The brick makes no sense ,The california shutters are never my choice for window coverings and in a formal DR definately not.Not sure the reason for the table placement and that fixture is too big for the table if these are drawn to scale. As for the wainscoting I like the lower to give some possibility of adding a fresh wall color down the road.. IMO you need to pick a style ans stick with it you are all over the map and the ceiling medallion is a choice that should have been made after the style was chosen.Right now you have a farmhouse table which does not work with any of the styles you mention.

Thanks for the input Patricia. The table placement isn’t accurate or to scale (the rest is as close as I could get it). I couldn’t get a picture of the table head-on so I had to work with a different vanishing point angle, hence it looking out of wack. I only included it for color scheme purpose. The table is (unfortunately) more farmhouse. However, it matches the color scheme of the house and since I already own it is affordable so I’m working around it. I do agree the short wainscoting leaves the most options open. This isn’t the exact ceiling medallion (it’s a placeholder) and do keep in mind this is a generalization as the whites are all off. It is a conceptual Photoshop Mock up after all.

As for the other comments, I completely disagree and that’s ok! :D I like mixing styles and love shutters, in fact I have shutters through the whole house. (I’m curious why you find them off putting and specifically in a formal dining room?) I love huge statement light fixtures especially since this room has no can lights (the others in the house are much more moderate). To ME shutters, ornate details like medallions, and brick are a cornerstone of New Orleans and the Tudor style. I’m only trying to please myself. I do appreciate the comments though because it never hurts to get perspectives and some of my ideas can get a bit hairbrained. Good thing I didn’t add in the leaded lattice window covers and stained glass I have planned yet ;)

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I agree with Patricia that with a formal style that wainscoting imparts, elegant drapes would fit much better than shutters. (you didn’t offer a “no wainscoting” option, but I would have picked that!)

hi! i prefer the 3rd photo option