A beautiful area rug under the dining table would introduce some color to your very neutral palette and add a sense of coziness. Pick up one of the colors from the rug in a few decor accents. This would be a very simple update with impact.

IMO the large mirror on the sideboard makes that look like a bedroom dresser. Take the mirror aways and add a piece of art there .I dislike wainscoting added to only one space so Iwould remove that. If the plant is real keep it if not garbage. You could do anew chandelier I like ones that light the table not the ceiling . other than that I do not see much needed in the way of edit needed . If those are fake flowers spring for real once a week at the grocery store I have been doing thta for years. The other option a live orchid plant they last for weeks .Maybe I am not understanding the question so if I missed something let me know. You coaul actually add an awesome rug in the space I do not like the tile floor but that might not be something you want to change.

A lovely room. My first thought was a big wool rug under the table and chairs. You can stay with your color palette for the rug but I think it would give so much warmth and comfort to the room. Make sure it’s big enough so that when you pull out the chairs, they’re still on the rug.

I agree with the mirror/bureau comment so take the mirror away.

I agree with the statements above. Add color, add art and area rug were my first thoughts.

When you say you would like to edit the space, what is your goal?

Are we making the right assumption that you want more color in the room?

Do you like the current furnishings and color palette overall and just want to add more color/ personalization? Did you have something else in mind?

You say "edit" the space but it seems very edited already - I agree with adding a rug, replacing the mirror with art, and removing the plant if it is not real -

I am one that think rooms feel a little flat/staged when there is no authentic patina and everything feels like it was bought at the same time - so you could explore adding some fantastic antique items to the dresser and as a dining table centerpiece. Art would be absolutely be another place to add more texture and interest to the space

Thank you for all of the ideas. I had a beautiful rug but my dogs chewed it! Urggg. Definitely want a new one. I was thinking of going with a lighter wall paint in addition to the other great suggestions provided. Given the number of comments on the fake plant…. It’s outta here! :-)

if you are changing up the art ... I would replace the two framed in glass that reflect the light from the window. A Canvas would solve the glare problem. The framed palm trees up top looked mass produced. something more personal would add interest.

If you are planning on repainting, I would paint the walls and trim the same color, so there aren't accent lines everywhere.

Live or faux, you don't need the plant.

Simple fixes: add a large rug with a bit of color, place a piece of artwork over the credenza instead of the mirror, remove the corner plant, and update the palm tree artwork by the stairwell. A bit of soft color in the rug and artwork would be wonderful - think of soft greens, corals, and/or blues...

I would remove the mirror over the dresser. Although it is a nice mirror, because of the shape of the dresser, together they read bedroom. For the same reason, get rid of the lamp if that area is sufficiently well lit.

Those three vases on the left are a snooze. Perhaps they are better in person, I don't know. In any event, use them or get rid of them. I would only keep out empty vases if they are things of beauty themselves.

Your flowers on the table are too high relative to the drop of the chandelier.

I would put flowers in a vase on the dresser. Or a few thin vases.

Or, if you grow flowers in your yard, you can take a beautiful glass bowl and float some blossoms in the bowl.

Please find a large work of art to put where you now have the mirror.

Also, I would replace the black and white prints placed horizontally on the wall in the dining area.

I would find something with color that is large, or two things and place them vertically. That is a large space.

Also, please get a rug for under the table. A good hand made Persian.

And train your dog!

Consult a dog trainer how to do this.

Maybe he needs some chew toys, or a dental check up or anti-anxiety medications.

Only a cat's claws should be problematic for a Persian.

If your pooch is recalcitrant, you can indulge your wish for a hand knotted Persian rug by getting a marvelous smaller silk one and hanging it on the wall.

The silk ones from Persia are often the the Qum, and Turkey makes beautiful silk ones from Hereke, and for these smallish silk hand-knotted carpets you can spend $1,000 - $10,000, and for a small $5,000 carpet, unless you are using it as a prayer rug, you probably won't be putting it on your floor.

I agree with the other posters, no wire hangers!

OK, just kidding.

Seriously, the decorating equivalent of that is no artificial plants or flowers.

You can get severl (always an odd number) of "lucky bamboo" which is really dracaena and not bamboo at all) and get some straight and some curly and put them in a simple vessel such as a glass square with pebbles in the bottom and water and it is very attractive and you can't kill it unless you have very bad vibes.

It might be a good idea to look at dining rooms that are similar to yours. Please note the rugs, window treatments, and various other decor items used.

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