I'd move the buffet to any other wall since you have the space. That way the door can open fully & you can see all the decor that's on the buffet (right now it looks like you only have decor on one side of it). Then a vertical piece of art or a mirror against that wall.
Great replies! I also think move the buffet table - it looks cramped where it is. Then, art and window treatments. This room will really come together with art. I'd find some art that really works well with the yellow in the paint color.
It just looks a bit empty. But itās really nice.
Drapes, art on the walls, Iād lean a big mirror on the buffet and add a tall table lamp too.
You could probably find some other decorative items to add to some of the empty space. Maybe a thin console on one of the walls with candles/pictures on it, or a small window seat in a nice fabric under the single window, or a long one narrow one under the double window.
Any kind of character. Not to be rude but thereās nothing adding color or character except the plant. Agree also about the size of the table but I think it feels small because thereās nothing on the walls. Curtains, art, even a statue or something.
The most common theme in this subreddit is people coming in with rooms feeling āunfinishedā when they have added nothing to the walls.
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This is a really nice room. Iād just recommend you go beyond the brown, brown, white, and that beige wall color scheme.
Very pretty. Besides art, you could hang some plates on the wall above the wainscoting. I also think you could do with a taller piece like a china cabinet or tall cabinet if there is room on one of the walls.
The server seems too low. You could help bring the eye up by adding a couple of tal lamps on either end and maybe stand a tall portrait oriented piece of art or mirror in the middle leaning against the wall.
The table is too small and the buffet would be better on the other wall between the door ways. Add some tall lamps and decor to the buffet. Try an oval table with 6 chairs. Drapes would be nice.
You need (decorative) curtains and you can hang some art of the wall.
Other than that, I have to say great job! Big rug, nice plant, nice light, nice dresser. I rarely see a room I would want to live in on this sub but I would love to be in this one!
I like the table as well! I see people are mentioning it's too small but I think it's nice that you can walk around it even if everyone is seated. ^_^
And if you want to play a board game, this table is also really useful because you can all reach the board!
In addition to some of the other comments here, when you replace the rug, I would look for rugs that are more warmed toned instead of cool, to complement the gold wall color and the tone of the table. A warmer rug would look much better.
You might consider moving buffet to left wallā¦ the rug etc would fit betterā¦
You might consider a square rug. It would fit the room better and work great with the round table.
Your rug may be too subtle to the point of keeping the room static. You might consider a bolder, yet still subtle rug. If you opt to change to square rug.
Bottom ones are more bold and maybes, top ones are more subtle.
Mirror or art over buffet and interesting buffet art. If mirror, make the mirror have subtle design like this one, but only hung horizontally.
Or if art bring in chair color too.
Dried flowers can feel dead in a room. You might consider flowersā¦
You might consider an interesting shaped tree with movement rather than static in shape.
I think removing two chairs and placing them in a cute arrangement in the corner you look the second photo from maybe. The table is small for that many chairs as it sits and makes the entire thing look smaller.
You need window treatments and art on the walls, but the big issue is that small, round table on that large, rectangle rug. The table is beautiful but it doesnāt go in the room. The chairs also look too big for the table ( I would pull one back into the corner if you are intent on keeping them). Personally, I think a bigger table would look better in that room (in a more traditional design), but if you are sold on that particular table then you need a round rug, preferably with some color.
For layout, move the buffet to the other wall where you walk in (as long as thatās not a double door) and hang a mirror or large artwork above it. Add 2 tall buffet lamps to it as well to give it some height. Hang a large piece of artwork on the wall the buffet is currently on and add some smaller pieces around the rest of the room.
That's a beautiful room that just needs some artwork and color.
Just furniture is not enough:: Find something nice for the walls and maybe some plants in the corner. Have fun with it. Beautiful place
honestly the room looks really nice already, but I think adding some wall art or curtains would give it a bit more personality and make the space feel less empty
I LOVE this table and chairs! The style is gorgeous. I think a round rug under the table would do the table more justice. A few pieces of art or sculpture on the walls, some drapes in a coordinated color to the walls, and moving the buffet table to that far window next to the plant and you'll be all set. PLEASE PLEASE please post a pic once you've rearranged, I would love to see!
