Just wanted to add that since I took this pic, the table has been moved back to being straight rather then at an angle (in case it matters)

Looking forward to all your advice!!
Thanks

I am thinking a beautiful landscape in calming greens with lots of trees about the same size as the mirror and framed in a thick frame like the mirror. That way the two balance each other and the landscape becomes like another window looking out. That way you creat the illusion of a bigger room. The mirror would reflect the landscape which would work nicely with your view out the real window. Nice dining room set!!

If it were me I would move the shelf to the other side by the mirror. Then add a nice large painting flanked by some scones or something else with some depth.

You have a lovely home. I agree with threegrad about the landscape print opposite the mirror in the dining room - that's a great idea. I would remove the little cabinet below the mirror.

I move the mirror a little higher on that mantle wall so the shelf stands alone. I would also remove the little shelf in the alcove to the right of the mantle and place an oblong print on that wall. The two floor lamps seems to be competing with one another on either side of the half wall - is it possible for one of them to be moved to an alternate location?

A little pop of color as an accent in your dining room and living room wouldn't hurt. Not sure what colors you prefer, but I see you have a plant on the top shelf in the living room in a kind of lime or chartreuse green, perhaps a bit of that color in a print or plaid pillow for the couch and a table runner for the dining room? Here's a couple of examples.

Again you have a lovely home and great style, I would just add a bit of color to enhance what you have already done.

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Thanks! I do think a print of some type would look nice, but I have NO idea what colors, style, etc to pick

I can't move the corner unit to the other side b/c there is a door to the storage under the stairs that needs the room to open.

Yes -- a landscape -- perhaps a more modern one would be just wonderful there.

THEN simply add a bit of the accent color on the table -- maybe a large glass bowl in a great color sitting on a dark woven tray? Or simply add a runner in the color?

OR -- perhaps a series of artworks -- hung in a tight grid pattern????

Here is a link that might be useful: art.com -- Gregory Williams artworks

teacats- Thanks for the link. The room/house is already pretty dark and not very colorful so I think those prints may be a bit too dark. I think I may need something brighter. Keep the ideas coming!!

That's a lovely dining room, what color paint is it?

As for that blank wall -- do you have some photos you've taken of places you've traveled? I don't mean people, but scenic photos -- you know...sunset at the beach, a snow covered mountain, maybe some horses in a pasture, etc. If so, blow those up and frame some, staggered a bit...either all black and white or all color with black frames.

I'm no pro but photos I've taken myself mean more to me than framed art that was someone else's vision. ; )
Susan

mpwdmom- thanks for the idea. We have not been very many places but did go to europe a few yrs ago so maybe there are some good ones in there...I'll have to take another look.
The paint color in the whole house is Dunn Edwards Bone 1 + 1/2

some beautiful stained glass wall mural to commend.

Here is a link that might be useful: wall mural

Here's a painting by my favorite artist, Bill Turner which I think would suit your home:

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He also has a couple of prints for sale at art.com.
And here's a tapestry by DeWitt which you can get online :

Here is a link that might be useful: bill turner art

Here's another artist from art.com ....... perhaps one or even two of these prints might work? :)

Here is a link that might be useful: Nicole Etienne artworks

I FOUND A PRINT! We are going to hang it tomorrow. I'll post a pic. THANKS for ALL your help!