Here’s what I would do in this order. Replace chandelier with more modern look. Second, remove vertical window treatments and let’s get natural light coming in. Then we can evaluate new window treatments. Third, remove the runner and accessories so I can do mock up of alternative options to update. I assume you want to keep your Chiba cabinet as is? Might be able to style it a bit for more modern look. Hold on repainting wall until later. I will put some ideas together for you. Bbl

I would definitely replace that chandelier and those vertical blinds on the windows. Nice side draperies would be much nicer, but, not until you decide on paint. I would also pick an area, rug to go under the table on top of regular carpet, and make sure it is big enough to fit the table and all the chairs on it. Get something with a little color in it. There is no color in there, except what appears to be yellow or gold walls, and the dark wall. The light bulbs are very yellow and are skewing the wall color a lot, which account for it looking so yellow or gold. I would repaint all the walls a much lighter color, and get a nicer centerpiece on the table, and try to get some color in there. Two large floor plants, one on each side of the windows would give it some interest.

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Here is best mock up at this point I could do. Paint for walls comes last. Either neutral or a color from art. So art sets stage for new wall color. I could see a soft sage green in here depending on art.

You can get chair covers that fit your chair backs for a more casual but classic look.

I would not cover the chairs; you might consider reupholstering the seats? But, I would paint the walls, get new window coverings, and a new light fixture.

I would really like to keep the window coverings . Can we work around that?

What I did to update my dining room was to get new fabric chairs. I also updated my lighting to be more modern. I’m not sure if this will work for you, but my China cabinet was two separate pieces. I removed the top of my cabinet and left the base as a credenza. I added a mirror and updated the wall with new framed art. What a difference that made! I know you like your verticals, but I think that may be what’s dating your room. Good luck. I would love to see your after pictures.

One more thing….are you thinking of changing the paint color? Maybe consider warming that up too!

Yes! Definitely changing the wall color

Would your china cabinet fit on the opposite wall - so it would tuck away? You could then do a mural or hang one large statement piece of art on the long wall.

What other colors do you have on this floor? I have been crushing on dark green diningrooms. i think yours can pull it off.

I love essex green with blue and white china. I would paint all walls the same color.

a blue/ grey might work too.

Or a lighter blue/ green

I looked harder at your photos and I thought the window treatments were vertical blinds but they aren’t. They are soft fold drapery, right? I guess the only things left to change up are the light fixture and wall color. Plus hopefully restyling table top?

Jumping off Flo’s suggestions which are great, I would put more substantial or two stacked artwork pieces on the right to balance the left art size. I like a lighter chandy, and I always like beautiful flowers on a table . . . but that’s just me 😉. Agree about paint. Could you open the soft drapery and put Roman shades on the windows to bring in a little pattern? Good luck to you, it’s a lovely space.

I have to keep the window treatment because we have a very large picture window on the opposite side with the same coverings.

I love that light

I love the light in the previous post from
Seajay sparkles. Where is it from?

https://www.houzz.com/products/kira-home-delilah-16-crystal-drum-chandelier-beveled-glass-panels-prvw-vr~149699624

It’s 16” in diameter so you may want to look for a size more proportional to your table. 20-22” may be better.