Turn the table. Take runner and candles off. Put light on a dimmer. Add drapes and a rug. Nothing on the wall.

Thanks, Judy. Unfortunately that isn't an option. The dining area is part of an already small living room. Turning the table would require losing seating in the living room and leave an odd empty spot. We considered a rug but after assembling the nearly 300 lb table decided we could live without it.

something like this could look nice. http://www.bellacor.com/productdetail/uttermost-33671-foliage-framed-prints-set-of-six-1888633.htm

Hello. In my opinion, something like it could approach