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Thank you! Do the size of the frames seem ok or would you go smaller ?

Two, centered 5' above the floor.

Two for sure and try them half way between door and mirror. Also adding a console table underneath the pictures would help balance the weight of the mirror. Will feel more part of the dining room - with pictures so close to entrance (and being hidden when door is open open) that arrangement may be more complimentary; worth a try

I definitely agree to do a console under the mirror, just waiting on my husband to build one ha! Thanks so much for great advice ! 😊

I like them under the natural light from above. Wouldn't move them. The console & mirror will fill in the visual space. Looks like you have room for a rug under your table. Should be 6' bigger than the table yet not run into the baseboards or console. I'm thinking something like a hand hooked or even a braided rug could work for you. Check out some sources like Etsy for rugs. I'm sure you can find weavers who do custom sizes.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/524957968/wool-rug-8x10-gray-handwoven-area-rug?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=&ref=sr_gallery-3-28

If those are originals, UV glass will ruin them. It is produced with a chemical process that pits the glass, and the residue of the chemical can deteriorate art.

yikes. does this include thick matting, where the photo doesn't touch the glass? what do framing stores recommend for real prints?

Certainly not smaller. And not just one

Is that door always closed? Seems odd to hang pictures behind a door . . .

I would ask at an art gallery or art museum. Framing stores are there to sell you the pricier framing, which is probably with the non-glare glass.

They are just prints off Etsy and it’s plexiglass , not sure if that makes a difference ? Also, I love the idea of an area rug under the table 😊 The door leads into our garage so it’s essentially always closed other then when we come in and out . Thanks so much for all the wonderful suggestions !

"just prints off Etsy" implies maybe you are not totally beholden to these? in that case, go for it and be prepared to possibly need to replace them in a few years. if you really love them, hang them somewhere else and get better glass.

there are a ton of different printing techniques ("print" is a very broad word). I once had a photograph from an art fair that discolored badly in a bright room in indirect light. I'm pretty sure it was printed on a home inkjet printer, which is about the worst kind. thankfully I didn't really care about that piece.

Great advice , thanks much !

Mounted the two frames and added an vintage , mission oak dresser as a buffet to help fill the space. Once our kids are a bit older , we will put in a cream area rug under the dining room table 😊

I think it looks great! Love the addition of the buffet to the space.

I honestly don't think the dining table needs a rug unless you want one. I never quite understood why people would carpet one of the messiest parts of the house. I suppose I know too many messy adults, haha.

it's really beautiful space. I love the skylight and pretty countertop! enjoy!

Great point ! Haha and thank you ! 😊

I'm with ILoveMod, in terms of a rug under a dining table you use regularly.