looks great to me. not quite sure what the tall thing is in the corner?? I don't think you need it though. Oh, paint your wall outlets blue or get the mirrored outlet covers

You've got a great start to a lovely room. If it were my room I would start by hemming the drapes to floor length. I would also remove whatever it is in the corner and get simpler lamps as that is a lot of glam with the side board and mirror.

Thank you Beth H & bichonbabe!! I will paint the outlets, I never thought of that. In the corner is a Curtis Jere sculpture. Are the puddled drapes no longer a thing?

I think the space looks very nice. . I really love the black/blue ceiling and the chandelier. Anything said would only be because you asked and these are super picky suggestions as it looks great as is.

I would make the following changes:

1. Replace the centerpiece with something different. It reminds me of a bowling alley.
2. I don't care for the orientation/size of the artwork. I think it fights too hard to fit in. I like the color pallet but it would be great if it looked a little less planned for the space.
3. I am not sure how I feel about the shape of the mirror.

Thank you so much ilikefriday. I understand what you are saying with the centerpiece & art. Do you have any suggestions on other options that might work better in the space?

The room is very bold and fun, I love it. I'd suggest removing the sideboard lamps. You have a beautiful chandelier that the lamps are competing with. I'd also try pinching the curtains together between the windows. Your sculpture is hidden away in the corner, how about moving it into the entry on the left where the white trim archway is?

It's really a lovely room overall. What throws me off is the number of reflective surfaces.

I like the mirror, but not in this room with everything else. I'd replace it with art that compliments the other piece. Before purchasing new lamps, hang the new art. The lamps might still be too much at that point and need to be replaced.

Yes, hem the panels.

Room looks good. I would open windows more for light. Too much drapery for me.

Pretty room! I'd hem the drapes so they barely skim the floor, not puddle; paint the outlet covers; and consider either switching out the large painting or the large mirror. While both pieces are striking, they fight each other for attention, especially with the mirrored buffet. Maybe something like the image below on/above the buffet...a simpler mirror and less shiny lamps. Think about the amount of shine in the room ... drapes, sculpture, artwork, mirror, buffet, tabletop, chandelier, lamps, floor, etc...maybe some of this could be toned down just a bit (hard to tell - it may look great in real life!). Re: the sculpture - I quite like it, but it gets lost. Is there another place in the home it could go?

I don't see a problem with the curtains, rug, or art. Like rrah, though, I feel like there are too many reflective/shiny sufaces (buffet, mirror, chandelier, and the gold of the artwork). You were obviously going for glam here, so take this with a grain of salt in that my threshold for bling may be lower than yours. I would replace one or the other of the buffet or the mirror. I think replacing the buffet with a white/cream one would give you a better color balance in the room.

My vote is to remove the mirror and lamps on the buffet. Hem the drapes, then reassess. (And paint the outlet covers. Great idea.) you may want to photo shop a white rug under the table just to see if that gives a brighter look to the room.

I would definitely hem the curtains and test the room without the lamps. You could also try flipping the art and mirror/console arrangement with art hung vertically. If all else fails, here is a white ceiling for comparison...

I’m thinking simplified decor over buffet and hemming the drapes. The current mirror overwhelms the buffet to my eye. Can you use it somewhere else. And toning down the lamps. Making the drapes appear slimmer might improve the look of the puddles. If not, shorter just kissing the floor. Love the color in your room. Lovely.

Wow @Seajay Sparkles. That looks great!

to me this room is glam with an artistic vibe.

SM, you're going to get people that like it, and those that don't, (and those that merely criticize every detail).

I like the bold blue, your art and the light. I think the sculpture would be better appreciated in another spot where it can command it's own attention. (plus, the background is too dark against the dark sculpture)

I don't mind the rug. Could you change it for something diff? of course. It just depends on what you like and what makes you happy. But what you have currently works fine.

Yes I would hem the drapes just so they kiss. (I never got the whole puddling thing anyway. attracts too much dirt and dust)

I feel like your light is a tad high, but it may be the photo angle.

I don't mind the buffet/mirror since it works w/your overall glam. the black shade buffet lamps, meh. I don't hate them and I can see you're working w/the colors in the art.

maybe trying sconces might be a better choice? but I think the current mirror would be too large w/sconces.

I do like your painting, btw. I can appreciate someone who works outside the norm.

I love the room! The only thing that I'm not so sure about is the giant mirror. But not sure if its too plain with out it? Or maybe take the lamps away? That may seem nitpicky..

The rest is great! Thanks for posting something that is not some shade of gray or white and matches every other room in the house!

The ceiling is a deal breaker. Too much dark for the room and a lighter rug alone won't help by itself.

I agree with a lot of the suggestions:

Paint the outlet covers. The drapes don't pool enough so hem them to just meet the floor. I am not a fan of the mirror shape and I think it is too big. Change out the lamps on the sideboard to something more simple or sub some decor items on the sideboard in lieu lamps. The art work is beautiful but agin I think it is a tad too large for the space.

Thank you to all that provided honest valuable feedback. Your comments are exactly what I needed to hear. I will definitely start making adjustments but overall your suggestions made me feel like I am on the right track. The photos with ideas provided were fantastic, thank you for taking the time to help me visualize your concept.

I think I would change the drapes completely to something less frilly and busy and something more streamlined to match this room’s style. The material is too bunchy (for lack of a better word) and they were the first thing that stuck out to me as wrong for this room. I agree about the dark ceiling as well. Love the room.