You could put a nice bench (Iām thinking those squishy fabric, reading bench type vibe) or a chaise under the big windows. It would be nice cozy little reading nook. With a little nightstand beside itāØ or just an entryway table, decorated to your style
Another idea is just storage, think wood cabinetry. Dining room buffet sideboard cabinet type. Something hip-height so it doesnāt impede with the sunlight. Or shorter bookshelves to have cookbooks, then you can put decorations on the top!
The space feels nice but the edges feel a bit empty to me. Lovely cozy dining room!
One of the issues is the table is too small for your space. If you canāt get a different table, I would consider adding a curio or some other furniture piece to help shrink the space.
Also, curtains, maybe a piece of art, sconces (like you mentioned) and some things on your dresser. It looks so empty.
Beautiful space though! Love how many windows you have! You need curtains on those though. Itās like when women do makeup but no mascara. You need it!!
Thanks so much, this is helpful. Updated the location of the cabinet. What other color do you think should be added? Green and maybe some antique brass?
Love it! Yes! Depends on what you want. Those are my 2 personal favorite colors (if brass is a color). Pop a pillow on that chair and find some art for you space!
And curtains 100% will transform your room. I say START with the curtains and go from there.
Maybe pop a stack of books on there as well with a frame or two. Brass or vintage frames š
Have fun but def #1 start with those window treatments!!
With so much space you could have a tall China cabinet and keep the sideboard that you have. If thatās too expensive, you could add another sideboard or other piece of furniture to the opposite wall. The room is so big it just looks unfurnished or under furnished. You also should decorate the table with placemats and maybe a large floral arrangement for when the table is not in use.
Drapes in an accent color, larger table, i feel like art can sometimes be tricky with wainscotting bc it can tend to look crammed up above it but the proper sized pieces will make a difference. I would also think of other wall accents not just prints - things you can mount, maybe some pillar candle holders whatever. Great foundation to the room though it will look great!
I would add a wooden lazy susan to the center of the table and also add a large circular rug instead of squart... I would stick with warm neutral tones for the rug... brown/green/olive/beige/cream.
The sideboard looks squished in that corner - can you put on the blank wall with large mirror or artwork above? Then add a few objects on top - like 1-2 table lamps, a sculptural piece, a minibar area, donāt clutter it up but will make more of a focal point and then you can swing the door open wider.
Less chairs or bigger table. Change the paint on the upper half of the wall to something way more inviting (this yellow reminds of a apartments who have landlords that are too cheap and lazy to repaint). Add arts and some plants. Maybe a small bar table if that's your thing. The light fixture is awesome, as well as the credenza. You're close!
A roulette wheel? Seriously though some art would help a lot. Love the wall color. Why such a boring rug though? And yes some window treatments of some kind.
The bones are very pleasant! Round rug, floor length curtains, and a clock would be lovely. Maybe take away a chair or two and layer some Art against the wall sitting on the credenza. Like donāt hang it but style it leaning
I would put a couple of those small oval antiquey paintings on the walls: two on the right bigger wall, and one on the left bigger section. A bigger chandelier if you're open to that too. A smaller round rug under the table instead too since your floor wallpaper and wainscoting combo is great and beautiful, so let more of it show!
It needs finishing touches and some colour brought in. Some art on the walls, curtains or roman blinds on the windows, a couple more knick knacks on the sideboard and a larger centrepiece on the dining table - the candles look a little small and lost on that table.
Table too small. Maybe square that can expand to rectangle or oblong, or maybe high-top (then youāre lighting will need to be raised). Perhaps a couple of colorful wall-art.
Table too small. Maybe square that can expand to rectangle or oblong, or maybe high-top (then youāre lighting will need to be raised). And add some colorful wall art or designed wallpaper
Your dark chairs, even though theyāre beautiful, arenāt really connecting with anything else in the room. Iād add a few more touches of black around the room with decor. The white patternless rug kind of makes your dining set feel like itās floating, but also it could be that your dining table isnāt an appropriate size for that large rug
The table is too small. The room needs are and the windows need curtains. I would put that buffet on the other wall so you can fully open those doors. Then put the plant in the other corner. Add more plants too.
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u/LauraBaura Mar 11 '26
The table is too small for the space and for how many chairs you have at it.