Is the chandelier staying? It is way to bulky and heavy for the space and the table. I think a visually lighter chandelier and a contemporary piece of artwork or mirror would do the trick.

Just an example:

http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/3-light-Contemporary-White-Shade-Satin-Nickel-Chandelier/5036703/product.html?cid=202290&kid=9553000357392&track=pspla&ef_id=UYe0jwAAAP2rWWEC:20130825122658:s

Thanks, Terracegallery, but my apartment designer chose that new fixture, so it's staying. I think it will "fit" better when I add a mirror. The mirror will reflect an amazing view of NYC:

Here is an idea with a more streamlined, contemporary design.

Well, now that we know it is in NYC, contemporary look desired, that changes everything. I didn't get any of that off the original photo. I better go get some coffee before I get testy ;(

Opposing,,..l,mbdsaZxcv

Margo, I like the mirror you suggested, but think its a tiny bit rustic. I'm shooting for simple, sleek, uncluttered....I'm a fairly new widow and trying to make life SIMPLE. I haven't moved in yet, but can add a few more photos. It's a small apartment...

A few more:

OK, I got my coffee;)

I might pick a large (to scale) wall mirror like this to reflect that amazing view;)

Bedroom furniture thoughts:

I like the chandelier! It has charm and character. I vote for a mirror or contemporary art in the dining area. Maybe small wall art on the smaller wall and a large mirror on the larger wall.

With a view like NYC, I would put in a floor to ceiling mirror for the full dining wall. Or get one custom made. See examples:

That mirror would look great kit! A great pairing with the chandelier. :) If you need some small sleek modern pieces that will also go well with the other elements...I have ORIGINAL, SIGNED works that would look great! I work with a NY designer who uses my Black Magic in a lot of her modern home designs. Very economical too. Here they are:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/107777232/black-and-white-painting-bw-abstract-art

Terracegallery, I will most DEFINITELY look into your gorgeous artwork as soon as I move in.

I like a clean look myself....I will look forward to your move in. :)

I absolutely concur -- great big mirror. Simple. Must stretch from table to well above the bottom of the chandelier.

I'd like to see an object of notable shape and drama on the table -- glass preferably but not necessarily. I think all of these vases could work -- some echo the squares in the room, some go against them, and some introduce a vertical element. A couple may feel a bit too ethnic for you. A vase that isn't quite tall enough could be raised on a dark plinth -- in fact I think any single item could probably benefit from some kind of dark base -- for a high-enough object, a low but long rectangular plinth or flat tray. Or even a rectangle of mirror. I don't think that would be reflection overkill at all. Most of these examples are at http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Vases/6418/subcat.html.

The last one is dream time, I guess -- for me if I were to live there, if not for you. It's not a vase, it's glass art. Mythic Fire by Henry Pollitt, 21" high.
http://www.holstengalleries.com/artists/show/pollitt-53. Price on request. Of course.

Could you please clarify the style you are going for? The sofas and bathroom are very contemporary. The dining set is very contemporary in the lines but the tabletop seems to be very polished and somewhat transitional in finishing. The chandelier and surface-mount lighting near the door have a slight feminine, glam undertone. Judging from the dining set's high shine finish and the lighting, I would be suggesting transitional pieces similar to those of Barbara Barry and other Baker Furniture lines. However these may not go so well with the contemporary and simple sofas. So it would be helpful if you could clarify which direction you are leaning to.

Have computer, must fiddle. I'll keep quite now, but I couldn't resist ....

Yes, definitely transitional/contemporary. Feminine? That's fine. I live alone. Going for sleek yet warm, classy yet modern. I also have a one year old grandson and another grandchild on the way, so I'm hoping to have both a gorgeous and practical living space. (Living room beige couch was made using perennial, outdoor, stain proof fabric!) Am I asking for too much?

You can ask for anything you want. :) Usually it is good if you can get MOST of what is on your list....this is a great place for ideas though...if anyone can help you get everything on your wish list Houzzers can!

Toddler grandbabbies? Definitely no expensive glass art. Now I really am going away. Supper time.

Good morning Kit,
I put together a visual for you using the mirror you like as my "guide".
I found an area rug to unite the black from your light fixture, with the white of your sofa and kitchen. (keeping in mind your request for transitional and feminine)
Center piece(s) can be whatever colour your choose, and I also added a chrome coloured table runner to reflect the chrome of your light.
Have fun with your new place!
Caroline :)

You can have expensive glass if you like, you just have to be willing to put it away when they visit. We have a 10 piece Raku pottery collection that is within kid reach...when our friends come over with their toddlers we simply put it all away ahead of time. :)

I know that when you can't say something nice ... but the scale of the dining area chandelier is bugging me something awful. Partly because it is a small dining area with small furnishings and to have a centerpiece that works both with the table and chandelier ... feels very daunting. The other thing is how it is echoed in the fixture in the hall way, but with a change in the height ... It's like I can't look away and see anything else. It feels like it is just going to crush that table. And your table, sounds like a real find, very adaptable. Would a white shade help (me if not you)? Apologies in advance.

Lights looks like one from Z Galleries. Love it. Looks big for table can table be left extended? So more to scale. On wall Zs has a cut glass sunburst mirror 45" put low on wall. On opposite wall a 40 x40 art. Go into the blue greens, like teal, turquoise, silver. If you go to Zs you should find all your art, and accessories. They have beautiful things. Like your look. Just needs to be accessorized. Just remember, hang art low. Don't over do. Pillows go a print with your colors but mix it up with zebra. TJMax has good deals on pillows.

