Your kitchen needs some color, IMO. Going with a dark walnut finish for your table since you already have dark floors seems redundant. Since you like traditional looks, consider getting a table from Maine Cottage. They have simple rectangular Shaker-style and trestle tables that can be painted in an array of colors. They'll even do custom colors for an upcharge. You can also do a natural wood top with a painted base. Good luck!

IMO counter height tables are very uncomfortable to sit at on a regular basis. I think a regular height table would be better for daily use.

how often do you "entertain"??

Honestly, not very often. My house mostly has elmemtary age kid playdates.

this one is way too much for what you are getting (don't forget to add shipping to the price)

this one is way too cheap and won't last long, plus you have a nice kitchen and this is just ugly.

this one is prob the best out of the 3, but no pub height. regular height is best for kids and such.

you have a nice space there for a good table. (and some nice art on that blank wall)

you could even do a little built in bench seat on that wall for the kids. Imagine this one built in bench seating just along your wall (ignore the L portion and ignore the table size)

or a built in like they have here, w/the open back to one side

or something like this round, wood table.

or even this. Look on craigslist as they have hundreds of table sets. you could even paint them for a bit of color or a quick redo.

I agree with Beth's 2nd bench photo concept - high back upholstered bench against wall to create vertical height/visual weight, 2 chairs opposite, and a rectangular light colored dining table at dining height to contrast nicely with the darker floors.

If the table was parallel to the main kitchen counter it might make sense to have it at counter height because it could serve as additional work space. But in the proposed location having a counter height table would not be a good choice. The taller chairs are cumbersome and more likely to tip over. I agree with suggestions that a little bit of color would be preferable to the all wood look.

Bench seating sounds ideal, but think of times in restaurants when there are more than 2 on the bench, you are in the middle and want to get out. Also, if you use chairs only you can easily move them to use as a cooking, or other, project space, or buffet when entertaining.

@schnable1 - I completely agree. I love the look of bench seating but for us it is not practical. Chairs works for us right now.