Dinette Dilemma - A Decision and a Hint!

I really appreciate you all giving me your input on my black and white vs. bright color dilemma the other day!  Everyone seemed to lean towards color.  I was really leaning towards black and white, but the color kept calling to me too.  So I decided to walk around JoAnn's the other day.  (BTW - home decor fabrics are all 50% off - including clearance and markdown fabrics!)

So - as I wandered - I found that in person and physically touching the fabric, that the black and white prints didn't really speak to me as much as the colors did.  I must have picked up 10-15 sample pieces.  I then sat down and laid each one out one by one.  Over 50% of the pieces I picked up were green - I figured that was a pretty good indication of what what I needed to do in the space.  So you wanna peek and what I found and what I am planning?

I am excited about it because my plan will allow me to "change up" the look over time!  But we will get more into that later.  For now, I do need a few other accessories to finalize this area once I get the table and chairs made over this weekend. 

I think I need a good rug - perhaps like one of these from Overstock.com.

6'7" Rug - $73.79

6'7" Rug - $83.69

And some table accessories ... I really think I want to get some round placemats.  I don't know why - but that is what I want!  I think I am also going to play around with some other ideas as I get the room built!

Crate & Barrel Maisie Placemat in Lime - $5.95

Ikea Panna Place Mat - $1.99

And then to tie in the Kitchen to the Dining area I think I might have to add some of these cute dishtowels and oven mitts and do a little more of the black and white there.

Target Dwell Studios Set for $19.99

Target 7pc Dish Towel Set - $19.99

So that is what I am dreaming up over here.  Stay tuned - I hope to have a big reveal on Monday!  Since I am tying in my dining area and kitchen I am wondering - do you try to do the same or do you decorate both spaces like they are two separate areas?