Sorry for mess- wejust moved a week ago.

ignore the ugly dining table in first photo. I'm throwing that out next time bulk pickup is available

Oh no- those chairs are totally clawed beyond repair by the cat in my second to last photo lol (we have 3). That table and those chairs are history. I don't have chairs for new table yet

The original table (first pic) isn't ugly -- it's just somewhat plain but very utilitarian. In fact, if the legs are removable, then, rather than discarding the table, you might consider storing it beneath a bed so you can use it outdoors as you entertain.

It is doubtful you can seat as many people at the round one; be certain the new one is large enough for its intended use while you might still be able to change your mind.

It is likely that the top and pedastal of the round table can be separated. If you want this piece to meld well with dark furnishings, you might consider separating the pedastal and painting the pedastal only either black or some dark bold color that suits your personal taste.

Thank you for your input suzebel! I don't know if I could paint that first table- I would feel so guilty as it is brand new I wonder if adding some dark chairs can fix this?

Have i pigeonholed myself by picking such a rustic looking round table?

If your intent is to add the round table to a breakfast room and keep the larger table for your dining area, that's one thing; however, if the round table is intended to replace the rectangle one -- really wouldn't do that.

Personally, I'd much prefer the practical rectangle table you now have (first picture) to the round one with the thick toe-knocker pedastal and would keep the rectangle table, at least for now.

I'd either not purchase or would return the round one if for no other reason than you can use the rectangle table in the top pic with a larger variety of chairs than you could with the lighter round table. If you're planning to buy new chairs, more options is the better choice.

Real wood furnishings don't need to "match" ... unless you want your room to resemble a furniture store showroom.

Oh! Thank you both for the replies-

it is going to go in a breakfast nook : )

glad to hear I don't need to match woods entirely- I'm just never sure how much is too much

also I will def stay away from cherry wood that's actually the second time I've heard that

+1 to not matching woods all the time.

I don't think painting a new $1,000 table is the best way to go.

You can use a block print or batik tablecloth with round wicker or rattan placemats and that will look perfect on the table : ) .

If the third picture is your breakfast room, you could add cafe curtains from Saffron Marigold on cafe rods with rings and clips.

Becky-

I love those placemats-

so much so that in now wondering if I can do wicker or rattan chairs : D

I love those placemats-

Sign up for email discounts at Pottery Barn. Or Ikea, if you have one nearby, has similar placemats for less

so much so that in now wondering if I can do wicker or rattan chairs : D

I would think so -- it's all part of a similar style.

You might like this Instagram account if you don't know it yet, for Maura Endres who lives in New Jersey. Not entirely British Colonial, but a lot of the elements put together beautifully. She's an amateur but, in my opinion, very gifted at design (and seems like such a nice person to boot),

https://www.instagram.com/m.o.endres

I'll check it out! I'm in Jersey too lol.

thank you for your help!

I don't think I'm very good at this-

they certainly do have claws lol

Unless you have a really huge room, you also want to avoid dining room chairs with splayed legs -- legs that stick out from beneath the seat and on which you could stub a toe or trip, stumble/fall.