You’ve given us pictures of what you want to get rid of, rather than the space you’d like a design opinion on. We’d need more pics of the space inc other furniture items inc the kitchen that you’re planning on keeping if you’d like ideas. Do you actually like the idea of a mid century table or have you considered just because you’ve seen them with extender leaves?

It would be interesting to see the mid century table you are talking about. They usually come in a range of different colours of wood finishes. They can be a lighter wood or stained dark. Many would be a similar colour to your wood floors.

A few ideas, but would love to see the rest of the room as suggested.

Hi everyone. I took some more photos and will add them here. I’m unable to show the actual area for the table as the current table occupies the space. Julie your pics look good and make me think I can do this if I can find a lighter coloured table. Most of the available original pieces were dark and finding the right size is also a challenge. For more reasons than one I’d like to have an original piece. I find that those with end extensions don’t really work as well as a centre leaf extension. We had a Chiswell setting years ago and sold it for a song when we changed residences so I know how this type works. It was rectangular with rounded corners, called ’D’ ends. I think this size would work for me now.

Having said a lighter colour would be preferable, I feel black could work in the area, but I can’t remember there being black available back then. Yes I’m that old that I lived through the mid century. Lucky me.

This apartment was brand new when we moved in in 2015. The lounge is a King and we replaced the kitchen the same year as everything was too high for me. This was at considerable expense but altering the original brand new kitchen would have cost about the same. With reference to the paintings, these are original Australian works. All that being said I would think our furniture is modern, however not ultra modern.

I need to replace the rug which was meant to be temporary so don’t judge me on that. I’m hoping to find a round rug which should work better for our needs. I’d also thought of a hide rug but haven’t seen one I like. I would’t like to see a big brown and white animal skin on the floor, if you know what I mean.

So, I hope I’ve given you enough info (too much?) this time. Thanks all for your input.

Regards

sydneymidge

I think the lighter coloured timber in a table would look great, add upholstered chairs, even adding a touch of black in the chairs would look lovely, a textured rug and a caramel combination in cushions would really highlight your gorgeous King sofa, it’s a lovely room…

Thank you very much Julie. The rug you showed looks good. I'm thinking a round rug if I can find it as the rectangular one can be a tripping hazard for my husband. I appreciate your kind comments.

Regards

sydneymidge

Try Miss Amara, Temple and Webster, Rugs a million for round rugs, also consider an outdoor rug, non slip, low pile and some fabulous styles, could be just what you are looking for to help hubby out. It’s getting the safety right when choosing a rug. ❤️

These look nice. Thank you Julie.