What about a larger living room rug and a rug under the dining table? it would cover more of the cherry floors, especially in the DR.

Agree with Anna C's rug recommendation. I would also suggest removing that mirror, if possible. It's doubling everything--the cherry floors, the dark kitchen cabinets. Your room would be instantly lighter if that was just a light-colored wall instead. Maybe with a great piece of art that helps draw the eye up, away from the dark floors. And you need a lot more lighting in the living room area. Since you already have track lighting in the dining area, maybe you can extend the track to give some useful accent lighting for that console table with art. Then add a couple of table and/or floor lamps around the sofa.

Try painting the ceiling and walls with the highest lrv paint you can find. On my screen the wall paint looks yellow, which would contribute to the warmer feel.

I agree, less creamy white paint, larger light area rugs. Swap the bar stools to ones with chrome or gold legs, and use the same finish for occasional tables and lamps. Hang the tv on the wall and look for a console that works with the other tables.

Close the blinds!! The dark holes made by the windows is SUCKING out all the light.

Yes, a great space! Here is what I recommend:

1) Buy a much larger living room rug. I would even consider a custom single one (can be made out of carpet and get the edges finished)........to fit under both dining and living area. This would eliminate a lot of the floor

2) Change out the black accents to lighter wood. This would make the place feel less cold and bring more light in.

Just a suggestion, but could you swap the chair and sofa. Place the sofa and sofa table back against the window. Then move the slim table over by the dining room table and use as a side board. You can then hang the pictures. I think it would make the room seem larger and perhaps lighter. I agree with closing the blinds at night or perhaps adding curtains to soften that wall.

Congrats on your new space. I agree with mcarroll16 I think removing the mirror is your best bed. The walls read yellow so if you have time or money to paint it is an easy fix. You have a lot of metal-tables, side tables maybe if you brought in a bit more texture.