I think it depends on the room. We've had ceiling fans in our home since we built it 33 years ago back in 1981. Colors ranging from French Blue and pink to stained wood to (off) white. Currently I have off white in the kitchen, master bathroom and master bedroom. I wanted them to blend into the ceiling and they do. They're the same color. Stained fans in the guest bedroom, office and (2) in the den. I went back and forth whether or not to put one in the dining room. I wanted a chandelier over the table but I couldn't imagine not having one over the table. Went with the chandy but found this at Hobby Lobby. Perfect! You can see it in the far left back corner of this picture sitting on the side-table. I was about to buy one of those that mount on the wall in a corner up by the ceiling. Glad I spotted this one. Here is a link that might be useful: Bronze Decorative Fan on a Stand

Personally, I’m a fan of the industrial look also and am a huge proponent of doing what you like, regardless of whether it’s trendy. That being said, from a practical perspective, I like that it is more minimal, easier to match between fixtures, and easier to clean :)

A little bit of a different suggestion. I love that upholstered bench, but I would float it where you have the fridge to create a "hallway" coming in like so, facing it into the room. Move your bureau to the wall by the window to use as a dining room buffet, Instead, get a narrow piece to hold gloves, hats, keys, etc. and add a mirror over it where you have the dresser now. For that wall, this look and function. Note the rug creating a pathway through the "hall." As for the middle of the room, place your table in the middle of the room. If you get a rectangular table, you could also slide your upholstered entry piece on one side for extra seating at the table. Get a unique knockout table and perhaps all different kinds of chairs. A beautiful big round table in the center would also look great in that space with contrasting dining chairs. Many round tables can be extended into oval tables for company. Round tables allow for better flow than angular ones. Check Craigslist for estate sales to find a beautiful oversized rug. With a runner in the entryway area you create and a larger centered rug for the dining furniture, that will direct foot traffic in the space. Dining room rugs must be wide enough so the dining chairs can glide over the rug entirely. A low-pile pattered rug would make the space inviting and a bit more formal. Get curtains for the window to dress up the room and frame the windows.

If I have a dining room chandelier and pendant over the coffee table, is that too busy? Should the coffee light be a ceiling flush mount instead? Maybe a very limited combo of potlights "p", and then lamps, Light fixtures "LF", with some Scones "s"