Too bad the rug is too small for your table. Should be 4' wider and longer so there is chair scoot and sit space without chair legs falling of of it. Can you exchange for a larger size?

I don't have the space for an 8 by 10. Should I not use it?

The small rug is in front of a door. You can see there is only about 6" on the left side for more rug.

Generally, tables should be 36-42" from the wall and a rug should be 24" bigger than the table top on all sides. I don't think your space can handle a correctly sized rug. Have you thought about turning the table on an angle from the corner? You can get color, pattern and fabric with window treatments. Try pulling some of the color from the art above the window down to the table with placemats and accessories, and to the windows with color and pattern in the drapes or mock roman shades. Your chandelier looks a little too high - 36" above the table is the maximum. Also, downward shining lights are harsh and throw shadows on the diner's faces that aren't very flattering. You might shop for a new fixture.

Have you tried turning the table and the rug ? This way the rug will not b in the way of the door :)

Rug is too small. Chairs should be on it when sitting at table. Add color to window covers and make fuller should be on each end. What size is rug?

Why don't you have space? Turn table to run other way put chairs on end of table also.

Genevieve, the table is expendable but the leaves are not in it at the time. This is the smallest the table can be. If I turn the table the other way, it does not leave enough space between the kitchen island, refrig and table.

Nancy Travisinteriors, I am going to try to turn the table, I can at least see what we have in terms of space!

We turned the table, but my husband didn't like it. So it is back to its starting point.

Terri, I think it's actually fine, it's a small room, you really can't have a bigger rug, it's very cheerful and if you love it and you're happy with it, then the rules don't matter as much. Would you have enough room to maybe turn the rug, leaving the table and chairs in same position? So there's a bit more rug under the chairs themselves? At least we can see if that might work, and it would keep people from walking on the edge of rug when they come in the door. :)
I think you and Genevieve picked a lovely rug :)

I think the rug looks great! When you simply do not have the room for a larger one it works fine as is. Good job!

Seeing the new photo, I'd suggest you move the art above the windows on the left. They are sufficiently wider than the art and it will look much better there - not crowded where door and windows jam up together.