Why do you want a rod iron base and introduce metals or different metals . Take a look at the kitchen section at HOUZZ .....so many ideas ...!!!! Ps.you did a great job on your kitchen it's beautiful and elegant ..and would keep that theme ....

I agree. It looks like your dining area is right there. And a table would interfere with getting to the three seasons room/covered deck/? I would just leave the bench there with a nice fabric choice. If you really must have a table there, I would look at a round tulip table as the easiest to maneuver around.

I agree with others. No table at bench. Upholstered cushion.
Purchase round table that you can get around in the nook.
Your kitchen is beautiful and elegant. I wouldn’t add anything rustic. Check out Houzz shopping. There are many tables, chairs, and lighting. I have purchased several items and always pleased.
If you must have a table at bench, make it as small as you can.
A pop of color in fabric and or accessories would add to its beauty.
Repost when you have it completed.

I think that these style would work for you

I also do not see the point in having a table in the nook when your dining table is right there. Unless you entertain all the time and really need that extra seating. I would suggest something like a couple comfy chairs and a round or oval coffee table or ottoman. I think you’ll find you use both areas a lot more if you rethink its purpose. I don’t think I would introduce WROUGHT iron into the space at all. It’s looking very pretty so far!

Why did they do a transition in between the kitchen and dining area?

@Geneviève, I believe the kitchen is vinyl and the dining room is wood?

I think that a small table and a couple extra chairs will serve you for your morning coffee especially when the dining area isn't fully needed and it will give extra seating if you have a large company over, a table and extra chairs come handy during the holidays .

Some ideas for you. Reconsider island pendants and just continue with cans. Airy glam chandys for nook and dining room. Any finish. Area rug for dining room. Very similar style furniture in nook and dining furniture. Ghost chairs for the nook. And some different chairs for dining area. I really like your kitchen, but I wouldn't consider it modern and I don't think mixing in much rustic will work in such a small area. I would try to keep it all light and airy and cohesive to pull the entire space together.

Be very careful mixing your metals. I personally would not do black, as everything in your kitchen reads quite soft - Black could be too harsh. Don’t make your pendants and chandelier be matchy. Do very simple pendants that don’t fight the chandelier - and keep the metals similar to your pulls and faucet tones.

Hi thanks all. You Supported some of my own concerns.

Yes Genevieve, the floor is different in dining room. We built in the 90s and had golden oak everywhere except kitchen. it Was vinyl. I actually refinished the dining room floor myself . They used to be golden oak so I stained them as close to my vinyl plank.

Regarding pendent over island . I’m feeling they will be glass and narrow. i Have three electrical boxes over island spaced Out at 25”apart. They need to be skinny.

The nook used to have a 36” round table which is a go to eating spot For us. We seldom used our dining room. interesting proposal about a Round table. It would be elegant. I was torn about two or three chairs and now I’m thinking two for sure. I will get two chairs for island but nothing bulky. Maybe lower back. Nothing too chunky . Thanks again.

Hey if anyone reads my comments here, I’m working on backsplash. Any thoughts. I’m torn whether I do white or grey???

I vote for white subway staggered. Simple, light and clean. Maybe Beth will chime in here; she has fabulous taste and idea pics. I agree if you're using pendants for the island that clear glass would be best for not closing off the area, but I don't think you'll get the task/ambient lighting that more cans would provide. If you can swing it, now would be the time for cans everywhere. Seems like the nook and DR will be dark at night.

I love using a little bistro table in spots like this. Here are a couple:

Below we have some great ideas for you. For your breakfast nook:

For your pendants:

For your backsplash:

I would encourage you to do a round as it is easier to get to the bench. A pedestal style makes placing any feet/ chairs easy. I agree wood would be a great choice. This pedestal table can open- the pedestal splits and you can place in a leaf.

Thanks so much.. I love hearing different perspectives and views. We all need that. I've been up to my neck in kitchen planning since January 2018. So looking forward to the end and getting this feedback is amazing.

Mid America Mom, I definitely want a table to can be extendable. I did see some. We do like to entertain and we are very much kitchen people. In fact I haven't convinced my hubby yet, but I was considering changing the dining room into a sitting room, making our living room (which you cant see) the dining room.

Maybe I’m confused but it looks like the two dining tables will be next to each other. Why not just put two nice upholstered chairs in the breakfast nook and use the dining room for eating.

LOL! I was thinking one of the spaces could be for sitting! I love looking at this line by Baker and they are a great brand.

What color are your walls? Beautiful colors!