I am happy that others see the beauty in the simplicity :) cat_mom, yes indeed. I think I bought an entire bubinga tree (in slabs)! It may not be called 'eco-conscious' to use tropical hardwoods but my definition of eco is different. I build things of out quality stuff and dont plan on replacing it during my lifetime. So a piece of furniture will last me decades, vs something that is replaced every 10 years as tastes change, trends change. Reduce, reuse, recycle (in that order). Anyway, I love your walnut pieces. I am sure they will last your lifetime too! To impress your DH, the hometheater has more components. There are two more amps that are close to the main speakers. I have a 5.1 surround sound with a high def projector on a 150" screen. The black tube on the right is a 12" hsu research subwoofer.

No wonder you are confused. My head was spinning after reading all of the opinions! I was following the original post, but this is my first look at your follow-up. I agree with the others about finding another shade for first lamp if you decide to use it. The present shade is too short and it is the wrong style. My suggestion would be to take the lamp into a lighting store that sells shades. There you will have some expert advice as well as the option to "try on" various shades, much in the same way that you would try on clothes to determine the most flattering fit and combination. Think of the gas you will save! These are some guidelines for shades that I have found useful: 1. Match the base  think size, shape, style, color. Your goal is to match the mood of the base. 2. Compliment the base  the shade should make the base look better without competing with for attention (like that patterned shade on the metal lamp) 3. Hide the switch  the shade should just barely cover the switch (usually the height of harp + ½ inch). Try different sized harps, or add a shade riser to fine-tune. 4. Sizing Rules of Thumb: (1) Shade height should be about ¾ the height of the base (2) Bottom of shade should be wider than widest part of the base. (3) Shade width should be approximately equal the height from bottom lamp base to the top of the lamp stem, (just below the socket cap) I like both lamps. I think either one will be beautiful, but I would not use both of them in that room. Rather than another ginger jar, it would be nice to use a different architectural form on the console. I like the console very much. I do not like the metal/glass (marble?) lamp with the patterned shade. I would look for gorgeous buffet lamps. I am thinking wooden with an antique gold finish (very simple, but elegant). These are high end lamps, but use as examples. If you want the console to appear more sophisticated, remove the dried flower wreath that is resting on the books below, and remove the wicker basket with the greens from the top of the console. Replace it with a grouping of three (the magic number) similar objects (candles, boxes, ceramics, etc.) of different height and proportion. Good luck and keep up the good work. I am amazed by your shopping energy and resourcefulness.

The matching console table in your first set of photos looks too tall for the back of your sofa. Be sure to note measurements. Agree the dropleaf, while pretty on its own, doesn't seem a good fit for a console table in your space. Not sure why... maybe because looking at it straight on means not fully appreciating the ironwork behind the leaf. I usually love a fabric or leather ottoman for practicality (additional seating) but your furniture arrangement doesn't need any additional seating. I think a solid coffee table would work best.

I'm with pal and chijim. For the chairs, you need to go much older or much newer than what you have now. And I might choose an updated, bold floral, like Josef Frank, for either. Or paint the chairs, as chijim suggests, several shades darker than the wall color in a glossy finish. I think more uniform frames for the artwork in the room would help. I'd go with a more modern, simple frame, maybe dark wood or black. But no chrome accents on the frames. There seem to be a lot of smaller accents, and a lot of holiday/seasonal items on the various surfaces in the room, which I would remove/streamline. Consider something like a Dorothy Thorpe piece for the Dutch hutch, like this sterling rimmed cocktail set, and either a large blue and white English transferware/Delft/Asian or Imari bowl on the WS glass console (which you can fill with seasonal accents).