I don't like a mirror in a dining room. Reflections of people eating is not attractive. How about some art to enliven and personalize your space?

Art work can be one large piece or a collection. Try to avoid "big store" manufactured paintings and find art that is personal to you, in color and/or subject matter. Local art studios, or art schools or art shows are all good sources.

Art, for sure. Quit hanging the art you do have from the ceiling. When it's on a wall by itself, the center of the art goes at eye level. When it's over a cabinet or a sofa, it goes 5 - 8" above. Behind a dining table, the center of the art goes at eye level when you're sitting down.

I have no problem recommending art. This room could use some light and color. I didn't install a chandelier because I see the ceiling isn't wired for one, but it's something to consider.

I've had a mirror in every dining room I've ever had! Of course, it was a vertical mirror over a sideboard, not a big horizontal one. And I don't think anyone ever looked at it during the meal.

I don't like mirrors unless they reflect something worth looking at or they reflect light into the room. You might think about hanging a mirror on the wall across from your patio doors.

Ooh, you are wired for a chandelier, so let's hang one.

Maybe one of these original artworks would add some texture and contrast to your wall.

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