Even without knowing the size of your space there, have you thought about a bench seat on two sides with two chairs? I love how cozy that can look, can provide additional storage space, and can be a chance to add a colorful cushion. Could that work for your household?

While I love the look of that and option for storage, I personally wouldn’t want to sit on the bench all of the time. And it would be my husband and I since we have two toddlers with booster seats still.

Personally, I’d get a plain, rectangular maple table (to match your chair seats), and wait awhile before replacing the whole set. As long as the current chairs are sturdy and not covered with fabric, the set will be getting a lot of wear and tear while your kids are in those booster seats. A black, rectangular, extendable table with Windsor chairs is a fine, traditional choice and would look good with your decor.

Thank you for taking the time to comment! I was excited to pick out a new table (we got this one at a yard sale 10 years okay) but now have to factor in a 1 and 2 year old with it! Not a bad idea to keep the chairs. They are wood and sturdy. The main issue is size.

Agree I would place a rectangle table with the short end against the window and 2 chairs on each long side.

I think Nancy D has the right idea. Keep the chairs and find a table to match (either maple or white). Once your children are a bit bigger, you can redecorate with “nicer” furniture. Or, just paint all of it a happy blue to match the rug in your kitchen!

I never even thought of a rectangle table in this space. Will measure it out.

I love the idea of a happy blue! But always shy away from color.

Appreciate the ideas.

We have similar set up and not much space between table space and kitchen and toddlers. All tables were too bulky. We ended up ordering a custom bench to fit the nook and rectangular table. It fits more ppl than table and chairs. And yeah it’s most super comfor table, but for small space small chairs aren’t super comfortable either. Can add cushions (we are not now as kids will wipe food all over).

I’d consider narrower chairs and the same table. If you usually use place mats as shown, consider that 4 may not fit on a 42 round table.
Are you near an IKEA? They typically have compact sizes. This one - Ekedalen- comes in different frame colors and it looks like it would be simple to recover the seat in a fun print that you could easily replace when the kids get bigger.

Thanks! We actually used a 42 inch table visiting a rental house recently that we were comfortable with which is what helped respark this discussion. Were just constantly pulling the table in an out to get to the back chairs so it’s really the table size that’s our pain point.

Realizing now the picture I posted isn’t great. Our chairs are normally pushed in when kids are moving them around!

I find myself still wishing there was a way to install a banquette with table and chairs. It seems like a valid spot to do it. In lieu of that though I would suggest a rectangular table oriented long ways with the windows. Might also suggest continuing the crown moulding at the ceiling into this space if that is an option for you. Good luck!