What a great room - the potential here is endless! The curtains definitely need to come down first, they completely overwhelm those stunning windows. I'd go for super soft white, sheer, floor length curtains, and the walls would look beautiful in a beige color with white ceiling and trims. Can you afford to replace the blue lino? Even if it's just a different colour lino in a neutral shade like cream or beige it would make a big difference. The tablecloth could be replaced with nice placemats (white or natural fibres) or if you really love tablecloths go for one that is a bit more neutral like white or beige and have a nice centerpiece ie a small plant, vase, candles or similar. Also add a few decorative items to the sideboard on the right - a lamp (with a WARM white bulb of course) is a good start plus provides lovely mood lighting to dine by. Good luck with your makeover and happy decorating!

Agree with bigreader. Good idea to start an ideas book so that you can look at different styles of furniture, decor and placement. I would go for a timber and steel table, if you wanted to match the kitchen to the lounge area. Although the table you have suggested matches the kitchen cabinet doors, it won't necessarily match the style that you will choose for your home.

Beautiful table, re upholstering the chairs and updating the area where they are would be a good start, add some colour to,the room and a floor rug. when I saw the first picture I thought paint it but not so sure once I saw the lovely carved legs I became stuck on the decision. I painted my traditional dining table and changed the area it was in but mine was nothing special, a reproduction made of rubber-wood, beautifully made table but no vintage piece of furniture .. I did a story on it in Houzz called painting a table if you wanted to have a look. Another option could be to paint the chairs as well reupholstering them but leave the table as is. Good luck, hard one

My kitchen will have a black glass splash back. The Lounge suit is charcoal with chaise. Timber dining table is like the tv unit color walnut. The chairs have black studs up the sides. with the pastel painting and the pastel cushions I feel they don't flow with the dining style so should I just forget the pastels and go to a style that will match?