Yes, I'd get another rug for the dining space to "zone" the open space. And I'd consider getting a round table with leaves so you can expand the table when you have guests. I'd go for a 54" or 60" round table. Right now, your table looks dwarfed by the size of the room. I'd also get an electrician to put a j-box over the dining table and add a chandelier.

^^ agree that a round table + chandelier would look terrific - then the leaves can extend to larger oval for holidays etc. Take the budget hit and get a chandelier over the table, it will make a huge difference

Woah. I hadn’t fully considered that a circle table AND a chandelier! I’m going to look more into that! Thanks!