Oval shape, colour to match the floor, and black Windsor-style chairs.

a, I was on your rug dilemma yesterday. A rug is causing your dilemma today. The blue rug is too big for the space and it is blinding you to a choice of a table.

The dining space ends at the right corner of the island. It can be cut down to fit. The rug also needs a pad, and not one of those rubbery things with holes. That will stick to the floor and you will have to resort to something like goo gone to rubbery stuff off the floor.

Now that you have determined the size of the eating area, the chandelier has to be moved...centered in the space.

A square or round pedestal table will work and keep in mind you need 36" of space around the table to allow chairs to be pulled back. Purchase chairs that will tuck under the table.

Wood table, the lightest tone in your floors.

Thank you!!

judianna20, the kitchen rug is definitely being replaced once we decide on a table! I never thought about moving the lighting, great idea! I’ve been planning to update the fixtures anyway. If my husband does’t go for that though, would you do a smaller rectangle rug in the nook with the round-to-oval table?

i think i’m going to get this table off Marketplace so my kids can run it into the ground before we make a big investment. is this a decent choice or way off base? would you still do windsor chairs or a different style? thanks!!

I would keep looking for a pedestal table. The used furniture boards in my city always have pedestals similar to the two top pics you posted originally. Try to find one you can open into an oval shape with leaves.

The craig's list table is too delicate and the wrong colour for your space. Also, legs with kids is a PIA. Windsor chairs would not suit it, but would go with the pedestals in your pics.

I definitely prefer the look of pedestal, but my husband seems to think a pedestal table won’t be as stable if our boys lean on it. Would it go better if we restain and get different barstools, or not a fit regardless?

This is the only pedestal option on marketplace but i think it might be wrong style too (and also need restaining)

Daisychain you were right, after seeing it in person it definitely isnt the right fit

Fanstone Home focus on nature stone furniture design & manufacture. Maybe will you consider nature stone tables? For more designs, check here https://www.fanstonehome.com/

We think a pedestal table might work really well, so we might suggest looking for one like this:

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