We think the black cabinet looks fine. However you might want to lower the artwork to eye height. Then you could look at dining rooms to get ideas of what type of chandelier you might want in the room instead of the fan. Below are a few of our recent dining room designs which might just help you more.

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I lowered the photo mounted on the wall and changed the rug to a green/gray selection. That brown rug is not a good backdrop for the dining table

Here's a different green/gray rug selection.

A ceiling fan mounted over the table where food is served makes everything get cold. Would you consider a decorative chandelier?

Pretty room - love the wall color, rug & drape panel & wood blind combo. It might be the pic perspective but it looks like the wall space with the family photo is longer than the space between the curtains where the black cabinet is. Even if it isn’t, I’d place the black cabinet on that wall because it looks like more room between back of chairs & wall in that space. I’d remove the family photo & hang a slightly larger art with an interesting image - landscape of fields or something like that with texture. The brick column I’m guessing was a chimney & that’s what the hole in it is? I’m pretty sure there are circular plates made to cover those holes & that’s what I’d get. The clock does cover the hole but it’s too high. I’m wondering too if the brick could be painted the white trim color. I’m on the fence about that - others will weigh in I’m sure. It’s interesting as is so leave it until you’re sure. There might be some creative things to do with it to make it even more of a feature. For lighting I’m leaning towards a rectangular shaped - like the table - & black in color fixture. I’m interested to read what others suggest for your room.

ETA: Can you center the rug in room so there’s the same amount of space on each side of table?

Questions

1. What are the dimensions of your room? I feel like your table should be positioned to run the other direction - but maybe it is already running parallel to the longer wall?

2. Also, do you have an extra leaf for your table? What are the dimensions of your table?

3. How large is the hole on the brick that needs to be covered? Will you take a photo of the area with the clock removed and post it?

4. Are the roman shades a solid color fabric or are they made out of a natural fiber material?

I would remove the family photo (relocate it to the second floor or a bedroom (if you don't have a second story). Plus, it would look nicer if some type of framing was added - it doesn't have to be a thick traditional frame - but it needs something that finishes off the photo.

The next change I'd make is to add another curtain panel on each side of each window. It looks like you've only used two panels for each window (one on each side). It will make a big difference if you have four panels per window (two on each side).

Also, you've covered up part of your window trim with your curtain panels (the ones on the right window are covering up more side window trim than on the left side). You need longer curtain rods in order to install your curtains correctly. You shouldn't be covering up your window trim unless it's too wide. You want your windows to look as large as possible = having your panels not cover up a portion of your windows.

I've heard 8-12" past side window frame. The drawing below states 12" - but it a bit more flexible than that.

Whether your rod is hung right under your crown or you provide an inch of breathing space between the crown and the rod depends upon how tall your crown moulding is (plus, also on who you ask). I think that there isn't a lot of space between the top of your window trim and your crown = your curtain rod looks like it's at the correct height.

Also, I don't like having my curtains an inch above the floor - I like when they just kiss the floor (or up to 1/2 above the floor). The length of your curtains looks good.

If you add the extra panel to each side of your windows, your curtains will look higher quality.

1. 11ft 7in x 11ft 7 in
2. Yes I have a leaf but it is not currently in. As it is without the leaf, it measures 5ft 6in x 3ft 6in
3. Attached is a photo of the brick with the clock removed.
4. The shades are a harder wooden bamboo like shade. (Picture attached)
5. As for the curtains, I stretched the rod as far as I could on this window. If I add another panel on each side, it will continue to cover the moulding. Attached is a photo of what that looks like after making that adjustment. However, the corner window is limited due to the two heat pipes. The rod on the right (as seen in photo) can not go out any further.
   
   

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As for the chimney hole, I didn’t think of a plate to cover it. I can look into that.

I centered the rug based on the table and ceiling fan. I didn’t want it to go any further into the walking path.

Flue hole cover plate. LINK .$12.99 Paint it reddish like a brick color. Fine if it isn't an exact match.

No to the family photo. Get a piece of framed art instead that you really love.

Yes to ditching the fan and getting a fixture that has a lot more light output. A substantial fixture that brings a focal point to the room - nothing too skinny.

I've been in your situation with an old house, vintage molding, and water pipes limiting how far to the right you can extend a curtain width. Ultimately, I decided to go for fuller yet unequally balanced curtains. It just make the room look better. Remove the black cabinet from in between. Double your curtain panel width on the far left, and on the two middle panels so they are nearly touching. The far right will be skimpy in comparison and it is what it is.

Paint the water pipes the radiator the same color as the walls. It will make the radiator disappear and the room feel bigger.

I looked up ”chimney hole cap” & ”flue cover” - they’re pretty basic & inexpensive metal caps. Look like the bottom of a paper plate. Come in white / black / silver. I think black would disappear or be least noticeable.

ETA - just saw Kendrah’s post. Painting it a brick color works too!

Are these light fixtures too skinny? I would like to break up the dark brown/black in the room, so I’m leaning towards a gold/brass.

IMO the first one - the ”Wide Sputnik Modern…” is the wrong style for your room. Too modern. The second one ”Traditional..” is much better but it doesn’t have enough ’heft’ or presence for my taste. If it had either more lights or shades on the existing lights it would be better. I’d keep looking. Check Lamps Plus on line & also try sites that allow you to upload a pic of your room & try out the lighting in your space.

Right now, the palette is neutral — grays, whites, browns. To make it feel more cohesive and inviting, introduce one or two accent colors.

Options that complement the gray and brick:

Deep forest green or olive (ties with your plant and adds calm sophistication)

Rust or terracotta (echoes the brick, adds warmth)

Muted mustard or ochre (adds vibrancy without clashing)

Yes to brass. Thicker arms than what you’ve shown below. Either style is ok. Your table and chairs are the only non-vintageesque look in the room so I lean slightly towards a contemporary light to keep the table company.

Not necessarily suggesting these lights, but chunkiness of arms on the first is nice. Moss colored shades on the second adds a good contrast to the wall color, though you might need more light in this space.

Some idea with wall decor

Can you provide a few more examples of a the right type of chandelier I should be looking for?

Hi everyone! Just coming back on to post some updated photos of some minor tweaks we made to the room so far based off everyone’s feedback. Thanks!!

Wow - what a nice difference the painted pipes & new radiator cover make. And the flue cover! Great match & just about disappears. The brick is a nice feature without the big clock on it.