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I think a rug that small may clutter up the space since the living room is nearby and has a rug as well? I would round out the area instead by adding some cushions to the chairs and/or curtains to the window, hanging the art so it frames the table better and frees the top of the table for cute candleholders, bowl, flowers, etc. I think those elements would go a long way to warming up the area and making it seem less bare. If you do go rug, go neutral and solid but maybe some interesting texture.

Personally, I wouldn't add a rug, especially in a dining area. Plus, the floors are beautiful! I would go with some nice window treatments to fill out the space. And maybe hang the art up on the wall so it's off the table.

Yes, a rug will actually make the space look larger. In my opinion, you should get a rug that complements the Kilim, perhaps a solid color rug that matches one of the colors of your Kilim. If you get another patterned rug be sure it doesn't clash with the living room rug, or make the space holding both rugs look too busy.

I think some drapes.

You need a tall painting with lots of vertical movement to hang over that tall vertical table of yours...think things like buildings, stripes, something abstract....in a bold color combination (doesn't have to be garish but maybe navy or burgundy, something that will be able to compete with that dark wood) ...you could also stand to hang a cafe pendant light with a nice frosted glass shade to add focus to that area. I love that table, just need to work it in there right. Also you should try a bigger piece of artwork over the couch...or maybe same art work but with a nice thick frame...that is a nice couch that really has some presence needs to have strong art above it

while looking at my rss feeds with my husband, i got tothis post, and he said, "put some fur on that bare wood!" and he also said, "rug it." i agree.

I don't think you need a rug. I'd do some lovely vintage crystal chandelier hung low above your cool, modern table. You can get rid of the framed piece, too. I don't think you need it. Just a great chandelier and you're there.

I'm not a fan of rugs in dining rooms. You're just making work for yourself. Floor-to-ceiling drapes will warm and soften the space and make your tall table seem more proportional. Big art, or a collection of smaller pieces, would add color and interest. Have you thought about moving the table away from the wall, maybe centered on the window? I think that the room wouldn't feel so bare if you did that. Good luck!

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No run necessary, but get the table away from the wall asap!

I'd say move the table away from the wall, take away the artwork and add an eye-catching chandelier

no rug.

I agree, it does look bare. I'd suggest trying some curtains or pretty blinds first. Plus, hang up that picture, or maybe consider putting 2 or 3 hanging items up on the wall.

You could also try some tablecloths.

option A: separate the table and chairs from the floor with a rug or floor cloth
( http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/kitchen-furniture/ugly-kitchen-floor-change-it-with-a-floor-cloth-094617 ) in a light color with a simple/subtle pattern.

option B: play up the similarity between the woods by lifting the artwork away from the tabletop (at least a few inches higher than the backs of the chairs) and add a centerpiece with some sort of plant or flowers in a white vessel.

Definitely bare. Add drapes & artwork (preferably something with some texture to it, as opposed to flat) as above, plus some placemats (table cloth probably too big), and see how it looks then. If still bare, then add a rug.

It needs a rug, from a visual perspective, but I think that a rug would be inadvisable given the purpose of the room.

I can see two options. One, put a large graphic (painting, wall decal, whatever) on the wall that abuts the table. This will draw the eye away from the floor and into the middle of the room. Or two, shift the dining set into the centre of the room and stencil a simple design around the edge of the floor, about a foot away from the wall. This will provide the visual framing of a rug without the nuisance and impracticality of an actual rug.

It needs a rug. Really, how messy could you be that a rug is such a horrible inconvenience under a dining table? My 1 year old eats at the dining table with us, and the rug is really not a problem even with her dropping about 20% of her food as she tries to eat it. I'd get something in a light-ish neutral (one of those jute deals, maybe? nothing TOO light, that's just asking for trouble, but something with a little texture and bright enough to pop and create definition in the space), or maybe pull the red from the kilim. Or I could even see moving the kilim over there, and getting a bigger rug for the seating area. I agree a solid (or a really unobtrusive pattern) would be best. I also agree about a bigger piece of art for that wall, or maybe a clustered grouping of smaller pieces if you want to include the one you have there now.

A rug would only look good if it's big enough (2 to 3 feet beyond the edge of the table isn't enough) and if you'd center the table on the rug.

I'd go for some colorful drapes (floor to ceiling).

I don't really have any advice on the rug question, but I do think you should move your table out into the centre of the space, having it squashed up against the wall like that just makes the room (or half-room) look even more like it's not big enough. Unless you actively pass throught that area many times every day carrying large bulky objects then I think this will make a big difference to your space. The table centred with the chairs pushed in should provide enough of walk-around space for normal day-to-day passage.

Oh, and I also agree with the suggestion to add some kind of colourful window treatment.

Something simple. Rather than a rug in the dining area, simple thermal-style drapes that are mostly to frame the window (and don't have the color showing through on the reverse side):
http://www.target.com/Thermal-Sailcloth-Back-Window-Panel/dp/B001FDGO10/ref=br_1_46?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=2057048011&node=2057048011&searchRank=salesrank&searchPage=8&searchSize=30&id=Thermal%20Sailcloth%20Back%20Window%20Panel

You have different wood tones, and perhaps something to gather up the wonderful tones for the wall, like these two:

http://www.target.com/Harmony-Squares-Canvas-Wall-Art/dp/B0013A7TVY/ref=br_1_2?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=133931011&node=133931011&searchRank=salesrank&searchPage=1&searchSize=30&id=Harmony%20Squares%20Canvas%20Wall%20Art

http://www.target.com/Grand-Vision-Canvas-Wall-Art/dp/B0013A5RCC/ref=br_1_1?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=133931011&node=133931011&searchRank=salesrank&searchPage=1&searchSize=30&id=Grand%20Vision%20Canvas%20Wall%20Art

A rug, if only to protect those floors from the high traffic chair scraping dining area.

It looks a little cold. I would add a rug. I think something neutral would work.

Rug it. Use a simple solid that you can throw in the wash when someone spills wine on it. This would also allow you to slide the table out from the wall when using it, as its current position seems a little elbow-bumpy.
I also support hanging the picture that is currently resting on the table.

put the table against the wall with the window or even better- like everyone else said center it in the room if you have the space. you have too much brown in similar hues. add carpet

Suggest centering the table under the lighting, no rug, hang window treatment from ceiling height, hang big artwork. Add seat cushions to break up line of brown. Reflect colors from artwork in the textiles. Replace hanging light with something more modern.