Oh I do like that idea! Thank you! I also like the idea of a bench seat possibly, since a lot of time people love to gather in the kitchen while I or my husband cook.

I like Alyssa's idea, or a low kid-sized table and chair for drawing and playing... (with a stacked bin for supplies nearby!)

Otherwise, is there something you need? You could probably put a hutch on this wall for more storage, for example, or a single arm chair for waiting for the timer to ring (or hovering with a cup of coffee)...

I'm with Alyssa. I was going to say a kid sized table and chairs to feed him or have him coloring or playing with trucks while you work.

eta, looks like we were all typing at the same time. GMTA

Funny you say that, I did the same with my other odd small corner!

Window seat bench with storage underneath.

How about a cart on wheels. Either a cart where one stool fits under so you can take breaks while cooking or sit and read recipes. Or photos show other ideas. You can decide how you would use the cart for function and then chose best style and size.

A child's "play" table would work well in that space. The table below has storage bins to keep toys corralled as well.

I am definitely liking all these ideas! Now just to choose! I like the look of a corner bench seat, but the function of a kids table or play kitchen could be very useful at times when I am trying to cook. We do already have a playroom off the kitchen that is my sons but he may like the idea of being able to play in the kitchen next to mommy. Thank you all!

Your child is little young yet but when my kids were little I put a free standing child's drawing board with a super large pad of paper they could draw on then rip off. There was a place for felts. I believe I bought it at Kids R Us. They had hours of enjoyment from this and it kept the walls from getting marked up.

Looks like you have good sunlight, how about an herb garden? You could make a big deal about taking care of the plants/watering them with your son..and maybe he'd stay out of the dirt with a little sense of ownership. But he's little and a boy, so.......

My first thought was a small, Paris style bistro table.

Or leave it empty. We don't need to cram every nook with stuff. Space is a luxury. If you don't need the storage leave it empty. If the kid normally gravitates there, to play, put a basket under the window for toys, otherwise, don't worry about it.

A simple armchair to sit and enjoy a coffee in that wonderful ray of sunshine might be nice as well.