Sorry for the absence, I was so busy yesterday. Okay, lots to digest here. I have to admit that I love how the chest looks in the foyer. I feel like it gives the foyer presence. I will try to move it into the living room to see how it looks there though. The bench with the mirror hanging above would look nice. I have the mirror on the floor in the dining room because I thought I would hang it above a buffet (once I can afford one). As far as the big painting in the corner of the LR, I can't figure out where to put that. In the old house it hung above my couch. I'm thinking of maybe hanging it above my bed now. It seemed too large for the corner space in the LR. I do have a lot of other paintings (mostly smaller ones) that I have to figure out where to hang. I'm so scared of making holes in my newly painted walls that I am having huge commitment issues!! It is so hard to decide what to put where and I tend to change my mind a lot ;) As far as the plant, I agree it is looking pretty sparse. It went into shock when we moved, I am trying to coax it back, it may take awhile though. Another question, do you think the painting is too small for over the fireplace? I also have these ceramic candleholders, would they look good on either side of the painting? Also, do you envision curtains or roman shades for this room? If we were in there at night, I would close whatever was there for privacy from the street. Thanks!

I agree with necessity of UCL for your counter top workspace... Not a kitchen, but in our livingroom (with 8'4") ceilings we recently removed the (short) rod-hung ceiling fan (similar to what you have in your photo), and replaced it with a prettier carved-wood "hugger" (no hang) ceiling fan (gain in both aesthetics and head clearance), and installed a set of four small dimmable slightly recessed LED lights, that illuminate the space much better than the ceiling fan kit-light ever could have. LED + hugger fan:

ibloomington.com/entryway-light-fixtures/entryway-lighting-fixtures-home-design-ideas/   given the ceiling height, architectural style, the wood tones, and the budget, something along this top picture style might be very nice. I guess it's just nice to put something circular in a square area? I like your house!!!! You might find a simple Tiffany style or Mother of Pearl type or style, that works well?? Enjoy! I like Beverly's middle option tooo!!

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