It's not a very obvious animal print.

https://www.homesquare.com/Eagean-EAG-2354-4-3-x-5-11-Rug-in-Black-White-Medium-Gray-EAG2354-43511.htm

https://www.homesquare.com/Forum-FM-7201-4-Round-Rug-Teal-Dark-Blue-Sage-Olive-Beige-Gray-FM7201-4RD.htm

Rounded -

https://www.homesquare.com/Alpine-ALP-2303-5-3-x-7-3-Rug-Charcoal-Camel-Ivory-Medium-Gray-Light-Gray-ALP2303-5373.htm

The creamy white cabinet. And lower the art no more than 12 inches higher than the cabinet.

The strong olive needs a color that "matches" its strength - this medium neutral might work with most of the room, and kitchen...? [If this were separate from a kitchen, you'd have more options.] Try a versatile, simple rug- for some reason I like a different shape... softens:

Lombardi Transitional Rug Pebble, 6'6"x6'6" Octagon · More Info

As a reminder, the current art on the wall is not the final product, it’s just more of a "sample" for color and style inspiration.

Also, the chairs are fairly large, and if you pay attention to the size of the room, it can be seen how placing those chairs on the wall where the mirrors are would be hard. It could work, yes. But how would I fit one of the dressers I’m considering buying in between them? Those dressers are long, at least 4 to 5 feet and some inches. So I figured the dresser would be the only thing to be on that floor space of the wall.

Also, the kitchen is not blue. Sorry, the camera lighting and exposure can manipulate surrounding colors. The kitchen is painted green just like the breakfast nook area you see before you. The cabinets are a light brown with beige backsplash and beige/caramel granite countertops. Stainless steel appliances. And a kitchen island and stools that’s colored the same as the cabinets, maybe slightly darker.

jck910, I appreciate your input but moving the mirrors closer is not going to work because the positions they are in, is the way they’re going to be for a long time. I just don’t want to keep putting more holes in my wall. As for the chairs, you say to angle them to the kitchen. Are you suggesting I place them side by side in front of the window? I like the way you can see the entire window and curtains.

shirlpp, my kitchen has received so much more work over the years, while this room was always that space that was just questionable and never really had as much drastic change as it has done now. Last summer, my kitchen underwent a mini remodel. New backsplash under cabinet lights, and silver pennant lights installed. What do you suggest I do with my Kitchen that would tie the two spaces together?

everdevz, When you say "throw rug" and "accent to the chairs" rather than the big area rug I had before, are you saying I should get a small rug to place just beneath the chairs rather than cover the entire area of the room? I’m sorry, I just don’t understand what you mean with that.

everdebz, Are you suggesting that I get a wall table rather than a dresser, and one that’s colored the same as my cabinetry? It’s not a bad idea and I can see why that would make sense. If I were making my breakfast nook into a traditional space that functions with my kitchen, like an eating/sitting space, then that would make sense. But given the colors of this space and the functionality of it, being just a separate sitting space, I just don’t see how that would fit. What if it were a table that’s glass and gold or silver and shaped similar to the wooden one you suggested? Would that work?

everdebz, I really do like the rugs you picked out. I definitely will consider those and use them as inspiration when going out to stores looking for some.

lynndowis, My kitchen backsplash is new and was recently installed last summer. The backsplash you see in the photo of what the space used to look like, is what was there for the last 19 years, until last summer. Changing them is a no go. Also, I painted my entire house 10 years ago and although I can very well do it again, right now, with all the other house projects I have still to do this year, next year and the year after, painting my breakfast nook just can’t happen now. If I were to paint it, I would have to paint my kitchen and all my other spaces on my first level in order for it all to balance and flow together since my home is very open and every room flows into one another.

lynndowis, For years I had greens and blues and browns and blacks in this space. You can see a bit of that in the older images of what the space used to look like. I figured going lighter furniture wise and color wise with the cream, gold, and silver was what was better for the space, especially since my family room that the space dips down into, contains white, cream, grey, and silver. My breakfast nook more so goes with my family room than my kitchen basically. It’s why I have the decor that I have in it basically. Using the decor I already have in here, and considering the color scheme that’s already in this space, what do you believe I could do with what I naive already? How can I adjust this space with what’s already in here and soon to be in here between those two dressers I’m going to buy, to be more inviting and more of an actual sitting space versus looking staged?

