new house with a blank canvas of primarily white walls, black frame doors/windows & blonde timber (oak) floors so would like to stick to this palette for the big items (though will introduce pops of colour with smaller decor items)... going for a scandi inspired contemporary look... and kitchen next to open plan dining is black, white & grey, haven't bought stools yet but will probably get timber ones

Hi anzella, loving the new table and chairs, because you live in North QLD I wouldn't worry about a rug under the table, apart from you climate I find rugs under tables can become very annoying . If however you do decide to have one down the track, Sisal Rugs are great for your climate, you can even make your own to whatever size by buying the sisal and edging it yourself or getting a carpet place to overlock the edges. Some years ago I made two very large rugs and edged them with a wide black tape, I stitched them by hand, loved them in the dining and joining living room.What a shame you can't have the hanging lamp in the picture over your table, not sure if it would fit between your ceiling fans. cheers https://www.dealsdirect.com.au/product.aspx?saleID=1774c795-993e-4615-afbc-f53a2e1dcab3&productID=ojiuDsjunkG1Vz9n7zBrLQ&sc=7&c=12&mkwid=siJYklREw_dc&pcrid=189771976719&pkw=&pmt=&product=ojiuDsjunkG1Vz9n7zBrLQ_6xX6Gc4vLkKMpQtba7S3jw&gclid=CjwKEAjwoLfHBRD_jLW93remyAQSJABIygGp4cKCQmlURqkE4IbUxZFOwwVQKSQHTM9Fx7Xllv1FvRoCWqrw_wcB

What do you do in the room? I see that you said you want to get "side tables coffee table" but will you use them for anything? Otherwise it's just more clutter to manoeuvre the vac around. Also beware of horizontal space. If you do not have enough storage but you do have tables handy that is where stuff will be dropped. So could you use something incorporating storage, a coffee table with a drawer, a bookshelf or sideboard against the wall? I know some people do not want to make a living space 'all about the television' but is there no television? You also asked "what colors you thinkin for cushions... our house is very neutral with whites and grey tones through out". Do you want to keep it neutral or do you have any colours that you like or do you have a preference for warm tones or cool tones? The one picture you have on the wall does not seem to make the most of that wall. As previous replies have said, choice of artwork is personal. Other people can't tell you what you like. However other people can advise you on how best to display what you like, how to position artworks to best effect.

Do you have any furniture for the living area? I agree with the suggestions of a black dining suite. The kitchen colours and other existing colours are quite difficult to work with. I’d like to see a rug with colour over the carpet to reduce the black but it would need to work with what else you have.