For the wall, I would suggest a set of vertical canvas art to add some height but not reflect the light.

Im not sure what colour to bring in the room. Everything is white and shades of grey.

What a lovely job. Go with a low basket, or low bowls to add lemons & oranges to.

On the buffet add some candlesticks & a sculpture. Add a picture or painting or even a collection of framed photos. People do not like looking at themselves while eating so do not add a mirror.

The bowls are a great idea. In the basement i have a dining room with vases I didnt want the same upstairs. Never thought about eating and see yourself in the mirror, good point! Thanks

I would suggest a nice chandelier, otherwise a lamp on buffet.

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Susan2494 can I ask what app/program you use.


Good ideas as well.


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You did a great job on the floor;table and chairs. First find great piece of art (or mirror for your wall. Then find a chandelier above your table. Consider an area rug to protect your floors. Then window covering if you want one. Lastly find decorative pieces for your table and buffet. Always find the bigger more limited (by options) items first. Good luck!

I suggest putting a mirror (either plain or antiqued finish) on top of the buffet for some pop. Then layer with a tray (your choice of color) with some pretty crystal liquor bottle or other bar items.

Adding warm metals might be nice, antique or matte brass tones for the chandelier and tray.

For the wall, Could be anything you like/interested in. A large framed fine art photograph would take the room in a more transitional look. Or maybe a collection of antique maps of places you've visited would be meaningful and look cool. Intersperse the maps with mirrors to repeat the mirror on the buffet. Or a more colorful artwork to make the room more fun and less formal.

Have fun!

Unfortunately, your space, IMO, is not big enough for an area rug.

@KHB... Olioboard app

It looks like you are a fan of orange ,so why not something like this for the wall

Thanks for all the suggestions. I thought painting and refinishing was the hard part, guess not!

Add color with a rug under the table and chairs and a Roman shade on the window over the buffet, art on the wall and a colorful bowl or a chunky vase on the buffet.

I think orange would be a nice accent color to liven it up. :)

The art really depends on what you like. You could also do something like this if you prefer something more modern or abstract.

I really like the idea of bringing in orange.

Susan thanks for the visual. The subtle blue makes it easier to find drapes that aren't over powering. Although i love orange I'm not sure what type of drapes and if it will be too bright?

You have a touch of grey in both of these fabrics

Blue is a nice accent color for the art and the window treatments. I would suggest you bring in a touch of orange with the table or buffet décor or even in the art.

A little orange goes a long way :>)

Thanks for all the help and advice :)

Iv made some progress and Im happy with it. Not sure what to put where the magazines are? Any suggestions would be great. Iv ordered a light and painting but still waiting for it to come in.

I think the window wall could benefit by being painted a color similar to the sideboard and softened with floor to ceiling drapery panels to add visual height. Then I would place either orchids in a basket/bowl or ceramics to span the space from the top of the sideboard to the bottom of the window.

Add some art, a simple contemporary chandelier and a ceramic or cast bowl for the table and I think you could have a pretty interesting dining area.

Depending on your lighting situation, you might want to add buffet lamps

Not crazy about the new candlesticks. The scale is brutal when compared to your graceful chairs.

Wow....I love the painting that Genevieve posted on 5/23. The colors are gorgeous and would give life to your dining area.