Great artwork btw. Here are some ideas that might look nice from our portfolio.

Hi, I think the comments below are great with adding something low but I also think a table runner would be nice to incorporate some colours that you have from the blue rug. Good luck

I'm not a young person by any means yet I still find table runners for the most part to look like my grandmother might have used them. I suppose it depends on the fabric.

I'm sure I am in the minority here.... :)

yes, the fabrics and styles have come a long way. runners break up the heavy wood look but there are other options like using a charger, tray or place mat in the centre of the table. All personal preference but great ideas to go try out.

To me that wood wall hanging is not working. The color wood on the wall is clashing with the wood table and chairs. I would instead hang art there that has some blue in it to pull that rug in and tie that together .... right now that rug color doesn't make any sense. I would remove those funny little plants. Is that a bench (instead of the other two chairs?) If so, I would put the chairs on the other side to back up to the wall and put the bench on the side where (I'm assuming) you walk into that space (the angle at which you're taking that picture). I would put a large tray down on the table that had some metal in it (like on the handles) (to pull from the metal in the chandelier) and then I would put some decorative items on the tray including one that had some type of faux foliage. Again, I'm not a fan of that area rug, so i would layer a sisal rug over it so that you can see both rugs and it would calm down some of the overpowering blue.

The art piece would be more appropriate in a family room -- not a dining room. Perhaps something more colorful as suggested would change the feel.

I don't have a problem with the rug, but agree with a nice new piece of art that ties the rug to the room. Then as far as the centerpiece goes it is important to remember that with a rectangle table your centerpiece needs to be either rectangle or oval (not round or square). It can be made up of more than one piece to get there. i.e. you can put a few things in a rectangle tray. I agree do not go too high. I would put some white and blue in the centerpiece to bring out your colors and if your art has a third dominate color, bring that in to the centerpiece too to break up the blue and white. I kinda like this centerpiece as it is rustic like the look you are going for. You could maybe use a blue box and the with the jars add in flowers that would coordinate with your art. I just quickly grabbed a few pieces of art. I don't know your style. But these might add some color to the room. And then you could add some either yellow or red to the jars to pull it all together. Now if you went with the Van Gogh (I personally love Van Gogh) I might do something different in the centerpiece.

Thank you everyone! I should have added - this is a big open eating area that's open to our kitchen and living room - it's not a formal dining room. Also the blue rug ties in blue stools we have at the island and blue throw pillows on our couch. Love the center piece thoughts. Thanks!

Have fun! That's what it is supposed to be.

PS the artwork can be found on wayfair.com if you like any of it. It is not super expensive.

I like the art, and it goes well with the chandelier, but the table and chairs are a bit more formal in feel, so I'd overtly look for something for a centerpiece that would help bridge the divide -- some iron metal, say, or some branches... it's a bit hard to guess without knowing what the style of the rest of the room/house is. For example, a cow skull might do the trick in a western rancher, or some birch sticks or pine cones in a more woodsy setting. But something with some roughness and/or iron seems best.

Alternatively, you could consider painting your chairs a darker tone, but that might or might not fit your taste.

You'll never go wrong with flowers. Treat yourself!

Yes @acm love your ideas!!!

all the options are great... just consider the length of your table and you have some good inspiration! Post when you have it done so we can see!!! Please :)