Thanks for the help! IÂm going to leave it leaning there for a while so I can think about it, itÂs not like I donÂt have enough to do already! ItÂs very heavy so wherever I put it will have to be permanent; I will have to use more than 1 hole in the wall, and should make sure I have a stud. I did have another place in mind which is what I originally bought it for; not a wide expanse like the buffet space. The arch mirror was made in India. I bought it at a trade show a few years ago that had unusual home décor. It was next to a show I was attending and I just walked in and no one checked to see if I was qualified. Unfortunately it got corroded waiting in the basement and I had to use a lot of brass cleaner and scotchbrite on it. I did not want to risk scratching the glass. It still has corrosion in the corners and sides which showed up again as soon as it was dry. I have to solve that before I can put any protective coating on it and site it. When teacats mentioned on my lamp thread about a mirror, I immediately thought that I need a long low one for this space. I could put my too-small framed pieces over that mirror. I agree with dilly_dally that the arch leads the eye upward, though I could not have verbalized or realized that until she expressed it. But IÂm trying not to spend any more money right now but rather finish what IÂve started. I think I have to monitor CraigÂs list for one of the right shape, just like IÂm doing for a chandelier. By the time I find one maybe IÂll have gotten more stuff done. I do have a round one upstairs but I think that one also is too small. Getting feedback here really helps to clarify my thoughts. IÂve been plagued with indecisiveness lately too, I canÂt decide on anything to save my life. I think itÂs stress from knowing I have too much left hanging and a neatnik spouse who gets testy with bins stashed in the corners.

Hi, You DO have a good thing going on in here. . . However, I think you have too many peices of the same sort of purpose type furniture. (did that make sense?) If you have room for the smaller radio house in a foyer, hallway or some other area, I'd move it. The first pic, I would move the lamp and put a trailing plant on one side, and maybe on the other side a nice platter or charger on an easle. Then you could put the lamp on the other buffet, with something like a nice big bowl with pot pourri or dried hydrangeas. Then balance it out with your chrystal pieces or doves.I also think the mirror needs to be anchored with something under it. Put the nice picture of the tulips on one of the walls beside the window, (it's too small for that big wall.) and then set the plant stand under it with a nice fern or palm on it. I agree the light isn't in keeping w/the rest of the room. I would replace it if it's in your budget. I really like the look of the window wall. Curtains and shade compliment nicely.

I'm not usually fond of drum shades, but I think that is gorgeous! Here are some guidelines I found for size selection "If the room is smaller than 10' by 10', a 17" to 20" diameter chandelier would be the right size. If the room is about 12' x 12', a 26" or 27" chandelier would look right. If the room is about 14' x 14', choose a 24" to 36" chandelier. A chandelier should hang about 30" from the surface of the table to insure no bumped heads and good illumination. A chandelier should be about 12" narrower than the width of the table over which it hangs. Total wattage of all bulbs should be 200 watts to 400 watts to provide sufficient light"

There are a few ways around this. See if you can locate a very lightweight mirror. I have one that I got at a second hand shop. A lighter one will be easier to hang (you can probably hang it yourself). Another solution is to do a gallery wall with small mirrors included. Get from local second hand shops, thrift stores, and Salvation Army. I know it's hit or miss, but if you are on a budget, that's the way to go. Start a wish list for yourself. For other items in your gallery wall, look at the same types of shops. In addition, look at local art galleries. If you have more in your budget, get prints from art.com and have them printed locally. Another solution is to ask friends, family, neighbors, coworkers if they have any mirrors they don't want.