If you can take the children's toys into maybe the living room that would make the space more utilized. An area rug will add the "homey" feeling. Also I suggest some wall decoration: paintings, light fixtures, plants, etc. Anything for decoration. Also I am unsure of how larger the room is but if you can seem to center the table under the lighting fixture it would make all the difference.

Like my previous suggestion then... maybe some pretty wall sconces. They will give more light to the table area. I could imagine at night it's not very illuminated.

Maybe something nice above where that outlet is on the right hand side of this picture? Any kind of artwork you like.

Sorry to keep adding but also in the middle of the two windows on the left hand side of the picture, you can add lighting and/or wall art.

I'll look for a type of rug for you... also what about adding some inexpensive curtain treatments...... by the way (I'm finding all of these on houzz) https://www.houzz.com/products/abri-rod-pocket-sheer-curtain-panel-white-50x84-prvw-vr~43752177

Changing the fan, and dinning set would be majorly beneficial.

Not sure if you have a dining set or not? If starting from scratch, the idea in first picture would be really nice at the far end and add sconces on either side of window and rattan roman blinds. Then at this end, you may have room for a little sitting/reading area. I would paint the cabinets white and accessorize the counter - see below. I would change the fan to a pendant and add a floor lamp near the chair. Suggest a sisal in each section and paint the walls white for a fresh, modern look. If you already have furniture, work with an on line room planner to see how everything will be placed...but either way before you buy any rug - furniture size and placement will be important considerations.

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Not sure what your budge it (if any), but a half wall between kitchen and dining with a column would look nice

Below are two very different ideas from our design portfolio of what you could do with the space. One has curtains and a long table, the other a round table and roman shades.

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