Coco Chanel is famous for saying: before you leave the home, look in the mirror. What do you have too much of? Take that item off. Translation: when we have plenty going on already, we don't need to add more. This space may seem blank to you but to your eyes, it's a place to rest. Certainly no shelving. If you absolutely must put something in this space, consider a very calm and minimalist huge peice of art. Here is a sample. https://www.art.com/products/p24578577855-sa-i7931436/ursula-abresch-sailing.htm?upi=PN9XV52FI8GT

I agree with art.

Yup a huge piece of "art." And move the candle and the photos elsewhere. Done.

Art …. you need some color in there, & maybe add a live plant to the room ( I’m a plant lover, lol ), & shelving is the last thing that room needs.

One big piece of art that you love. Also suggest rearranging your wine glasses so that they are not all in a row across the two shelving units like soldiers. Minimal or no items on shelf below art. Nice room.

Oh a plant woild be lovely in there. I don’t dislike the photos but I love a home with photos in it. Makes it feel real and lived in. Also my buffet has at least half a dozen photos on it which I adore looking at as I go by.

I love family photos in a home too, and have them all over my house. I just think that they are lost on that shelf and especially if a large piece of art is there, they will be insignificant.

Select a large canvas for the wall to capture the attention of those in the room.

If a large piece of art seems daunting, you can always put up 2-4 related pieces. Just remember to heed the earlier advice about not doing anything too busy or distracting. There is a lot to look at on this wall already. Sometimes it's hard to find something you like for a space that is exactly the right size, so being flexible might help.

Best if you want elegance that never dates is to go with elegant molding for this room.

@Elaine Doremus ….. your Coco Chanel reference reminded of something else she said : ”The best things in life are free. The second best are very very expensive “

The molding is exactly what I was thinking. And I prob shouldn’t have posted this particle picture because the decor and messy table is not typical. 😂

Not what you asked, but maybe add glass to the top cabinet doors too, for greater height/presence (and put something in there, which I didn't do in the photo)? Hang draperies outside of the bay, just under the crown, for the same reason? I also added recessed lights around the ceiling perimeter (possible?), for sparkle, to balance the lighting in the room, and to light the artwork.

I will also address the glass front cabinets. Find a few pieces of your best crystal or serve-ware that has some color and interest. Group together. The blue and white ginger jars are nice but would be more impactful in one cabinet. Do you have any other pieces for the other cabinet?