I did see that one too--That was one I saved-- I am sorta torn into 2 directions right now-- Originally I was looking for rugs to go with black and linen colored check panels I had on order (which just arrived yesterday)-- Then I came across some pillow covers & now drapery panels from Pottery Barn-(simone pillow covers) which took me off into a whole other direction.. I'm not used to the picture posting on this site--but I will post another picture with the black/linen checks panels shortly (I think)

First, clear the deck and get the deck itself shored up. Get some deck cleaner and clean it, then get a clear sealant and seal the deck. You can watch videos on Youtube on how to do it. It's very easy. You just want to make sure that you really rinse the decks of the detergent really well and let it dry fully before you seal it. Highly recommend buying a garden sprayer for applying both the detergent and the sealant. Makes the job a heck of a lot easier. Also do the surface area of the railing. Replace the board on the bottom step, and make sure the other boards are all sound. If you have and use a power washer, be careful using it on wood. Don't beat it with the water. Just enough to rinse the detergent off. Otherwise you'll destroy the wood and it'll warm and get splintery (trust me on this. I learned this the very, very hard way!). You can also use the power washer on your siding, which looks like it could use a cleaning. The deck, once it's finished and decorated will be a whole lot nicer for you if the deck itself and the siding is clean and fresh. I big palm hanging over your two really great wicker chairs would be great. Get some fun string lights to hang up.

my advice would be: go on the big site where people are selling vintage..and I'd start with Etsy. search there for vintage lights..mention flush mount/semi flush mount. even better type "mid century modern" when searching. I'll tell you why-this was a time of lower ceilings. So there were plenty of very nice lighting for lower ceilings. and it was mostly great quality too. hardly comparable to what it is out there now..in normal price range i mean look what they've got there. almost all my lights are from Etsy, Craigslist or EBay , and I have..well not that low but mostly standard ceilings except for the entry and the living room. when I was searching for the lights i understood very fast that my options in new are either too expensive or too bland. even though since then i saw more and more new central lights for standard ceilings appearing. it's like the manufacturers heard me lol yet still, if they're cheap the finish is not as great..they look nice but only from the distance, or on the picture in the internet. and if it's great-they stop being cheap lol so. i'd really check into vintage but if you'd rather not, for various reasons.. check Shopcandelabra-http://www.shopcandelabra.com/lighting/ceiling-flush-mounts/flush-mount they have several options that are more modern/rustic/industrial that you might like, along very traditional ones (they have semi flush mounts too..http://www.shopcandelabra.com/lighting/ceiling-flush-mounts/semi-flush) the choice is not bad, the pricing is over the range..given it's a very expensive store, generally speaking-i was pleasantly surprised recently to see there more options it won't be as great price/quality correlation as if in buying vintage. but it will may be faster and simpler and not bad. say i'd rather recommend them than West Elm that recently carries several flush mounts. check CB2 as well. didn't hear anything especially amazing about their quality but i saw them expanding their choices but make sure to read the return policy really well. restocking fees, etc. especially when it's free shipping)) you can find good deals in similar lights on Gilt.com and OneKingsLane. com..also, check the return policies-Gilt became really bad in it lately. On the other hand they often run additional promotions, coupons, etc. they have pages upon pages of lights. and collaborate with some well-known sellers from Etsy that make lights of their own rather than sell vintage. you can find them yourself on Etsy when looking for new lights-all sellers there are extremely polite and responsible, for 99,9% of the time, and are a pleasure to deal with. some new lights made in US and sold there are really cool. but then, as always, it won't be cheap. on the other hand, there is something real nice in supporting local smaller shops that are just starting out, rather than huge chains that are already doing quite well. that's a cool home..I wish you luck:) Have fun with it..it has a big potential

I’d use the table a couple of times with four people (if you haven't already) and see how functional the table is. If changing, consider a rectangle which I think will also feel better in the space. So...I’d hold off purchasing the rug and when picking, coordinate with living room. Suggest simple in DR so as not to compete/let chairs’ fabric be appreciated and in LR a suble shade and pattern is suggested. Your space is light and airy, so I would lean in that direction. https://www.rugsusa.com/rugsusa/rugs/rugs-usa-handwoven-chaste/Gray/200HMMT01A-P.html?clickid=VqjVj4wGzxyOWRlxU-SAVSQkUknT8ozd33LKS00&irgwc=1&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=impact&utm_campaign=rewardStyle&utm_content=Online+Tracking+Link&utm_term=mediapartner&cl_a=click&cl_aid=rugsusa&cl_asid=impactradius&cl_ch=affiliate&cl_vend=impactradius&cl_camp=9280&cl_crtv=555367&cl_site=116548&cl_sz=&cl_id=VqjVj4wGzxyOWRlxU-SAVSQkUknT8ozd33LKS00&cache=4484571&epik=dj0yJnU9MHJrcDI4RklqMVI0bExYUER5enlWajNIS2hmVUNRLXUmcD0wJm49X0JFeWxITFJzWWFKcjJjbFVVQWRyZyZ0PUFBQUFBR0xxYUNB