Not those blinds for sure since they block 50% of the light . It seems you are using this as an office so I would suggest you do anew chandelier that actually lights the table instead of the ceiling with all LED 4000K bulbs. Get some solar shades to cut heat and glare and give you daytime privacy and I always like drapes in DRs so add them for night time privacy

@Patricia Colwell Consulting Thanks for the suggestions. I've never used solar shades before. Is there a particular brand/retailer you would recommend? I'm definitely changing out that light fixture too...lol. I'm thinkning of one similar to RH fixture I found...just didn't like the RH 6K price tag. Thanks again!

I would go with drape panels.

I'd use drapes in the room. Depending on your light and privacy needs, you can use drapes that fully close, or panels with a simple solar shade, or panels with sheers. I'd choose a color that matches your wall color, or a lighter color from your rug.

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Thank you all for the ideas! Im looking foward to sending you an updated photo

@Maureen What website did you find the light fixture? I searched name but wasnt able to find it thank you 🙏

https://www.vasmok.com/products/modern-rectangular-lustre-crystal-chandelier-lighting-crystal-chandeliers-luminaria-de-techo-hanglamp-lighting-fixtures?variant=37820381921472&pp=0&epik=dj0yJnU9M1ZKd2wyeEh6dzBpV2pkSG9YTHJRcnQwSng1V05YTlAmcD0xJm49clcydjVhekFfTXdZVUpndEtpZEVDUSZ0PUFBQUFBR0ZlSl9j

My dining room is so dark with wrap around porches it makes yours look absolutely light and bright. I think maybe your paint is somewhat similar to mine. I can’t change the natural light factor in my dining room so just decided to embrace the lack of light with curtains.

Perhaps sharing a few dining room designs of ours will aid you with your dilemma. Please notice the window treatments used in each.

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Some option

@Celery. Visualization, Rendering images I LOVE IT! I have decided on the drapes. I love image you have on the left wall as well. It definitely need some depth. I love the light fixture too. Thanks for taking the time to help me visualize this space.

First, change out the light fixture and add art to the walls as suggested above. Then decide on window treatments.