I wouldn't do a desk, but I'd definitely do a buffet that you could rest your computer on if you needed to. I find that desks are clutter magnets. Built-in storage, or even a piece of furniture that worked as storage is something you'll never regret. You can then use it to:

--work on with your computer (standing to search for recipes, etc)
--serve food on
--use as a bar during parties
--decorate to match your decor

I think buffets are so much more useful!

Thank you, firsthouse, for your ideas, you, are right about desks, getting clutter. I, would use a buffet, more. Hope someone will post with pictures, of theirs. sharaz

Here is a thread that was posted not too long ago with some built-in hutches.

Here is a link that might be useful: Thread with built-in hutches

If you are at all interested in a free standing piece, you might consider a secretary bookcase. I had planned on getting a secretary/display case for my open wall (instead I got an old Hoosier). They have them of varying sizes and styles. The neat thing is they look like a primary display case, but have a fun fold out area for a desk area that you can use when needed, but isn't good for storing things. I'll post a link to a search on Ebay. The other nice thing is they usually are pretty slim, which for a walkway wall is nice.

Good luck!

Here is a link that might be useful: Secretary Bookcase Ebay search

How about a Welsh Dresser?

Like a sideboard on the bottom, so storage and a surface, but shelves on top, for good dishes and other display. Also big enough to fill the space, but not too deep.

Antiques shops often have them, and have discounted them so many times (because they take up a LOT of room) that they can be inexpensive for their size -- a lot less than a corresponding wall of cabinets.

You can also sometimes get the same look by standing a bookcase, set of shelves or a cabinet on top of a sideboard. Many dressers, secretaires and other large pieces are made in two pieces anyway, so this isn't a stretch.

Many people would want to secure a large piece like that to the wall with a couple of brackets or something.

You could also go with a glass-fronted stepback cabinet, but it would have to be a big, wide one, not just a 2 door.

Thank you, all for all your great feed back. The links were great. Have not made up my mine yet, but will post it when it is finish. Thanks again. sharaz

I have a wall that is identical. I need something there but want to keep the openess. I am putting a wine/buffet area there, using 12 in depth cabinets on the bottom also. At the top will be a wine rack in the middle and glass front cabinets on each side to try to keep the open feeling.

kmsparty. We want to keep the openess also. Are you, doing another cabinet color,or the same as the kitchen? Yours sounds really nice. sharaz

We are using the same cabinets as the rest of the kitchen. If I get a chance to figure out how to upload photos I will send you a pic of the plan.

I know your husband is a contractor -- any chance he can lean on a good carpenter he knows to build you something custom for your space? ;-D

Growlery, you just taught me a new term: Welsh Dresser. And yes, I like the openness for Sharaz's space:

I had a wall like that in my kitchen/family room/great room. we added a dry bar to it with a built in bev. cooler cab. and wine rack.. you could always do a variation of that with a spot for your computer..

I, wanted to try to figure this wall, out my self. But I,will ask him, if he, would have a carpenter, that might built something. I, was thinking he, needed a break sometimes when he, gets home, at night, he has selective hearing when I, say anything about remodeling. Lol sharaz