Vase collection could also be used as a centerpiece

Thank you for the comments. I will consider new paint, vases/candles and replacing the chandelier and seat covers. The painting has no where else to go!! So I have to make it work, somehow, since I love it and it was expensive!

I would just switch the painting with the mirror. The metals seem to be too much together. The others' advice was great. Please post pictures as you progress.

I think an interesting rug would pull the area together. Then harmonize your chair fabrics and accessories with the rug,

If you replace the chandelier with something much simpler your painting will look completely different. Something like one of these?

I think your furniture and chandelier are very traditional, while your painting is very modern. Do you see yourself more modern? If so is replacing furniture in the budget/desires? If not, I agree with others about adding additional modern touches, and if possible replacing the chandelier.

When I suggested a new chandelier, I was thinking EXACTLY of the pic of the left that Leelee posted, but maybe in a diff color.

My style is generally traditional, but when it comes to art, anything goes. I don't want the space to look to stuffy, nor do I want to limit myself to 'traditional' artwork in order to harmonize with the furniture. That said, I do want things to 'come together'. I totally agree that another 'transitional' chandelier will help integrate the painting. I was thinking this:

http://www.restorationhardware.com/catalog/product/product.jsp?productId=prod2500186&categoryId=cat1701013


I also agree that the painting needs to switch with the mirror. Check it out:

Excellent. I agree with you on the art. It's a matter of personal taste and, therefore, "damn the torpedoes"!

LOVE the painting! The suggestions above are great. Target the chandelier before anything else. Play off the painting for color.

I like to take a traditional dining set like this and "shake it up" The chairs are all the same in style and size. I would mix them up and add upholstered ones either on both sides or one at each end. I would get creative with the walls and do wall paper or wainscot in two tones to add character and pizazz, also I would denitely take out the chandelier for a new exciting drum chandelier perhaps. Exciting accessories on the buffet and table will change it and although i cannot see a window i am most certain there is one and side panels changes the whole feeling as well. If there is not an area rug, a big fluffy shag would look great! :)

It's ok to have modern and traditional elements in the same room - but there needs to be something to help them flow. The scale of the art makes a bold statement, so finding something equally bold to help your eye move through the room, and create a natural flow is key. Beefing up the floral will help, I would change the chandelier to something more transitional, switch the art with the mirror, and paint or wallpaper the wall with the wood and metal piece (and now mirror) to something with some pizazz! I love the ribbon back chairs, they have such character - and work wonderfully in a room with both traditional and modern pcs. If you can add host chairs, I would do something that brings in some pattern, and interest with an upholstered back and seat.

The open piece (now under the painting) isn't working for me.

You make the walls dramatic with color or wallpaper, crown and casing moldings make a huge impact, changing the styles of the chairs, area rugs and new lighting and accessories and the room suddenly becomes alive! :)

P.S. That tiny lamp on the console needs to go, but you probably already knew that. Can't wait to see how this room turns out. I see great potential!!

I meant to attach this image, contemporary meets traditional in a red room - you've already started with the red seats on your dining chairs!

Maybe paint a greige color like Revere Pewter, and it looks a little boring with both the wall hanging and the mirror are hung horizontally. Wonder what the mirror would look like hung vertically, and then a couple of fairly large or tall buffet lamps to fill in the space.

Thanks everyone! Just to be clear, the votes are for the artwork over the console table or over the cabinet?

cabinet

Sorry, I meant mirror over cabinet and art work over console table, the most recent pic post you made.

@tlparks. Have to laugh - was JUST looking at Edgecomb gray as a paint option. Have revere pewter in the kitchen, which is adjacent. Will definitely try the mirror upright with lamps beside! Budget is tight for lots of this right now, so may not be first thing I do (I think my priority is the chandelier and picking the right drapes) anyone have suggestions for drapes?

I like it over the cabinet..i think the console table is too casual for that room

Yes, I agree with yearly interiors about console table being too casual with rest of furniture. I was just giving opinion based on her choices. How does Edgecomb gray look compared to color you already have on wall? Are they not close?

Your current paint color is a nice neutral. Make other changes and then decide if you even need to paint. Adding touches of color in seat cushions or centerpiece would be much easier and might be all you need.

Could you post a pic of each of the other walls, including a pic of your windows?

What is there now is Powell buff. I don't want a major change but I would like something with less yellow in it. The console was an deliberate attempt to tone down the formality of the space. Guess it was a bad choice :-< have no other spot for it and can't return it.

The doors. I need to choose drapes!

That's funny cuz trying to tone down a formal room with placing such a casual piece in the room sounds like something I would do!

http://houzz.com/photos/7904950

Or:
http://houzz.com/photos/8090674
.???

Or:
http://houzz.com/photos/6108605

No, I think I've got it. Something a lot simpler, like this:
http://houzz.com/photos/10136843

How about some waist high panelling with a belt rail?

Adding some color and texture with fabric on the chairs, an area run and mirror over the buffet will make the room more inviting and interesting. Good luck!

Instead of having your extra chairs turned at angles, try them closer to the buffet and flat against the wall.

Get a pretty palm to place in the corner near the window. That will soften the corner.

I like the color of your walls and your chandelier. I agree that the console table should go, along with the mirror. Redoing the the chairs would be a nice touch. Keep the cabinet, but place a more traditional mirror over it, then maybe add some candle wall sconces to the side of the mirror. If your in love with your painting grab color from that in your accessories. If you entertain, place some Crystal Bar Accessories Decanter and Pitcher, and some wine glasses or maybe some flowers (fresh or silk) or even some vases, bowl of real or fake fruit is nice. What if you set the table. I would put a nice tree in one of your corners. I agree that contemporary can meet traditional. If i did this right, I attached five photos, hope they help. Good Luck! The mirrors on this one

another photo

mirror on this one

the table against the wall

Bar idea, maybe not that high

OK, console can't be returned so let's tweak it to make it work better in the room. I am thinking there are a couple of things you can do.

First would be to shop for some wine racks (World Market, etc.) that would fit inside its dimensions and stack them up to fill the space. Then put a wine bucket and glasses on the top.

The other would be to wrap it with some sort of wire mesh or metal sheeting. That could give it more presence and could end up being a very dramatic piece.

Hi! I think lamps would look nice! Here are a few that may suit your style:

http://deciture.com/shop/lighting/1800-lighting/dimond-lighting-111-1085-atmore-27-inch-table-lamp/

http://deciture.com/shop/lighting/world-market/blue-potted-accent-lamp-base/

http://deciture.com/shop/lighting/world-market/rattan-weave-table-lamp-base/

http://deciture.com/shop/lighting/world-market/gray-candlestick-table-lamp-base/

Hope this helps!

Add a modern touch!

A bold colored centerpiece would help the sort of unfinished appearance go away. Also, maybe two or three medium sized paintings/framed pictures would help bring more character to the area.

Ok. My decisions:
1)keep the console (it was $2500 and not so casual as photo makes it look, see close-up)
2) wainscoting
3) buffet lamps on console flanking mirror
4) sconce lights flanking the painting
5) new chandelier
6) centrepiece of silk flowers for table
7) glass piece to sit on cabinet below artwork (like this long bowl http://www.houzz.com/photos/dining/Console-/p/32)
8) the rug and upholstered end chairs will have to wait until my kids are older!

This is same table in different finish
http://houzz.com/photos/329616

tmcinnes, please post pics of final product. Anxious to see how it turns out. Good luck!

Love the chandeliers that pcmom posted but not in pink for you.

Console much more impressive in close-up!