For the buffet...

Something with height and interest.
A large tall vase or sculptture

What a lovely piece, love the color. I would remove the runner and put a large arrangement on the right, does not necessarily need to be floral, maybe some tall branches, something organic. On the left maybe a figurine of some sort to tie in with the style of your house. Is this in the entry way, I think it can be a little more formal if it is in the entry and more relaxed if not. Have fun trying things out, decorating is always an adventure. :)

I have a second thought. If you have a plug close by, maybe a lamp on the left, not to tall and still put something tall on the right. Just a thought.

YOU COULD ALSO ADD SOMETHING UNDERNEATH IN A PAIR....2 CERAMIC GARDEN STOOLS, 2 CUTE OTTOMANS, A COUPLE OF MATCHING BASKETS.. I THINK ONE STATEMENT PIECE ON THE TALLER SIDE OF THE STAIRS, A VASE A LAMP AND THEN A FEW BOOKS WITH SOME LITTLE ARTIFACT ON THEM AND A SMALL STANDING MIRROR, PICTURE OR DECORATIVE CLOCK. HAVE FUN THIS IS A LOVELY PIECE AND ITR DESERVES THE SPOTLIGHT FOR CERTAIN! A FLOOR LAMP TO THE RIGHT WOULD ALSO LOOK NICE AND WITH THAT YOU COULD USE THE OPEN AREA ON THE WALL FOR A MIRROR ALWAYS NICE AT AN ENTRY

This is part of the kitchen, it appears. Pottery? Tea pot collection? Chalk board/message board for fun? Cook books with fun book ends?

Add a tall buffet lamp on the right, and 2 shorter items on the left.

Love all of your suggestions! I want to add a lamp but wasn't sure what kind of lamp would look best...tall? short? colored?

I think you need a taller one to fill in some of the wall area on the right end. Make it pop against the wall and the dark buffet.

Should it go on the buffet or floor? Any photo suggestions are appreciated!

Can that buffet be moved down? Could you show us a pic of the whole area?

I can't tell what color your wall is. If you can move the buffet down then you could put a picture and a lamp. Adding a picture would be a nice idea and then you could make a color choice for the lamp from colors that are in the picture.

The fridge dominates no matter what you do

Would moving it down block that doorway too much? Love the idea of a lamp and a pic together. In the first pics you posted, I see something big and white on the top shelf in that grouping of three shelves........what is that? It looks too big where it is, but I am wondering if 'we' could do something with it on the buffet???

I love looking for lamps! Give us some color guide and what other design motifs or collections you already have? Your lamp could be a fun statement piece!

Here are a few more shots! Can't wait to hear or see your suggestions!

The buffet can move towards the door without any trouble of getting past it...

I would move your table down so you have more wall to work with. Remove the runner. Add a lamp on the left side (looking at the buffet) and add a contemporary art piece (as large as the wall will take) And finally, a small box between lamp and picture.

The foyer is where you welcome guests into your home, so the decor should reflect your personality. Add pieces that speak to you (and maybe a pair of lamps for symmetry). Home Goods always has pretty lamps for under $50 each.

What do you think of this lamp...Only problem is that there is no outlet nearby!

Love the lamp, but you do not want a cord running to an outlet. Was hoping one was behind there.

Is there a cord to allow the use of a floor lamp?? If not how about a large ceramic case in a nice color or any tall thin art piece. I like it in this end. To the left a couple if framed photos books on their sides in front if those with a small plant sItting atop the books.

Btw I do like the lamp but not if it is not functional

I like the lamp too...wish there was an outlet near by!

Take away the lamps from Dressed Nest's pic, arrange three things you want to display and hang some artwork in an asymetric way above the height of your display items like in the pic!

Some tall colorful glass vases placed together on the side table would be nice, you may even want to add a rug runner under the table to tie the main color of the room together. Remove the table runner and maybe try round glass trays to reflex the light from the room if there is no place to plug in a lamp. If so a tall candle stick lamp to off set the vases would be nice. Don't be afraid to mix colors, blues and orange, green and blue, go crazy with it. Have fun!!

And center the table, it's too close to the end of the stair case. Adding art behind the table and going up the stairs will cheer the room up too...

No lamp without outlet. How about a tall hurricane glass with candle?
You could even hang one of these on the wall instead of the lamp and then put a picture to the left of it')

Did you know they make battery powered fake candles that look almost real?! Some habe remote controls! Amazon sells them. As soon as I found those I replaced all my real candles with battery powered ones. No more chance of burned grandkids or fires! Love them!

If the lamp can't be functional then maybe consider a trio of apothecary jars filled with fruit. I have one apothecary jar that is 30 inches tall. You could vary the height and have a set of three where the lamp would have gone. You could add a nice tea service next to them. Perhaps a print with fruit could be an option.

Gorgeous, Mark! Saving this idea for me, too!

Would you use real fruit? Is there anyway to convert a plug in lamp to a battery operated one?

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Remove runner, get nice basket or tray for keys, sunglasses to one side ( considering closeness to front door) bulletin board for messages on other side. Vase for fresh flowers in the middle . Have fun.

I like Margo's idea with the candle sconces. (and I really love that photo with the wavy glass windows) Think about it...at one time, that's all your place had...candle light! I'd embrace the quirkiness of that place & use candles there!

I did have to chuckle about the "no outlet" comment. I feel your pain! Seriously :0)

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hehe...me too, obviously! Eyes aint what they used to be!