The black sofa could be considered a neutral, and therefore will go with just about anything. Do you like the white and gray, or are you looking for color? Bright colors? Subtle colors? Also with a baby I would surely want an area rug for her little knees. In this first picture you can see pops of red were added for color: [houzz=https://www.houzz.com/photos/2007-aso-decorators-showhouse-and-gardens-contemporary-living-room-atlanta-phvw-vp~26704] In the second picture, a monocrhomatic color scheme with a soft area rug: [houzz=] And in the third picture, yellow was added for interest: [houzz=]

Yes, JudyG that's exactly the way people were using the taller table. Sort of a café look, or casual bar setting. One home had a beautiful huge kitchen all done in white with dark wood floors and RH style fixtures and hardware. Where you would normally think would be a traditional dining room, they had made it up with a large high table and 6 barstools. It almost looked like an extension of the island. Another one was in a very open and light kitchen. It was smaller and where you might think of putting a breakfast nook they had a round café-style table with four barstools. I liked it because it gave a more casual appearance. If people were sitting at them, they were on the same level as those working in the kitchen. Almost like a bar at the island for that effect, but with some separation.

There are lots of nice cordless lamps. What if you take the picture to a store that just sells lighting, and see if they have something similar in their catalogs? It would be expensive but maybe worth it if you love having them be the first thing you see when you come in the door.

that is what i have added if you can see the pic above.. want some suggestions on partition that i can use between dining and sitting