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I like the picture you have propped against the wall.......think the red is what makes it work in this room.

The room looks great and a fabulous chandelier would definitely bring a "wow" to the room! Be careful with the large wall you show in the picture, you will want to make sure that whatever you put on that wall is scaled to the size of the wall otherwise artwork, mirrors, etc. can look lost. A grouping of items could help fill the space. Looking forward to seeing the finished product!

Danielle that is my problem with the one picture I have propped against the wall. It will get lost on that wall.

I think the right lighting will make a huge difference here. Have you considered some sconces on the walls plus a large chandelier (or grouping of multiples) over the table? If you Google around you will find some good rules about the correct way to size a chandelier based on the size of the dining room table as well as the size of the room itself.

You are right, toomanywhitewalls, that picture will totally get lost :( But you may be able to flank it with mirrors or sconces as mentioned above to create a grouping that will help fill the space. If you really want to use it, I think that you can make it work!

I'd suggest deciding on your chandelier before hanging anything on the wall, so sight lines are kept. A linear fixture would look well here. This one has simple lines that would keep your room looking current, and is also a great price:
http://www.lightingdirect.com/kichler-42451-glissade-single-tier-linear-chandelier-with-3-lights-stem-included-40-inches-wide/p1871987
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I think that the art on the floor needs to be on a lighter painted wall. The frame might get lost and I find it very interesting.

I agree with studio, a rectangle shaped chandelier would be nice. Two chandeliers might be another option.

I think with the size of the table and room a rectangular light would be a good idea. I am going to look for one of them.

The art on the floor is from my old house. We moved and I am having a hard time reusing my stuff here because the house is bigger which means a lot more wall space.

So you think a piece of art and some sconces will do the trick on that big wall? Any ideas for curtains? What about the smaller wall with the thermostat?

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Hi! Here are a few ideas for you:

http://deciture.com/barberry-handpainted-ceramic-wall-tiles-set-of-4/

http://deciture.com/collage-glass-wall-decor-set-of-2/

http://deciture.com/paragould-wall-decor-set-of-9/

Hope this helps you!

The following pics are for reference re suggestions for the mirror and art
pic #1
You could center the mirror over the buffet and have pedestals with vases and branches for balance (proportionate to yr room size)
Pic #2
You could center the mirror over the buffet and flank with art work.
(we only see one piece may be that you have another that is similar but oes not necessarily need to be the same size)
Pics for reference only

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Is there a general guideline as to how big a chandelier should be in proportion to the table? I like the rectangle idea but hubby only wants to do one in there.

Also I found a fabric swatch from smith and noble downstairs that I thought would look good in there but I can't find it on their site now. The site is not too user friendly on the iphone.

Lighting with dark wall colors can be challenging... I mean expensive! I would add art with a lot of white to bring light back in the room.
Have you thought of getting a large drum pendant or may be two?
That will soften all the 90 degree angles you have in the room. Houzz has a lots of designs with rectangular tables and round pendants. In my humble opinion, It's not about shape, it's about proportion... Good luck!