Nobody wants to watch themselves eat! eep! Larger art would be better than a mirror there.

I agree that larger art, no mirror, and no shelves would be best.

I'm not sure a mirror in this location is going to provide what you are looking for.

Shelves a............nope.

I think this bare corner could use some color in art. Nothing with glass as you can see you have an issue with glare.

Your wall decor is hung too high. I have lowered the piece behind the sectional.

A rug under the table would be great! Also a chandelier over the table would help define the space!

beverly, the reason it’s up a little higher is because we didn’t want it touching someone’s head when they’re sitting down.

we are not keen on art and love the mirror to make the space feel bigger, any other ideas? we also have 2 very young kids so space has to be practical , hence no rug under the dining room table for now.

No one is going to rest their head on wall decor that is 6" up from the back of the sectional. Besides, the sectional should be held slightly away from the wall.

A mirror above your sideboard will reflect a chandelier if you install one. A mirror will, however, provide some sparkle to the area, for that reason I posted a mirror design that would add sparkle without a perfect reflection. Here are others

Here are some interesting mirrors. You could do 4 or 6 over buffet, They are 12 x 12. I'd get a couple of buffet lamps with some sparkle to put on top of buffet to light the space

Red Barrel Studio® Square Hanging Accent Mirror | Wayfair · More Info

dut102, I like the mock up Beverly did for you buffet. do you like any of those? The one w/the art is very nice.

the art behind the sofa won't touch anyones head if it's in the correct placement.

It's too high. Beverly mocked it for you and it looks much better.

lower it to 4-6" above the back of the sofa. trust me, no one is going to sit there w/their head tilted all the way back! When you sit there now, does your head touch the wall??

I have this very thick, heavy wood frame of art hanging behind this sofa. it's about 4" above the back. I have never once hit my head on it. you have to purposely arch your head back to touch it.

just try it. If it was such an issue w/people hitting their heads, they wouldn't have all these directions on how to properly hang art behind a sofa.

Thank you Beth and Beverly! I really appreciate it. I’m going to show my husband this and make him move it:)