somebody has to have some good ideas for me!

You have a great house- and I think it's such a blank canvas at this point so it's hard to make suggestions. Your ideas sound good to me.

Maybe can you give some ideas of colors etc you think you want to either paint ( or was it just painted?) or bring in? The forums have quieted down lately but there are some excellent folks on here who i am sure will chime in. (If action doesnt pick up soon, maybe start another thread asking specifically for a fan suggestion).

I would center the dining table in the front bay window, and put a chandelier there.nThat would be beautiful through the window. Put a large rug underneath.

I find chandeliers hung in the center of the room a bit silly, unless you live in a very large, formal house.

The dog is beautiful, and the house is lovely! I adore your front door.

Thanks so far for the comments. I just had the interior painted, Benjamin moore calm which is a very light gray almost white. I typically like white grey and blue for color schemes.

Springroz, interesting suggestion regarding the dining table. yes the house is not very large scale but I have a big family, and it isn't a formal dining room. I could center the table with the middle bay window and bring it closer to there, was just concerned it may be too much in your face right when you walk in, but maybe not. then put a chandelier in the middle of the table like you're suggesting. any idea on proper size or example of a nice one?

what ideas do you have then with the rest of the open area in the room with the dining room if I move it closer to the bay window? thanks!

thanks I don't want 2 tables in the same space. yes I was planning on using the bay area for a coffee table in the middle of two comfortable chairs before the other suggestion. the dining table can fit 10 on its own. I do have to wire a new spot for the chandelier to center it though

Definitely a rug under your table. You need some softness in the rooms. I like the idea of a small conversation area in the dining room bay area. Two small club chairs and a small table. Take your time looking for light fixtures, there are so many great choices out there. When you have the table and chairs in place, live with them for a while to be sure of the location.

Thanks! Ideas for all areas/rooms are appreciated

I really like how the paint color came out!

For the living room, do you really mean chandelier-something that hangs down several feet? I wouldn't put one anywhere where somebody could crack their head on it by accident.

I am not sure where you live but in my town there is a lot of amazing furniture is available on craigslist at reasonable prices. A lot of it is brand new-things that people bought and then realized it's too big (usually too big, but sometimes its too small) for the space they were putting it in. I don't know why they just don't decide that right away and return it. There are also a lot of really fabulous carpets available, but if you want to buy one of those, make sure you have a good sense of smell or bring someone who does and be sure and turn the rug over to check for damage there too.

very nice home.(and the dog of course!)

a) i also wouldn't move the dining table next to the bay window. first, it's already close enough to the entrance, and dining experience demands more intimacy..even couple feet from the front door are beneficial)) second, it will be harder to maneuver around it if it's partly in bay window.

can it be brought closer to the kitchen though? how many "living" spaces you have? I see "family" next to the kitchen, I see "dining" where the table is.. is there "living" somewhere, or family and living is one space?

(OK now I re read your post and found the answer lol. )

It's always easier when the table is closer to the kitchen. Unless you prefer to have 2 areas-something unofficial and everyday, like a small breakfast nook, AND the dining table.

But with this size table.. probably not a lot of choice. Stays where it is. Will you be adding a small breakfast nook?

I'd wait with this sideboard/hutch and the mirror in the dining until I get the chairs and see how everything s together and where should I add what. Maybe what you will want-is a big painting. Keep your options open..

The room right across the dining table-how do you plan to use it?

b) The chandelier over the table..with this generous size of table you can go with linear long chandelier. or with two pendants. If it's pendants-I envision some cool round shape. Do you like colored glass? Do you prefer texture?

c) Now, the gray sectional..the media center/book cases will go on the opposite wall.

So, I'd "anchor" it..I mean the sectional. I would put something like a slim console where its back is. Not a lot space there of course, but..at the very least I'll put some throw over the back. Furniture can't always face us of course, all the room plans are different, but then it's better to bring some interest to the back.

d)The bay window spot is too beautiful. Either a small settee with an occasional table. Or two very light chairs, and a small table. That won't be too high or too big. .In any case everything that goes in there should be kept visually light.

