Attempt 2 - suggestions for 1 large item/shape for top shelf?

I think the top needs some type of large object or a grouping of vases.

https://www.potterybarn.com/m/products/wooden-links-decorative-object/?pkey=cdecorative-objects&isx=0.4

https://www.potterybarn.com/m/products/round-floral-wooden-wheel-stand/?pkey=cdecorative-objects&isx=0.1

https://www.potterybarn.com/m/products/shay-vase-collection/?pkey=cdecorative-objects&isx=0.2

https://www.potterybarn.com/m/products/lit-twig-orbs/?pkey=cdecorative-objects&isx=0.2

i love the pottery barn round floral wooden wheel stand, i have in my cart currently.

I would maybe move that round floor basket by the lamp to one side of the console, and get a plant on a stand for the other side to sort of elongate the table area so it looks like it fits better and take the focus away from all the metal legs on the console and end tables.

IKEA has great houseplants if you want to go live. Check to be sure not toxic - I know you have a dog (and baby friends).

@mnmamax3 great ideas, i've actually been on the hunt for some nice faux plants for the house... any suggestions on good places to look for this?

i have had some luck at target and pottery barn for faux plants...

I bought this one on wayfair. It's just the plant (not vase or anything) but fills out nicely to replace the real Boston fern I had which was beautiful but constantly was dropping leaves and very messy. Fake Snake plants look very real too.

https://www.wayfair.com/decor-pillows/pdp/charlton-home-boston-ultra-lifelike-60-frond-fern-plant-chrl7455.html

Were you getting an arc lamp from somewhere? I like the little lamp you have but tuck it into the corner behind your end table and bring it into space a little. Get some kind of floor guide for the cord so you don't trip on it.

I would just use the books and candle on the shelf, and place the plant on the left side of the console, for a balanced but asymmetrical arrangement.

@calidesign use books on the top shelf and the bottom shelf?

@mnmamax3 i found an arc lamp that we liked at lowes, but we are't sure if we even will put a lamp. We don't need the light and the reason we have it in the corner is because it blocks the path right there and my husband does walk back there to sit on the couch.

No, I meant books and candle on the bottom shelf, as you had it in one of your photos, and then just the plant on the left side of the console top.

How about this? I dont want to do anything too tall as im worried about knocking it over one day from the couch.

And heres with the basket next to it like you suggested

really like the plant. overall still not quite right on top.. maybe one large piece on top something big, can be long and short, but substantial..
right now the two ends are close to the same height and width, needs more varied sizes... or how about 3 different size vases on the left and keep the plant on the right with the middle pretty empty.

I also think the console table is too small for behind the sectional. How about floor plants on either side of the console table, or another identical table to place 2 side by side? You could also do end tables on either side in a similar finish. Or 2 or more large baskets like the 1 you have for pillows, blankets, toys, magazines?

I will be looking for a floor plant to put on the one side, maybe a larger basket for the other! In person I dont feel it looks too small, the photos might make it look a little small but I actually think it fits fine especially with the basket on the end next to it. Im going to look for a taller item to place on the one end to try to balance it out a bit, and think I over did it with the books lol.

I think your new arrangement on the console is fine. You have the height of the fireplace, the tall lamp in the corner, and the kitchen right behind it, so the lower items are fine. The basket is unnecessary and looks out of place to me. But it could be a great place to keep some toys for your child in the room when needed later.

Updated dining room - this is the table fully extended, we won’t keep it this extended regularly. The chairs i think are actually pretty nice and found on overstock. Only ordered 1 pair but think im going to go ahead and order more. Now that the furniture is in we can decide about painting or not. Also; need to decide what to put above the console piece & style of light fixtures! I’m loving the set though, think it looks very good

& here is how im keeping the console table for now :

it all looks fabulous!!! are you thinking some type of art above the console in dining room?

Love the chairs and rug in the DR. I think a dramatic navy or charcoal paint would be amazing!!

Thank you! Yes either art or some sort of interesting mirror ?

I like the dining chairs with the table. The rug works as long as you are planning to mainly keep the table smaller, without the extensions. I would put a dramatic color on the walls, so you have some contrast to your other rooms. Navy or charcoal could work. I like the idea of a large mirror over the console, reflecting the light from the window during the day and the chandelier at night. Then you can use artwork on the other walls in the dining room.

Nice! I’d do BM Hale Navy on walls and get a sparkly light fixture. Agree to keeping table smaller so chairs sit better on rug.

Yea table will be smaller 95% of the time for sure,
Only extended when the whole family is here/parties.

Any light fixture suggestions?

post some light styles that you like. I like Shades of Light for fixtures ( i have some from them and West Elm)

I had seen this in store and loved it, would something like this work or does it need to be more “rustic?”

I love shadesoflight also, ill browse tomorrow and post some that catch my eye

love the bennington and it would look just spectacular with a dark, moody wall color.

That's a very glamorous chandelier. That puts your style into rustic glam range! It would look beautiful with a navy blue wall and some other subtle gold/brass accents

Do you have a chandelier in the entry that can be seen from the dining area? If so, the styles need to be similar.

@calidesign our chandelier in the foyer is a very traditional crystal chandelier, i will post a photo later.

Foyer chandelier. Traditional , sparkly.

Beautiful!! I would look for a pared down version for the dining room. So a similar finish and style, but without all the crystals. Or, if you want the sparkle, find one with a similar type of crystal. I'm not sure if the restoration hardware one you found is the right style for your table and chairs.

how about something like this... crystal with a touch of rustic.

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Love love love that. I have something similar in my master, i didnt know if that style would work.

do you have the link for this light?

that one was restoration hardware but I have seen others on wayfair at much better pricing

https://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod691015&categoryId=cat10160012

https://www.wayfair.com/lighting/pdp/house-of-hampton-amia-6-light-globe-chandelier-w001260660.html

My brand new ottoman already has scratches on it. Does anyone have a remedy? Starting to think getting an ottoman to be more childproof than a glass table like everyone else has was not a good idea. My neice got a hold of it and that was one day.

Looks like scratches from fingernails. Will happen to leather unfortunately. Was this the pricey ottoman or the temporary one?

Has anyone tried the leather protection products for car leather? I was going to start protecting my car leather. They make wipes plus wipe on conditioners and protectants.

i was able to get this out with my leather conditioner by the brand apple and a rag!

Call it patina! We have a thin blanket folded over half of ours that also might help.

Yes, leather conditioner is great. Glad it worked for you. Soon, you'll have plenty of items with "patina", but it's all part of life with kids. My son carved his name inside our wood computer cabinet when he was first learning cursive. I wasn't too happy at the time, but now I smile every time I see it. :)

The conditioner worked great

@mnmama - i was thinking of doing this but I can’t get a throw to look right. Can i see yours?

Our designer originally had a beautiful blue Mongolian fur on the ottoman (top picture) but I was afraid of dye transfer on our ottoman so I switched it out with a thin blanket that was in a basket. You could maybe do a fur in the natural color - I just didn't want the dye to transfer...

I really like your space mnmamax3. love how all the colors work and I like the unique combination of colors that you used.

Thanks Theresa. I cannot take credit for it - it was my amazing designer. We discussed at long length how I wanted colorful but not clownish.

Looks beautiful ! Thanks for the inspo ideas!