Picture doesn't show sideboard table well. The art should be 2/3 the width of the table so I think table may not be wide enough. I would move floor lamp to the other side in the corner. There appears to be something blue on 2 of the chairs ????

I would do a rug here. And yes the lamp in the other corner. Maybe remove the metal thing tho

Do I remove candle holder from wall
Now beside lamp

Is there a hookup for a light in that funky ceiling? It might be a real challenge to add one now

Not an issue. Electrician can install through attic. It’s a bungalow. One floor home

Do you use all of those chairs?

-I'd remove 2 of the end chairs and place them one either side of the buffet.

-remove the floor lamp and add 2 buffet lamps.

-remove the sconce.

-a rug would be nice, but chairs pulled out will be moving off the rug. So, not sure you could pull off a rug. Would need dimensions of room and dimensions of table.

Looks like it's a square table. Not sure removing chairs will look okay.

It is a square table 60x60. I was thinking the same as then there would be 2 missing chairs from the end

Suggestion is from a Pro. Give it a go! You may like the change.

Lol agreed. I would not remove the candles completely. Play around with it. Move it to the other side and see if you like it.

I an ideal world, this room would have a narrower table. Looks really tight around the door and possibly around the buffet.

Don't know how many need to be seated on a regular basis.

Don't know dimensions of room.

But, if this is used on a regular basis by fewer than 8 people and a new table is not in the cards, I would look at removing at least 2 chairs, and removing 4 chairs would be ideal. You could put 2 chairs opposite each other and leave the ends free.

I also don't know what is on the side that is not in the picture. Maybe table could be moved out some.

Need more info.

New home so not much on walls yet
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I love what you have going on right now. I would however, once you get a chandelier, remove the floor lamp. Maybe add a table lamp to the console.

Please show us the chandelier you are considering.

Hard to see as sitting on floor right now

Pretty. I’m shocked you picked that. Not so modern ...

I actually picked up from a home that was ultra modern. They were selling it and looked amazing in their dining room

Some option

Like Celery’s 2nd option.

Love with plant in corner

I was going to say put a tree for sure in corner- maybe a faux fiddle leaf or olive tree- there are some good ones on nearlynatural.com

lamps https://www.target.com/p/buffet-stick-metal-table-lamp-black-threshold-8482-designed-with-studio-mcgee/-/A-79495034#lnk=sametab

That rug looks wonderful! The change of wall color and more colorful art are also very nice touches!

Hi Donna V-

Congratulations on your new home!

Your table and chairs look lovely, and they can stay just as they are.

When the electrician comes, please have him install a dimmer for your chandelier.

It is difficult to make more suggestions without seeing the adjacent room which presumably is the living room, but here goes.

It would probably be a good idea to have additional light in the dining area besides the chandelier unless that is a relatively small dining area.

Can you please post the dimensions of the dining area?

If the dining area is small, you may not in fact need additional lighting, especially if your living room is adjacent and the lamps on the side table and your floor lamp which you have now moved to the living room are lit.

By the way, you might want to purchase table lamps that are 3-way bulb capable.

Or you can go to a lamp store and have them changed into 3-way bulb compatible or have dimmers put into their cords.

But for argument's sake, let's say that you do need more light in the dining room.

Buffet lamps are not a good idea here.

Buffet "lamps" were done in the past back in the olden days when we used candles and rooms were poorly lit and we really did need a light source on just about every surface, and we needed a light source on the buffet where food was often served.

Those days are long gone, and rooms are well-lit with electricity.

In addition, your dining area is not large so your buffet is sufficiently close to your chandelier as to be more than adequately illuminated by the chandelier.

So to what purpose does having those buffet lamps serve?

Absolutely none, except a decorating cliché.

And buffet lamps would take up valuable space on your buffet that would be put to more effective use by candles, flowers, and when you are serving, by food and beverages.

If you do feel you need additional light besides the chandelier, I would suggest wall sconces.

You can put them on either side of your double doors, or on either side of your buffet.

For the reasons mentioned above, sconces on either side of the buffet don't seem necessary.

This website has a lot of information about how many lumens are needed per room size and dining table size.

https://www.alconlighting.com/blog/residential-led-lighting/how-do-i-determine-how-many-led-lumens-i-need-for-a-space/

It can help you decide if you want to get sconces (to be installed by your electrician.)

Another thing-

I understand that you like a more neutral sophisticated color palette.

However that picture over your banquette reads as gloomy and sad.

You want art that makes people feel comfortable, relaxed and stimulates conversation.

You can get that in a neutral palette and sophisticated design.

Also, please, no artificial plants or flowers ever.

Thank you for your comments. I do not need more light. As this home is very bright and chandelier will be on a dimmer
I was going to replace art for something lighter and brighter

The family room is beside dining room
I believe the width of the room is 14 ft
And the length is 34 feet which includes family room

I think a longer buffet would work better and you wouldn’t be tempted to put more things (lamps and plants) in the room to fill it up. It does need some color. I like celery’s idea of an accent wall. You’ve got a good start. I like the light fixture.

Still feels crowded. I am just being honest. Can you take a photo head on shot of the piano?

Dining room is 14 wide and is it 14 deep? What are the table dimensions?

I think your dining area would make a better piano room with a pair of chairs for listeners. Take a pic of the living room while standing with your back to the dining area.

I like this set up... so you? Because you need a dining space. I’d add sheers to the doors and possibly molding maybe some wainscoting to finish up the space.