BTW...that rug is beautiful but I will no longer order anything on line....have to see it first!

ok.....not a problem....that is best.

If you invested a bit of money to put a light fixture toward the big window in the front room, you could place the dining table lengthwise with the big window, and hang a nice light over it. It will never look like a dining room, but a dining table floating in the middle of a huge room looks very strange, and it appears you only chose that spot because the light/fan is there. Also, a fan over a dining table is not a good idea.
Move your dining room rug over to the big window, place the table and enough chairs for the whole family around the table. If you like the way it looks, have an electrician place a light fixture (centered) over the table.
You may find that moving the table also gives you more space in the family room.

How wide is your China cabinet and how wide is the console table wall when entering your home, I'm thinking that your other console table should float across from the buffet chest and have the china where the console is.

I can't tell anything from your latest photos. They're too close up. Stand back and give us a shot of the whole dining area now that you've moved the table.

ok....looks so big without the rug. Also I need to replace that fan with a lighting fixture but I need to figure out where to put the table first. It is a big room but we love having a big table for extended family dinners, etc. Plus I don't want a couch in there no one uses......

Claire......the china cabinet is 4 ft in width and wall entering is over 13ft. The console table (my old one) is 53 inches long....anywhere to place this cabinet? It matches the table

where exactly do you have the clock floating???

I altered your pics so you can see how it would look

The clock is located to the left of the big cabinet in a corner of the family room. It really does not match with the furniture in that area.

i am thinking of just getting rid of the clock cabinet and putting all the collectables (which were my mom's ) in the big china cabinet. Thoughts?

If u have room :)

right.....Marlene it doesn't look like you have any room

i tunic you are right but I'm sad.....

This room looks like it should be a living room? Confused do you not have a dining space and are converting it to a dining room?

If you are keeping it a dining room.......turn the table to original placement I know you just changed it but it looks awkward with the front door..

paint curio to match wall color..... so it blends into the space....you could paint the inside a soft color once rug is picked....the table and matching buffet are the focal points in the room...and will make the room feel cohesive...I would not put anything on the long wall other than a collection of oversized art...no more furniture pushed against the walls....

yes Julie we already mentioned it to her she prefer it to be the dining room

Now I am confused. Are you saying Julie that i should get rid of the long entrance table? Just use art on that wall.

I decided years ago to throw out my living furniture furniture. No one ever sat there and we were always crowed at meal time. Making the living room a dining area works for my family. I am just trying to make it look better with my new floors.

Are you saying I should paint the large china cabinet that is now opposite the table?

Have you ever seen painted furniture that looks good? Most of the time I see one I always think it looks tacky....I don't think I want to try that. Perhaps I could find someone that does that sort of thing.

The table is yelling at us. It says it needs to be centred to the window. Until you do that it will always look really off.

groveraxle's renditions on April 3rd 2:04 and 2:31 are BANG ON.

Yes, I agree hiccup4. Groveraxle nailed it on April 3rd!

I totally agree the light box needs to be moved....centered to window...worth the price in gold so this room is balanced! Turn your table back the way it was originally end to window...just remember the smaller things can make a big difference..get that light box moved!

Yes I do think you curio could be painted and look beautiful....would not paint it a bright color just soft white or neutral like your walls...and yes the long wall that will be the traffic area from front door should only have art on it no furniture.....once all is done could possibly put a small console at the entrance to hold keys and mail..but should not be considered until room is finished..drapes will really transform the space too!

you need nothing smaller than a 9x12 rug for that size space....look at Home Depot prices are really great!

You can paint that curio yourself with chalk paint..so easy!

As an alternative for your walls, you might want to consider
something unique and easy to paint, personalize and install such as 3D wall
panels or exquisite wall tiles https://www.houzz.com/projects/users/info959?lt=hl

Hi Marlene, Can you push your table over towards the kitchen so it can be centered and I think your clock is fine where it stands if you're not happy with the pine look you can always stain it.

