slimmer chairs.

no need for a rug. Verticle closed storage... fill the wall if you need the storage.

To me, the home needs a good edit.

Too much of everything already. Add nothing, think about removing.

What's your budget?

Sometimes less is more... what improvements are your ready to make depending on your budget?

Just rearranging a bit, until you get new DR chairs. Put the navy ones in the corners (remove the plants to somewhere else). If you are going to replace the cubby console, use a sold-front piece since the chair rail and cubbies are too much together.

Rugs are nice for dining rooms. You need a slightly bigger one for your DR.

Edit the items you have on table tops in both rooms (and remove the table runner).

Fix your drapery panels so they are straight and allow the front edges to conceal the gap between window and shade.

Not a pro!

Some people prefer very spare look re decorations etc.

Personally I am not the spare decoration kind.

If you are comfortable with the open shelving and your things attracting attention then I would just make sure it stays very neat and tidy and clean. No dust etc.

I would consider getting a another sideboard credenza even in the same height as your chair rail and longer but not too deep. Can't tell if you have enough room for your chairs and for people to move around in the dining room. That's very important. But if your storage credenza works I would consider a longer lower one.

You say you need a larger table? Do you have room for it? If you look online there are recommendations for how large your table area can be for people to still pass by behind comfortably.

If you do need a larger table for occasional meals get one that allows you to put Leaves in or pulls out from each end to be longer. There are ovals that fold or pull out into round tables as well. There are several options. As opposed to one that must remain large. That way you have some flexibility.

You will definitely need to look at a larger rug if you really want a rug in there. With children I'm not so sure it's necessary but some people love a rug in their dining room.

It would help if you drew on a graph paper the size of the room with all of the measurements for Windows etc so people could give you a better idea of what would fit. Pictures of the room from every wall also helps.

If you are prone to getting overwhelmed by visual clutter or decorations as I call them perhaps you need to cover things up more. Put wooden doors on your built-ins. Or just put wooden doors on the bottom of your built-ins and have some open shelves. Or put nice leaded glass doors on the top of your built-ins. Make sure it matches your style. Best of luck.

Totally need to good edit! Recently divorced and trying to have a place I’m proud of. Budget $2500

I’m going to suggest something that may not be right for you, but at least you can consider it and rule it out.

If you use the table every night, and if you have, say, 4 or more people eating there, consider a large round table with a turntable in the middle. This will prevent anyone having to get up to serve.

When I was little, my Dad made a 6’ round table with a large matching turntable (lazy susan) in the middle. The turntable I think was at least 30” in diameter. All the food was placed on the turntable. Each person could help themselves at their seat. Usually we had 5-8 people seated there with plenty of room. We did not live in big houses, but this table moved with us to at least 3 or 4 houses.

Now when our adult family gets together for dinner without a turntable, we have to pass serving dishes and some people have to stand up sometimes. There is a lot of reaching. Really not convenient for everyday. You need that 3’ of space around the table more if you have to stand up or go get something in the kitchen.

When not in use, you could put a floral or candle display in the middle of the turntable.

The turntable can be removed when you no longer want to use it. A 30” turntable would be heavy, even if made of wood.

I know this is a dated solution. Large families and family dinners aren’t as common as they used to be. But as someone who grew up with this arrangement, there is no comparison for a large group. I miss it every time we have a big family dinner.

I have no idea how you would source this.

Look! You’ve already got a similar look on your coffee table!

I'll take a crack at it. I'm with the others to remove extraneous, "fake" decor. Here are some really affordable suggestions to have an interesting, airy room and you can keep existing table and chairs.

--Out with all the fake plants.

--Nothing in the corners.

--Remove macramewall thing.

--Replace your art work with something larger and bolder so that you don't need a lot of little decor cluttering up the space. This is from Society6.com, very affordable, and comes in different sizes. Get one the same size as buffet width. It ties together your rug, blue chairs, table. (Keep table for now) It's bold without being overwhelming. Society6.com has a ton terrific prints at low price points. They're done by artistis who license their designs to the website. As your taste evolves, then later on you can add original art. But one great piece from there right now over that buffet will have an impact that no number of cluttery decor items like fake plants can give you.

