Your home has a lovely open plan layout. The wall on the left could be painted a lighter color to lighten the room. Mirrors always create more light! Good Luck

your floors are absolutely beautiful!

a rug under the table could be nice, though.
something light with either a pattern or a texture.

what i can see of the living room is lovely. you could use some art and maybe some smaller mirrors on the walls to bounce the light around.
same with the big wall in the dining room.

as someone who has lived in a house with a big mirror on the wall next to the dining table her entire life, i have to say, i have never enjoyed seeing myself eat. so i would do a big piece of art or a gallery wall. you could incorporate smaller mirrors into the gallery wall, or do 4 or 6 small mirrors on the sides of a large art piece, so the light still bounces around nicely.

and remember, it's ok to include shelves and objects of different depths in a "gallery" wall. it doesn't have to be only photos.

Have you thought of a banquette on that long wall, with a long narrow mirror or artwork above - then maybe a low unit under the window - maybe something painted in a contrasting color.

A much more basic visual suggestion than Groveraxle's -- I think the wall on the left should be left as it is, and is probably long enough for both a small collection of mirrors and a big work of art to welcome guests into the space. For the art I'd recommend an image that brings a sense of light and space -- a summer seascape, perhaps.

I love the table, and though the chairs don't "match" there's something about them I like, too. But you could replace with something in a modern version of cottagey. You definitely need drapes and though I haven't drawn in detail below I think a pattern on a light background using the slate blue from the wall, the lighter blue from your living room, and a third colour (lime green, yellow or orange, maybe) would look good. I think they'd be fine draped from just above the sheers. I do think what I've drawn in as a big brown block (sorry!) should be replaced by a beautiful buffet or the like -- and you could be brave enough to match the dark kitchen furniture. It would tie the spaces together. I really don't think the room is excessively dark, and if you think it is try going without the sheers -- they can block a surprising amount of light. I don't think you need a rug. The floor's gorgeous.

Oops forgot. Evening here, brain is fading.

Thank you everyone for your input. To Yobeseiyo, I was thinking the same thing in regards to the mirror. The wall is pretty big and I was thinking of either a big abstract wall art and maybe candels on the side or some small gold square mirrors . But it's so hard to find the items you want for the right price.

If you are at all crafty - then the mirrors are easy! find the right shape, no matter what colour, and paint the frames - the art - well that is harder - do you have a local college with a good art programme? You may find a student with just what you are looking for - and cheaper usually! Good luck - it's a great room and you can only improve on it.

Groveraxle I'm a visual person and I love the graphic design. Can you tell me what program you are using? I would love to play around with it. In regards to the chais I agree. Those tublar 80's chair came with the house and we've been using them until I can find the chairs I'm looking for. I will definitely look into those chair suggestions. thank you. I'm also debating if I should change the wall color or leave as is. I think the wall color would have gone better if I had chosen a light beige for the rest of the walls. I'm afraid if i put a side board, It might be tight when you brind the chairs out. Any other thought would be appreciated and please let me know about the program. Thank you

The chandelier? Something that doesn't take itself to seriously, I think. Alternatively, a light-hearted pendant like the second one below.

both from ikea

If space is tight -- I've just read your comment -- look for a shallow console table. Good luck!

I would take into consideration that your table is not centered on the window and, once hung, the chandy will be off center, too.

To allow the table to be moved over, I would use a bench on the bar stool side.

I would prefer to see more traditional chairs with your table and barstools.

Rina-thank you. I definitely want to add colors into the room, a plant in the corner and either yellow/orange curtains depending on the rug, if I went for one. I don't know about the wall art. I have a pretty long wall, which connects to the living room, but has a little border to separate the room. I added some more pics showing the wall. Im thinking about removing the entertainment piece below the tv, We were going to put an electric fire place, but it would have taken more space from the living room. So I need to still figure out what to put in that wall too.

jamjudy - thank you. I was also thinking about getting rid of the countertop stools, I think a bench will give the dining room a bigger space. I love the picture idea. Thank you

Could you place a vertical piece of art in this position? l'll check in again tomorrow. Supper time here.

Hi, gallega. The program I use is called Photoshop Elements.

If you do paint the dining room wall, you'll have to paint the whole thing, the living room part too.

I am not a fan of mirrors, and in this case, all they'll reflect is your kitchen so I definitely wouldn't use one. Besides, I always go for art anyway. I don't see the allure of looking at a reflection of another part of the house.

There is a bit of a space issue in the dining room. While the door is centered on the back wall, the dining table can't be because of the breakfast bar and stools. I would still install a pendant or chandelier, but centered over the table instead of centered in the room.

