Lovely home. This bench by Seisenberger echoes your stairs and the Clear Square Chair by Brickell gives you the aesthetic you're looking for. Would be fun to put the bench across from the 4 chairs. I like the rug you already have, but you might want to consider a cowhide rug off to the side: http://www.archiproducts.com/en/products/janua/wooden-bench-with-back-sc02-bench-with-back_256361 http://brickellcollection.com/product/clear-square-chair/ https://decohides.com/products/real-cowhide-rug-tricolor

thank you so much! I am picking up the artwork now- i will take a whole room pix when i get that- i do not think the colors were as bright as they seem online but i will post it when i get the pix! So you agree with the coffee table/end table they are scheduled to be returned- it was too much white and my husband hated them. I needed some suggestions for coffee/end table look. Also, have another picture i was thinking of. Please let me know where the rugs are from you suggested, Houzz? THANK YOU AGAIN!!!!!!!!!! https://www.pier1.com/silent-horizon-abstract-wall-art/3705759.html?cgid=wall_art#prefn1=curatedColorFamily&icid=subcat_wall_art-banner_cool_colors&prefv1=Cool&origin=gridswatch

I also like the foyer idea...only the back of the couch and a rug runner from the door behind the couch will work too...keeping the cozy couch area and fireplace as the focal point..not sure facing the dining room is what i would want to see from the couch

Not a designer. Based on examples here on Houzz, it looks like she can use any chair. Even her current chairs.