We had a built-in banquette seating like this in my kitchen when I was little. My sister who hated all vegetables used to hide anything she could in the crevice of the bench back and seat. Years late my mother ripped it all out to re-model and all these petrified peas fell out. Seriously, your table is perfect and I hope you enjoy it for many years.

Hi Bee, I am following your conversation and I feel a transitional rug will definitely fit your space well. That style will go with your new couch and the great suggestions from Avery. Have a look at some of the rug suggestions I have made for you from alexanian.com They offer free shipping throughout Canada and many of these rugs are on sale.

I would be inclined to do what you're considering - dark wood table with a lighter rug underneath.

There is a LOT of clutter (both physical and visual) in that small entryway. I can't imagine more than one person using it at a time. I'd get the curtains off the floor (very '90s looking). Actually, I'd get rid of them altogether (I bet they get caught in the door). If you need privacy, try blinds, maybe the cellular ones. I don't know what that black stuff is on the right, but it sure does crowd that space. I'd get rid of that, too, both things. They look like commercial 'decor' items. The table is too large for the space. If you think you need something there, for daily use, I'd replace it with a trim hall tree/seat with storage under the seat and no shelf on top. I'd get a white one, rather than dark. Less is more.