I ma sure some are tired of this pic LOL. But here you go. I am showing it at night w/ lights to give you an idea. I can't tell how long your buffet is but ours is 5ft so this shows how 2 lamps would look. I think yours is shorter ?? Also you can see what a light runner looks like...I have of course light wood and LOTS of natural light from the windows.

I love your wall color...is is so luscious and that light fixture...that is WONDERFUL !! You are so lucky. I am looking forward to seeing finished pics. Caroline

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daytime pic:

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What a difference between night and day! I love the blue. After we started the painting is when I kind of fell in love with the blues, but it was too late to change my mind. :)

My buffet is 45 1/2 inches. I like the idea of the two pictures, or even one large one for me, maybe rectangle shape.

Since I'm too far away to buy fresh flowers, I may break down and buy some really nice silk ones for the centerpiece, that would help brighten the area.

Question, since this room is the main pass-through from the kitchen to the living room, should I put a runner on the floor or a larger area rug? The room won't be used that often, and the LR will have a large area rug in the back, coming from the sitting room/pass-through. Here's a picture I posted the other day to give you an idea of the floor space. As you can see, there's plenty of room for a seating area on the right. But I want porch furniture first! lol And I know the area rug for the LR will cost an arm and a leg, so I was wondering if I could get away with a nice runner?

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Caroline: I never, ever tire of seeing any pic of your gorgeous home!

amcofar: what a sweet thing to say...thank you.

oakleyok: about a runner or larger rug. I think you need to mark off how far out the chairs etc will come as the runner would go in front of them and also in front of the sideboard. I personally only like runners in hallways and I like them to line up with the doorways...but that is just me. I think a reg size rug would be better for this area as it seems that it will find more use once you get the chairs and side tables etc in it. A good couple reading lamps and a shared ottoman and I can see it being a great place for the "drink tray" on the sideboard and nice spot to connect with your loved one over a quiet end of the day drink...or place your coffee carafe there and have a nice quiet rainy Sunday AM...while reading the paper...lots of great uses for a darker room that is super cozy. Hope this helps. c

It definitely makes sense, and getting a larger rug will make the room a bit brighter since I intend to get a light colored one.

It will be nice at holidays to sit there with the "girls" while the men are zoning out watching football. lol