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@kathy rie you might want to see if you can make the arrangement work that Dane Austin shows. If you look there isn't a large amount of space between the table and the seating so pulling the seating closer together might make it work with a rectangular coffee table instead of the square one so the coffee table isn't as wide. Although your furniture does look deep. It is hard to tell what the dimensions are in the space, but the dining area looks to be roughly 12 ft wide to the edge of the fireplace, so it is possible it could work if your furniture isn't extra deep.

Have you considered possibly putting the family photos in glass wall art?

I would add some colorful abstract art pieces. Since you like minimal, then canvas wraps or very simple metal frames. Perhaps a hanging plant. There is not room for anything else. No shelves, no desks, nothing. If I decided to paint the railing now, then I would choose a shade of white that is a couple of nicks darker than the wall paint, preserving the white on white look. Even a subtle change between the wall & trim color will go a long ways in relieving the monotony. Any drastic color change should wait until you have selected artwork.