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OK I will give you the quick low down on Costco, Graber and Hunter Douglas. I have been a dealer for both Graber and Hunter Dougas since 1994. If someone selling one of these products tells you that it is poor quality, they don't know what they are talking about. They are both excellent manufacturers and both of them do an excellent job about standing behind their products.
Hunter Douglas is more expensive and has more choices. Their motorization products used poor technology for years but they have finally caught up and are now excellent. They have some products that are unique to them and if you want those products you will pay dearly for them. Their shutters are way over priced though and not the best on the market. If you want beautiful sheer products you can't go wrong with silhouettes or a luminette.
Graber makes excellent products but is never on the cutting edge design wise. The fabrics they use for cellular shades tends to be a little heavier than what Hunter Douglas uses but both are excellent. If you want a very good and durable 2" blind get a Graber Lake Forest blind. Graber should always be priced a little more friendly than Hunter Douglas. Most of their manufacturing is done in Mexico but both companies have nearly all of their parts made overseas.
Costco used to use Hunter Douglas. In fact they were the largest Hunter Douglas purchaser in the world. That relationship went south and in came Graber. I will tell you that Costco was more expensive than many dealers when they carried Hunter Douglas and I am sure they are more expensive with Graber also. The reason is because you are adding another layer of middlemen. Dealers such as myself do the work for Costco and of course Costco get their cut. This raises the price.
If you want to get ideas you can read my new blog at Dress That Window. Next week I will be adding a post on plantation shutters with an ebook guide available. Currently there is an ebook available for custom drapery side panels this blog post Drapery Side Panels Complete The Look!
There was a post about a very similar room a few months ago but I can't find it.
I would turn the table. Get a rug. Paint the inset and place a narrow console table or cabinet in there. Get a rug and some beautiful art to replace the mirror. Lower the chandelier so that is about 30" from the table.
Dimensions:
Overall: 36"H X 55 1/2"W X 10 3/4"D
table needs to be turned
That white is beautiful but it just makes the oak stand out. And I thought the op wanted to “tone it down”
Agree with chispa, that’s what we do. We have folding padded (seats) chairs for that purpose. i felt there was already enough chairs in our dining room .
Keep us posted on the chairs and if you choose to redo the table top.
I would do a nicer tablecloth and walnut chairs. Have you considered colored chairs to match your bar stools? I think the mix of chairs will look nice since they will be a different style.