If you have long dinners, they are not particularly comfortable. I gave away a set years ago. Ok for quick meals.

I'm keeping the chairs original as they are pure wool. Yes, I'm thinking lighter floors and I will either paint the book shelves in the Island bench white or charcoal (see third picture) I'm thinking some open shelves in light wood and timber lights too. I'll post some pics of inspiration. Until we knock the wall out, I'm a bit stuck to do any more. It's still just a work in progress at the moment

2 sofas look great when you are needed extra seating for people but i really like the armchair /wingchair idea with a sofa. As you have chosen a modern take on deco i would look at a side table that encumpases that style but as said functionality is key. No good having one sofa if you have 5 guests. It sounds so beautiful so keep moving with your ideas and remember that sometimes ideas can change with different advise but you have to love it

Nice chairs. Have you browsed the Temple and Webster site. Lots of dining chairs. I'm a magazine tragic but I don't recall these chairs having a distinctive name. They look slightly like Eames copies but not exactly.