Now for the style..when you say any style but no traditional-you cut off like 80 percents out there:) "Traditional" is a huge umbrella for many many different styles.

Tell us(or just write it down for yourself) what you prefer-colors, textures, shapes, mood, lines-it will be easier to figure out what you love. How it will be called is secondary.

I am the last person to offer décor advice, but your home is beautiful. I love the dog and the fact you've got his "furniture" all comfy; I noticed the sewing machine, so I know we would be great neighbors!

..As for a chandelier in a living-I'm cool with chandeliers everywhere because that's how it went when I was a little girl..I find it calming, not unsettling. But you definitely don't need anything long there..better something semi-flash, or a pendant that has 3 lamps of various height for example. I strongly suggest to look at mid century modern lights that can be found on E Bay Etsy or Craigslist...the ceilings tend to be lower at that time, and some really cool lighting solutions from that era can be found. For a fraction of a price of what is out there today, and also rarely looks cool..

Regarding the chandelier, yes I do mean a chandelier not a flush light. it would be over the table so no one would hit their head. the ceilings are 9 feet. I thought due to the size it would need a linear chandelier but the affordable ones are only about 48" long which may be a bit small. two pendants may be too much for the room.

for the sitting area by the Bay I was thinking some light wood upholstered mid century modern chairs would work well.

the room across the dining area is a small den, we are going to put a westelm Henry sleeper sofa in there and a tv.

Regarding a breakfast nook, in the kitchen area on that blank wall next to the counter I had the sputnik there and was going to buy a 30" table but the table made the space look too small and it's way too tight of a fit. so for that space on the wall I'm thinking of putting nice bookshelves or a console with a mirror or shelves above.

my wife and I will eat mostly on the kitchen island. you see the 2 barstools,but we are getting 3 more barstools with backs to put along closer to to the wall.

I'm also really undecided on a light to replace the fan, I was thinking a 24" globe chandelier may be nice there

For behind the couch, I just wanted to mention that I was at Crate & Barrel and CB2 yesterday, and saw quite a few very narrow console tables (as narrow as 6 or 7 inches).

48 inches doesn't sound too short (for over the dining table)..usually chandelier is roughly about 1/3 of a table(of course depends on shape of the table, room size, ceiling height, etc)..if your table is 112 long--48' sounds like plenty to me.

As for the breakfast nook..sorry to hear a small table doesn't fit there. I don't know whether you want books in such close proximity to the kitchen..unless it will be special spot for cookbooks or a hutch with beautiful plates, or something else that adds function to the area...

Or, you can put a big plant there:) A plant is always nice. The more the merrier too..in my book))

(I'm afraid to give specific suggestions about the lights since everything I really like is either old cool vintage and affordable or new cool and prohibitively expensive..

But I start seeing what you are going for, in terms of style..clean lines, airy feeling, cool texture, interesting materials..so-definitely go for art and rugs and plants that will help to soften the space yet underscore everything in it -clean lined, no fuss, honest craftsmanship.

yes exactly clean lined and airy but I don't want it to be boring either

It won't be)))

I love the clean, uncluttered look of your home and you've made some great furniture choices. My first thought, though, is that I would try to rework the sofa/sectional placement. It really is unwelcoming looking to me to have the back where it is facing a wall, when it could be oriented to look into the room and out the windows. It seems like if it were placed in the corner under the stairs that it would feel open and invite you to come in and sit. I'd hate to be cooking in the kitchen and have the family or guests with their backs to me. If you are having a TV in another room close by, do you need one in that room, too? If, so placing a 70" unit will probably only work as you have it. But, to me, it's not going to look like a living room but more like a movie theater, which is fine if that's what you're going for. It seems like it won't be a cozy conversation area, though.

I might actually flip the rooms and put the dining room where you have the sofa now.

I was looking at lights used with dining rooms and ghost chairs and saw this, maybe would work in the living room? Kind of fun. don't know if it would look as good without the colored walls though.

