What about something like this?

What style are you leaning towards?

I made a pledge today that I would not complain for the rest of the day and therefore you will get this. Honey, you have a Dining Room in that there are people living in their car and even homeless. Decide what you want to do and go for it. Paint the color that makes you feel good, get the furniture that you want an be blessed that you have it.

Try placing a square table directly next to the window, like in a resturant--with 2 seats on either side

Yes that's a great idea Thank you so much!!!! :))

I was leaning toward eclectic global Moroccan look I was thinking vibrant colors with a Moroccan bench with pillows at the big window

Thank you for defending me You're Awesome!!!

Yes your ideas sound good. You have a start w chandelier and plant. I would use the Moroccan bench and a small table with 2 chairs. Pillows, art, rug, plants pick up the Moroccan feel. Enjoy it

@Margo Corpening ASOHK-For the record, I was not attacking her, I was just telling her to go for it and get what she wants. she has a beautiful kitchen and she thinks it is ugly. And no I did not miss snack time. Now who is attacking in that what does snack time has to do with houzz...

The entire website of Houzz could be happily filed under 'Major First World Problems'.

I think all of us acknowledge that. I find me laughing at myself when I'm stressing over floor tiles thinking 'what an indulgent thing to worry about'.
But at the same time, this is an interior design advice site, so making someone feel bad about wanting advice is a little offside.
I love the idea of a Moroccan theme here, lots of mirrors would open the space up.

@Angela Pascoe-LOL - I must watch to much TV, there is a commercial where someone is cranky and the line is "looks like somebody missed snacktime", it was my attempt to be funny. Guess it didn't work. However, the way your comment read to me and apparenty others was condescending. You stated you made a pledge to not complain the rest of the day and I think you were releasing angst on this poster.

I like your sideboard, but it may be taking up too much of your floor space for a round table in the middle. If you decide on table in the middle, maybe sideboard could move into kitchen.

But if you do a table next to window or a drop leaf, add a great Moroccan mirror over the sideboard. It will really expand your space.

And adding a distressed or painted shutter to each side of the pass through opening to the kitchen also adds to the "Moroccan".

Might start the whole transformation off by picking out some great wallpaper for the room. Then paint the ceiling something other than the white, even if only a warm beige.

@JAN, housewife1950-as I stated before and I will say it again, if you both feel that I was taking it out on the homeowner then so be it. I have been very helpful on houzz and will continue to do so.

Thinking the palm will have more impact if it is raised up and placed on the sideboard.

Also, check out Allen and Roth wallpaper in Damask (at Loews today and saw it and thought about your room!).

Love that you know you want to go with the cheerful, exotic, & vibrant Moroccan style, and your lamp is perfect, however, unless you'll be dining with lots of candle light (which I love!), your lamp may not throw out enough light. Of course, as an accent piece it would be great, but if you keep it over your future dining table, I'm sure you'll know to lower it at that time! I'd like to see the other end of your room, is that possible? I ask because I agree that your space is narrow and your craftsman side table will be in the way. Do you plan on keeping it? If you're on a tight budget, I'd suggest looking for small, simple thrift store furniture with a Spanish vibe--look for spindles!), that you can paint then adorn with colorful Moroccan designs that would suggest their exquisite tile mosaic work. I'm enthusiastic to see where you go in your space! Good Luck and Have Fun! : )

Oh! When you get to accessories! Thrift stores are (again, if your budget requires it), a good place to find those iridescent glass mosaic candle surrounds, which will add sparkle by day and the exotic flickering drama of Morocco by night!

I suggest a Moroccan style rug on your floor. I like Keitha's choice for a dining table. Change the bar stools and, depending on your choice of rug, a jewel tone for your walls…maybe a soft gold. I think the gold will complement your floors. Someone above suggested no window treatments. Good idea…how about painting your window frame and mullions that red from your living room? This, but inside, of course :>)

LOVE! the Rajah bar stool, Judyg! However, I'd suggest a tall Bistro table--thinking additional seating in front of that kitchen opening. If we get to see the other end of the room, I'm dreaming of a low dining table (coffee table height), with low seating (not uncomfortable backless pillows), along the line of cushiony futons, only designed for lounge/eating.

Judyg, love your ideas. Great Wall color and rug. Go bold bright colors. On walls, rug, and window covers. World Market will have a lot of what you are looking for. I would change out bar tools. Add a small rectangle table go long. I like the ceiling light goes with your theme. See if you can add chain to drop it down. Should be 36" from table top. Buffett if can't put at end of room remove. Room to narrow. Take a pic of whole room. Go dark furn. Paint will make huge difference. Adding larger palms in corners will give you a finished look. Large mirror at other end of room will give it depth.

Another idea for your plant. Leave where it is (if there is an outlet there!) , only put it up a plant stand of some sort for height. (World Market would have a Moroccan one). You can make yours look more impressive by putting the current one inside a slightly larger basket. World Market again! Then add some dried moss from Michael's to the top of the soil. Pull some of it down to hang over the side.

Add an "uplight" to the floor (available in many big box stores for around $10), go to Michael's and pick up two or three of their "copper" metal vases around 3 to 4 feet in height. (These can be a little pricey, look for a sale, and they always give you a coupon when you purchase for around 40% off a non sale item).

Set those on the floor around the plant to hide the cord and add more sheen. Then at night, the uplight will throw great shadows of your palm fronds up on the wall and ceiling! Very dramatic and exotic!

How about building a Moroccan Style arch into your kitchen peep through?
Some photos just to show different silhouettes:

With the great light, you can go w a darker color w accent walls.