Upon second glance I think I would do no drapes at all and see how it looks just with the plantation shutters.

I would love it with the mirror gone and art that was more peaceful. I don’t understand why anyone wants to see themselves eating in a dining room mirror - unless they need to be reminded to chew with their mouth closed. I totally love the chandelier and feel like the art seriously competes with, rather than enhances it. I also find the art hard hitting/jarring. I appreciate it and don’t dislike it, but would prefer it in foyer/living room/gallery setting. Different art Including some peaceful blue and other appropriate to your house accent color(s), possibly with a gold or bling frame (with mirror gone) would be more conducive to enjoyable dining for me. Something with lines/shape different from the chandelier.

too many dramatic pieces in one space tend to fight each other. the artwork and chandelier are very competitive and you lose focus of either. there are a lot of angles in the objects 'pointing' your attention in too many different directions, so you just don't know where to look. the pieces are cool, and i'm a huge believer of 'scream your theme' but when it becomes too frenetic you don't do justice to your treasures. find a painting that becomes a backdrop for your chandelier to showcase it. scale down your table centerpiece with something that draws you into the seating area rather than takes your eye away. if you want to keep the mirror, find lower pieces for the credenza, but be cognizant that all the reflective surfaces multiply each piece in the space making it that much harder to feel drawn into the room.

I love your room!! So bold and glam! Can we see pics after you make any changes?? (Also please keep the amazing mirror!)

The stripe of white crown molding against the dark walls and ceiling draws the eye up and I find it distracting. I’d paint the ceiling white. I think the mirror is too large and overwhelms the room. I’d replace it with artwork, perhaps something in black and white. The sculpture would be better appreciated against lighter walls. Perhaps you could move it to a different room. I would shorten the drapes.

I have a navy DR also. I just painted the ceiling Farrow & Ball Skimming Stone even the painter commented on nice it is. Your drapes are not "puddled" that requires several inches of fabric on the floor. Shorten them to skim the floor easily done with hem tape

Much better without the drapes . I think blue walls are good but this paint color is too dark for this room . Also , the table is too small .

Thank you George. I took 2 leafs out of the table because it was too big for the room. Maybe I can try adding one leaf back?

The table is a beautiful zebra wood and with the 2 leafs in it can accommodate 2 more chairs that I have stored. Adding the chairs makes it too large for the room but maybe adding just one leaf could work.

I would try another leaf and no more chairs. :-) Also consider a blue ceiling and white walls to open the space up. Or, blue walls with blue trim.

The drapes jumped out at me right off the bat. For whatever reason, they seem to detract from the overall composition of your dining room (which is very nice btw!) Perhaps not having drapes would simply the room as there is a lot going on in terms of color, texture and finish. Once again, it's a very nice dining room. Good luck!

Beautiful room and very bold! I agree with many comments.

Switch the mirror and art work.

Add a leaf.

My additional thoughts are,

1. if you paint your electrical covers you will want to have something to help you find them in the dark. Some new outlets include night lights.

2. Install a dimmer light for your chandelier.

3. How about going bolder? A rug that matches the gold in your art work would be elegant in this space.

4. Do you have any glass candlesticks that could replace your buffet lamps?

Would love to see this when finished.

Table is lovely and try one leaf. The curtains removed made a difference. I think in your last picture, there is another mirrored piece at the far end? How do you feel about removing and adding your sculpture there instead - it would stand out and be much more appreciated.

Idea for the mirrored console on long wall, as mirror and lamps are not quite right

Thought I would mention 😀 I find the white trim makes room feel patchy and a white ceiling (huge job!) would be a lot nicer, or paint walls white. Either will create an elegant, softer and lighter feel.

I added one leaf. It added 18 inches to the table. I like it. Thank you George. di3h1s I do have a dimmer on the chandelier and I like your other suggestions. Thanks everyone for working with me through this. I love your suggestions and inspiration photos. My husband selected the wall and ceiling paint color - one of the few things he was passionate about so I’m trying to keep it (at least for a while). Still moving forward to perfect the space. I’m glad you like the removal of the drapes. They were custom made for our last home and so darn expensive so I tried to make them work. But alas, they never felt right in the new dining room.

Much better! Now your end chairs aren't pushing up against your side chairs. I learned over the years that some things that work in one home never work in another. :-(

I love it! If you want drapes, maybe something dark navy to blend with the wall color would add some sophistication but not stand out so much.

And that table is gorgeous!

Lovely, dramatic room. I’d replace the rug with a larger than you have size red/navy Oriental rug. I’d also remove the small lamps and draperies.

SM - Much better! When reading this thread earlier, the first thing that stuck out to me were the curtains. No one else said anything, so I thought perhaps it was just me and I did not comment. LOL I also agree with some of the other ideas mentioned on here.

My husband and I are building a house. Contrary to what George says, I planned my house (room sizes, wall lengths, colors, etc.) around my existing furnishings. We did buy a new breakfast table, and a console/buffet type piece to hang the TV over. Also planning on recovering a couple of pieces of furniture. Otherwise, everything else should fit beautifully. I am planning on purchasing or having drapery pairs made because it was required that I leave behind previous drapes. I do prefer the less is more look. Would rather have shutters or wide wood blinds, without drapery, in most places.

SW Naval is a color that I am seriously considering for the study. So glad to see it here!!! I noticed in your last photo that you may have the same color across the hallway. Would love to see that room. From what I can see so far, your home is gorgeous!