tables and chairs are an investment:do you have a family heirloom piece you may wish to use,perhaps re-cover some chairs. That will save you and look quite nice there. Your kitchen has a nice "lived in" kind of feel....so an antique or something handed over to you would fit. That is the first thing,in my opinion. I would consider an area rug before worrying about window treatments,as privacy is not an issue.Do you wish to get rid of the blinds:what are they exactly? The ceiling lamp/fan does not appeal to me,so I'm biased toward replacing it. It draws the eye too far up,and the ceiling height is ordinary-your nice features are at mid height with the windows and nice view,etc. I'd get a dropped fixture that would rest in the center of whatever table you end up with-something with a design focus. [and back to the pot rack-again I'd clear the display items on the top:except for perhaps maybe a plant and one piece of pottery].Does the little dark hutch against the side wall near the table need to stay-perhaps it's quite nice-can't really tell-if the door can be laid open all the way back,consider the pottery you wish to show be exposed on the shelves in there-put a plant or something decorative on the top-then on the wall above-some shelves or a picture will blend in and create a nice focus. But the windows and view are enuf of a feature:not too much more is needed in my opinion.I know, however:I have little cabinets I like to leave the doors open and change things around on display-add things I've made or gotten at art fairs,family pieces,etc.

The blinds are wooden, white in color. What type of area rug are you suggesting?
If we replace the table would your suggest a particular style? The hutch is a washed blue if that makes sense (antique).

I've had good luck with getting a cut off from a sale bolt at carpet stores,cut to the size I want-they'll back it with something to protect your wood floor and send it off for binding....that way you can get the exact measurement you seek...a short pile or even commercial grade is indestuctible....tweedy tones? all over design? textured? Table...that looks a little undersized for scale of your space,but does it extend? perhaps best leave it for now and just look around at sales and craigs list/ebay-there are tons of tables around. It's such a nice spot-do you have comfortable chairs to really make it inviting because it really looks like a great area to sit. Anyway-for particulars-drop leaf tables are good-farmhouse style-or round with drop leaf as well. Pedestals are good as the legs won't be in the way for moving chairs about. I go for solid wood vs. the glass/metal deal-but it's whatever you like. If that table extends-pull it out,put a large tablecloth on it and put a center bowl or decorative item on the table and see what your creativity does. The blinds-I'd probably leave for now as they are fitted to the windows-valance or panels or sheers could be done later. The blue hutch-would be something I'd leave and play around with,unless it's taking too much space.It's a very pretty kitchen/dinette,by the way.

Thank you for the input and the compliment. We are very pleased with the results of the kitchen remodel.. We love the miele speed oven and wolf stove.