--Get two modern buffet lamps--very tall and slim to flank art work.

--Get nubby linen curtains that match your wall color. Let focus be on art and buffet wall. If you can't match the paint, then just plain white.

I like the idea of turntable for kids if that's where you eat every night. Do a search for that in a finish that goes with your table.

Here's a Houzz article on "negative" space so you get comfortable not filling up blank space. Basically the eye needs a place to rest. Empty space gives a room airness. Saves you money, too, and dusting!

https://www.houzz.com/magazine/the-power-of-negative-space-in-interior-design-stsetivw-vs~97343035

Look how simple and airy these dining areas are with round table.

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The art and light set tone of the room:

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It's difficult to see the exact colours because the picture is quite dark but I've decluttered the living room in the illustration below, taken down you Xmas decor so that we can see the room on regular days, added a few accent pillows, and turned your floor lamp around more towards the centre of the room instead of above the sofa.

In the dining room, everything is new (except your chandelier and roman shade) and can be done within your budget, just to show one possibility.

I’m blown away by the responses. I have 4 littles so we definitely eat at the table often! Once I get the kids down I’m
Gonna start shopping!! I will post pictures. I am so thankful

Didn't know (or perhaps didn't see in above exchanges) that you had 4 little ones, so perhaps you're better off with non-upholstered chairs. Housegal200 suggested nice options, my preference is for the 2 last ones that are more neutral.

Visuals help tremendously

large size art is definitely better to maximize the statement. Here's some suggestion for your wall you might like.

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Re sourcing the turntable concept:

We have a 60" square table with a 30" round turntable on it and love it. You could adjust scale to your needs. I purchased a tempered glass round table top on sale from Pier 1 and bought the "lazy susan" turntable mechanism on Amazon almost 10 years ago. Still spins like a champ. The glass is very heavy, but is visually light and doesn't detract from the table. Our 4 grandkids love it, and I like the fact that it cleans easily with Windex. I'm not sure a wood finish would hold up to all those fingers over time.

Love the lazy Susan idea!

Can’t wait to see how your space gets updated

If you do a search for "wood lazy susan," many possibilities pop up on Etsy and other sources. Get an attractive, handcrafted looking one. There's one in varieted wood at Crate and Barrel. Take a look. Just keep something interesting on it when table isn't in use--beautiful bowl, vase, etc.

I don't think you need to spend a fortune on your dining room--one terrific large art work (or a pair) some buffet lamps, change of curtains. Most of the suggestions are affordable. Your living room looks nice and not a mess if you have kids. Your dining room has possibilities without a lot of investment. No more decor items, though. Enjoy your home!

Thank you!!!!!

Your style seems to be contemporary boho , or contemporary glam. You have quite a few areas that could even be classified as farmhouse.

Lots of white. Ivories. Creams and beige.

Your walls hit gray and your floors are warm so you can mix and Match both colors to look good.

Here's a few renders to give you a very basic idea of how to decorate the space...

You got some good ideas so far, but you really can go with anything here, as a new rug or sideboard can revamp the entire space.

Given your parameters; $2,500 budget, weighing needs for 4 children/a larger table and assume good storage - if you are in no rush, I’d be looking on Marketplace.

- First measure room to see how large a table (with chairs) can be accommodated. Would turning the table work, if needed. (Suggest looking for a set, as chairs can add up on their own.)

- Suggest a sideboard. Less is more and once accessorized, there will be enough in the room.

- Skip a rug for now until you know how much you have left (room will be fine without one) and spend some remaining money on accessories.

- Your chandelier and drapes will suit many looks, but I’d look for a casual and practical set that has a contemporary feel.

It feels overwhelming, so hope the above helps. Attaching pictures of what I found locally, to help with the feel I’m suggesting and would work with your living room also. Note prices! Take your time and good luck.

When accessorized, as an example.

My room size is 136 inches by 116!

That doesn’t really help. This article has useful information; tape out diffetent sizes and shapes and consider the area taken by console (if adding). https://nadinestay.com/blog/dining-table-guide

Can’t wait to send out pictures of once I am done! So thankful for feedback