The most inexpensive option is a round pedestal table. It would be more comfortable and functional with the benches and allow more chairs to be used. If you need more counter space and have a budget you could add a long island with stools or a new rectangular shapped table with chairs if space allows. Best wishes!

How many people need to sit? A banquette seems like it uses wall space well and allows the table to be shoved in the corner in a way you couldn't with chairs. That being said an extension table and more chairs would accommodate more people.

How many seats do you need? If you remove the bench and table, would there be enough room for an island with chairs (if you drop a section) or stools (if all at counter height). House had an article about people opting for a dining table in the kitchen instead of island [https://www.houzz.com/magazine/goodbye-island-hello-kitchen-table-stsetivw-vs~56756472[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/goodbye-island-hello-kitchen-table-stsetivw-vs~56756472).

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I kind of hope there is space for an open base island (so its not too heavy in this small space) with a dropped section for eating, like in the second link above (just a much narrower island/dining combo, of course. Note the legs on the dining portion leaves room to angle end chairs if necessary or add another at the end. The curved end is nice for that too.

Is this your only dining area? If not, I'd forgo trying to eat in the kitchen and finish the tables and chairs side with more cabinets and countertop.

I would agree if you have another eating space this could be better used for more functional kitchen space.I actully really dislike bench seating anywhere and that bench does not look comfortable.

Unfortunately this is the only eat in area. I purchased the table because the one the banquette came with was small and could only hold so much. Does the table look to bulky? Would chairs work or a nice comfy banquette? Trying to accommodate at least 6 when family is over.

Get a round table that can expand to seat the six you occasionally need.

Ditch that banquette please. " When family is over" When they are not? Tuck that table against the wall, use four chairs. When they are there? Yank it way, and add two chairs. Stow those elewhere when not needed.

I don't dislike having a banquette in your eating space but that one doesn't look too comfortable. An upholstered banquette would be more comfortable, wouldn't it? If you replace the banquette with chairs that will require basically the same footprint as what you have now. Can the banquette be extended a bit more under the window? Could it be reconfigured to be more of a square? Also can the banquette itself be utilized for storage similar to the photo? Bit hard to figure out sizes without a floor plan. Whatever you do I hope it turns out well. Good luck!

I don't understand the recommendation of a round table. The diameter you would need to seat 6 would sent it in to the middle of the kitchen. I would also never exchange island seating for real seating.

Lol, the banquette has many years and it's not comfortable so dont mind ditching it. Now onto chair hunting. BDG990 great article thank you all

Norwood that was the plan to build a new banquette with cushions based on the table size. The space when you walk into the kitchen is 4ft from the table. Is that enough space? I'm going to have to move the dog into the yard :)

Custom banquette would be ideal. Check out Ballard designs, crate and barrel, maybe Arhaus also.

If you could get a narrower table, I would. Can you put the end of the table against the wall, rather than the chairs against the wall? I'm not sure how much space you have, but lots easier to pull out a chair if you're not against a wall.

I agree that the bench doesn't seem to be helping you, even though it's cute!

I agree with those that recommend removing the banquette. If it’s gone, you have the option of pushing the table to the wall, or pulling it out, depending on how many people are there. You’ll have a better sense of whether or not the table is a good size once the wall is freed up.

I'd recommend a nice upholstered banquette if you're willing to purchase a table with a pedestal base. Typically you want the tabletop to overhang the seat about 2-3" which isn't possible when the table has legs. We have many beautiful banquette styles that can be customized on our website (citylivingdesign.com).

However, if you are going to ditch the banquette/bench idea I would still recommend a table that has a pedestal or trestle base that won't interfere with using chairs on all ends of the table. As of now the stretchers on the ends won't allow someone to sit comfortably.

that is perfect.. looks great and you can push the table over the bench if you don't need to use it often..

My choice would be a round 36”-45”table with one wide leaf. When small, it seats five or six, maybe eight as an oval table with the leaf in. Works with the banquette. If you can sew, a cushion for the banquette would be nice.

I love that table set!! I can see why you thought it spoke to you. Perfect size and you have the option of pushing it against the wall or even adding another table if you have unexpected guests.