Love your view . Great place. Try cowhide in black and white instead of area rug put in front of sofa angle it and have only 2 ft under coffee table. I would keep room in a industrial look. Restoration Hardware is great place to shop.

Try a silver shag under dining table. Can't tell from pic how big you need.? Go crazy with very big art 6 x7 ft over sofa you don't need a lot with that view. Solar shades dark, would work n windows. Simple clean lines

Margo love that mirror that would work behind sofa. Dies sofa look at view? If so perfect. Secure to wall and put sofa in front of it. You need end tables and really modern lamps.

Mercury glass tray for centerpiece. The mirror idea is perfection!

Kit how big is the mirror you like above?

In dining room have you thought of wallpaper? It's big now and there are so many to choose from. Go a very modern design maybe a metallics. Just add to two walls to define space.

On area rug dining changed from silver shag to a leather mixed with a shag, in browns. just noticed your brown accent wall.wish I could bring up pictures.

Love everything...

Maybe the centerpiece can have some color and a mirror on the wall that might have a hint of that same color.

My kids must have gotten onto this discussion board and hit the keyboard. How do I get off this now? I keep getting all these emails from this board!!!

Shelley...just go to the thread and at the very bottom under the box to make the next comment it says "Click to switch off notifications about new comments"...click that.

I've been SLEEPLESS, thinking about Lessismoore's comments. My designer chose the light fixture ( but naturally, with my approval). I love it and the statement it makes. That said, he had no idea I was going to buy a table with a small footprint so that when it is NOT open for company, I won't be tripping over it in this small apartment. I am hopeful that placing a large mirror on that wall will visually add enough depth to that area to decrease the feeling of the fixture about to crush the table. The city skyline reflected in the mirror should "increase" the size of my small dining area. I'm hoping the proportion of the fixture then works, because I cannot afford to change the fixture or table.
As for the hallway fixture being too similar to the dining fixture, you are right. My designer chose that fixture for a hallway, not noticing that it wouldn't clear the door in that area. He switched the hallway and enhance fixtures and I didn't want to make him return anything because we've had to many setbacks. The hallway fixture is something I can consider changing at some point.
So, looking through some Houzz photos, I did find some oversized fixtures to try to make myself feel better.
I'm starting with an empty apartment and cannot afford to make mistakes. Any advice, anyone?

RNA, on my phone, all I could see yesterday was that you put a painting on that wall. I didn't notice it was a mirror, reflecting the skyline. BRILLIANT! I love it! Thanks so much...and I do think it helps balance the large fixture!!

It's your home...it should be what you LOVE...if you LOVE the light...embrace it and stop loosing sleep. :) Houzzer's all have opinions....just because some of us do not think it fits, does not mean it looks bad and you should change it...continue to LOVE it and decorate around it.

It's such a pleasure. The skyline came out a bit blurry and I didn't do much to make it clear it was mirror. (I also left a spare vase on the side by mistake.) But I do think it balances the fixture -- suddenly it's relating to a large piece of New York, not just a dining table. So -- if you are happy with the idea of a large mirror anyway -- choosing one might be the very first thing to do.

What's Inside Design above mentioned a rug -- loth as I would be to cover your beautiful floor, a dark rug large enough to accommodate the extended table comfortably might also help to balance the visual weight of the light.

Rina is right the large mirror does balance your light nicely.

Thanks so much, Rina. Condo rules say I must cover 85% of floor anyway!!!

It might be more polite not to express my opinion of that condo rule.

Dear Kit2650 - Feel free to ignore me and get some sleep! Sleep is way more important than ANY light fixture. I do think a white shade might help (me), and if that is something easy for you change, maybe worth a try. But ultimately ... doesn't matter! I hope you intend to stay in your darling apartment for as many years as makes you happy, and in time, even if it is years from now, you may be able or desirous of redecorating, just because. My opinions are just opinions, and I, like many, live with many mistakes or "things" we are not crazy about. They are just things. I think you made some brilliant choices overall.

Like Rina, have computer, must "fiddle" - I tried you light fixture with a white shade, added multi-pane large mirror to break up space and still reflect your fab view. Terrace Gallery's art on facing wall, a bit of color with the rug and a simple glass bowl filled with green apples. What do you think?

I like the green lessismoore....Great little mock up! I think a simple mirror without the blocks...and her black light fixture will work in this setting....since she does not want to change the shade. And it would balance nicely with my art.

Bravo, lessismoore! That's very pretty. Fiddlers unite!

Oh hang on. Judging from your profile pic, that should that be brava!

Kit, I love yr light fixture, with large mirror it will balance it out and what a wonderful view reflected in it so how about a large crystal bowl to go with all of it. I'm so sorry for your loss, may your have joy in your grandchildren. This is a new chapter in your life, decorate however you like and with what will make you happy. I must say that is a very strange rule of 85% covered floors, so what... someone comes in and measures your floor coverings to make sure your abiding by the rules!?! Bizarre to say the least. I wish you all the best in your new home and many new happy memories.

I love the chandelier. Don't stress over it. Why not turn your table so it runs long ways into living area, extend table. See if that is more to scale.