Before you start making selections, it would be helpful to know what will be available to you in the real world. So, where will your millwork be coming from and what species do they offer it in? After you find that out, you'll be able to choose from what's available. We went to building supply houses and millwork shops to look at their work. Of the choices USUALLY available, one that might meet your criteria is maple--either hard or soft (there's very little actual difference in the hardness or the two). It takes stains extremely well, is hard (therefore durable), takes very well to milling (can be shaped precisely) and is not as heavily grained as oak. Ash is quite variable in its graining, but occasionally we get some that is even more heavily grained than oak. It wears out saw blades fast, so most millworkers don't like to work with it. There's not much demand for it and, contrary to economic theories, that has led to it being more expensive than it should be. Poplar takes stains too unevenly, so mostly it is only used for painted woodwork. It's very inexpensive. Cherry might be available in your area, though usually at a premium price. Sometimes you'll also have a good supply of beech, which is quite workable, but lacks the distinctive graining most folks want. You'll probably want a hardwood for durability, if no other reason. We're using very simple Arts n Crafts trim with flat boards in different thicknesses to create shadow lines. Search this forum. There's been a fair amount of posting of photos and info. about the window and door trim. And in the kitchens photos you'll find some suitable cabinetry. Try a search here for "door trim"; that's where a number of photos and links to other info. are. Also, don't make any decisions without spending some time on the pro forums on the web. Pros, esp. up in the northeast, who do a lot of restoration, are very experienced in Arts n Crafts period work. They have been extremely helpful to me. One suggestion I got from several of them was to read Robert W. Lang's (wonderful!) book, Shop Drawings for Craftsman Interiors: Cabinets, Moldings & Built-Ins for Every Room in the Home. The pros I found will also talk (and post photos!) almost endlessly once you open up one of their favorite topics. Also search their previous posts and you'll find everything you need. Here is a link that might be useful: look here

@groveraxle I really, really like your placement of artwork with the four pieces!! Thank you very much for your input!! Would you say that the 2 smaller black and white pieces are 8x10 frames? I'm trying to figure out what size of frames and the 2 larger canvases are, so I can make this look happen! Also, do you happen to know where the floating shelf below the tv can be purchased? Or something similar? You made my morning with your help!!!

How about going a little crazy and painting one wall with a stylized mural or geometric design or some such thing. You don't have to be a realistic artist - just use big bold strokes and always remember you can paint over it. Don't let yourself get caught up in perfection in every stroke, just keep it loose. I'd make the other walls a coordinating neutral that will be a nice backdrop to hanging artwork on.

I agree that the rug is much too small as well as dark. The tones are taking away from the distinct table base and the coordinating chair legs. As an admitted minimalist, I'd have no rug there or one that's the same color as the floor but textural. The floors are beautiful. Given the many hard reflective surfaces, I think a mirror would be too much and would prefer a textural art piece. The height can't be greater than what's there now due to the vent. Although I really like the candlestick lamps below, it may look cluttered due to the glass cabinet close to the sideboard.