Imo, to be more inviting, warmer than creams is needed. I might not see wall color accurately, but from here it looks muted strong. I tried with my posts to offer ideas. Seeing your family room would help.

longer than one I posted.

Because the kitchen is in view [and maybe I'm too fussy]... I don't think you need more white, cream, bling at all.

The wall color can work with a medium wood, for variety, and for warmth - in console or other, not large either... esp. if you keep 3 pieces on the wall.

If this helps, as requested, here is what the family room looks like:

Additional Images:

Now that you all can see what my family room looks like, what are we thinking for the breakfast nook now?

IMO the breakfast nook only needs so much attention. I'd move on to the family room.

In family room is tv being moved? I think paint the tv wall charcoal. It breaks up the boomrang feel with the walls/floors.

First I think the layout should be altered a bit. Something more like this photo.

Then a rug about this size. Not so big that you have to walk over it to go from the kitchen to the living room

shirlpp, what you see with the family room is all brand new. It just underwent a renovation with the installation of the coffered ceiling. And the furniture and decor is new as well. I will eventually look back at my family room for any more change-ups. But for now, it’s my breakfast nook that needs help.

happyleg, the fireplace mantle was built specifically for the tv. The tv may be upgraded eventually, but position-wise, it’s not being moved. But since you’ve seen the family room and now understand it’s style and feel, what do you think about the breakfast nook now?

JD, Thank you for your input!

What do you think about the type of wall art that could go on the wall between the mirrors? And which of the two dressers I showed, do you believe fits best in the room?

Mother of pearl! please paint that room. this is supposed to be a quante sitting room and it is not.

1. seating arrangement is too formal

2. the room is loud and not inviting needs warm and cozy

3. i see you like color, I would consider a vibrant wallpaper on the back wall and softer creams on the other walls or continue the color from the living room. Thus it's not part of the kitchen, rather part of the living space.

4. do you need curtains on that window? none of the others have them I would be congruent with that.

5. no console table, why make the room even smaller?

6. remove the chandelier or its forever going to look like you took out a kitchen table and tried to make it a sitting area. get a semi-flush light for that room.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Uolfin-Modern-Round-Ceiling-Light-Nova-3-Light-Gold-Semi-Flush-Mount-with-White-Porcelain-Blooms-S73ANJHD23776MR/316291151

The white console mimics the coffered ceiling so I like that. The mirrored console just has a different feeling to it than the rest of your room, so I wouldn't choose that one.

Would you mind taking a pic with the furniture set up I suggested? Do you think you could like that set up?

I would probably get rid of the two round artwork pieces tbh and just get a larger piece of artwork to sit on the wall between the two chairs. Right now it looks disconnected and forced imo.

I like the furniture arrangement @J D suggests and I 100% agree with @RL Relocation LLC‘s suggestions. I realky like the idea of wallpaper on the back wall. Right now that are looks like a forced, staged showroom, not a cozy sitting area in a family home. Consider the feedback on this thread.

For the nook; 2 chairs & round table between.

If you like the dressers, then put in your purchase order for one of them. IMO the mirrored one won't work, but DO YOU! THEN...make a decision on what will look best on the wall above it.

RL Relocation LLC,

I appreciate your thoughts, but I believe you may be reacting off of emotion and personal preference. I stated earlier to someone that repainting the breakfast nook is a no-go right now. A few years from now, sure. But this room was painted 10 years ago with the rest of my house. I have no intention on repainting this space currently.

Here are my responses to each of your 6 comments:

1. I agree that the arrangement comes off as formal, but for the size of the chairs and the size of the room, I feel that the current position is best. But I will keep the idea of moving the chairs in front of the window in mind.

2. I don’t see how the room is “loud”. If the walls were yellow or pink, with decor and furniture that was in all sorts of colorful colors, then I can see how that’s “loud”. But cream is a neutral color that is even-toned. Nor loud or quiet.

• What makes this room “loud” to you?

• Without removing anything from this room, what would you do or alter to make it more inviting? Specifically with the chairs since they dominate the floor space of the room.

• What few pieces or items, would you add to this room to make it “warm” and “cozy” without completely altering the current look of the room. Just more so adding minor elements that add warmth and comfort.

