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Interiors International, Inc. A small cocktail area would work if you like to entertain. It does seem like it was meant to be used as a kitchen eating area. I seldom use my dining room except for diner parties.

Banarsi Designs This is a tough one, the area is begging for a table :) Maybe high top bar stools with a round glass cocktail table (as Interiors Int. suggested) perhaps? Hard to decide what else the area can be used for. Looks like a really cool space for entertaining guests !

wildfan If it were my house, I would put a rectangle table there with benches. My kids would use it for homework, art projects, playdoh, scrapbooking, playing board games, etc. That may not work for you though!

Jayme Hobbs It really screams out for a table of some kind.

David J. Design Inc. How about using one of the more modern rectangular tables you see in condos and more modern homes. I mean using a table 36 inches high instead of the usual 30 inches high and buy 4 counter height chairs (seat hight is 24"). This creates a nice area for people to hang around while you are prepping in the kitchen.
The other idea would be to do 2 leather club chairs facing each other with a large coffee table in the centre. This could be an area where friends could sit while you are busy in the kitchen.
By the way you really need to add some moulding on top of your cabinets. Try a very simple 3 inch high cornice or crown moulding.

Engrav's Decorating I love your dark countertops. I would bring in some seating in the same dark color as your countertops. What a nice view you have for a couple chairs and a table between. The light fixture would be nice in the dark color too.

gillianlf If you don't choose a table and another light fixture be sure to shorten the chain on the chandelier so that you can walk comfortably through the room.

Bargain Backer This space would do well w/some bar stools or even some nice wine holders to use for entertaining guests. Here are some suggestions:
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Genevieve I have seen this picture on here I wanted to share it again
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Danielle Lyn Ok I'm going to cave and put a table there!!! I just need to choose the correct size