And I thought something like these were interesting to consider for over your table:

thank you for your thoughts and I considered switching the rooms as you mentioned. a couple remarks:

the room where the sectional currently is looks out to my backyard which has a pool and golf course views. if I put the sectional on the wall facing outwards it's just glass sliders no where to put the tv. I figured the kitchen is where me or my wife will be cooking and hosting and people could sit at the countertop and on the sectional with the tv while entertaining. I guess a tv is not mandatory there though as the children can sit at the countertop and watch from an iPad etc if need be.

I also think the table may be too long for that kitchen space but I need to measure. it is a thought though.

regardless one of those rooms needs a 70" tv on the wall

Any possibility for a den to hold that big TV? or too small?...

Do you gather often with friends to watch games, movies, etc.?

Because there is a certain positive when you have your TV a bit separate..I for example don't like to be bothered when watching TV..but then we rarely have company, and if we do-it's rarely about TV..everybody stays around that dining table lol. Which drives me crazy. The plan in our current place is great for entertainment, we have living and family and dining-but they tend to stay at that table. For hours! Well, it's a cultural thing I guess.

I also thought about switching the spaces at first, but then..I wouldn't want living to be that close to the entrance either..especially if you have a nice view in other room...

And I wouldn't want my TV there too..again, too close to the door. Every person knocking at the door has an opportunity to see what I like on Netflix. Hell no.

The TV in the main room isnt a big deal for me, there is also going to be one in the den and my master bedroom. I dont think im going to flip the rooms. Once the food is ready im sure ppl will gather at the table and the seating area new the bay window and talk for a while, the kids can go watch tv in the den.

Now im looking for some advice in the room with the kitchen, what to put against the empty wall where the cabinets are, and also how large/what lighting fixture I can put above the couch that will be a showstopper and go well with my grey sputnik in the kitchen.

Take a look at http://www.lumens.com/ceiling-lights/ for modern lighting styles. Good luck with your new home, and take your time.

Regarding the size of a living room chandelier..can you measure the space, say, the wall where the TV will go, and the perpendicular wall, but not all of it-to the line where the stairs start?

Put both results together, convert the sum you got into inches-that's your approximate diameter of the chandelier.

There are various guidelines regarding the sizes etc, depending on a room size and a ceiling height..I just googled one of them real fast:

http://www.wayfair.com/ideas-and-advice/chandelier-size-and-placement-guide-S4912.html

(there will be always exceptions of course..the more confident you are the more rules you can afford to break.

otherwise, it's a pretty nice guideline)

Now, what fixture..I'm a very visual person myself. So I just looked at lots and lots of lights. For months. I made a Pinterest board that was purely inspirational-everything went there, style and size and price regardless..just everything I happened to love or that seemed special to me.

From that, I narrowed it to more practical choices, that I could consider, at least to some degree.

Then it slowly became easier to understand what speaks to me the most, and how all of them will go together..to the point that I was ready to commit.

You have advantage which I didn't have-you already live in the space(and I was not). Very helpful for figuring things out.

And you don't need to be in a hurry (I did because general remodel includes inspections and by the final one-every hardwired fixture needs to be in the house, well..hardwired))

If this "gathering" approach speaks to you-do the same. Look at lots of lights. Take your time. Enjoy the process. They are beautiful..)))

Will try to write later about that wall next to the cabinets.

..So, about that wall. You'll have more counter height stools there, right?..

So I'd avoid getting standing furniture there that will impede the movement. Also, every room has to have breathing space. Counter, furniture, door right next to it..seems a bit too heavy for that corner. I might be mistaken of course..just a feel.

Now, something like floating shelves might work. You'd be able to use it to store stuff, to keep books, to put flower pots if you're into plants,to use as an art prompt..maybe put strategically a mirror there even that would catch a glimpse of that future chandelier..

I think it will keep the airiness better than a standing piece of furniture.

Or-you can go just for art. If you love art.

(By the way some shelves are so sculptural and cool they look like art themselves.)

I would put a big plant close to the counter side then..will soften the transition between the kitchen and the rest of the space.