3. Wallpaper is a no-go for now, but a good idea for a future renovation. Continuing the color from the living room onto the window wall is not too bad of an idea and would actually work. But again, that’s a good idea for a future renovation. I saw your mock-up image and I just wanted to let you know that the window is actually a wide window that’s a bit wider than the windows you see in the family room.

4. As far as the curtains go, what you see cost me quite a bit. You pay for quality. I got them last year. So taking them, down is out the question. I would like to have them up and enjoy them for a few years before I change-up. The day I remove those curtains, will be the day I place window casing around that window. But that’s years from now. The window casing is what will add that congruence.

5. I do understand the rooms size, but whether I change the position of the chairs or not, I figured, the console table will add to the back wall space and it’s floor space as well. Just a piece that would look nice when looking at that wall in general. Two mirrors on the sides, an art piece in the center and a console table below in the center. For spacing purposes, I may move both chairs to the opposite ends of the window after the console table is placed in the room.

6. The chandelier you see is brand new. So it’s not going anywhere for a good few years. Eventually, I will get a more flush or shorter fixture to put in place of it, but right now, it’s new, cost a lot of money, and I’m just not going to turn around a replace it and it hasn’t even been up for a year yet.

JD

I did notice that as well with the way the white console does mimic the coffered ceiling. I do like the mirrored one because it is nice how it’s all glass, but I can see how it wouldn’t fit with my scheme as easily as the white console, even though it’s silver color would go with the coffee table that’s between the chairs and the chandelier. The mirrored console would add to the silver/gold scheme of the room however.

I promise, when I can, I will eventually send a pic of your furniture setup concept. When I visualize it mentally, I think I can grow to like it because it would clear the floor space and let both the window wall and back wall both be viewed easily. Versus the chairs blocking the back wall and being in the middle of the floor where people could walk.

But since I’m locked in on the console table going on the back wall where the mirrors are, and given it’s size along with the size of the chairs, it would be impossible for all three to fit on that wall. So the chairs would go on both ends of the window instead.

As I’ve said in my initial post, everything you see in the room is brand new. Getting rid of those mirrors is out of the question. I got them because it’s gold pulls from the gold of the legs of the chairs and other gold aspects of the room.

lynndowis,

Like I told JD, when I can, I will eventually send a pic of his furniture setup concept. I’m sure you can see the comments I made to RL Relocation LLC’s suggestions to understand how I feel about those.

happyleg,

You said two chairs and a round table in between. I have the two chairs and the round table in between already. Are you suggesting they be positioned somewhere else in the space?

shirlpp,

Done and done. Apparently, the mirrored console was the one that was bought. And an art for the wall was just bought and brought in yesterday. The only thing left to buy is a suitable rug that can accent the chairs but not make the mirrored dresser feel out of place, but also accent the wall art.

Cool!

I don't think the green in the nook is bad at all, however, I would paint a lighter color of it in the family room. This will help bring the spaces together.

Hi Rafer, I had missed your posts during the week, sorry, and now we see family room and its windows.

I decided to look again -- the floor changes in sitting room to a light color -- when houzzers comment about green as strong color, we partly notice a contrast with the light floor....

With much wood as kitchens have, and paint is lighter green - I do wonder about item[s] in sitting room to bring monochromatic - green of some kind [was said already by..,..?]

2 chairs face each other -- if more in corners, angled, a rug might have more focus.

In a way, a pewter/grey console would tie in your metal table -- I just think the initial white console is fine, but isn't contrasting enough to add "interest." This is cool to me.

https://www.wayfair.com/rugs/pdp/mercer41-annaston-animal-print-bluegreen-area-rug-w001112711.html

To me, bit of blue/ teal in rug is so nice with white chairs... ?

https://www.wayfair.com/rugs/pdp/mercer41-annaston-animal-print-bluegreen-area-rug-w001112711.html

In green and a tan:

https://www.wayfair.com/rugs/pdp/astoria-grand-shryock-tufted-green-area-rug-w000095409.html?piid=1231676435

https://www.wayfair.com/rugs/pdp/bay-isle-home-christopher-floral-tufted-green-area-rug-w001255637.html?piid=495568639

everdebz, Given the sizes of the chairs and the size of the console, the chairs aren’t able to go on the sides of the window, nor the sides of the console.

everdebz, the grey/glass console was the one purchased.