Yes, to the garage sale pile it goes haha.
too high too ?? LOL omg I'm horrible at this

You are not horrible. For one thing, I had you switch things around, so that is why I felt this need to look at the couch area.

Take the 'jug' out of the first square in the second row and try it on the shelf with the other jug....move both of them to the center of the shelf together. Put the small item on the first shelf in that first cubicle. Move the clock to the right to the end of that shelf to give it more room in the height part. Try the smaller item in the second cubicle with what looks like its matching partner??? Will the little ball sit on the top of that unit without rolling off?

Now....anything skinny and dark to hang under all this to fill in the blank wall space? What is there is flying right now, but I am not asking you to move it. Can we find something to fill in the bottom with instead?

I NEVER like to ask people to go shopping, but was not sure about maybe even a picture ledge this same color and about the length of this whole arrangement and then you could stack some pics on the ledge....some that are on the center table with the lamp. Then there would be room for drinks/glasses on the table between the chairs.

Put the two pillows on the couch that match the couch on the very ends of the couch and place the matching ones in front of them and center the flowered one in the middle.

The ball won't stay on top of the shelf . I like the idea of the ledge with pictures. So you think the art on the dinning room would look good under the cubes to cover the wall ?

NICE! I LOVE posters like you that are willing to try suggestions!

Will you grab the art off the wall and prop it on the back of the couch so we can look at it?

Hey I don't mind doing a little shopping so any suggestion I appreciate. :)

Too small?

GREAT idea to try it, but I do think it is too small. I would find ledges in the same color you ave on that wall....hopefully you can.....and they should extend how far the arrangement is right now, end to end. If necessary, space can be left in the middle to make it work, too, but do not buy little ones for just one pic. Then we may end up playing some more by moving some of the decor to the new shelves and some pics up higher to tie the whole wall together and make it look like you planned it the whole time. If you start playing and no one is around on here to help you, just make sure you also hang them low enough......8 inches minimum from the back of the couch. Even putting some tape up first to make sure is easy to do to make sure it looks like the right place.

We may get that fun ball to prop next to a pic and stay put as I really like those in a room.

I love that idea, I'll post a pic once i find the right ledge. Thank you so much for your help!!

Is it too many neutrals colors?

Hi. This is a pretty room already. I just saw this room redo on another thread and thought of you as it has a distressed light server with a wood top. I saw some similarity to your style.

It's very similar !!! Thank you very much, it gives me a good idea of how my dining room would look. Even the carpet is similar :)

wonderful work everyone! The room looks modern and pretty now. I have a thought. the chairs have a bit of an Asian flair and the art above does as well with the three branch set. How about bringing some metal into the room. An open side table could also be used instead of a closed side dresser. because it is a walk through room to that door and no center chandelier the table can be moved toward the window wall a bit and leave a bit more room for a side piece.

If you want a touch of shabby (and I am a shabby upcycler) I would find a coffee table in that style since your pieces in the living room lend to a vintage style. I love your couch and chairs in there.

What color metal goes with the decor?

I love the idea of the shabby chic coffee table, thank you for the help! Now, should I get an area rug in the living room? Does it have to match the one in the dinning room ?

no matching but complementing......either in tones or pattern. so it could be a modern take on oriental with a larger pattern, or stripes with similar colors. you have a lot of neutrals and it looks like there is mostly blue in the dinning rug then go for greens in the living area. red can be a great accent for both and that will tie the two rooms together. your red pillow works and red, a deeper red maybe in candles works with the Asian I mentioned above and make a great pop color off the soft blue in the rug in the dinning area. as far as metals not too much sheen but brass is big right now....a shabby brass with patina, not shiny...aged....play with accessories. just put them in the room even if it is on the floor and take it all in and get a feeling for what you like. That is what makes a room. not what matches or works but what you like. this is how you find your style.

Got it !! Thank you so much. I will keep posting updates as I find accessories, the server and now a coffee table ;)

Oh! Your rug is sooooo pretty under the dining table! VERY NICE!!! And no need to worry about it being too neutral at all.

Thank you Abbyjean! I got few compliments about my rug today, I'm so happy !!! :)

The colors in that rug just go sooooo well with your wall color and the table and chairs.

Have you checked Salvation Army, Goodwill, Habitat for Humanity or estate sales for the buffet. I have great luck finding furniture as well as fun accessories, table linens and curtains at these stores. Just make sure to always carry a measuring tape and the dimensions of your rooms along with paint color card and fabric samples in you purse because some of these places will not take stuff back. I recently got a great vintage dresser for $19.00. I later saw the same one in a pricey antique shop for $300.00. Don't worry about planning what kind of buffet to get. You will know it when you see it. Nothing says boring like matching furniture. I would rather see several interesting pieces in various styles/colors of wood that a bunch of matching stuff. Let your personality shine through your choice of accessories and furniture. Don't be in a hurry. I am always finding stuff I love for rooms when I browse thrift stores. It is a fun hobby! Good luck. Your stuff looks great so far!

I would paint the walls a fresh bright white. remove the table cloth and place the buffet
in front of the windows and update the curtains to a print to give it a pop. I like the table set.

place a rug underneath your dinner table love the wood floors.

I'll check those places, good to know bc I thought I had to go to a antique store to find those pieces.

I have found many beautiful antiques at thrift stores. I suppose it depends where you live and what stores you go to. In my area (Metro Detroit) I tend to find the best stuff at the thrift stores in upscale areas. People whose loved ones have passed away donate the items to thrift stores for the tax write off and because they don't have the time or means to sell it. Many times they just want to clear out the house so they can sell it. I find a lot of treasures this way! Happy hunting.