Perhaps you could borrow a couple feet from the next room to have a recessed space on the wall that has the vent from the AC. Then, center the china cabinet in this recessed space. You have some room on the opposite wall where you could have built-in shelves for china, dishes, or books installed on each side of the doorway that seems to lead to a hallway. I agree about centering the table in front of the window and perhaps getting a smaller rug. You then could have two ceiling lights with one centered over the table and the other centered at the end nearer the kitchen and family room. You might also have space for two small occasional chairs to make an extra sitting area in this room.

I really like how Grover did your table.

I am depressed over this entire thing....hate my floors, don't know what color to paint the walls, not happy with my furniture.

Think I am just going to take a break for a while.

Thank you for all that have attempted to help me ....my decorating skills are the WORSE

Oh Marlene sorry it got so over whelming:( we all are just trying to help....just the changes you have made with moving the furniture has made a difference...maybe this will help..I like doing colors and finishes in sets of 3..seems to really help people do their own decor...so think of it when looking at the room..if you don’t of 3 of any one thing....that is why it is looking disconnected..so take note of what you have...and it should help when you are ready to move forward.:)

Stain table a dark color and get leather chairs

Don't say that Marlene, It takes time for some people but you'll get it.

We're here & it is coming along & takes time.

So does anyone know a decorator in the Ft.Lauderdale area that I can hire to actually come to the house and work with me.

I am going away for the weekend but really want to get myself on track and I think hiring someone is the best solution as I am talentless in this area.'Thanks y'all and have a nice MOTHER'S DAY to all of you.

Use the "Find Professionals" link at the top of the page, Marlene.

Happy Mother’s Day to you Marlene and everyone on this thread. You can always look at the find apro for your area

Post when done,like to see the end.

Well....I painted the walls and no longer have that ugly green on my walls. What a difference. . I now have a very light soft grey that is beautiful....now I need color . I returned the previous rug because it was starting to fall apart already and was just 6 weeks old. So I need a new colorful rug and some new art work.

I guess I really have no questions but wanted to update everyone on my quest

I saw this today at Homegoods....thoughts?

I installed the new rug, but was too tired to paint. You'll have to imagine gray walls.

This is nice!

That picture looks good....back to the store in the am. Keep your fingers crossed its still there.....

Might be number of spindles, but I'm not sold on design/style of rug.

Is this excerpt your chairs? "Mission/Shaker dining chairs feature clean lines and no extra details... generally simple, straight vertical and horizontal lines of wood. Some backs feature curved panels."

Somewhat medium/deep chair stain, what about a bit deeper blue? Less color lets rest of room/ chairs 'show'...

[https://www.houzz.com/products/oriental-weavers-sphinx-revival-green-rug-7-1x10-1-prvw-vr~25656914[(https://www.houzz.com/products/oriental-weavers-sphinx-revival-green-rug-7-1x10-1-prvw-vr~25656914)

Bit of warm in this rug might blend with flooring [more than walls]?

[https://www.houzz.com/products/oriental-weavers-sphinx-division-revival-3690d-710x1010-teal-prvw-vr~93731546[(https://www.houzz.com/products/oriental-weavers-sphinx-division-revival-3690d-710x1010-teal-prvw-vr~93731546)

Again, a little less amount of colors:

[https://www.houzz.com/products/nuloom-8x10-vintage-reiko-rug-blue-prvw-vr~55404183[(https://www.houzz.com/products/nuloom-8x10-vintage-reiko-rug-blue-prvw-vr~55404183)

147 great reviews:

[https://www.houzz.com/products/nourison-karma-rug-blue-710x106-prvw-vr~33067507[(https://www.houzz.com/products/nourison-karma-rug-blue-710x106-prvw-vr~33067507)

I hate ordering anything especially a rug on line......too difficult to return if you are not happy.

Please check out the Target.com site. They have many choices of blue rugs, solid or with a slight pattern. Can anyone recommend one from there?

What brand and name of color on walls

https://www.target.com/p/prato-indoor-outdoor-rug-safavieh/-/A-51958119

https://www.target.com/p/maison-textured-rug-safavieh-174/-/A-16712548

https://www.target.com/p/corbin-rug-safavieh/-/A-51341537

https://www.target.com/p/hestia-rug-safavieh/-/A-51574861