I would not remove the media console under the TV. It really needs that furniture to ground it.

Hi, groveraxle. Thank you for the input. I was thinking of removing the media console, but only to put maybe a buffet table or another console. Something to make it more cozy. I decided to not put a mirrow.... I will definitely do a wall art. Tks. Now just to find the right one. And tks for letting me know about the program.

Here's a bit more subtle look. Curtains and pendant from West Elm, art from ZGallerie, rug from Surya.

We love the idea of a rug for added texture, something subtle. A large piece of wall art would be better than a gallery wall. It is such a large wall that smaller pictures might get lost. Just make sure the wall art is the same scale as your table.

As for the wall color, we are big supporters of an accent wall. If you paint it a few shades lighter than the main color, it will lighten up the space while still staying monochromatic. A win/win.

Start with your art, then. Find something you love and let that determine your color palette. You can always find curtains and paint to go with the art.

Here is the same room rugless.

Something like this narrow console table might work on the wall under the art. It's only 12" deep and has a few drawers for napkins and such: http://www.wayfair.com/Hooker-Furniture-Sanctuary-4-Drawer-Console-Table-3001-85001-HKR3938.html

I'm jumping in here....
Repeat the same drapery panels that are in the living room in the dining room.
I like the dark grey wall as it is.
Get two white or similar coloured upholstered dining chairs for the table ends.
Use a large oversized white pendant light over the table, like the ikea one.
For artwork: three large abstract art panels, hung vertically,
aligned across the wall, frameless stretched canvasses, with a lot of white and pops of bold colour.
This would echo the style and colours of your living room....

Actually, I'd prefer a white drum pendant to echo the one in the living room.
No sideboard.

I have several sets of eucalyptus trees on canvas print that might look good on that wall. i did a (not so good a job) putting them on the wall for you. They all come in different sizes, and can be customized.

All are found here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/katshoa

Thank you everyone for your help. I'm loving all the ideas and photoshop effect. I'm wondering.... do i have match the curtains from the living room into the dining room or could I change the color of the curtains? And glasstop or no glasstop for the dining room table? I think I should put a glass top to protect the table.

Also, I'm not sure how I feel of the plain one drum pendant for the chandelier, unless of course it's multiple of 3 small ones like the image jamjudy sent or a drum pendant with some glamour coming from the inside.

thank you

With your layout you can match the curtains or not; your choice. What you don't want to do is change the overall style from one room to another -- cottage lounge, formal dining, that sort of thing. But I can't see you doing that. I'm rather liking the idea of a floral at that window, but not a grandmothery one. Light and modern.

In two minds about the glasstop. The glass could give an extra glow, but it could also kill the effect of the existing finish, which has a deep glow itself. Do you have a small piece of glass you could experiment with? It wouldn't give you the full effect but might give you a feel of what it might look like.

Why don't you go shopping for a light fixture at this stage? Thanksgiving looms, I do believe. Unless you go way out, it probably wouldn't have a huge effect one way or the other on the other things you do, and it would give you a sense of achievement to make that decision. You can always post a picture to get a quick reaction. One thing Houzzers do is react!

More possibilities, all from Home Depot. I really like the last one, though I didn't make note of the prices, I think it'll rob the wallet a bit more than the others.

I would not do glass on the table. A wood table can always be refinished. (Well, almost always...)

I quite like Kat's birch trees in your room.

Remember, whatever chandelier you choose has to compete with your kitchen pendants.

http://www.wayfair.com/AF-Lighting-Supernova-12-Light-Chandelier-5695-12H-XAF1398.html

Thanks, @groveraxle. I think either of the sets in that white series I posted will look good on that wall. They can be printed larger than what you've posted, but it depends on what type of visual impact she's looking for.

@gallega contact me here if interested, and we'll take it from there: https://www.etsy.com/shop/katshoa

I also say no glass on the table. I like the wall colour. This type of frame arrangement could be an option to enhance it.

You could have different curtains in both rooms but in this case I suggest having the same ones as in the living room to keep a certain flow. Some simple Parsons chairs would lighten up the dark table and floors. You wouldn't need to add a rug because the upholstery goes all the way to the floor almost creating a rug effect by defining the space around the table. Adding some burlap chairs at the end of the table could be interesting but I do like the simplicity of the Parsons chairs.

As for the chandelier, choose one that compliments (same style, finish, concept) the pendants you already have so they don't clash. I also like the one in the first image I posted. These all have the same vibe as your pendants. These are from Restoration Hardware but you can find similar styles elsewhere.

For wall art, I would add a pop of red in florals and use it softly in the home’s land scape. In the bedroom , I would go from reds to corals.