Perhaps you could find a two tone table with the bottom painted and a wood top. The example below is not the size or shape that you are considering but perhaps you could find the same color scheme in a round table. The grey legs would tie in nicely with your beautiful countertops and the dark wood tabletop compliments the floors. The Pottery Barn table that you posted is beautiful but since your space is fairly small you might want to consider a pedestal table that is not quite as heavy looking.

Sorry for the delay in responding. Tribbix - Thanks. The color is BM Beach Glass. When I first painted I panicked that it was too grey and dreary. I ALMOST repainted but decided to wait until the ceiling was in so I could gauge the color more accurately. I’m glad I waited. I’m very happy with the color. Yes, they are my boys. We already have a hoop hanging over the front door in the foyer! Don’t worry, I usually remove it when company is coming over. DH would never go for the Eames chair (style or price!) Beverly - yes, lots of cans. They are on a dimmer already. I hadn’t considered the sofa right in front of the TV. It could work if the sofa has a built-in recliner. The more we use the space (with the old furniture) I am realizing that the prime seats are directly in front of the TV. I was thinking about sofas/loveseats perpendicular to the TV, with two narrow recliners in front of it. Not sure if that would be too tight to maneuver though. Joanie - we currently have a sectional in the basement. It’s on the wall opposite the widow then extends in front of the TV. Opposite of your suggestion. I should have mentioned that DH doesn’t want heavy furniture blocking the heat vents on the window wall. So, if we go with a sectional it will have to be on the opposite wall. I will say that I’ve enjoyed to space on the sectional with the three kids. It’ll be about choosing the right pieces if we go that route. Suero - that recliner isn’t my style, but I love that it looks like a chair and not a marshmallow! Zorro - bathroom is just past the bar area. There is also a small bedroom (on the other side of the bookshelf wall). The bedroom is really just a playroom for the next few years! Lisa_mocha and teacats - I have a large photo gallery upstairs already (inspired by TheFoxesPad (thanks!!)). I have a series of pictures of our boys blown up on metal (from mpix.com “Modern Metal prints are printed on a 1/16" aluminum sheet and float-mounted”). My plan is to hang them once we have furniture placed. Robo - I’m with you! I've decided I'd also like a narrow desk in the basement. Perhaps floating behind the sofa/chairs that face the TV. Dual purpose: It will give me a place to work on my computer (pay bills, browse GW) and it will keep the kids from hurdling the furniture. I remember doing it as a kid!

This is with the table the width of the room. It's hard to get a good shot, but the room is quite large.

I have this small dining area adjacent to the kitchen where I’ve had for 3 years this black Ikea piece for my toddlers toys, finally putting everything in his room but not sure what to place there, ideas please? Thank you!