Nice dining room! I think room needs: 1) Fewer chairs at table. Looks jammed up as is. Remove two and place them on either side of nook, or elsewhere convenient to adding back in when ten are dining at table 2) Buffet (sideboard) in nook 3) big art above buffet 4) replace light fixture. If you're truly into contemporary, another ceiling fixture would help achieve a more contemporary look. Current fixture is pretty traditional. Columns in room entry read more traditional also. But you could, if you are in a DIY mood, spray paint the brass fixture a silver, or dark brown. A Pro here could post some suggestion photos ideas if you are considering replacing it.

Isn't that for a buffet table? I like your soft look of elegance.

I love your paint colours. I agree with the above two comments and would add that a fun new light fixture would be great. Perhaps a large white lampshade type. I'm not sure what they are called.

It could use a rug and you might consider a different light fixture.

I am a fan of uncovered windows but it looks like you get bright sun. For the sake of your furniture, flooring and any rug you may buy you should consider covering them.

I decided to browse - I like this large canvas:

and only cause I get groupon emails:

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Modern whirlwind of neutrals. :)

You definitely could use a buffet and some beautiful art! I do love the colors you used in your dining room (I also have blue and white)! I also love your chandelier. I agree that you should move a couple of chairs away from the table because it does look crowded.

An area rug, curtains, new chandelier, china cabinet or buffet, centerpiece for table.

A rug makes any living room look and feel inviting and you definitely want that.A large piece of Art can really bring in a wave of deftness to your room. It acts as a style to your room.

Here's some suggestion for your wall you might like......to know more about my Art work and collections please visit my shop on Etsy website -

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PooviArtGallery?ref=pr_shop_more

This one gave me a happy feeling of all things - glass accents:

everdebz, that fixture is not nearly big enough for the OP's room and your fixture is not French or of the Restoration Hardware style.

Ok. Thank you, though I wasn't sure about size, just contributing an idea. Looking again, OP says she likes contemporary.

This is a beautiful dining area,agreed that the lighting could use an update along with artwork above a buffet in the nook. I might also suggest an area rug to add some warmth. http://bit.ly/1th8YMF http://bit.ly/1VMgAS0

Thank you so much for all of your help! Is this chair distribution better? Here you can tell more the difference between the chairs and the table. I couldn't find a color that would match the table. The options were either darker or a lighter yellower color. I went with darker and now I feel like I should have went with lighter because the table is pretty yellow.. The room is square which is why we went with this table instead of rectangle. And I'm having such a hard time distributing the chairs with an oval table now! lol What if I added two accent chairs to spice up the space. I'm not sure how it would look with an oval table though. #ovaltableproblems

And yes we definitely want to change the light fixture!

And what color buffet should I get?

Restoration Hardware is lovely, but it always seems a bit drab,

I love your wall color. It's perfect. How about some more color;)

have fun!

Also in the niche I would put a mirror only, and credenza and art on the long wall instead..

Hi Alinkaradion,

Beautiful start! I just wanted to offer some suggestions regarding your chair-placement-with-an-oval-table question, aka "#ovaltableproblems". ;)

Below are a few examples. With an oval table, try setting your chairs around it like shown below (similarly to what you'd do if it were a rectangular table).

I'm not certain as to what would work best, i.e. 3 or 4 on each side (with just 1 host chair on each end).....but maybe try it both ways? (Though I suspect 3 on each side will probably look better).

Here are some abstract suggestions..maybe the second is too matchy with the walls but i like the contrast in the first one...more on etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/LizDuerStudio?ref=hdr_shop_menu&section_id=18330204

Artwork in that recessed space, elegant, to match the feel of the room, representational, to go along with the sophistication of the room contours and the chandelier. Subdued but warm colors add to the sense of sophistication yet comfort. I've appended images with A Moment in Time and Just the Two of Us; The Perfect Day in Venice; and Midday Tea, all originals, with the latter available also as prints at Great Big Canvas, Fulcrum Gallery, and Prints.com.

http://www.bycandarell.com/luxurious-wood-bead-chandelier-for-elegant-home-interior/cast-iron-branched-chandeliers-with-white-beads-and-6-uplight-bulb-holder/

http://www.houzz.com/photos/chandeliers/query/distressed-wood

downbytheriver Thank you!! How do you insert pictures like that? So cool!

simple paint program on windows! i know its sooo helpful!